Michael W. Depew
5167 Cribari Knolls, San Jose, CA 95135
408 691-1441
Subject: Cover Letter
Is your company looking for someone who is a dedicated professional and team player?
My 30+ years of experience in the construction industry will be used to help your company’s current and future job growth markets and customers. My experience in the field (1972 - 1995) gives me the up close, practical and a hands-on approach to what it takes to put a building or project together. My experience in the office (1993 – present) continues to obtain and use the required professional skills (estimating & project management) so that projects are successful from start to finish.
I am also dedicated to further my education as I have continued to advance my knowledge base to stay current with the following:
Leadership & Team Building
Estimating
Project Management
Personal Growth (currently enrolled at SJCC for degree in construction mgmt)
I am passionate about the construction industry and all the aspects that it embraces. From design/concept to project sign off, my dedication to my customer’s needs and expectations are second to none.
Michael Depew
Michael W. Depew
5167 Cribari Knolls, San Jose, CA 95135 / 408 691-1441
mwdepew[at]sbcglobal.net
Objective: Seeking a challenging position as an Estimator for a medium/large construction company to utilize my years of experience for the benefit and growth of your company’s business.
Professional Profile: I have a very strong background in construction (30 + years) as a foreperson, supervisor and superintendent, and 16 years as a licensed concrete contractor.
Accomplishments
• Entrepreneur (started/ran a small business from 1993 to 2009)
• Increased customer-client base each year averaging 5% per year
• Increased annual sales growth from 170,000 to 1.25 million
• Implemented systems to increase labor productivity from 10-25%
• Implemented systems to decrease job site errors from 5-30%
• Created estimating data base, templates to increase estimating proficiency and accuracy
• Started and implemented employee training (safety) and apprentice programs
• Certificate in Construction Project Management (San Jose State Professional Development Center)
Skills
• Computer literate MS Windows (Windows 95, XP, Vista)
• Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook, power point)
• Blueprint reading
• UBC code
• Estimating Software (Timberline, Quest, Excel)
• Project Scheduling Software (Microsoft Project)
• Working knowledge of digitizer’s
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as a team player
• Ability to lead, guide and direct both small and large teams
• Work well under pressure
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Site visits
Experience
San Jose Concrete, 1993 to present: Duties Included: Owner, Sr. Estimator, Project Manager, Operations Manager, Superintendent, Contract Admin., Obtain Vendor & Sub Contractor Quotes, Job Close Out, Marketing Director, Safety Director.
Additional Career Work Experience: Municipal Water Storage Facilities, Drainage Canals, Tilt Up Construction, Foundations (commercial & residential), Slabs, Walls, Ramps, Wood Framing, Electrical, Plumbing, Insulation, Stucco, Dryvit, Windows/Doors, Roofing, Tile, Plaster, Floor Coverings, Painting, Site Work, Asphalt Paving, Underground Construction, Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Drainage Systems, Masonry, Concrete Stains, Resurfacing, Overlays.
Education
AS Degree in Construction Project Management, San Jose City College, June 2011
Master’s Certificate in Construction Management & Estimating: World of Concrete
San Jose State Professional Development Center (1997): Certificate in Construction Project Management. Courses taken: Construction Law, Blue Print Reading, Estimating, Project Scheduling, Project Management, UBC Code
St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA, General Education (1971-73)
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