William S. Cordes
Lakewood
Summary
Accomplished construction leader with nearly 20 years of expertise in managing high-volume residential communities. Demonstrated success in supervising all field operations, mentoring Field Managers, coordinating Trade Partners, managing schedules and budgets, and achieving exceptional customer satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Manager - Level 4
Shea Homes of Colorado
Lone Tree
07.2012 - Current
- Led field construction activities for multiple high-volume residential communities, managing 40+ homes concurrently.
- Provided leadership and mentoring to Field Managers and Assistant Field Managers to enhance performance.
- Achieved consistently high HBS Survey scores through ongoing customer satisfaction initiatives.
- Oversaw community Safety and SWMP programs to ensure compliance and safety standards.
- Managed critical path scheduling through BuildPro to optimize project timelines.
- Managed budgets and cost management strategies, reducing excessive indirect costs while maximizing profits.
Project Superintendent
Richmond American Homes
Aurora
11.2010 - 07.2012
- Managed up to 35+ homes concurrently, acting as Superintendent and Warranty Representative for all closed homes.
- Coordinated trade partners, schedules, inspections, and all jobsite activities.
- Worked closely with the municipality to manage and maintain a strict Storm Water Management compliance program.
Project Coordinator / Assistant Project Manager
Railroad Specialties, Inc.
Littleton
08.2009 - 09.2010
- Managed the Denver Light Rail Maintenance Facility Expansion Project in Englewood, CO.
- Oversaw subcontractor performance, schedules, quality control, and jobsite documentation.
- Assisted in estimating and bidding processes for various projects.
Superintendent / Warranty Representative
Village Homes of Colorado
New Castle
05.2006 - 10.2008
- Managed construction of over 20+ homes concurrently as Assistant and Lead Superintendent.
- Directed schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and warranty operations for two Mountain Division communities.
Superintendent / Construction Manager Intern
Lennar Corp./US Homes
Westminster
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Supported multiple Lead Superintendents in constructing million-dollar semi-custom homes.
- Managed three to four semi-custom home projects concurrently as Lead Superintendent.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Community construction leadership
- Field management training and mentoring
- Trade partner performance oversight
- Customer satisfaction and survey results
- Safety and OSHA compliance
- Budget and cost control
- Stormwater and site management
Timeline
Field Manager - Level 4
Shea Homes of Colorado
07.2012 - Current
Project Superintendent
Richmond American Homes
11.2010 - 07.2012
Project Coordinator / Assistant Project Manager
Railroad Specialties, Inc.
08.2009 - 09.2010
Superintendent / Warranty Representative
Village Homes of Colorado
05.2006 - 10.2008
Superintendent / Construction Manager Intern
Lennar Corp./US Homes
05.2005 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Colorado State University