Development and Construction Manager

Joshua L. Thigpen

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Atlanta, GA 30307 ********@*****.***

Qualifications

• Real estate professional with over 8 years experience with developers, own construction management company, commercial general contractor, and custom home builder.

• Created, developed, and enhanced efficiency, value engineering techniques, and productivity within these organizations. Effectively led, organized, trained, managed, and motivated team.

• Currently directing the management of all development and construction projects for a small developer/builder with a team of up to 8 members.

• Experienced, capable problem solver and strategist with a diverse background in both commercial and residential industries including production and custom ends of real estate spectrum.

• Effective in situations ranging from conceptual planning to implementation and from creation of a project plan to closing out and warranty procedures of a development.

• Proven ability at selecting and engaging architects, engineers, consultants, designers, and contractors at all stages of a project’s life cycle. Comprehensive knowledge and experience in negotiating effective contracts for these services.

• Successful team builder with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Suretrak, and Quickbooks. Previous experience with Microstation, AutoCAD, and Timberline.

Professional Experience with Highlighted Projects

Core Development Group, Atlanta GA 01/06-present

Development Manager

• Sherwood Park, Kensington Green, and Vintage Square

Combination of single family and townhome REO project purchases where timely completion and vast due diligence are only part of a successful venture. Permitting, inspections, marketability, property management, and sales strategies also play huge roles in the outcome of these projects.

• The Enclave on Peachtree

A 17-unit townhome project blends commercial high rise site and building shell methods with highly customized residential interiors. Its complexity derives from 110,000 square feet valued over $30 million, its location in a flood plain, and dense commercial and residential surroundings. Critical components have been and continue to be hiring and continued leadership of a diverse development team, constant interaction and upholding of relations with the majority presale client base, permitting, and continuous need for problem solving skills.

• The Haven on Briarwood and Linden Place

39-unit and 35-unit townhome projects with responsibilities from land acquisition through building construction, including selection and coordination of architect, engineers, designer, and marketing/sales team; management of land development and permitting processes; subcontractor solicitation, bidding, value engineering, and contract administration.

J Logan & Associates Inc. and Bonner Custom Homes, Atlanta GA 11/03-03/06

Owner and Construction Manager

• The Humphrey Estate

Key leader in development and construction of 47,000 square foot mansion on 70+ acres valued in excess of $40 million that includes a 10-car garage, 5,000 square foot exercise facility, bowling alley, 50’s Diner, indoor golf training facility and simulator, movie theater, 9-hole golf course with 3 acre lake, horse paddocks and stables, separate 3,000 square foot caretaker facility, outdoor amphitheatre, six water features including lap pool and reflecting pond.

Evergreen Construction, Atlanta GA 07/01-10/03

Project Manager

• Grayson High School Addition and Duluth High School Addition

Fast paced development and challenging logistical construction of both 100,000+ square foot additions to fully operational educational facilities, including television studio, 3,000 square foot detached greenhouse, and 540 seat Performing Art Center.

• Gwinnett Technical College

Advanced Technology Center & Scientific-Atlanta Auditorium

State-of-the-art auditorium, 80,000 square foot classroom and collegiate lab facility.

Cousins Properties Incorporated, Atlanta GA 04/00-05-01

Consultant

• Concentrated efforts on developing a prototypical building package for both present and future clients. Performed predevelopment planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and due diligence activities.

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta GA 1997-2001

Bachelor of Science in Building Construction awarded May 2001

Certificate in Land Development from the City Planning Department

Summa Cum Laude, Graduated #1 in major

Member of NCAA, Div.I swimming team

References Available upon request

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