TIMOTHY T. DIXON
*** ***** **** *****, ****** Beach, SC / Cell: 843-***-**** / *******@*****.***
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT / ESTIMATING/ PURCHASING LEADERSHIP
Over 15 years of experience in executive, leadership and management positions within the construction industry, including Senior Project Manager Roles. Strong background in procurement and estimating which includes #1 ranking for purchasing with most recent employer.
• Production – Extensive experience in heavy production of single family and multi-family homes, including 800 to 1,200 units per year. Able to manage the full cycle of complex projects, from strategic planning and pre-production to development and close-out.
• Renovation Production – Abatement and Demolishing Process and Dealing with Lead and Asbestos.
• Relationships – Highly skilled in establishing, maintaining, and optimizing relationships with all parties involved in the construction project cycle, including contractors and subcontractors, team members and upper management, customers and vendors, government and building officials, and stakeholders.
• Achievements – Selected accomplishments include: turning 132 homes from the Platinum to the Gold level within the same budget; launched the 1st and largest LEED Energy Star residential building project in the U.S. (532 home); increasing production from 50 to 100 units per month; and contributing to a $56 million savings.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COLDWELL BANKERS CHICORA – Myrtle Beach, SC (2012 – Present)
Real Estate Agent
ACTUS LEND LEASE – Jacksonville, NC – 2008-2011 (Military Housing Builder) Developer / Property Management
Senior Project Engineer
Activity Management: Managed up to 4 projects concurrently, with joint decision-making authority with Senior Construction Manager in the Company. Oversaw all phases of project lifecycles, from pre-construction through close-out and Ensured adherence to cost, quality, and productivity goals. Conducted production for renovations and abatement to meet environmental guidelines. Managed all procurement and monitored both purchase orders and contract accuracy.
Interpersonal Relations: Supervised all trade partners, subcontractors, and suppliers. Planned and coordinated activities with superintendents, including production meetings. Interacted with owner and representation. Trained and mentored construction staff. Collaborated with design, scheduling, field operations, process improvement, and quality control personnel.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Generating 70% of the total monthly procurement ($21 million), ranking as the #1 producer in the company. Completed all procurement ahead of schedule to maintain projects without delays; met all incentives in the $5 million range by initiating projects early or on time.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, continued
• Led teams in building 200 homes within 1 month, representing 1st-time achievement in the company’s history. Increased building production from 30-50 to 100-125 units per month.
• Contributed to building and procurement for 1st LEED home, and the largest residential LEED project.
• Captured $8 million savings on project’s contingency account; reduced costs in General Conditions through strict adherence to costs/ repairs in several areas.
• Engineered 180-degree turnaround for over-budget project, reducing costs by 50% and completing project on time, meeting all the client’s (U.S. Navy) requirements.
Centex Homes- Myrtle Beach, SC – 2003-2008
Purchasing/ Estimating Manager
Activity Management: Managed all aspects of Procurement and customer service for company specializing in production homes and multi-family units. Managed all aspects of the production, including estimating 100% drawings and purchasing. Oversaw bidding of production projects and other construction related functions.
Interpersonal Relationship: Updated division president and divisional controller on projections and budgets, respectively. Worked with sales and marketing personnel on completion in area with competitors. Interacted with customers as needed to address issues. Trained and mentored purchasing and estimating agents.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS
• Managed Vendors and Maintained quantities and quality of vendors to meet Division construction requirements, aligned with all Centex requirements and standards and supporting all aspects of construction.
• Developed Budgets and maintained accurate cost budgets on all construction jobs.
• Ensured the Division is buying at the most competitive levels available and that current back logs are price protected at all times.
• Maintained competitive bid process to ensure most competitive pricing levels.
• Value Engineered and implemented cost saving initiatives for products and processes.
• Managed Contracts and Legal Documentation to ensure that all vendor companies and sub contractors maintain Centex minimal insurance requirements.
• Helped Develop accurate Proformas, committed and actual cost estimates for home construction (Brick & Mortar costs), as well as maintaining an accurate future cost projection system.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, continued
• Maintained the appropriate level of products and option to satisfy customer driven market needs but also ensuring a fair and reasonable profit for the Division.
• Established quantity takeoffs and estimates for each plan within the Division and maintained in an accurate condition, including options.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Professional Certifications
10 Hour OSHA / Erosion – Sediment control – Storm Water Installation – Lend Lease Safety Passport Course, Incident & Injury Free Training Course certificate, First Aid. Estimating 101 (Certificate) Centex Homes, Field Manager Training Program (Certificate) Centex Homes.