Catherine Huston

Experience

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  Richmond American Homes

  Nov 1985 - Jul 2003

  Senior Construction Coordinator

   Assist in the hiring of all Construction Coordinators. Responsible for training and overseeing Construction Coordinators in all aspects of the position.  Produce weekly Production Reports, Backlog Analysis and Started/Un-started homes reports for corporate reporting. Account reconciliation for construction department accounts. Request and track all refunds from various municipalities. Order all supplies and equipment for construction superintendents in the field. Responsible for safety signage and all safety materials required for Sales Trailers. Process permits needed for production homes. This included all building, sales trailer (both city and state) and conversion permits.  Request and track for all Dust Control permits required by environmental agencies. Generate all starts to the field personnel and subcontractors for new builds as well as any updated paperwork needed for on going homes. Provide support for all field personnel regarding scheduling, trade issues and municipality conflicts. Responsible for all General Electric appliance orders using GE Customer Net. Act as liaison between superintendents and GE delivery service. Prepare plans and specs for FHA/VA sales when requested from Mortgage Company. Show less

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  Ryland Homes (now CalAtlantic Homes- Please see updates below)

  Aug 2003 - May 2008

  Sales and Construction Coordinator

   Process new home sales contracts. Accept sales in JDE system and prepare files to be ratified by broker. Run all applicable reports needed to show costs/profits.  Copy and distribute ratified contracts to sales, buyers, and realtors. Maintain backlog reports, adding walkthrough and closing dates. Update closing calendar and notified sales and homebuyers of signing and funding dates. . Process cancellations in CLEAR and request refunds on earnest money when approved. Prepare closing packages for Title to ensure all documents were approved by buyers. Prepare Appraisal packages for FHA/VA sales when requested from Mortgage Company Process permits needed for production homes. This included all building, sales trailer (both city and state) and conversion permits. Generate all starts to the field and subcontractors for new builds as well as any updated paperwork needed for on going homes. Provide support for all field personnel regarding scheduling, trade issues and municipality conflicts. Activate and maintain Ryland Pro profile information. Included vendor set ups and loading start information, plans and sales information to the system to be used by trades and field personnel. Maintain start control and release tracking logs in order to track all homes in production for starts and updated information. Quality assurance forms, groundbreakings and orientation walkthroughs were tracked and evaluated. Track and code all Models Dec invoices and create journal entries when needed to adjust budgets. Track and issue monthly payments for school impact fees included in land acquisition agreements.  Responsible for General Electric appliance orders using GE Customer Net.  Process and issue all non contract Field Work Orders and Back charges to trades and field superintendents Track Insurance requirements for all subcontractors in conjunction with ALEA. Issue new vendor insurance packages and process all required documentation . Show less

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  Shelter Mortgage Company

  Jun 2008 - Feb 2011

  Construction Coordinator
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  Meritage Homes

  Feb 2011 - now

   Support role to Division President, Director of Construction, Vice President of Sales, and Divisional Director of Finance. Manage calendar, schedule, and travel for Division President.  Plan and coordinate meetings and events; organize all logistics: site selection, confirm facility arrangements, manage food distribution, facilitate participant coordination, prepare materials/presentations, and manage audio visual requirements. Prepare expense reports utilizing Concur. Code Division invoices for Construction and Sales. Manage and set up vendor accounts.  Address facility issues and coordinate office moves. Oversee all HR administrative duties.Prepare work requisitions.Update and facilitate hiring of all Division Employees.Prepare and facilitate all on boarding of new hires and terminations.Handle all IT equipment requests and issues for division. Show less  Support role to Division President, Director of Construction, Vice President of Sales, and Divisional Vice President of Finance. Manage calendar, schedule, and travel for Division President.  Plan and coordinate meetings and events; organize all logistics: site selection, confirm facility arrangements, manage food distribution, facilitate participant coordination, prepare materials/presentations, and manage audio visual requirements. Prepare expense reports utilizing Concur. Code Division invoices for Construction and Sales. Manage and set up vendor accounts.  Address facility issues and coordinate office moves. Show less

  • Retired

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Administrative Services Manager - Phoenix Division

    Feb 2012 - Jun 2024

  • Executive Administrative Assistant

    Feb 2011 - Jun 2024