To obtain a position where I can maximize my multilayer of management skills, quality assurance, completion of projects experience, customer service and a successful track record in the Construction Industry environment.
JIM KARSTEN
1105 JEFFREY TERRACE APT. B
BEL AIR, MD 21015
TELEPHONE: 443-866-3820
E-MAIL: jrkarsten[at]gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position that will maximize my multi-leveled experience in the
construction industry.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:
• 18 years construction experience:
o 10 years field experience as a laborer, foreman and superintendent.
o 8 years in office/field experience as an architect’s representative, estimator and project manager.
• Field experience that includes:
o Bridges, Mainline Pipeline, Glass Furnaces, Industrial Buildings, Elementary, Middle, High and PK-12 Schools, Government Buildings, Churches, Residential Houses, Precast Concrete Step, Ramps and Rails and Modular Buildings.
• Management experience:
o Supervising crews up to 150 employees and multiple subcontractors.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and Great Plains software.
• Additional capabilities include:
o Review of drawings and specifications including AIA and government documents.
o Estimating with RS Means, Subcontractor Bids, and Takeoffs. Experience in cost analysis and bid submission.
EMPLOYMENT:
Modspace, York Haven, PA (Oct., 2008 – Jan., 2009)
Position: Superintendent
Responsibilities: Overseeing a modular building project at PPL Plant. This was a temporary job.
Premier Concrete, Inc., White Marsh, Maryland (Sept., 2008 – Oct., 2008)
Position: Project Manager
Responsibilities: Reading blueprints, writing RFI’s, change orders and letters. Working with the Construction Manager, Superintendent, Estimator and Foremans.
Position: Assistant Director Installation & Transportation/Project Manager
Responsibilities: Installation, delivery, schedule, estimate and cost of ADA compliant precast concrete steps, ramps and rails.
DECCA, Ocala, Florida (Jan., 2005 – Dec., 2006)
Position: Cost Estimator
Responsibilities: Developer/residential homebuilder. Involved in the construction of over 200 homes including custom built homes above $500,000 range.
Buehrer Group, Maumee, Ohio (Aug., 2000 – May, 2004)
Position: Architectural Representative
Responsibilities: Architectural and Engineering company for institutions, Churches, government buildings and schools. Projects ranged from $100,000 to $2.25 million.
Laborers’ Local 500, Toledo, Ohio (Aug., 1990 – Aug., 2000)
Position: Laborer, Foreman and Superintendent
Responsibilities: Bridges and mainline pipeline construction. Industrial construction that included glass furnaces, steel factory and Daimler Chrysler Jeep Plant
EDUCATION:
Maumee High School, Maumee, Ohio
University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
REFERENCES:
Available upon request.
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