President, Constrcution Manager

JONATHAN YORGASON

**** * ******** ** *****, Idaho 83713 208-***-**** (h) 208-***-**** (c) ***@********.***

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Communication skills: Ability to understand others perspectives and clearly deliver intentions and expectations.

Problem solving skills: Strong ability to identify and analyze problems, research information and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.

Project Management skills: Ability to develop project plans; coordinates projects; communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time and budget; manage team activities.

Strategic Thinking skills: Ability to develop strategies to achieve organizational goals.

Visionary Leadership skills: Always looking opportunities for improvement and effectively implements ideas and new programs.

Computer skills: Proficient using AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. I also have a strong ability to quickly learn most software programs.

Safety and Security skills: Know and understand OSHA regulations and ability to assess safety concerns and implement corrections as necessary.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ASSOCIATIONS:

Parade of Homes – 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 - multi award winner each year

BCA

(State and Local) Board of Directors – 2006 - Present

Parade of Homes Steering Committee – 2006 - Present

Builder Codes Council – 2002 - Present

Residential Design and Build – National trade publication - 2008 feature article write-up

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

J Edward Homes: Boise, Idaho 2005-Present

• President/CEO

o Manage and run all operations of building homes and managing business.

o Develop project budgets, secure financing and manage costs.

o Design and Value Engineer floor plans.

o Design all Interior and Exterior features.

o Identify concerns and opportunities for improvement and develop and implement solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT’):

Capital Development: Boise, Idaho 2000 – 2006

• Construction Manager , Home Building Division

o Oversee all construction related duties in building homes and assist in land development.

o Develop project budgets and manage finances.

o Value engineer, design interior and exterior features of homes

David Weekley Homes: Houston, Texas 1997 – 2000

• Estimating/Purchasing

o Performed and maintained quantity take-offs for more than 50 floor plans.

o Negotiated pricing with material suppliers.

• Builder/Superintendent

o Managed budget, complex schedules and final quality of multiple home projects.

EDUCATION:

Brigham Young University - 1997, B.S. Construction Management

• BYU Study Abroad – Israel (1995)

Northwest Nazarene University - 2002, MBA

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