Construction Management

David Allen Thomas Jr.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXPERT

Unlimited GC Licenses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia

Louisburg, NC . *****@********************.*** . Tel 919-***-****

High-energy Construction Management Professional with more than two decades

of experience building, leading, and growing companies to achieve

substantial revenue growth and an impressive reputation for delivering the

highest quality results. Ensures organizations maintain sound fiscal health

while remaining responsive to ongoing business demands, and changes in

industry laws, trends, and practices. Provides performance-focused

direction to employees, field personnel, and team leaders while cultivating

long-term business relationships. Brings an analytical approach to driving

high performance that has resulted in an unparalleled record of bringing

projects to successful completion within budget and ahead of schedule.

Areas of Expertise

Business Development

Change Management

Client Relations

Financial Management

Joint Ventures

Negotiating

OSHA/Regulatory Compliance

Process Improvement

Project Management

Public Relations

Quality Control

Restructuring

Start Ups/Turnarounds

Strategic Planning

Team Leadership

Training/Development

Vendor Relations

Workforce Planning

Professional Experience

D.A. Thomas Construction Company Inc., Louisburg, NC 1994 - 2010

Recognized as a local contracting firm that completed all projects ahead

of schedule and of the highest quality, this organization builds and

manages commercial construction projects with values approaching $15M per

contract, up to 65 full-time employees, and annual revenues of up to $25M.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/FOUNDER

Combines breakthrough leadership and extensive industry expertise to direct

the company's day-to-day operations as well as long-term strategic growth

along with having hands on with the estimating and management of projects.

Lays a foundation of high performance for 14 full-time staff including

project managers, estimators, superintendents, administrative assistants,

and office manager/bookkeeper, as well as a wide variety of subcontractors

and field support. Ensures successful completion of each project, ranging

in value from $500K to $15M, through expert management of each phase of the

project lifecycle, including estimating, planning, design-build,

scheduling, cost controls, purchasing, site oversight, construction, and

final turnover. Optimizes financial performance through careful

administration of all accounting, P&L, job costing, and cost reduction

initiatives. Drives increases in corporate visibility and market share by

directing the creation and implementation of sales, marketing, and

operational strategies.

Key highlights

. Grew this organization into a multi-million dollar construction leader

through outstanding construction and operations management,

successfully completing more than 300 commercial projects including

office buildings, shopping centers, libraries, schools, medical

facilities, churches, and government facilities.

. Demonstrated expertise in large-scale residential construction:

designed, built, and sold more than 50 spec homes valued at up to

$3.5M, and developed/sold two major subdivisions.

. Successfully managed the operations and profitability of five companies

concurrently, including a construction company, grading/excavating

company, masonry company, realty firm, and sport fishing charter boat

business.

Thomas Masonry, Louisburg, NC 1996 - 2005

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/PRESIDENT/OWNER

Optimized the productivity and profitability of this masonry company

through expert planning and management, leading to the successful

completion of more than 100 masonry projects.

Key highlights

. Successfully delivered completed masonry projects on over 100 jobs from

shopping centers to schools ranging from $100,000.00 to 1.5 M.

. Had 68 masons and labors that had a clean working record with highest

of quality .

Precision Grading and Excavation Inc., Louisburg, NC 1993 - 2003

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/President/Owner

Leveraged industry knowledge and executive management skills to enable this

company in completing more than 150 site jobs valued at up to $1.5M.

Key highlights

. Hands on management in estimating and completion of subdivisions,

shopping centers, schools, and roadways with a clean working record and

timely completions on all projects.

. Started and grew business to be successful in completing over 150

sites.

Optima Enterprises Inc., Louisburg, NC 1988 - 1994

Vice President / MANAGING PARTNER

Co-founded this full-service construction firm, focusing on the new

construction of fast-food restaurants including McDonald's, Hardees, Boston

Markets, and Applebee's in five states. Ensured the seamless, on-time

delivery of these fast-paced projects by directing the day-to-day

activities of multiple simultaneous projects, including estimating,

contract negotiations, and construction operations.

Key highlights

. Successfully delivered completed food chain buildings from grading to

grand opening in 45-90 days as required by client specifications.

. Partnered with McDonald's to plan and construct their first combination

restaurant and convenience store in Raleigh, North Carolina.

. Grew annual revenue to $5M by successfully negotiating, constructing,

and completing more than 200 restaurants and shopping centers in five

states.

Education & Professional Development

Architecture and Construction Management, Sand Hills Community College,

Sand Hills, NC

LICENSURE

Unlimited General Contractor License's in North Carolina, South Carolina,

and Virginia.

Professional Affiliations

North Carolina AGC, American Institution of Architecture

Technologies

Timberline Estimating and accounting, MS Scheduler, MS Office Suite

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