Kaukauna, Wisconsin, United States
Specialties: OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety and Health Certification
Manage all aspects of new home construction including pre-construction, permitting, buy-out, construction, punch list and close-out. Simultaneously manage up to or in excess of 15 projects at different phases of construction. Work directly with homeowners and subcontractors throughout the construction process as the main point of contact. Also responsible for all bidding and estimating activities company-wide, including negotiating with suppliers/subcontractors to maximize company profit, reviewing bids for accuracy and value-engineering plans as necessary. Manage annual bid capacity of approximately $15-$20 million.
- Engineered and managed over 40 projects and $1 million in materials within first nine months. - Prepare hardware schedules and shop drawings using AutoCAD. - Coordinate production between multiple internal departments and vendors to meet customer’s needs. - Responsible for project profitability, including negotiating with vendors & customers to maximize profit.
-Reviewed blueprints and specifications in detail. Looked for discrepancies and communicated appropriately. -Quantified LaForce materials by size, brand and type. -Separated materials into price-able format by department. -Communicated with the appropriate department within the Company regarding bidding strategy. -Communicated with pricing departments within the Company concerning the materials needed for the project. -Resolved discrepancies and inaccuracies with salesmen, architects and contractors. Used own judgment to decide the best way to handle the discrepancy. -Sent RFIs (Request for Information) to architects and/or contractors to get additional information on the project. (i.e. discrepancies, missing information) -Reviewed amendments and addenda and updated take-off with new information. -Responsible for managing the timing of submission of bids. -Prioritized different projects and deadlines.
•Developed and maintained highly detailed vendor registration database of over 400 construction and architecture firms to expedite preconstruction activities. •Prepare project folders and construction contract documents for campus projects. •Verify bonds and insurance certificates for accuracy of project requirements. •Review vendor purchase order confirmations and update purchase agreements. •Assist in administrative duties including filing, data entry, letter formulation, mailing, and faxing.
•Collaborated with design and construction teams to build a $600,000 energy-efficient modular house. •Reviewed shop drawings, solicited bids, procured materials, and scheduled construction. •Managed $30,000 landscaping budget and volunteer labor throughout construction process. •Assisted in developing logistical and assembly plans to ship house 1,100 miles and assemble in less than 5 days. •Secured monetary and material donations valued at over $6,000 from local suppliers.