Construction manager
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Managed day-to-day operational aspects of projects and project scope by effectively applying methodologies that enforce project standards and minimize exposure and risks on projects. Created work plans to meet changing needs and requirements, including the identification of resources and assignments to appropriate personnel. Established processes for effective workflow, production, and Service Level Agreement (SLA).

• Accountable for all inbound and outbound logistics operations; coordinated transportation and warehouse activities, safety performance, quality assurance, and control.
• Evaluated subcontractor bids, negotiated, and prepared subcontractor agreements.
• Managed several projects and maintained excellent relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Reviewed subcontractor invoices for approval; reorganized work schedules and flow to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Negotiated with clients regarding contracts for various projects and programs.
• Managed all aspects of planning, tracking, analysis, quarterly and annual reporting, and revenue recognition using sound business acumen.
• Established new business by driving creative marketing strategies; Email, community outreach, and social media interaction.

Managed multiple residential construction projects including design, planning strategy, quality management, identifying project, and program needs and scope, evaluating performance, overseeing budgets, resolving issues, and allocating resources while ensuring projects are completed on budget. Inspected and quality checked after every phase to ensure the home meets local building codes and quality standards.

• Conducted new home orientation and final walkthroughs with homebuyers answering all client’s questions with patience.
• Provided weekly project progress report to the management and updated work production report.
• Collaborated with sales, customer care, and management team to develop a strong conducive environment.
• Maintained and timely updated the construction documents for easy access to management and field associates.
• Resolved conflicts within staff through active listening and conducting one-on-one meetings.
• Conducted pre-construction meetings with customers and administered the construction, inspection, and scheduling of the entire home using inspection forms, plans, and procedures.
• Helped Customer Care Representative in handling customer care requests serving as the trusted advisor for all construction queries.
• Recruited and trained business partners on safety, quality requirements, and payment procedures, to assure a solid vendor base.

Managed and supervised end-to-end construction projects of building over $5M of custom residential homes including preparing pre-construction budgets and estimates ensuring all projects are delivered on time and within budget ensuring optimum usage of machines, labor, and materials. Supervised Foreman and contractors while effectively communicating and enforced site safety protocols to new hires.

• Administered benefits, time, payroll, and attendance for unit staff.
• Minimized project life cycle time by scheduling home construction meetings with the trade and supply contractors.
• Maintained good housekeeping practices in homes and subdivisions.
• Created project management plans aligning staffing needs for each phase of construction.
• Appraised subcontractors’ performance and promptly submitted invoices.
• Inspected homes to monitor progress and oversaw walkthroughs ensuring staff and subcontractors comply with company construction standards, quality control, and safety procedures.

Managed multiple complex projects while planning and developing strategy with senior management. Accurately prepared construction cost and benefit analysis overseeing project implementation and execution throughout the completion of construction.

• Effectively managed project budgets maintained monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis and prepared cost reports for the client.
• Developed a detailed project budget based on historical and market data and a clearly defined set of budget assumptions.
• Created Master Project Schedule to track each aspect of the project performance against schedules and critical path.
• Partnered with OSHA, SWPP environment, state, country, and city inspectors to comply with safety standards.
• Prepared project RFQ’s and/or RFP’s vendor and contractor services.
• Facilitated a project kick-off meeting with internal staff, design team, client, and key stakeholders.
• Provided leadership in pre-construction and post-construction process managing due diligence, program management, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, recruitment of design team and contractors, scheduling, and vendor selection.
• Oversaw capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local/account-based resources.
• Selected and negotiated contracts with vendors and contractors.
• Identified potential risks such as fees, reputation, errors, and omissions and articulated with senior management.
• Established best practices and standards for achieving quality goals.

Established a reputation through aggressive marketing that emphasized comparative edge, product commitment, cost, and schedule compliance.

• Gained the right to offer and requested supplier proposals.
• Completed the bid tender stage, wrote contracts, and managed projects.
• Arranged and performed both conceptual and proposal inspections for General Contractors (GCs).
• Examined construction designs and communicated with A&E businesses about the drawings and made sure that all the development prerequisites were incorporated.
• Examined and verified construction stages to ensure the greatest quality control system and compatibility testing.
• Guided and supported new construction managers in the construction stage, budgeting, and quality management.

Generated daily/weekly status of the project assessments, visited within the state as needed for projects, and attended industry educational training.

• Conducted basic carpentry activities and overseen, including framework, planning, and polishing.
• Observed the worksite to guide all general contracting personnel.
• Presented tremendous work morals and quality assurance.
• Coordinated increasing expectations from senior management with project director needs in various areas and jurisdictions.
• Granted building of local jurisdictional agencies and specialty permissions.
• Designed the project timetable, in which all building operations took place.
• Examined blueprints and specifications during pre-construction schematic design.

Superintended the completion of 4 large residential projects in Queens, New York. Coordinated a team of 60 crews per project and managed budgets of up to $2 million per project phase.

• Negotiated contracts with various vendors, arriving at mutually beneficial agreements that generated at least $200k in savings in purchases per project.
• Delivered 3 of the four projects 1 week ahead of schedule, at least $600k under budget and beyond the clients' expectations for quality.
• Reduced project costs significantly through the utilization of energy-efficient products and the recycling of building materials.