Tom Kelley

CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE

A highly organized, detail-oriented construction executive with over fourteen years of professional experience in all aspects of the construction industry. Strategically focused with exceptional leadership and mentoring skills. Effective at building high-performance teams and leading change in competitive business environments. Dedicated and focused with a proven track record of profitable closings. Self-motivated and independent with the ability to grow positive relationships with clients and colleagues at all organizational levels.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Area Vice President of Purchasing
Meritage Homes, California March 2007-Sept. 2009
Integrated Hyphen, JD Edwards, and Constellation computer systems in California establishing vertical integration both in process and building.
Decreased cycle time over 50% utilizing dependable trades, efficient plans, and advanced management systems.
Coordinated with forward planning and sales to produce closings within 90 days of acquisition of finished lots.
Attained a 30% cost savings in directs with implementation of on-going bid cycle, contract negotiations and value engineering methodology resulting in average square foot cost below $40.00.
Implemented control over all direct and variance costs through front end key controls ensuring all expenditures are verified, approved, and accrued.
Managed Design Center operations for California which also included establishment of model home design studios.
Directed the recreation of architectural product to compete with the market. Established a plan library of efficient cost conservative product for re-use throughout California resulting in increased efficiency both in cost and cycle time.
Worked in conjunction with divisional land departments to analyze potential land acquisitions off-site costs, direct costs and absorption rates to establish pro forma reports for corporate review and approval.
Established retail solutions for options by establishing standard costs, option assortments and presentation materials to enhance design studios sales throughout California.

Regional Vice President of Purchasing
Richmond American Homes, California March 2004-March 2007
Established an energetic, positive and competent regional team through training, mentoring, open communication and encouragement.
Launched Trade Partner initiative to develop and grow strong relationships between the organization and regional sub-contractors in order to maximize efficiencies and cost savings.
Supervised and mentored eight divisional purchasing departments and 5 design centers throughout California.
Managed the design and tenant improvements of 4 retail space Design Studios throughout California with a total construction cost over 6 million.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED

Worked with trades to achieve scheduling efficiencies by looking at each building component for efficient use and improved methods resulting in decreased production time.
Instituted regional contracts to ensure labor and materials for state wide completion of over 2,000 homes annually.

OPERATIONS AND PURCHASING CONSULTANT
Tim Lewis Communities, California April 2003- March 2004
Established operational timeline, along with measurable goals to achieve business plan.
Consulted with operations, budgeting, sales and design center personnel to conduct an audit of the organization to identify areas for improvement.
Renegotiated contracts with a savings in excess of $4.00 sq. ft. per home.
Attained business plan by improving production cycle to achieve 240 closings, with over 100 closings occurring in the fourth quarter.
Reorganized the purchasing department, including options selection and budgeting process to enhance departmental communication to the field resulting in on time and correct option installation.
Established systems and measures to achieve a number one rating by Alliant Survey.

PURCHASING MANAGER
Hammonds Homes/Legacy Homes, Texas Oct. 1997- March 2003
Established and managed a solid trade base and supply chain to achieve on-time deliveries within pro forma expectations.
Worked with architects, engineers and estimators to value engineer product.
Responsible for tracking and reporting budget variances to the Chief Financial Officer.
Worked with my team to achieve corporate business plan delivering 1,200 homes in 2002.
Adjusted and integrated business practices for conversion into AS400 software.
Estimated and maintained material take offs. Purchased materials direct for on time delivery to the job site.

PROJECT MANAGER
Hammonds Homes, Texas May 1995- Oct.1997
Managed 3 Superintendents responsible for the timely and quality completion of 180 units per year.
Worked closely with sales managers to ensure all home owners received superior customer service and that expectations where fully met.
Worked with purchasing to establish standard labor rates for the market.
Established QC check list and pre-walks with Home Owners to ensure 100% completion of homes at time of close and to the customers satisfaction.
Managed warranty scheduling and achieved a one week sign off average for all items.
Assisted with land development city submittals, approvals and subcontractor scheduling.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

General Building Contractor - License Number 929305
2006 Home Builder Executive Magazine Top 200 Executives
Board Member Gerson Lehrman Group
Member and volunteer for Disabl