JOSE OCQUE
Miami, Florida 33143
Home: 405-***-**** - Email: **********@*******.***
SUMMARY
Project Manager with experience leadership and management in the
construction industry. Expertise in all facets of construction projects
including project design, project plan development, supervision of
construction processes, quality assurance, vendor and subcontractor
relations, personnel supervision and training, budget oversight, material
procurement, safety / OSHA compliance, sales and homeowner relations. Also
experienced in business management functions including administrative,
operations, financial, and marketing. Excellent interpersonal communication
and leadership skills with proven ability to efficiently manage
construction projects within designated timelines and budgets.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Manager, Venhomes, LLC 2012 -
Present
CRESAP CAPITAL, LLC Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma
. Co-founded and established a successful residential construction
company; manage all facets of the company including operations,
administrative, financial, marketing, sales, client relations and
project management from initial design to completion.
. Create, design and develop floor plans for new homes; collaborate
with contracted draftsmen to develop architectural blue prints and
schematics for each home.
. Manage all phases of projects including initial client
consultations, bids, proposals, contracts, material procurement,
scheduling, budgeting, permitting, vendor relations, subcontractor
management, supervision of construction activities, sale and
closing of contracts.
. Successfully managed 24 new home construction projects with
inventory of $4.2 million.
. Awarded OKC's Magazine's "40 under 40" award for recognition of
successful start-up and management of Venhomes, LLC.
Construction Builder
2005 - 2012
HOME CREATIONS Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma
. Supervised all phases of construction processes for residential
homes including homeowner contact, quality assurance, vendor and
subcontractor relations, budget, scheduling, material procurement
and safety compliance.
. Oversaw budget and financial functions for each project; minimized
unnecessary cost through proactive management procedures resulting
in completion of projects within designated budgets.
. Orchestrated material procurement for projects, returned unused
material and initiated purchase order adjustments with Estimating
department for future billing.
. Ensured efficient workflow processes and communicated clear
expectations to all involved in the building process including
assistants, interns, vendors, and subcontractors.
. Documented all construction activities and provided status reports
for company and bank.
. Assured compliance with state laws, safe work practices and city
inspection requirements.
. Maintained excellent community and market home appearances in order
to increase sales for area sales teams; met with sales person on a
weekly basis to improve overall sales process.
. Approved vendor and subcontractor's weekly bills in a timely
manner.
. Completed residential construction projects within budget and time
set forth in contracts.
. Successfully completed the building of over 80 homes and closed 63
homes 100% in 2010.
. Recognized as Home Creations Builder of the Year and Community
Project of the year in 2010; named Home Creations Builder of the
Month for June, August, September and December 2010.
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HOME CREATIONS, continued
. Recognized as Home Creations Builder of the Month in April, June,
September and November of 2008, February 2006 and November 2005.
. Received Employee of the Month awards for April and December 2007.
. Successfully trained four assistants; three assistants were
promoted to next level.
. Selected as a subcommittee representative for the north area;
committee is designed to help company evaluate problems and improve
current systems.
. Orchestrated a multifamily project in 2007-2008; chosen based on
leadership performance, and ability to complete project under
estimated time.
. Successfully managed and closed over $30 million dollars of
inventory to date.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science - Construction Science, Minor - Architecture, 2005
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, Norman, Oklahoma
Project Management Professional Certification, currently pursuing, expected
completion Fall 2014
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Loyal (Linking OKC's Young Adult Leaders) with Leadership Oklahoma City
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 10 hours course
Home Creations Field Management Training
Home Creations Training Manual, 2005
International Leadership Class, 2005
HONORS & AWARDS
OKC's Magazine "40 under 40" Award, 2013
Builder of the Year, Builder of the Month and Employee of the Month, Home
Creations (multiple awards)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Project Design / Project Management
Budget Oversight
Microsoft Office: Excel / Word / PowerPoint
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Man & Woman of the Year Campaign, Candidate,
2014
. Team Leader and Man of the Year Nominee
. Orchestrated a team of 5 volunteers; generated over $25K for the
non-profit campaign
Positive Tomorrows School, Mentor, 2013 - Present
American Heart Association, Volunteer
Leadership Oklahoma City, Volunteer
Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer
LANGUAGE FLUENCY
Fluent in English and Spanish