Thomas Thornton
About Thomas Thornton
Thomas Thornton is a Project Manager at Lessen and a Senior Construction Project Manager at Zillow Offers, with extensive experience in construction management and electrical work.
Company
Thomas Thornton is currently employed at Lessen, Zillow Offers, and Zillow Group for New Construction as a Project Manager, Senior Construction Project Manager, and Evaluation Specialist, respectively. His tenure in these roles dates back to 2022, 2021, and 2019. Lessen operates within the United States, while Zillow Group is based in Dallas, Texas.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Thornton studied at ATi, where he pursued a course in Electrician studies from 1998 to 2000. He achieved his qualification as an Electrician, which laid the foundation for his extensive career in construction and project management.
Professional Background
Thomas Thornton has held various roles throughout his career, including positions at FirstKey Homes, Midco Renovations, Invitation Homes/Waypoint Homes, Electrical Renovations, and Lowe's Companies, Inc. His experience ranges from being an Acquisitions Superintendent and Regional Construction Manager to owning his own electrical renovation business and holding a management role at Lowe's. His work at Lowe's included significant initiatives such as implementing a filing system for the district's delivery department and standardizing employee training programs.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Thomas Thornton has initiated several impactful programs and systems. At Lowe’s Companies, Inc., he implemented a filing system for the district's delivery department and standardized employee training, leading to a 12% increase in customer satisfaction. He also served as a mentor to junior team members and was a member of the Safety Board. His consulting experience includes working with State and Federal regulations for motor vehicles, as well as numerous achievements in hands-on electrical and construction projects.
Special Projects
Thomas Thornton has extensive experience with a variety of special projects. With Multi-Media Services, he completed jobs involving difficult electrical drops in residential homes. While working as a contractor for Wyatt Mueller, he installed a new panel box and wired an entire house to code, and created landscape designs incorporating lighting. For Roman Construction, he installed a range of fashion lighting and engaged in electrical troubleshooting and HVAC duct and insulation projects.