JOSEPH GARNER

**** ******* ****** ***** ~ HOUSTON, TX 77090

CELLULAR: 832-***-**** ~ adz2bd@r.postjobfree.com

Construction Project Management

--Specializing in Residential and Commercial--

PROFILE

Results – oriented, hands – on construction and development professional with 18 years of expertise in all facets in the industry. Verifiable track record for the successful completion of multi-million-dollar projects through coordination of trades, developing partnerships, and building positive rapport with architects, engineers, local officials, vendors, and clients while maintaining costs. Versed in contract negotiations, project estimating, impending design problems, document preparation, building code and regulations, material purchasing and site management through certification of occupancy.

Areas of Expertise lie in:

●Team Building & Leadership

●Safety & Compliance Management

●Permitting & Building Code

● Construction Planning & Scheduling

●Quality Control Management

●Organization & Time Management

●Vendor & Material Management

●Estimating & Job Costing

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Prosperity Homes, Houston, TX July 6, 2020 – Present

Production Manager

Titan Homes, Houston TX Aug. 27, 2015 – July 3, 2020

Project Manager

Lifetime Homes, Houston, TX May 11, 2014 – Aug. 10, 2015

Construction Manger

MCM, Houston, TX Aug 12, 2013 – May 5, 2014

Assistant Operations Manager

Timber Creek Consulting, Tomball, TX April 29, 2009 – Aug 3, 2013

Project Manager

Lucia Oaks Builders, LP Woodlands, TX April 7, 2008 – April 15, 2009

Project Manager

Savoy Custom Homes, LP woodlands, TX Jan. 10, 2004 – March 25, 2009

Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Plan, organize, and manage the overall residential and light commercial construction development for a

builder in the Woodlands, TX ($18 million/year in contracts). As well as planning, organizing, and managing the overall construction building of multiple townhouses ($800,000 and up price range) in the Rice Military and Heights areas. Responsibilities include design and blueprint review and analysis of projects, preparation of construction documents, bidding, negotiation, sub-contractor selection, material purchasing, scheduling, project budget, building code compliance, project development, quality control, and certification of occupancy. Supervise crews of up to 30 trade workers.

KEY PROJECT AND SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

●Recruited to assist superintendent in troubleshooting stucco- related problems during the construction of a 10,000-sq. ft. home. Project completed two weeks early and 5% under budget.

●Completed $3.5 million, 8,000 sq. ft. home one week early. Challenge: 380 – day deadline with 78 days of rain.

●Oversaw the construction of a 9,000-sq. ft. home. Completed within deadline despite extensive material delays, architectural design challenges, and unforeseen subcontractor disputes.

●Detected numerous design problems with a 6,000-sq. ft. home. Brought project in on time and within budget.

Project Management

●100% project completion while meeting strict timelines and budget requirements.

●Slashed material and equipment expenses by 10% by negotiating and establishing valuable vendor contacts with Hope Lumber & Supply, BMC West Materials and Westheimer Plumbing.

●Hired, scheduled, and supervised subcontractors: developed and enforced company policies, procedures, and project safety regulations.

Client and Vendor Relations

●Increased sales 10% through educating clients on value – added extras to increased property value and life enjoyment.

●Scheduled client meetings, conducted needs assessment, explained design concerns, and cost – effective options, planned, estimated, and managed the projects from start to finish.

●Negotiated cost estimates with clients, maintained daily contact with clients at location sites.

●Secured 3 million in new business through exceptional customer relations, hard work, and word – of - mouth.

Staff Development

●Developed strong employee and sub-contractor productivity and ability to identify, isolate and eliminate work hazards.

●Mentored through expertise in the construction industry – became a main source of information for staff through daily contact in a quick, professional, and considerate manner.

●Increased productivity up to 15% - allowed workers to provide input into the work processes – including scheduling responsibilities, completing jobs, and using experiences to complete tasks.

●Reduced turnover by 12% - by gaining trust and respect from the employees through demonstrating an optimistic attitude, resolving problems immediately and establishing open communication.

●Established solid, positive, and productive work environment – by understanding the role and the needs of all team members.

EDUCATION

●Light Commercial & Residential Construction Seminars

●Construction Safety and OSHA Standards

●Computer skills versed in Microsoft windows, Internet and email.

●OSHA approved Forklift Operator Training Certificate.

●TWIC card carrier.

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