Construction Operations Leader with Subdivision Expertise

Location:

Belen, NM, 87002

Posted:

April 12, 2026

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RESUME

John D. Duran

**** **** ******

Belen, New Mexico 87002

915-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

Committed to operational excellence, and collaboration, efforts consistently aligned with organization’s mission. Supported by a State of New Mexico GB 98 Contractor license, residential, commercial project manager experience completion of subdivisions for new homes, and commercial sites.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

10/2025-Present

Construction Observer

Molzen Corbin

Monitor construction projects in the field to verify that all work is constructed is in accordance with approved plans and specifications. Position requires the ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and have familiarity with concrete, asphalt, soil material properties and testing procedures, and utility installation. Communicate with Contactor’s, Engineers, Owners in a professional manner.

Provide daily logs, pictures of daily activity on RAKEN project management software. Projects range from 500,000-50 million dollars,

2006 – 8/2025

Land Development Director

Desert View Homes

Manage the development process of Residential Subdivisions, in accordance with approved plans, budgets, and schedules provided by Contractors & City Officials. Projects Costs vary from 500 Thousand Dollars to 15-Million Dollars. Manage daily coordination with Engineers, Inspectors, contractors, surveyors, employees, and consultants. Be a team leader, communicate with the employees and provide them with training as needed. Ensure that the Construction is in compliance with current municipal standards and guidelines. Monitor contractor’s work and dry utility installation construction, for compliance with current municipal Standards. Manage bidding, contracting, to deliver a developed site for subdivision construction. Ensure that subdivision complies with all Federal, State Requirements, such as City of El Paso Dust Control, EPA Storm Water Prevention Plan. Maintain a Safe and clean project until complete.

11/2004-3/2006

Sr. Land Development Manager

KB HOME New Mexico

Manage the development process of Residential Subdivisions, and Commercial Complexes in accordance with approved plans, budgets, and schedules provided by Contractors & City Officials. Projects Costs vary from 500 Thousand Dollars to 5-Million Dollars. Manage the daily coordination with Engineers, Inspectors, contractors, surveyors, and consultants. Ensure that the Construction is in compliance with current municipal standards and guidelines. Monitor contractor’s work and dry utility installation construction, for compliance with current municipal Standards. Manage bidding, contracting, to deliver a developed site for subdivision construction. Ensure that subdivision complies with all Federal, State Requirements, such as City of Albuquerque Dust Control, EPA Storm Water Prevention Plan. Maintain a Safe and clean project until complete.

9/2001-11/2004

Lead Area Superintendent of Construction

KB HOME New Mexico

Maintained and Managed the Construction of 10-50 Residential Homes at any one time. Included the management, maintenance and monitoring of the entire home building process, from start to close, within specified time and budget parameters. Monitored 3-5 Subdivisions for Superintendent Compliance with KB Home Requirements. Management of, and adherence to, established safety and housekeeping procedures. Management of the home inspection process, responding to customer concerns, maintains home consistency, and performing homeowner presentations and orientations. Knowledge of plans, specification for the construction of Residential Housing according to Municipality requirements. Ensure that Subdivisions comply with Federal and State Requirements.

3/2000 –8/2001

Foreman- Union Bricklayer

Bob Davis Masonry

Work involves masonry construction of commercial projects throughout the Albuquerque area. Work with general contractors & subcontractors in coordinating and building several commercial projects, according to plans and specifications. Also to provide project management. Responsible for other projects as Union Bricklayer. Supervised 2-6 employees.

6/97-2/2000

Public Works Director- Building Inspector

City of Belen, New Mexico

Responsibilities included monitoring 6 city departments to keep in compliance with city budgeting, expenditures, and safety awareness. Departments included the following: Parks & Recreation, Street, Water, Sewer, Solid Waste and Safety. I was required to provide specifications and bid documents when needed. Met with City officials to request budget expenditures for different projects; such as street repairs, emergency water, and sewer line replacement. Provided the Mayor and Council with monthly reports on department activities. I was required to meet with city residents on requests, or complaints reported to the city. Met with Engineers, Architects, to request specifications on new city projects. Also inspected commercial and residential projects in the city limits as an International Conference of Building Official, (I.C.B.O.) Certified Building Inspector. Issued Building Permits, Compliance for Flood Plain management, and inspection for compliance of code requirements. Responsible for 60 employees. Required the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

1/95-6/97

General Contractor

JD Enterprises, Sole Proprietor

Work involved home and commercial construction, followed through all aspects of construction. Jobs included apartment buildings, light industrial, and custom built homes. Supervised a crew of 5-10 employees which involved managing and operating a budget of 100,000.00 including payroll, benefits etc.

11/92 – 12/94

Construction Inspector I -C

New Mexico State Housing Division, Economic Development Department

Responsibilities included inspecting residential units, and apartment complexes to ensure compliance with the Uniform Building Code, State of New Mexico Codes, and (ANSI) Standards. Monitor and provide technical assistance to Regional Housing Authorities, Municipalities, Counties, and Non-Profit Organizations to ensure that all Federal and State Requirements are met. Position required the use of Word Perfect, Lotus, Typewriter, and 10-key Calculator.

11/91 – 10/92

Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer

Village of Los Lunas, New Mexico

Work included zoning enforcement; building permits, building inspections, business registrations, and general research regarding compliance with Village Zoning Ordinances. Required the certification as an International Conference of Building Official, Certified Building Inspector. I was also a Low Income Housing Grant Administrator, for (C.D.B.G.) Housing Repair Projects. Handled all necessary paper work from initial applications, thru the final inspection of projects.

9/83 – 9/92

General Contractor

Duran Inc. - Qualifying Party of Corporation

Work involved residential and commercial construction. Jobs included construction of apartment buildings, light industrial, and custom built homes. Supervised a crew of 30 employees which involved managing and operating a budget of $ 750,000.00, including operations management, payroll, benefits, etc.

CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA 10 Hour Certification

International Conference of Building Officials

State of New Mexico Certification/ Building Inspector

GB-98 and Mobile Home State of New Mexico Contractor License

Member of International Bricklayers Union

EDUCATION

Belen High School, Date graduated May 22, 1979

Contractors School, Attended June of 1983

Construction Estimating T.V.I., Attended May of 1983

MISC. DATA

U.S. Citizen, Excellent Health. Have working knowledge of the Spanish Language. Machine skills include Memory Typewriters, calculators, Personal Computer, Software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Window Programs.

REFERENCES –

Victor Mendoza, Division President

Desert View Homes

7910 Gateway East, El Paso Texas 79915

Office 915-***-****

Cell: 210-***-****

Joaquin Royo, President

Ztex Construction

1326 Henry Brennan Dr. El Paso Texas 79936

Office: 915-***-****

Cell: 915-***-****

Genaro Roldan, Vice President