Manager Project

Donald Burke

**** ** ***** *****, **. *** . Dallas, Texas 75214

214-***-**** . *********@*********.***

Construction and Operations Manager

Supervisor, manager, and trainer with over 20 years experience. Expertise

in project management, purchasing, budget management, and regulatory

compliance. Proven abilities as a team leader, problem solver, and

construction manager. Managed all aspects of construction and

reconstruction projects, completing them in or under budget and on time.

Account Manager . Budget Preparation . Expense Control . Facility

Management

Inventory Control . Operations Management . Project Management . Purchasing

Regulation Compliance . Total Quality Management

Career Achievements

- Re-arranged payment schedule of subcontractors to keep trades in the

field and on the job, streamlining pay process in the office.

- Created new selection submittal process for property owners, which, by

committing the owner earlier and more thoroughly to their selections,

streamlined reconstruction process, cut costs, and shortened project time.

- Built out two subdivisions in Rowlett and started two subdivisions in

Rockwall simultaneously, while replacing a terminated builder, completed

his lagging projects and eliminated his warranty backlog.

- Maintained a Top 5 ranking consistently among 80 builders in the DFW

Division in profit-to-cost during tenure.

- Maintained lowest warranty calls and costs among the East Dallas Project

for four years consistently.

Professional Experience

Texas Reconstructors, Inc. Lancaster, Texas. 2001 - 2009. Senior Project

Manager

Managed reconstruction of residential and commercial projects damaged due

to fire, water, wind and mold. Supervised property owner relations from

point of damage through reconstruction and warranty period. subcontractors,

vendors, engineers, and field construction employees. Purchased all

building materials, supplies, tools and equipment needed for projects and

company offices, and maintained security at all properties. Directed

fabrication of unique materials, estimated project costs and managed

budgets.

Selected Accomplishments

Re-arranged payment schedule of subcontractors to keep trades in the

field and on the job more, which streamlined pay process in the office.

Created new selection submittal process for property owners, which,

by committing the owner earlier and more thoroughly to their selections,

streamlined reconstruction process, cut costs, and shortened project time.

Created new final approval process, which improved customer

satisfaction and lowered warranty costs.

Created warranty process that lowered costs, improved satisfaction,

and generated referrals.

Introduced industry standard quality control measures in construction

process that previously did not exist, improving process times, quality,

and profitability.

David Weekley Homes. Dallas, Texas. 1997 - 2001. Construction Manager

Supervised production of homes in the $240,000 to $400,000 price range.

Averaged 35 homes a year and accountable for approximately $7,000,000 of

inventory at any given time. Managed construction, subdivision, and model

home maintenance budgets. Hired, contracted, and managed all trades and

vendors. Trained trades in company standards, scopes of work, and OSHA

requirements. Priced options and labor. Obtained city permits and conducted

city, lender, and third-party inspections.

Selected Accomplishments

Maintained a Top 5 ranking consistently among 80 builders in the DFW

Division in profit-to-cost during tenure.

Maintained lowest warranty calls and costs among the East Dallas

Project for four years consistently.

Standardized home buyer final approval walks, which lowered calls and

costs during their warranty period and raised company monitored customer

approvals.

Negotiated arrangements with the City of Dallas and the Town of

Sunnyvale to allow for construction managers in my subdivisions to call in

inspections for subcontractors, saving time for builders, subcontractors,

and city inspectors.

Accomplished the highest profit margins in the seven states in which

David Weekley Homes operated as a

member of the Enclave at White Rock sales and construction team, despite

having higher construction costs due to national material shortages,

unusual and difficult terrain, and standard options. Earned a one-time

award that was created by David Weekley for the accomplishment.

Hawkins-Wellwood Homes, L.P. Dallas, Texas. 1995 - 1997. Project Manager

Supervised production of homes in the $500,000 to $2,000,000 class.

Maintained responsibility for an average of $8,000,000 at a given time.

Managed and supervised maintenance and security of exclusive subdivision

and spec homes. Obtained city permits and engineering reports for all

projects, and conducted all city, lender, and engineer inspections.

Directed fabrication and installation of unique and antique building

materials. Managed warranty period following construction completion.

Supervised assistant superintendent and warranty technician.

Selected Accomplishments

Rejuvenated aging trade base, which improved job costs and completion

times, and created a sense of competition among high-profile craftsmen.

Renegotiated contracts with existing vendors requiring improved

service and redefining scopes of work. In some cases, changed account

managers within the vendor's company.

Introduced new construction techniques to improve stage completion

times without sacrificing quality.

DR Horton Custom Homes. Dallas, Texas. 1993 - 1995. Superintendent

Supervised construction of custom lake property homes in the Rockwall-

Rowlett-Lake Ray Hubbard area. Directed home buyer relations from job start

through construction and warranty period. Hired, contracted, managed and

scheduled trades and vendors. Scheduled and conducted city and draw

inspections. Managed budgets and maintenance for construction, subdivision,

spec and model homes.

Selected Accomplishments

Completed and closed eight homes in first month.

Built out two subdivisions in Rowlett and started two subdivisions in

Rockwall simultaneously, while replacing a terminated builder, completed

his lagging projects, and eliminated his warranty backlog.

Introduced new superintendent-homebuyer management procedures to

improve communication and perception of quality.

Implemented improved warranty process creating better communication

and call completion efficiency.

MHI/Plantation Homes. Dallas, Texas. 1991 - 1993. Construction Manager

Supervised production of golf course community homes and subdivision

development. Hired, contracted, and managed subcontractors and vendors,

conducted city permitting, and lender and city inspections. Planned monthly

and annual construction budgets. Maintained subdivision, models and spec

homes.

Selected Accomplishments

Completed new phase of subdivision development at Firewheel in

Garland and Rowlett-Ray Hubbard lake front and started new subdivision

homes while closing out previous subdivision.

Built completely new trade base, improving process and construction

time.

Recognized as Builder of the Quarter multiple times.

Education

B.A. Communications. University of Nebraska at Omaha.

A.S. Communications Technology. Community College of the Air Force.

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