To be employed in the construction industry where my past experience will help advance my career and be a benefit to my employer.
Robert Graham Rooks, Jr.
EDUCATION:
B.S., Civil Engineering – Construction Option, May 1981
North Carolina State University
Special emphasis on construction and design
EXPERIENCE:
Vice President
Rooks Construction Company, Inc., Whiteville, NC
December 1981 – September 2006
Responsibilities included assisting the company president in all aspects of managing a small “Design-Build†General Contracting firm specializing in the sales and construction of pre-engineered building systems along with new and retrofit metal roof systems.
· Following up on sales leads.
· Meeting with clients and helping develop their building plans by writing specifications and making drawings.
· Meeting with engineers and/or architects and building officials when necessary.
· Solely responsible for the complete preparation of bids or estimates including the solicitation of bids from sub-contracting firms.
· Preparing all Proposal/Contract documents and negotiating with owners until signing of Contract.
· Solely responsible for all phases of the project which included obtaining of all applicable permits, purchasing of all materials, contracting with sub-contracting firms, and coordination of material deliveries, sub-contractors, and in-house labor forces. Billing of owners, negotiating change orders, etc., until project close-out and acceptance by owner.
· Hiring and dismissal of company employees and negotiating employee’s wages.
· Thorough knowledge of the firm’s bookkeeping and accounting procedures and assisting in the preparation of financial statements and tax related items.
Robert Graham Rooks, Jr.
EXPERIENCE: (continued)
Assistant to Supervisor of Properties
Duke Power Co., Charlotte, NC
May 1981 - December 1981
· Assisted in the supervision of all of the company’s retail properties and buildings in North and South Carolina.
o This department was in charge of renovation of existing buildings and construction of new buildings from land acquisition and selection of architects through completion of project and occupancy by company personnel.
Superintendent
Rooks Construction Company, Inc. – Whiteville, NC
Summer of 1979 – 1980
· Job supervision, coordination and scheduling.
· Assisted in estimating and drafting.
Foreman
Rooks Construction Company, Inc., - Whiteville, NC
Summer of 1976- 1978
· Managed a crew of from five to seven men in the construction of pre-engineered metal buildings, concrete slabs, and concrete walls.
Laborer
Rooks Construction Company, Inc., - Whiteville, NC
Summer of 1971 - 1975
· Assisted in the construction of pre-engineering metal buildings, concrete slabs and concrete walls.
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