Lance M. Tharp
9719 Greenspruce Court N
Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443
763-442-8242
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
 To obtain a Construction Estimator position with Adolfson & Peterson Construction.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
MidAmerica Construction Corporation, New Hope, MN
Owner, Project Manager, Head Estimator, Draftsman, July 1999 – Present
ï® License Residential / Commercial Building contractor
ï® Supervise all aspects of the building process for Residential and Commercial projects
ï® Meet with potential customers on design details and provide detailed bids
ï® Work with property owners on budgeting jobs from $5,000 to $10 million dollar projects
ï® Set up preventative maintenance programs for commercial building owners
ï® Obtaining and evaluate all sub-contractor bids and invoices
ï® Draw detailed building plans with AutoCAD 2005
ï® Work with Architect, Engineers, Building officials to coordinate proper construction documentation
ï® Build turn key commercial office suites on time and under budget
ï® Retail projects include MidAmerica financial Plaza, CD Warehouse, Sport Clips
ï® Head working job foreman, supervising up to ten carpenters and labors
ï® Coordinate and schedule all sub-contractors on simultaneous jobs
ï® Work with numerous Commercial and residential banks on REO property through out MN, WI
ï® Handle all aspects of running a small business from obtain new jobs, staffing, and accounting
International Building Concepts, Anoka, MN
Project Manager, Estimator, June 1998 - July 1999
ï® Estimate and price all residential plans and building kits for dealers.
ï® Manage the estimating, purchasing, warranty and drafting departments.
ï® Evaluate sub-contractor bids and invoices.
ï® Coordinate and schedule all sub contractors on over 40 jobs.
ï® Worked with Native American Housing authorities on thirty-house project.
ï® Provide detailed information to field foremen and dealers.
ï® Set up procedures for estimating and drafting department.
3M / Kortech Consulting, Inc., Oakdale, MN
Field Service Representative, January 1998 – June 1998
ï® Coordinate all work for sub contractors at all of 3M outlying building
ï® Inspect work sites for any hazards before work could start
ï® Sign off on daily time sheets and invoices for sub contractor
ï® Evaluate all commercial bids and plans for building upgrades
ï® Monitor for safe working condition for confined space entries
Listul Industries, Inc., Ramsey, MN
Commercial Steel Cad Drafter, October 1997 – January 1998
ï® Draw Commercial steel details for fabrication
ï® Locate and draw anchor bolts and rebar layouts for structural use
ï® Estimate quantities and types of steel needed for projects
ï® Answer any shop questions regarding details of parts drawn
Manufacturers’ Survey Associates, Inc., New Hope, MN
Head Estimator / Customer Service, November 1996 – October 1997
ï® Estimate building plans for $500,000 to $100 million commercial projects
ï® Copy and reduce plans and specifications for mailing
ï® Answer customer questions regarding bid information
EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Dunwoody Institute, Minneapolis, MN.
AAS Degree in Architectural Drafting and Estimating, Dec. 1996 –Nov.1997
3.27 grade point average
Saint Cloud State University, Saint Cloud, MN.
General Education, December 1991- March 1993
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