Michael Woods

Michael Woods

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Construction Manager

  • Education

    • Carpenter's Union

      2002 - 2002
      Journeyman Scaffolder

      Education portion completed.

    • St. Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

      1984 - 1988
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) PSYCHOLOGY

      3 electives needed to complete B.A.

    • Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

      1997 - 2000
      Journeyman Carpenter with Red Seal
  • Experience

    • John Hall Home Improvements

      Jan 1995 - Jan 2000
      Job Foreman
    • NVR Construction Limited

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
      Commercial Supervisor
    • Jayman BUILT

      Sept 2004 - Nov 2018

      (Single Family)Awarded Jayman “President’s Award” in recognition of outstanding excellence, superior performance, and accomplishmentManaged 11 Superintendents and 14 Assistants in building 411 homes in one yearApplied expertise in teaching BuildPro, ensuring quality for every home built was executed with accuracy and efficiencyHired Superintendents and Assistants and fostered a positive team environment with 97% having 6 years or longer tenureTrained new Superintendents to reach 90% or higher customer satisfaction, 125 day or less build times, 95% pre-occupancy free homesCalled and met with customers, targeting satisfaction, resulting in customer survey results of 92.8% customer satisfaction in 2018 based on Avid Customer Survey Results (up from 61% in 2011)Visited every home to perform quality controls 1 week prior to possession date, certifying builder’s expectations were met Monitored safety, including CorePoint and S2Web programs, confirming every Superintendent did one daily Hazard Assessment and one weekly Tool Box Meeting, achieving 100% compliance each month during tenureProblem-solved at sites, meeting and/or exceeding building codes.Ran weekly construction meetings where we reviewed safety, reviewed every customer survey, reviewed every pre-occupancy inspection, monitored progress, troubleshot, and received feedback from Superintendents regarding trade issues and concerns that required my assistance.Oversaw closings, meeting quarterly budgets.Managed the completion of 22 show homes built in 59 days (laned product) and 64 days (attached garage product) in February and March 2018. Show less (Single Family)Awarded A.C. Westman “Superintendent of the Year” Customer Service Award for construction excellence.Achieved 7 consecutive years of building 100% Pre-Occupancy free homes.Accomplished 34 consecutive months of building homes in less than 100 days (average build time of 91 days).Built 82 houses in 1 year personally.Organized construction developments from conception through to construction and occupancy.Coordinated all trade contractors.Maintained timely and expedient schedule while still providing a quality and pre-occupancy free home. Show less

      • Construction Manager

        Apr 2011 - Nov 2018
      • Site Superintendent

        Sept 2004 - Apr 2011
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Journeyman Scaffolder

      The Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters and Allied Workers
      Jan 2002
    • Journeyman Carpenter with Red Seal

      SAIT
      Jan 1997
    • Professional Site Manager

      PHBI
      Jan 2013
    • Master Home Renovator

      PHBI
      Jan 2018
    • Master Home Builder

      PHBI
      Jan 2017
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Michael Woods
      Jayman 2013 President's Award Jayman BUILT Nov 2013 In Recognition of Outstanding Excellence, Superior Performance and Accomplishment
    • Awarded to Michael Woods
      A.C. Westman Superintendent of the Year Customer Service Award Jayman BUILT Nov 2007 Customer Service Award For Construction Excellence