Chris J.

Experience

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  MHI

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2006

  Project Manager

  Scheduled trades and materials to job site, reducing build time to fewer than 135 days and saving thousands of dollars in interest expense. Trained new employees with knowledge and procedures to build quality home on time and under budget. Generated option margins above 50% versus goal of 40%. Built over 250 homes with average extra materials and labor costs below 1.5% of total cost of homes versus benchmark of 2%. Saved $400,000 during tenure. Earned place in top three in company for annual construction contest based on number of closings and building production for allotted time period in five of seven years with MHI.Achieved elite ranking in 2003 for most homes closed for Coventry Homes division in Gleanloch Farms, with average sales price of $300,000 and average net profit per house of 12%, generating $1,368,000. Earned elite award in 2005 for 62% production rate for Coventry Homes division in Blackhorse Ranch. Show less

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  Darling Homes

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Builder

  Budgeted jobs and priced job costs and options purchased by buyers, resulting in average profit of 14.5% on homes built. Met with buyers at contract and throughout construction process to answer questions, solve problems, and act as housing consultant. Built homes under budget. Earned 2007 Homebuyer Experience Award for outstanding customer service during and after construction process. Achieved over 85% satisfaction rates based on home completion at close, thoroughness of explanation of construction process, and availability to answer buyer questions and concerns.Communicated with home buyers, building rapport to reassure customers of concerns and maintaining contact to relay status of homes. Worked closely with vendors and contractors, conveying material needs as well as schedule requirements for staff. Saved company time and money, completing jobs on time and with necessary materials. Show less

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  Harris County

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  Private Development/ROW Inspector for Harris County

  The Harris County Engineering Division of Public Infrastructure is responsible for all phases of engineering and construction for county facilities. - Worked with FEMA in doing damage assessments from Hurricane Ike. These included both exterior and interior inspections of residential homes and commercial buildings for damage. Demonstrated superior communication skills in dealing with the public after Hurricane Ike and problem-solved the potential problems incurred from Ike.- Monitor an assigned sector of Harris County, including areas which are susceptible to flooding, and submit a written report to my supervisor when these areas are in danger of flooding; Results in increased revenue for Harris County. - Issue ground and wall sign permits for commercial property; conduct initial and final inspections of new developments based on submitted Elevation and As-Built Certificates. Show less

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  J. Patrick Homes

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Construction Manager

  Coordinated all on site construction without supervision including daily interaction with Region/Division departments and city inspectors while coordinating and managing efforts of staff and subcontractors through all phases of construction.Locates, qualifies and schedules all subcontractors, negotiating pricing, inspecting work quality and completeness and ensuring prompt and accurate submission of invoices. Managed on-site trailer area, all under construction home sites, completed unsold home sites, vacant lots and community as a whole such that all are kept clean and marketable at all times. Show less

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  Fencecrete America Ltd

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Project Manager

  Over-saw a project of the removal of over 46,000 linear feet of existing wood fence and replacing with a brick wall in the Gleannloch Farms community in Spring TX. Supervised over 50 bricklayers and laborers, scheduling materials and communicating with the homeowner’s whose yards are being worked on.

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  Partners in Building

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Project Manager

  Project Manager over seeing all aspects of building custom homes on and around the Lake Conroe area. Responsible for all take-offs, change orders, hiring vendors and contractors and all communication with the home buyer.

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  Anglia Homes, LP

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Construction Manager

  Worked in New Caney in the City of Woodbranch building single family residential homes on a ¼ acre with culvert access. Managed all aspects of the construction process from lot clear to warranty after house closed.

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  Outdoor Elements, TX

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Project Manage

  Managed the building of truly custom residential pools, outdoor kitchens, pergolas and other outdoor amenities. This included hiring sub-contractors and vendors, managing the budget, doing customer change orders and scheduling labor and materials to the job sites.

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  Camillo Properties

  Jan 2021 - now

  Construction Manager
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  Camillo Companies

  Jan 2021 - now

  Construction Manager