ALTON "TOM" G. MASON, JR.

2524 S. El Paradiso, Mesa AZ. 85202

(865) 679-3589 * amaae076@westpost.net

PROJECT MANAGEMENT.......CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT.......PROCUREMENT ENGINEERING

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Background includes a diverse record of experience and achievements in construct
ion management, project management, contract administration, department operatio
ns management, and sales/marketing. Established a reputation for commitment, le
adership, dedication and quality by winning multiple awards throughout my career
. Success has been based on a strong base of interpersonal skills, ability to c
ommunicate with all levels of professionals, high level of integrity, and the ab
ility to fulfill multiple responsibilities and roles within an organization to e
nsure the company's success. The following lists specific strengths by category
that could be adapted to any new business or industry:
Construction Management:
* Meeting with clients to review designs, determine specifications, and maintain
on-going communication throughout all project phases to ensure complete satisfa
ction.
* Directing activities of crews and subcontractors to meet cost, performance, qu
ality, and safety objectives.
* Planning acquisition/distribution of materials with construction schedules; es
timating project costs; preparing budgets; obtaining permits/licenses; and monit
oring expenses.
* Performing site inspections to ensure compliance with building codes and contr
act/client specifications; making on-the-spot decisions and schedule adjustments
to address design changes and keep projects on schedule.
Chain Supply Administration:
* Developing and negotiating contracts related to purchasing, project management
, and subcontractor responsibilities and maintaining compliance with contract re
quirements.
* Overseeing vendors and subcontractors and serving as the primary contact point
to facilitate teamwork in resolving problems related to contract specifications
.
* Developing and recommending solutions for potential contractual issues by appl
ying knowledge of a broad range of contract agreements, terms and legal requirem
ents.
* Ensuring fulfillment of contract obligations relating to project scope, budget
, estimated time lines, and all related performance metrics.
Project Management:
* Managing multiple simultaneous projects (up to $10 million in combined value)
from conception through planning, costing, procurement/purchasing, material dist
ribution, start up, quality assurance and contract compliance.
* Supervising the development of budgets and scheduling, managing performance, p
reparing progress reports, and initiating action to ensure project objectives, t
ime lines and budget specifications are achieved.
* Providing leadership direction to supervisors at each project site and facilit
ating teamwork among staff members to ensure that projects remain on schedule.
* Procuring capital equipment and construction materials; selecting contractor s
ervices; and developing project execution plans and scope of work for contractor
s.
Sales & Marketing:
* Generating sales and closing deals ranging from $500,000 to $3.5 million by ma
king presentations to potential clients and selling the quality and value of ser
vices over price in a highly competitive, cost sensitive market.
* Developing and implementing marketing concepts that were instrumental in build
ing name recognition and establishing the company's reputation as a high-end ser
vice provider in a niche market.
* Building and maintaining relationships with customers that have had a direct i
mpact on establishing a loyal customer base and generating referrals for potenti
al new business.
* Networking with other sales professionals and industry contacts to generate ne
w customer leads; participating in local area business associations and marketin
g/promotional events to continually increase brand awareness.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Y-12 DOE Weapons Complex, Oak Ridge, Tn. 1978 - 1989

Procurement Engineer / Procurement Manager.
* Established a successful record of performance and special team awards as a mi
d-level manager and procurement engineer with responsibility for providing leade
rship direction for 15 material planners and engineers.
* Managed overall department operations dealing with large complex procurements,
contract administration, procurement planning, and administration of the multi-
million dollar budget for nuclear weapons component procurement.
* Directed all aspects of department operations including inventory control, su
bcontractor certification, quality, compliance of materials/components, coordina
ting product delivery schedules, and working directly with engineers to define m
aterial/component purchasing requirements.
* Developed detailed technical specifications for weapons components, performed
subcontractor facility inspections to ensure compliance with contract obligation
s, and created subcontractor quality reports for senior management.

TOM MASON CUSTOM HOMES, Knoxville, TN 1989 - Present

Director of Projects & Contract Administration.
* Planned and directed all aspects of project management, contract administrati
on, operations management, and sales/marketing activities for this exclusive, cu
stom home builder specializing in multi-million dollar homes.
* Managed all aspects of multiple residential construction projects (up to six p
rojects simultaneously valued in excess of $10 million) including providing lead
ership direction for two project supervisors.
* Successfully completed a total of 85 custom residential projects (ranging from
$500,000 to $3.5 million) and won Gold Awards (2003 through 2007) from the Knox
ville Parade of Homes.
* Elected and served on the Board of Directors for National Home Builders Associ
ation and Tennessee Home Builders Association, as well as Board Of Directors and
President of Knoxville Home Builders Association.
* Selected as a Knoxville Building Code Board member to establish and enforce lo
cal area building codes.
* Increased sales by meeting with potential home buyers to build relationships a
nd sell them on the value, commitment, quality, and attention to detail provided
by the company's construction team.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

B.S., Industrial Management/Engineering- THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Knoxville,
TN
Nuclear Engineering - THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Knoxville, TN
A.S., Nuclear Technology - CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Chattanooga, TN

Additional Professional Training

Kepner Tregeo, Problem Analysis
Foundation of Y-12 Management
Government Contracting for Engineers and Project Managers
ISO 9000 Management Training
COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Masterbuilder Technology su
ite

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Previously held a "Q" Clearance and served as a Classificat

ion Officer

LICENSES: General Contractor