THOMAS LATTA (915) 208-9279 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

tl15cdb32@westpost.net

Experienced and accomplished Construction Leader and Project Manager with a reco rd of developing, leading and supporting successful commercial, residential, con struction and renovation projects. Adept at incorporating a wide range of applic ations and processes and dedicated todelivering the highest levels of customer s ervice. Consistently recognized by clients as an excellent resource able to deli ver quality work and direction, provide leadership, and successfully manage buil ding development elements. Able to work individually or as part of a team. Regul arly and successfully completed projects on time and under budget. CORE COMPETENCIES Construction * Blue Print Reading * Scheduling * Budgets * Change Orders * Estim ating * Bids General Contractors * Quality Control * Permits * Field Directives * OSHA * RFI' s * Safety MS Office Suite * Project Management * Engineering * Marketing * Sales CONSTRUCTION EXPERTISE * * * * * * * * * Residential Commercial Remodeling Additions Renovations New Homes Custom Installations Insurance Work Military Housing

EMPLOYMENT CLAYTON HOMES Maryville, TN 2008 Present A division of Berkshire Hathaway Project Manager, Military Baracks Dormitory Modular Housing Qualified, certified, and valued Subject Matter Expert who consistently provides active on-site leadership, project direction, employee development and training , and quality craftsmanship, while meeting all contractual obligations for the A rmy Corp of Engineers modular housing projects. Successfully completed projects at Ft. Bliss, and Ft. Sam Houston, in Texas. Recognized for generating and drivi ng multiple process improvement initiatives and the critical implementation of a Short Term Interval Scheduling (SIPS) system, which increased production, accur acy and on-time completion. * Effectively ensured that all financial aspects of key projects including contr actor payouts, overhead, contingency budgets, and monthly site costs stayed in compliance with contracted numbers * Partnered with ACOE and general contractor (Hensel Phelps) to maintain and dev elop the highest level of quality, safety, organizational and cost effective s tandards * Successfully spearheaded and managed a 33 building, $15,000,000 barracks proje ct at Ft. Bliss, TX., on schedule and 30% below budget UNIVERSAL RESTORATION SERVICES, Wheeling, IL 2006 - 2008 Project Manager, Insurance Restoration

Detail-oriented and quality-focused Manager who oversaw the construction on a wi de range of 25 residential and commercial projects, with a broad scope of price points, complexity, and duration. Consistently maintained an annual completion r ate of $2,000,000 in closed and client approved projects. Experience led to the creation and cost conscious negotiation of accurate project timelines and client specific spread sheets covering expenses, expectations, deliverables and materi als needed. Subsequently conducted field inspections with stakeholders and munic ipal personnel to maintain project accuracy and project sign off. * Generated more than $200,000 in new work by signing a large commercial insuran ce corporation as new client * Performed strategic marketing assessments to identify potential clients and un tapped segments * Maintained a 95% on or under budget completion history SCHAFER HOME IMPROVEMENTS, Crystal Lake, IL (6 mo. Contract Position) 2006 Estimating and Purchasing Manager, High End Remodeling Financially engaged professional who ensured out going bids were timely, accurat e, and included proper estimates for materials purchases. Valued as a win-win ne gotiator on vendor and contractor partnerships. These actions were possible beca use of the creation of Standard Operating Procedures that included new qualifyin g and quantifying procedure for estimating and purchasing. * Tracked and analyzed materials and supplies changes and new issues to reduce c osts and improve quality TOWN AND COUNTRY HOMES, Lombard, IL 2004 - 2006 Construction Manager, Community and New Homes Highly visible and respected Point of Contact and Field Operations Manager engag ed in building high quality and high end single family and estate family homes i n excess of $20,000,000 annually. Efficiently built two separate home types in t he same community, with 150 closings per year. Project Management initiatives in cluded pre-construction, pre-drywall, and stakeholder orientation meetings, docu ment changes with subsequent tracking and deliverables projections, print revisi ons, plan reviews, permit applications, trade starts and deliveries, and materia ls purchasing. * Supervised and mentored the Assistant Community Builders on safety initiatives , quality control, budget compliance, cycle times, walk throughs, scheduling, completion goals, and trade relations * Authored weekly status reports, contractor evaluations and weekly job-site saf ety evaluations PASOUINELLI HOMES INC. Willowbrook, IL 2001 - 2004 Superintendent I, Quality Assurance Manager, New Homes Hands-on professional who ensured a quality focus and efficient oversight of dai ly field and staff operations for those engaged in building single-family homes and performing semi-custom residential construction. Partnered with architects a nd engineers on all trade assessments, estimates, and print revisions. Quickly i dentified and resolved land development issues pertaining to engineering plats a nd on-site village inspections. * Led the timely review of contracts, materials, vendor negotiations, and print reconstructions

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Focus Illinois State University Normal, IL

Associates of Applied Science, General Education, CADD Focus Elgin Community College Elgin, IL * * * * * * * * * Fire & Smoke Restoration Certification, IICRC, December 2007 Odor Control Certification, IICRC, December 2007 Disney Employee Training, January 2006 JD Powers Customer Satisfaction Training, September 2005 Six Sigma Green Belt Training, July 1999 Jeff Fox Sales Training, December 1998 Certified Manufacturing Technologist, SME, October 1997 Effective Communication and Writing Skills, April 1996 Industrial Distribution, Univ. of Alabama, Birmingham, February 1996

PROFESSIONAL AFFIATIONS Residential Construction Employers Council (RCEC) Member since 2000