DUNCAN SPEED SMITH

Mobile 321-***-**** • E-mail: ad2762@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced Construction Management Professional

Commercial/ Residential Projects/ General Business Practices/ Development Processes

An ambitious and optimistic Construction Professional with proven abilities in strategic planning, managing projects, improving efficiency of operations, team building and detailing project information to determine effective processes for operations. Able to identify areas of strength and weakness and implement company policies, standards, changes in operation, and systems that optimize productivity and the bottom line. The ability to motivate staff to maximum productivity and control costs through the most effective uses of manpower and available resources.

Professional Experience

Project Manager, Melbourne Bch 2021 to Present

Phoenix Park Development Indialantic, Florida

Branch Manager/ Brevard and Indian River Counties 2015 to 2021

Collis Roofing Inc. Melbourne, Florida

Manage all aspects of the branch including: Administrative, Personnel and Operational functions.

Oversee the performance of all jobs.

Supervision of all employees.

Facilitate the development of new sales opportunities.

Ensure proper billing and collections of all customer accounts.

Project Manager/ Southern East Coast Region 2013 to 2014

Raney Construction Groveland, Florida

Responsible for multiple projects in various counties from central Brevard to Indian River, main form of communication, due to location from the main office is cell phone and wireless tablet. Directly coordinates with the clients and municipalities to ensure the start process and critical path deadlines are achieved, schedules trades and material deliveries in accordance with the construction schedule, performs in line inspections and check lists to ensure plan specifications are followed, and quality standards are achieved.

Head of Development and Construction 2008 / 2012

Dar al Arkan Real Estate Development Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Directly responsible for the conceptual design, municipal approval and vertical construction of mixed use master planned projects and communities. I established corporate policy and procedures for departmental structure of procurement, construction, and quality assurance, safety, and customer care and warranty sections. Implemented a turn over process between construction, sales and the customer; initiated a warranty tracking system to reduce recurring design issues and increase internal and external customer satisfaction. Conducted weekly progress presentation to the Executive Committee and a quarterly budget/ progress presentation to the Board of Directors.

• Reduced overall project cycle time

• Reduced construction material cost

• Completed residential villa/ Mixed Use/ Commercial Projects

• Developed asset management program

• Initiated construction industry standards and alternative design build methods

Vice President of Construction 2005 / 2008

Viera Builders Melbourne, Florida

The Primary Qualifier for the development and implementation of the construction division for The Viera Company. I was responsible for the acquisition of Architects, Engineers and Technical Specialists for the initial product design and development of commercial and residential projects. Selected and implemented the software application for job cost coding and controls, developed product selection levels and option upgrades, established the company safety plan and quality control programs. Obtained bid proposals, review and award of contracts in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Directly responsible for all aspects of the construction operations, conducted weekly progress reports to the Viera President and Management Team, and quarterly reports to the Board of Directors for the parent company A. Duda and Sons, on the progress of the construction division.

• Qualifier for the Construction Division

• Utilized best construction design build methods to reduce cycle time and increase profit margins

• Created product price points to maximize customer capture rate

• Initiated Smart Home Technology

• Implemented Industry Standards and Best Management Practices

• First unit completed won the HBA gold award for architectural appeal, functional operation and energy efficiency

Regional Construction Manager 2004 / 2005

KB Home Orlando, Florida

Responsible for ten single family communities and two multi-family town home communities, total number of employees under my direct supervision are eight project managers and twenty-two superintendants.

• Construction Management Planning, Starts Process and Systems Analysis

• Community Management

• Personnel Management

• Scheduling Deliverables

• Quality Control

• Contractor Evaluation

Area Construction Manager 1999 / 2004

Centex Homes Orlando, Florida

Responsible for six single family communities and one multi-family town home community, total number of employees under my direct supervision are five project managers and eleven superintendents.

• Completed Corporate Management Development (CMD) 2003

• Completed Management Development Recruitment Training (MDT) 2002

• Completed Facilitator Training (FMT) 2002

• Completed Field Manager Training Program (FMTP) 1999

• Completed Customer Service Training Program 1999

• Completed Construction Technical Training 1999

• Purchasing Blitz Team member responsible for reducing the overall cost of construction

• Responsible for recruitment, hiring, performance evaluation and mentoring construction personnel

• Consistently met or exceeded corporate goals in cycle time, quality improvement and customer satisfaction

Education

Continuing Education 2001 / present

(Licensing requirement- 154 credit hours completed)

University of Maryland 1982 / 1985

(General Studies towards Bachelors Degree- 60 credit hours completed)

Pikes Peak Community College 1981 / 1982

(General Studies)

Seminole Community College 1979 / 1980

(General Studies)

Certifications

Active General Contractors License 2001 / present

CGC062750

Environmental Protection Agency-

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Inspector 2006 / present

OSHA Construction Program (10 hour card) 2010 / present

Military

U. S. Army 1981 / 1987

Secret Clearance

Achievements: Honorable Discharge, Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Medal (third oak leaf cluster), Letters of Recommendation, PNOC Diploma, Numerous sports awards

Professional Affiliations

The General Contractors Association of America • Department of Business and Professional Regulation • Association of the National Home Builders of America

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