WILLIAM M. FORD PAGE ONE OF 4
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EDUCATION: GRADUATED:
Donelson High School (1971)
Approximately 50 credit hours toward an Associates of Architecture degree. (Nashville Tech)
On the job training as steel detailer and steel estimator.

WORK HISTORY:
Cooper Steel Inc.

November 4, 2002 to April 1, 2010
Type of business Steel Fabrication
Position: Steel Estimator
DUTIES: To take off (from Architectural and Structural plans) the quantities of steel items for the purpose of creating a pricing summary and fixed cost or maximum costs. I was also charged with obtaining drawings (via web sites or other means) and distributing these drawings to the vendors for pricing. I further had to review the pricing of vendors in order to determine the lowest responsible bid and adherence to scope.

J-Bek Construction
Dupont Site
August 2002 thru November 4, 2002
Type of business: on site construction
Position: QA. QC. for steel erection

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DUTIES: To supervise the process of steel erection, to forecast scheduling problems, observance of safety rules, and inspect the final products for scope



BRIGGS STEEL INCORPORATED
January 2000 to August 2002
Type of business: Steel fabrication

Position: Project manager, estimator, detailer.

DUTIES: I managed the co-ordination of steel bids, detailing, purchasing, scheduling and erection of structural steel. I worked with jobsite superintendents and general contracting project managers to resolve and or correct problems associated with Briggs Steels products and when necessary participated in field or shop as the need arose.

DARNELL STEEL PRODUCTS

Type of business: bar joist and Metal deck supply

Position: Estimator / Detailer / Project manager

DUTIES; To participate in the take off, selling, and detailing of bar joist and metal decks, it is my responsibility that bidding, awards, detailing and delivery occur in a timely manner.



MINGLE AND ELROD INC
1987 to 1994
Type of business: Structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication
POSITION: 1991 TO 1994 Estimator
DUTIES: to review architectural and structural plan for the take off of individual steel pieces associated with building construction, then list those pieces for the inclusion and pricing for steel bidding. I was also expected to participate in the detailing area when needed.
POSITION: (MINGLE AND ELROD) MIDDLE SHOP FORMAN
1987 to 1991

DUTIES: I was responsible for a 3 man crew in the shop in the fabrication and erection of miscellaneous steel (handrails, stairs, brick lintels, beams and columns.)

STONES RIVER STEEL

1984 to 1987
Type of business: Steel Fabrication
POSITION: Estimator
DUTIES: Review structural and Architectural drawings for miscellaneous and structural steel for the purpose of preparing a labor and material cost summarization of particular projects for presentation to the Customers.
POSITION: (STONES RIVER STEEL ) SHOP FOREMAN
DUTIES:To supervise and direct an eight man crew in the fabrication of structural and miscellaneous steel. I functioned as lead man, shipping clerk, and as stair and rail erector.
1977 to 1987

Type of business: Steel Fabrication
POSITION: Steel Fabricator
DUTIES: Cutting, welding, , punching and otherwise processing of steel stock to make custom pieces per detailed plans.


1972 to 1977

Type of business: Steel fabrication

POSITION: Steel Layout welder machine operator


DUTIES: Cutting, welding, , punching and otherwise processing of steel stock to make custom pieces per detailed plans, as directed by the shop superintendent.







References:
Thomas Jacoway (Cooper Steel)
Chad Johnson
Jan Cheatam
Curtis Briggs
Candace Darnell