Don Johnston
4579 Oakdale ST.
Montclair, Ca. 91763
Home: 909-625-3800 Cell: 909-239-6106

Objective

I am currently seeking a position as a Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent with a stable and growing company in which I can utilize my strengths and abilities in on-site and off-site construction, with the willingness to do anything to "get the job done". My preferred position would be of long-term employment with an opportunity for professional growth and advancement.

Background Summary / Qualifications

Through achievement and performance of increasing responsibilities, I have been able to gain experience in the following areas: Industrial Tilt-Up Construction, Tenant Improvements for industrial and retail sites, Underground Utilities and site improvements, street improvements, Inspections, Rfi responses, pre-job meetings with sub contractors, daily logs of job progress and monitoring safety procedures. My strengths are being detailed oriented, well organized and a team player which contributes to the overall success of each project. I work well with people of various backgrounds and levels of responsibility. I am pro-active, able to master new situations and challenges and am precise in assigned tasks.

Training and Certifications

Stormwater Prevention Management: Four hour training course
South Coast Air Quality Management District: South Coast Air Basin Fugitive Dust Control Class
Cal Osha: Osha 30 Hour Construction Course by Clicksafety
American EHS Environmental Health and Safety: Adult, Child, Infant CPR &First Aid

Professional Experience

Panattoni Construction, Inc. Irvine, CA 949-296-2960 March 2004 to October 2008

My responsibilities include scheduling, pre-job meetings, inspections, RFI responses, plan reading, daily logs of progress, pictures, safety, quality control and supervision of the construction of Tilt-up buildings and tenant improvements. I also assisted in the installation of sewer, water and reclaimed water for landscaping, stormdrains, site work, street improvements and backbone trenching for Edison, gas, phone and cable. Coordinate with all subs and inspectors to keep job flowing in a timely manner and to meet all scheduled deadlines.

Stowe-Passco Development Brea, CA 714-255-1151 ext: 228 November 2002 to March 2004

My responsibilities included assisting in the supervision of sewer, water, stormdrain and street improvements for a residential land development project. Assisted with all industrial and tenant improvement construction. This position required subcontractor scheduling and coordinating city inspections. I have successfully assisted in activities through complete product construction. My ability to assist in managing subcontractors is expressed directly in results of maintaining building schedules and controlling costs while delivering outstanding quality throughout the construction process. I have been successful in creating a good rapport with subcontractors and city inspectors assuring their satisfaction, reducing punch list items and providing exceptional customer service.



Faulkner Painting Claremont, CA Jan-1998 TO Jan.-2001

Preparation and paint, including drywall repair.

Family Affair, Paris, CA Jan-1997 to Jan.-1998

Set-up and break down of concession stands. Also responsible for inventory and stocking vendor supplies. (Seasonal)

The Olde Upland Printing Co. Upland, CA 1991 to 1997

I owned and operated my own printing business from initial sales to final product delivery. Generated computer artwork for proofs, processed film, operated presses and bindery to complete printing projects for a variety of commercial clients. My people skills helped in the growth of the business including making outside sales calls and addressing any conflicts that occurred while striving for complete customer satisfaction.

Auto Trader Magazine Ontario, CA 1989 to 1991

I was the Production Manager responsible for the pressroom, Bindery and shipping departments consisting of a total of 67 employees. Duties included making sure weekly deadlines were met. In addition I wrote the SB 198 Safety Program for those departments and made sure Cal Osha was implemented. Also started an employee waste management incentive program that gave employees bonuses for reducing waste percentages.


Professional/Personal References

Bill Johnson, City Inspector City of Ontario--------909-322-6327
Dennis Hurford, City Inspector, City of Norco------951-681-8241
Steve Pankow, General Manager, Panattoni Const.----909-226-0412
Nat Harty, President, Stowe Passco Dev.--------- 714-255-1151 ext. 228
Bill Casey, Construction Manager, Stowe Passco--951-737-3239
Richad Leon, Project Superintendant, Panattoni----626-374-0986
Gregg Allen, Project Superintendent, Panattoni------909-472-2855
Jim Yost General Manager,Panattoni Const------HM-626-966-9307 CELL-626-422-5315

Letters of Recommendation available upon request.