I am seeking an estimating, scheduling, construction management, project management, or building materials related opportunity where I can utilize over 20 years industry related experience and a 2009 BS construction management degree.
In addition to my current independent estimating work and my recent experience as an estimator and architectural coordinator with Centex Homes in Corona, CA, I also have a broad range of professional experience in project engineering, management, administration, and operations; with strong interpersonal skills, acute attention to detail, strong work ethic, and many other highly valuable skills.
My many years of varied experience combined with a current degree may provide an ideal blend of experience and knowledge suitable for meeting your needs. My resume is attached for your review and I would welcome the opportunity to introduce myself and further discuss how my experience, skills, and personal qualities may add value to your organization.
Your consideration is appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Mark Vander Wal
1712 Blue Wing Court
Redlands, CA 92374
909 389-7595 home/office
909 855-0933 cell
vanderwal.mw[at]gmail.com
Mark Vander Wal
1712 Blue Wing Court, Redlands, CA 92374-2787
909 389-7595, vanderwal.mw[at]gmail.com
Dependable and efficient public works and residential construction professional with over 20 years experience and a 2009 BS in Construction Management; possessing a broad range of experience in management, administration, operations, sales and purchasing. Key strengths include: critical thinking, acute attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, solid work ethic, creativity, the flexibility to perform well in both self directed and team environments, and the ability to effectively collaborate with a diversity of people. Skilled in: Autodesk Design Review, Excel, Word; familiar with Prolog and AutoCAD. Expertise in:
• Architectural Design Review • Quantity Take Off
• Value Engineering • Project Engineering
• Field Verification • Plan & Archive Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Robert’s Construction, Inc, Norco, CA 2007 to present
Public works framing contractor specializing in CSI Division-6, Rough Carpentry, servicing the greater Southern California region with excellence and integrity.
Material Estimator
Review plans and specifications to prepare timely, and accurate itemized quantity take off lists and consolidated material reports with detailed plan references and relevant commentary, enhancing profitability and competitive advantage through improved bid accuracy.
ISEC, Inc. Ontario, CA (temporary position) Jan 2008 to June 2008
A leading national prime trades contractor and subcontractor for specialty building interiors and equipment since 1967.
Project Engineer
Responsible for assisting the project manager with administrative functions including: material releases, vendor coordination, correspondence, field verification, change orders, submittals, labor and delivery scheduling.
Centex Homes, Corona, CA 2004 to 2007
One of the leading home building companies in the United States whose principle operations are focused on residential construction and related activities, including mortgage financing.
Architectural Coordinator / Estimator
Assured plan accuracy through a process of comprehensive design review and correction, effectively preempting costly corrections during construction.
Responsible for timely plan distributions to expedite the processing, bidding, and construction functions, keeping projects on schedule.
Facilitated the collaborative efforts of multiple consultants and executed the distribution of pertinent project information to all affected parties, eliminating errors due to poor communication.
Conducted field verification audits for all projects to confirm construction adherence to architectural, structural, and mechanical designs, minimizing potential inconsistencies, delays and/or constructability issues during production.
Performed an ongoing process of plan evaluation to find and integrate cost effective construction efficiencies, while maintaining architectural design integrity.
Produced reliable quantity take offs for all trades, creating negotiating leverage for purchasing, and the ability to project brick & mortar costs more accurately.
Larsen Bros. Lumber Co., Inc., San Leandro, CA 2001 to 2003
Specializing in custom architectural millwork and quality building materials for over 125 years.
Point-of-Sale Facilitator / Sales Manager
Developed and implemented a comprehensive logical item coding system for the company’s first point-of-sale computer system (Enterprise Computer Systems, ECS Pro), maximizing the utilization of system capabilities and expediting user training.
Additional responsibilities: point-of-sale training, sales, purchasing, and management support.
Golden State Lumber, Inc., Newark, CA 2000 to 2001
One of the largest lumber and building materials suppliers in the greater San Francisco Bay Area serving the residential, commercial, and industrial markets.
Sales Supervisor
Identified obstacles to stated company objectives and proposed cost effective solutions to achieve improved productivity and profitability.
Additional responsibilities: team leader for inside sales staff; responsible for training, customer service, point-of-sale system support (Enterprise Computer Systems, Dataline8000), sales and purchasing.
Economy Lumber, Campbell, CA 1996 to 2000
Servicing the custom home contractor since 1936 with high quality lumber products, building materials, and custom architectural millwork.
Credit Manager / Sales Representative / Purchasing Agent
Analyzed and evaluated work flow systems with recommendations to enhance short and long term development and growth through improved efficiency and services.
Created and implemented a credit policy strategy resulting in improved customer service while controlling and minimizing risk.
Melrose Lumber & Supply Company, Oakland, CA 1996 & prior
A full service lumber yard and custom architectural millwork company from 1906 to 1996.
Assistant Manager / Operations Manager / Sales Representative
Held shared responsibility for creating, planning and implementing short and long-term strategies to increase market share and profitability by reducing inventory costs, improving customer services, and expanding product lines.
Streamlined work procedures and developed inventory and quality control procedures which enhanced efficiency, minimized loss, and improved customer satisfaction. Authored and implemented company safety policy.
Fostered customer loyalty through relationship sales founded on honesty, integrity and the ability to identify customer needs.
Additional responsibilities: administration, customer service, QTO and cost estimating, shipping and receiving, quality control, labor, safety, facility and equipment maintenance, sales and purchasing.
EDUCATION
Everglades University, Boca Raton, FL - BS construction management
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI - liberal arts / business administration
Ohlone College, Fremont, CA - computer science
references available upon request
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