David Donaldson

ad0lj1@r.postjobfree.com • 214-***-****

LinkedIn URL • Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Operations Management & Leadership Executive

Performance-driven and enthusiastic professional with 40+ years of experience in coordinating routine operational activities, providing supportive leadership to cross-functional teams, and executing assigned projects within construction industry.

Demonstrated success in coordinating assigned projects with defined constraints and guidelines by administering and spearheading end-to-end aspects of organizational operations. Instrumental in generating bottom-line impact by augmenting revenue streams through effective sales, construction, and purchasing initiatives. Skilled in onboarding, leading, and mentoring top-performing employees to optimize overall operational efficiency and effectiveness. Exceptional communicator; capable of leveraging communication skills to liaise across stakeholders, while focusing on establishment of long-term partnerships. Dedicated leader; with proven capability to optimize performance output and quality levels by promoting continuous development, supporting team wellbeing, and creating a culture where people are encouraged and inspired to deliver tangible results.

Areas of Expertise

Operations & Project Management

Product Design & Development

Process Improvement Initiatives

Construction & Purchasing

Quality & Safety Control

Revenue Optimization

Strategic Planning & Execution

Staff Training & Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Career Experience

Lillian Custom Homes, DFW Metro Feb to July 2023

VP of Operations

Manage and execute routine responsibilities of the COO. Including forecasting, developing a 6Q plan, which clearly enabled better predictability of lot absorption, new deals needed, and annual objectives cross departmentally. Screened and onboarded leadership team for managing sales/marketing, construction, and purchasing efforts. Coordinated the necessary operational change and activities of an established but poor performing organization by utilizing the Hyphen Solutions Brix ERP suite, including Buildpro, Wallet, and Brix Sales, Systems already purchased but underutilized. Identifying the people that could grow with the organization, and filling the necessary holes by putting the right people in the right chairs.

Improved cycle time from nearing 1 turn annually to being able to make (2+) turns annually. Delivering closings in +- 100 days in multiple communities, by improving, sale to start, and start to completion cycle.

Analyzed and developed over 140 +different floor plans with several elevations, including single-family and townhomes.

Established top-performing team of experienced construction, purchasing, starts and design staff within span of three months

Aspen Square Homes, DFW Metro 2022 to January 2023

VP of Operations

Manage and execute routine responsibilities of Division President. Screened and onboarded leadership team for managing sales, construction, and purchasing efforts. Coordinate operational activities of startup company by implementing Hyphen Brix ERP, including Buildpro, Wallet, and Sales. Assist in completing first big development of Aspen Square Townhomes and managed another from beginning of project. Deliver support in identifying future lot position opportunities.

Performed vertical construction in weeks and completed first building in timeframe of five months.

Analyzed and developed over 22 different floor plans with several elevations, including single-family and townhomes.

Established top-performing team of experienced construction, purchasing, and design staff within span of three months.

Shaddock Companies, DFW Metro 2020 to 2022

Consultant

Analyzed processes, policies, and data for implementing positive changes, resulting in ensuring vendor/staff accountability, coordinating percentage variance shrinkage, and increasing margins from contract to completion. Delivered proactive support in converting new sales solution to eliminate antiquated system.

Southgate Homes, DFW 2018 to 2020

Project Manager

Designed, sold, built, closed, and warranted build to ensure meticulous delivery of lot Mechanics Lien projects within agreed timelines and budgetary constraints. Planned and oversaw projects within organization, from initial ideation to completion.

Executed $5M townhome project by managing key aspects, such as budgeting, scheduling, design, and construction.

Administered and managed Custom Offsite Mechanics Lien Division of organization.

Utilized solid negotiation and communication skills for finalizing constructed Mechanic Lien contracts of $1M project.

Participated in leading key aspects involved in product development for all off-site product.

Our Country Homes, DFW 2016 to 2018

Construction Manager

Reviewed and analyzed assigned project to schedule defined deliverables and estimate costs. Oversaw all onsite and offsite construction operations to monitor and maintain strict compliance with building and safety regulations

Managed construction of $750K product along with multi-million-dollar townhome project.

Bellissimo Signature Homes, DFW 2014 to 2018

Owner Operator

Designed, built, and delivered two custom homes on annual basis with average sales price of $690K. Collaborated with project managers, architects, and engineers to complete building projects from start to end.

Created five Homes with an average sales price of $900K.

Contributed to acquiring interim and permanent financing for various customers.

Established and maintained solid rapport with clients for generating repeat/referral business.

Shaddock Homes, DFW 2011 to 2014

Purchasing Director

Designed and implemented effective sales strategies, contributing to decreasing sales cycle by up to 60 days. Created product to ensure Energy Star Version 3.0 compliant while maintaining minimal cost increase.

Expedited 35% YOY organizational growth without adding personnel due to process efficiencies.

Led implementation of back-office PO system, contributing to reducing margin erosion and adding 15% in bottom line.

Reduced Base House cost of $13K as well as decreased 20% option cost reduction by developing and implementing new processes/procedures.

Meritage Homes Corporation 2006-to 2011

VP Purchasing/Construction DFW 8/2010-5/2011

Responsible for developing processes and procedures that resulted in the following

Managed 5 area managers and 31 construction managers

600 plus closings

Reduce base house cost 7%

Budget variance reduction 72%

Sale to start cycle time reduction 41%

Successfully launched Green Building programs city wide

Successful launch of centralized scheduling across the market

Successful implementation of even flow starts process

VP Operations Houston 2/09-8/10

Responsible for developing processes and procedures that resulted in the following

Delivered 900 homes annually managing 40 plus communities; over 1600 closings in the 18 months in the division

Managed 5 area managers and 36 construction managers

Customer Satisfaction scores in excess of 90% would recommend

Reduce base house cost 11%

Budget variance reduction 47%

Sale to close cycle time reduction 25%

Successful implementation of even flow starts process

National Director of Training/operations Scottsdale AZ, 9/06-2/09

Developed online training courses outlining Meritage operational practices

Developed instructor lead workshops that reinforced operational best practices

Assisted Division operations leadership in significant overhead reduction exclusive of personnel reduction

David Weekley Homes 1999 to 2006

Quality Coach/Training/Safety officer

Assisted in 2000 IRC compliant product development

Responsible for quality control processes and inspections

Develop and train Competitive Selling techniques

Develop and Facilitate Realtor Education workshops

Responsible for On Boarding new Team Members DFW

Company Safety Coordinator; -assisted in the development of Safety and Hazcom Program

City Environmental Coordinator

Additional Experience

VP Purchasing/Construction/Operations National Dir. of Training, Meritage Homes Corporation, Scottsdale, AZ Houston, TX

Quality Coach/Training/National Safety Officer, David Weekley Homes, DFW

President Operations, Money Line Construction, DFW

VP Construction l Holigan Homes

General Manager, Statewide General Contractors l Significant work with the Corp of Engineers

Project Manager l Paul Thompson Custom Homes

Trades 12 years in trades, framing, trimming, drywall mechanic, steel/concrete construction, and interior commercial finish out

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