Construction Manager Production
Resume:
Chad Toups
Georgetown, TX 78626
ad27bv@r.postjobfree.com
Work History Area Production Manager
Toll Brothers Homes
June 2021 – Present
- Managed the flagship communities of Travisso and Lakeside at Tessera with price points of $1- $2.5 million dollars
- Effectively built and managed a team of Construction Managers to exceed monthly, quarterly, and yearly projections which I set with them on an individual basis
- Reduced overhead expenditures to a level that was in line with construction margins
- Reduced cycle times on homes and options provided resulting in new processes implemented by corporate
- Developed trade partners that met or exceeded delivery times expected of them
- Created an open communication culture fostering individual ideas and methods, but still maintaining a Build Pro template for reporting purposes and trade partner scheduling
Director of Construction
Ameritex Homes / Winchester Carlisle
Central Texas markets
August 2021 – June 2021
- Oversee Central Texas markets including Killeen/Temple/Waco with goals to reduce cycle times and improve quality resulting in reduction in homes over 180 days build time
- Develop, rebuild, and seek new vendor relationships to reduce cycle times and add focus on quality fostering stronger commitments for construction managers in the field
- Develop and build a team of Construction Managers who embrace the company’s culture and lead our vendor partners to improve upon quality
- Develop reporting metrics tracking cycle times by municipality and Construction Manager used for weekly meetings with Construction Managers to discuss progress and develop goals for successful closings
- Work closely with our purchasing team to evaluate material shortages and best practices for replacements
- Work with Construction Pre Start team to ensure lots are construction ready and allocate construction ready lots among Construction Managers to ensure success for the team as Central Texas makes up largest percentage of homes within company at 30%.
Area Construction Manager
Starlight Homes by Ashton Woods
Austin, Texas Division
January 2021 – August 2021
- Manage teams of Field Managers in North Austin markets to achieve monthly and quarterly closing goals
- Responsible for introduction of communities into new markets
- Assemble a team of trade partners to complete homes within budget Chad Toups
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- Overcome supply line challenges without increasing cycle times
- Organize community teams to streamline building processes to condense cycle times and maximize profitability
- Introduced a more effective construction / sales team approach on a community level that set and delivered expectations to customers
- Work in conjunction with purchasing team to introduce trade partners that maximize value to our organization
- Successfully train team members on delivery of memorable customer service
Field Manager
Starlight Homes by Ashton Woods
Austin, Texas Division
August 2020 – January 2021
- Assumed a leadership role in one of the highest volume communities in the state
- Restored relationship with a municipality that lost confidence in previous construction team
- Increased productivity levels exceeding company forecasts and noticed by senior management
- Trained new hire Field Managers on standards of quality in the residential construction industry
- Reduced costs by implementing strict scheduling guidelines
- Held trade partners accountable for scheduling commitments which developed positive relationships
- Created a “Think Outside of The Box” mentality with my team to make sure to strive and meet commitments without losing customer confidence
- Enforced the mantra of “Every House, Every Room, Every Day” when it comes to managing high volume homes under construction with success. Construction Manager
Milestone Community Builders
Austin, Texas Division
January 2020 thru August 2020
- Managed the construction of $1,000,000 + upscale luxury 3 & 4 story condos in Central Austin
- Developed an understanding of commercial building codes
- Delivered top tier customer service to a very discerning clientele
- Quickly learned and executed scheduling software and purchasing systems
- Mentored a community of construction managers on the residential portion of the M Signature product line
- Developed positive and productive relationships with the municipality
- Introduced some of my past trade partners to increase productivity and quality
- Took initiative to successfully complete community scale projects Project Manager
GFO Home
Austin, Texas Division
July 2019 thru January 2020
- Responsible for all construction activities in the division’s master planned flagship community
- Responsible for new product line owners are forecasting to bring in future growth for the company
- Oversaw construction timelines to ensure they are meet and/or exceed company expectations
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- Implemented processes to streamline construction times to strengthen relationships with contractors and suppliers
- Professionally represented the company through client meetings for pre- construction, pre-drywall, and pre-closing orientations
- Provided training on construction practices and expectations with onsite sales managers
- Worked successfully with purchasing personnel to identify material estimating issues to maximize profitability on each job
- Maintained strict budgeting accountability with all on site staff Construction Area Manager
D.R. Horton Homes
North Central Texas Division – Killeen/Temple/Waco/Copperas Cove/Jarrell October 2005 thru July 2019
- Effectively managed 20 plus construction superintendents, 2 warranty technicians, and supporting office staff
- Directed all construction operations from pre-construction of new communities through post closing home warranty issues
- Responsible for over $50 million worth of division assets at various stages in the construction pipeline
- Worked closely with land developers, city municipalities, purchasing, and sales teams to grow fiscal year closings from 220 homes in fiscal year 2001 to over 780 homes in fiscal year 2018
- Worked alongside division president and other department heads to exceed quarterly and fiscal year end expectations
- Due to production times, net income, ROI, and closings year over year, the North Central division became their own individual division in 2011.
- In fiscal year 2011, inventory turns within the division outpaced other divisions by focusing on over 100% production efficiency
- Succeeded in development of new product lines from the discussion table to a finished product in the field
Senior Construction Superintendent
D.R. Horton Homes
Austin, Texas and North Central Texas Divisions
October 2001 thru October 2005
- Responsible for the construction of more than 200 homes annually
- Worked with state, municipal, and independent inspectors to ensure complete compliance in environmental concerns, building codes, and other facets of community and home construction
- Managed up to 4 assistant superintendents at one time to achieve the company’s highest honors in quality, production efficiency, and customer service
- Mentored and trained new assistant superintendents and newly promoted lead superintendents
- Helped streamline the process for which we construct new product lines – from field issues to estimator take off solutions
- Successfully sought out and developed new contractors and suppliers to increase both production efficiency and quality
Assistant Construction Superintendent
D.R. Horton Homes
Austin, Texas Division
July 1999 thru October 2001
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- Responsible for all finish out construction on homes in several communities simultaneously
- Orientated every home buyer with their new home
- Developed career long relationships with trade people and suppliers
- Delivered world class customer service during the final construction phases, closing process, and after closing of homes
- Maintained high quality standards without sacrificing production times
- Organized and independent building professional that provided quality customer service that was recognized by peers and management Education Texas A&M University
Lowry Mays School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration
Degree of Finance earned in 1999
Certifications Fall Protection Certified
SWPPP Certified Inspector
OSHA Safety and Health 10 Hour Program Certified
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