Superintendent/Field Manager
Quality-focused, dedicated, and versatile professional, offering comprehensive experience in Construction and Operational management, contract negotiation, cost estimates, and staff supervision. Recognized for establishing operational improvement, spearheading efficiencies, and achieving cost savings.
Adept at conducting comprehensive reviews as well as coordinating with consultants and sub-contractors with regard to the value engineering process. Known for adherence to quality standards and providing professional representation for the company to key clients. Knowledgeable of architectural review, regulatory compliance, communication and team building. Equipped with solid track record of maintaining strict compliance with industry standards without compromising operational quality, safety and productivity. Well-versed with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint as well as Internet and in-house estimating software.
Notable Achievements
Gained promotion from Asst. Superintendent to Superintendent status in less than 6 months and successfully completed 6 model complexes and oversaw over 375 Single family homes of construction during my time at Centex.
Pioneered the implementation of new processes during tenure at Waste Management that saw cost reductions of over $400k the first year.
Rendered oversight to contr act review teams which is consisted of in-house staff and contractors, resulting to significant cost savings through reverse engineering process of $1.4M
Directly communicated with the division president for the establishment of new architectural coordinator position to promote plan development and submittal process cohesiveness as well as to reduce costs, errors, and time
Played an integral role in augmenting reverse engineering process in cooperation with engineers and architects prior to the plan development process to reduce costly structural elements and boost cost savings
Accurately compiled all architectural and engineering elements for building and safety submittal packages over significant growth period of Centex Homes Inland Empire division.
Career Overview
Construction and Operations Management
Rendered support to clients in assessing project and staff progress; maintained accordance with deadline and customer satisfaction
Maintained coordination between architectural/ engineering staff and field management in order to secure efficient communication and implementation of processes and requests for information (RFIs)
Oversaw 700-unit multi-family construction project, including state-of-the-art community center which was acknowledged as company's “flagship” project to this day for Lewis Apartment Communities
Developed format for value engineering meeting to guarantee highest level of performance and cost-effective processes and materials
Staff Coordination Process Optimization
Expertly served as main contact of office, contractor, and field staff to reduce disputes and retain job focus
Provided keen oversight to the entire field operations, including representing ownership and scheduling vendors, staff, and suppliers
Arranged and facilitated training and cross-training which led to provide effectual mentorship and promote professional development of purchasing, construction, and administrative staff
Spearheaded the implementation of “Lessons Learned Meeting” necessary for evaluating ongoing successes and failures as well as for incorporating critical thinking process
Contract Management Performance Improvement
Took charge of negotiating labor and vendor contracts for multimillion-dollar commercial and multi/single family residential construction projects
Cultivated and secured long-term vendor contracts in order to ensure best available pricing and priority delivery over competitors
Optimized accuracy of contract pricing and bid negotiations through generation of material take-off sheet needed for purchasing agents to cross-reference during negotiations
Directed the preparation of accurate material and labor costs estimation for budgeting and contractual negotiation purposes
Work Chronology
Operations Manager Stanley Martin Custom Homes - Reston, VA 2014–Present
Operations Management Waste Management - Hillsboro, OR 2012–2014
Buy Out Contract Specialist Straub Construction - Fallbrook, CA 2009–2011
Project Manager Fusion Display and Design - Lake Elsinore, CA 2007–2009
Purchasing Agent Shea Homes - Corona, CA 2006–2007
Purchasing Agent/ Estimator/ Superintendent Fieldstone Communities - San Diego, CA 2003–2006
Owner Representative Lewis Communities - Rancho Cucamonga, CA 2002-2003
Superintendent/ Architectural Coordinator / Purchasing Agent Centex Homes - Corona, CA 1992-2002
Superintendent Van Daele Development - Riverside, CA 1990-1992
Assistant Superintendent The Anden Group - West Covina, CA
Assistant Superintendent Classic Development - Irvine, CA
Education and Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Business and Management - University for Redlands, Redlands, CA
Construction Management Studies - Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA
Coursework in Industrial Technology / Construction Management - Long Beach State, Long Beach, CA
Coursework in General Education - West Valley Junior College, Saratoga, CA
Licenses
General Contractors License - California B-1 2006 (Inactive)
Real Estate License – California 2001 (Inactive)
Activities and Affiliations
Volunteer - Habitat for Humanity
Member - Building Industry Association (BIA)
Member - Purchasing Agents, Subcontractors and Suppliers (PASS)