SUMMARY
Pragmatic, results-driven project management professional with 18 years of proven ability to deliver substantial revenue, productivity, and on-time delivery through expertly managed and safe projects. Reputation for strong work ethic, approachability, consistent commitment to team leadership and innovation.

EXPERIENCE
OWNER/PARTNER Land Construction Group, Inc., Nampa, ID (2008 Current)
Launched the establishment of an innovative earthwork construction company focusing on environmental reclamation and land rejuvenation in the private development and public lands markets. Chief leadership and executive management of operations, finances, sales/marketing, business development, strategic planning, client relations, and site activities. Acquired professional contractor licensing in a six state intermountain region. Procurement of federal government, local government, and private-sector contracts.

PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR Central Paving Co., Inc., Boise, ID (1998 2008)
Managed Heavy/Highway Civil projects ranging from $100,000 to $40 million. Primary duty was to ensure success throughout projects by strategic planning and minimizing risks. All projects began in the Estimating and Planning phases and then moved on to final permitting, cost analysis, execution, and monitoring, which was completed through a variety of methods, both formal and informal. Responsibilities included pre-bid evaluation, client relations, bid preparation and procurement, scheduling, team organization, labor and equipment allocation, environmental monitoring, managing subcontractors, delegation, written and oral communication, time management, fiscal oversight, safety control, closeout, and decision making for multiple simultaneous projects.

PROJECT MANAGER Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc., Anchorage, AK (1997 1998)
Supervised all facets of building construction process for three projects: a design-build tilt-up distribution warehouse with showroom; a fast-track addition and remodel to an existing commercial warehouse and office facility; and a retail tenant improvement project. Assisted in estimating and negotiations for several new bids, as well as close-out procedures for previous projects.

PROJECT ENGINEER Gaston & Associate, Inc., Anchorage, AK (1997)
Managed daily construction activities for an extensive high school addition and remodel. Worked directly with two superintendents due to the size of the project, the complex nature of the improvements, and a confined schedule for construction. Administered subcontracts and suppliers from various regions of the United States while controlling multiple volumes of DCVRs and COPs.

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER DOWL Engineers, Inc., Anchorage, AK (1995 1997)
Served as resident engineer for in-house civil design projects, including subdivisions, a 15-acre FSA campus, and two elementary schools. Conducted structural inspection and testing services for several regional projects, including the Alaska Native Hospital, several new schools, and various commercial projects. Performed site and zoning analysis, feasibility studies, cost estimates, processed building and land use permits, and assisted with peer design review for the in-house planning department.

OWNER Caldwell Contracting, Seattle, WA (1991 1995)
Started a small business which led to a sole proprietorship providing residential carpentry, remodeling, and custom design services. Managed employees to simultaneously complete multiple projects. Performed all estimating, scheduling, purchasing, marketing, and quality control activities.

EDUCATION
University of Washington, Seattle, WA (19891994)
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management awarded June, 1994
Formed construction company to finance 100% of undergraduate education.
Deans High Scholarship Award
ASSE Foreign Exchange Student, Australia (1988)

PROFESSIONAL
Construction Specifications Institute Certified CDT and CCCA
ICC Certified Special Inspection in Reinforced Concrete, Spray-Applied Fireproofing, Sitework, Structural Masonry, Structural Steel and Welding
NICET Certified Civil Engineering; Concrete, Soils, and Asphalt
AGC National Leadership Academy
Idaho AGC YCF Founding Board Member and Chairman
Certified Water Pollution Control Manager

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office and Project, Insight Site Development, Primavera Expedite and P3,ComputerEase, QuickBooks, and HCSS Heavy Bid




References available upon request.