ROBERT EDWARD MORRIS, LEED-AP BD+C

EDUCATION

B.S. Degree CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, Brigham Young University
Business Management, Minor
Cumulative GPA 3.64/4.0

EXPERIENCE

SUSTAINABLE BIM TEACHING ASSISTANT, BYU, Provo, UT, Aug 2009-Aug 2010
Instructed over 40 students in basic Building Information Modeling (BIM) practices: modeling, clash detection, 4D scheduling and green building analysis.
Mentored students as they successfully applied BIM practices to course projects including a 5000 SF office building and an 80,000 SF information technology building.

INTERN, Ence Homes, St. George, UT, Jul-Aug 2009
Aided the project managers in the quality and timely construction of residential and commercial projects ranging from 970-3200 SF.
Reviewed and revised architectural plans, which reduced construction document discrepancies and improved communication between the owners, project managers, and subcontractors.
Organized bid folders for the Estimator according to the CSI Master Format.
Compiled a pricing list for the marketing and estimating departments by collecting bids from subcontractors, which showed owners how much extra they would pay in order to upgrade their homes to be more energy efficient.

SHEET METAL WORKER, BYU Physical Facilities, Provo, UT, May 2008-Jun 2009
Demolished, fabricated, and installed ductwork for large campus buildings ranging from 10,000 100,000+ SF, which contributed to the successful remodel of these buildings.

INTERN, Hirschi Masonry, Las Vegas, NV, Jan-Apr 2006 & 2007
Improved the accounting of over $20,000,000 worth of material and labor by composing new job codes and transferring existing data, through journal entry, to the new job codes.
Assisted in the monthly inventory of all wrought iron products, which resulted in more precise accounting and organization.

DRAFTER, Richard Luke Architects, Las Vegas, NV, Jan-Jul 2003
Drafted and compiled architectural plans for more than 20 luxury custom homes resulting in the timely completion of construction documents and submission to the city.

VOLUNTEER REPRESENTATIVE, Guatemala, July 2003-2005
Conducted meetings
Developed important communication, teaching, presentation, and people skills.

SKILLS

CONSTRUCTION: BIM, scheduling, take-offs and estimating (from plans & BIM), safety (30-hour certification), surveying, and drafting.
COMPUTER: Revit Architectural, Structural and MEP, Navisworks, Green Building Studio, AutoCAD, Google Sketch up, On-Screen Takeoff, Excel, Timberline, and SureTrak.
BUSINESS: Basic accounting, customer service, marketing, presentations, and public speaking.
LANGUAGE: Spanish; oral and written conversation level
STREGNTHS: BIM, plus a reliable work ethic, flexible to company needs, pays attention to detail, and a personable leader.

AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS/ACTIVITIES

Sigma Lambda Chi Inductee, Sustainable Build and Design club member, 2009 ASC Electrical team, 2010 ASC BIM Team; Brigham Young University Scholarship recipient Spring 2008, Winter 2009, Eagle Scout; Football, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, and Running.