John Kunz


Construction Manager

OBJECTIVE
Construction Manager or related position utilizing technical and industrial experience and a strong background in all phases of construction and renovation to reduce costs, improve quality, and successfully complete projects

EXPERIENCE


8/2008 present

Longbow Services, LLC
Woodbridge, Va.

Owner/operator
Project management for tenant build-out projects,and general maintenance and improvements on commercial retail and office buildings



2/2007 - 8/2008
High Ridge Custom Homes
Haymarket, Va.

Construction Manager
Supervised construction of swimming pool facility in Culpeper, Va, as well as various renovation projects. Currently building model home for Leed Certified community in Aldie, Loudoun County, Va. Hold current Virginia Responsible Land Disturber Certification.


EXPERIENCE
4/2003 - 10/2006
Beazer Homes
Chantilly, Va.

Construction Manager
Supervised construction of single family and town house communities in Orange, Fairfax, and Prince William Counties in Northern Virginia, most recently completed first 48 of a 62-unit project near Quantico, Virginia, with single family home ranging from $650k to $850k. Completed company training classes in Construction Methods and Materials, OSHA, Safety and CPR training, and SWPPP training.

11/1999 3/2003
GP Homes
McLean, Va.

Construction Manager
Built 41 Mid-sized homes in an exclusive community near Tysons Corner, Va.Worked on Costing and budgeting for a new project to be built in Prince Willian County Va., then went on to construct 3 model homes and 12(to date) single family homes in this subdivision. Worked closely with sales department and purchasers to offer a level of customization unique in this price range.


6/1997 - 9/1999
Centex Homes
Fairfax. Va.

Field Manager III
Oversaw construction of a 55 unit single family home project in Centerville Va. from excavation through warranty period.Received Quality Inspection scores of 4.8 (out of possible 5.0) or better for all units.Completed Centex Project Manager Training Course.

5/1992 - 4/1996
Washington Homes
Prince William County, Va.

Finish Superintendent/Job Superintendent
Oversaw finishing of single family homes in Stafford Co., Va, scheduled subcontractors and performed misc. punch-out duties, conducted pre-settlement orientation with purchasers and correction of walkthrough list items prior to closing.Later worked as part of a 2 person team to build 3 new projects in Dale City, Va.Scheduled subcontractors, monitored quality and progress of work, verified and approved payment or invoices from start of construction through closing and warranty period.


7/1984 - 5/1992
Fairfield Homes
Woodbridge,Va.
Customer Service Manager

As part of a team committed to complete customer satifaction, conducted quality inspections on homes under construction, worked with construction department to identify and eliminate service problems in subsequent buildings.Attended weekly meetings with the Division and Quality Assurance managers to discuss service issues and suggest changes in design and building methods to help provide a better product and minimize warranty costs.Conducted all customer meetings for the division, including presettlement orientation, rewalk prior to closing, and 6 month warranty visits and well as following up service calls.Supervised a team of up to 10 warranty tecnicians to resolve service issues.


3/1976 - 6/1984
Abernathy & Pottiger
Fredericksburg, Va.

Carpenter
As part of a small team, framed, finished, and performed warranty work on a variety of small to very large homes in City of Fredericksburg and surrounding areas.

EDUCATION
6/1983
Germanna Communty College
US-VA-Locust Grove


Skills
Blueprint reading
Computer Literate
First Aid/CPR Training

REFERENCES
John Linton
Indian Valley Properties
President
(571)213-3318

Joe Gorrell
Beazer Homes
VP of Construction
(703) 898-3651

Gary Scott
Jacobs Engineering
Project Manager
Phone Number:
571 330-3719

Larry Motter
GP Homes
Construction Manager
(703) 928-1395