Proven track record of success participating in growing company from less than $8 million in to $100 million in less than 8 years. Top interpersonal skills, a professional attitude, and firm personality required to manage projects and train team members in any position needed.

Extensive knowledge of Type V, Modified Type III, Multi level Subterranean, Podium and wood frame construction. Expert in codes, contract values, risk mismanagement techniques, construction management software, safety and quality.

Subcontractor and supplier network and relationships that are invaluable in highly competitive market

Value brought to company by combination of hands on trade experience, instinctive abilities, loyalty and drive to quality and profitability.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cobalt Construction Company 1999 - 2010
Construction Manager, General Superintendent and Quality Assurance
Key employee in managing growth from small multifamily jobs to large complex mixed use project projects of up to on projects up to 400 units in size and 3 levels below grade and $80,000,000 in contract value.
Led Preconstruction and Constructability efforts saving up to 5% on projects up to $50,000,000
Implemented and managed transition from simple pen on paper system to integrated use of Prolog, Timberline Estimating software, and Autodesk Buzzsaw.
Instituted Quality Assurance of site procedures both for work in place and documentation.


Cobalt Construction Company / Pacific Harbor Homes 1997 - 1999
Superintendent on high end custom-tract homes for Cobalts subsidiary Pacific Harbor Homes.

Griffin Industries 1994 - 1997
Superintendent on both tract and high end custom tract homes.

Pacific Southwest Development 1991 - 1993
Superintendent high end custom homes in the Los Angeles Area

Griffin Homes 1984 - 1991
Superintendent on tract and then custom-tract homes.

Tradesman 1979 - 1984
Journeyman Carpenter and Foreman on various projects throughout Southern California. My expertise was verification that carpenters had conformed to plan dimensions, structural hold downs and strapping had been properly installed and walls and ceilings were plumb and straight prior to drywall.


SKILLS

Strong Construction Management Skills and the proven ability to bring in projects under budget and time
Quality Control and Quality Assurance Onsite Observation, Checklist documentation and Subcontractor management and documentation.
Above average Computer knowledge (Linux/ and Microsoft Expert) so new or different software systems are never a major challenge
Administrator level skills with several computer construction management systems and due to years of hands on field management superior ability to train field staff in practical application of :
oMeridian Prolog Construction Manager Software to set up and manage projects,
oOn Center Softwares On Screen TakeOff for estimating project costs, and verify plan and MEP coordination.
oAutodesk Buzzsaw and PlanWell sites to manage Drawing Package maintenance
oTimberline Estimating software to estimated project costs and perform take-off
o AutoCAD to verify quantities and plan coordination.
oOSHA competent person

EDUCATION

College of the Canyons 1977 - 1979
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Pierce College 1975 - 1977
6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills CA 91371