NICHOLAS R. VEENSTRA
676 OVERLOOK DRIVE
CRAIG COLORADO 81625
970.824.2642 creativerei[at]yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Four year degree in Chemistry
• Proficient problem solver with excellent negotiation and organization skills
• Up-to-date computer training, including Word Perfect, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, E-mail, World Wide Web, and Internet.
• Residential Building Contractor’s License
• Proven ability to budget time, perform under stress, follow instructions, adapt quickly to a challenge, follow through on assignments.
• Able to perform tasks and interact as a team player using excellent written and oral communication skills.
EDUCATION:
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
December of 2001 GPA: 3.3
Moffat County High School
900 Finely Lane
Craig, Colorado
Diploma received
EXPERIENCE:
Master Plumber’s Site Supervisor -Northwest Plumbing & Heating-
Craig, Colorado-
During August 2008 to Current
Supervise and manage 4 to 5 employees (plumbers and labors)
Review of construction blueprints and specifications
Formal Budget presented to Master Plumber on Hampden Project
Plumbing/heating system design
Ordering of materials
Meeting with local building officials for mandatory inspection
Formal bid and estimating packages
Owner, American Best Homes, LLC - General Contractor
Craig, Colorado-
During January 2007 to Current
• Supervise and manage building of upper-end, custom homes (several crews at once)
• Daily review of construction blueprints and specifications
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors for all phases of construction
• Full project planning, cost accounting and architectural design
• Prepare accurate estimates of the construction costs with competitive pricing
• Work with City and County building inspectors
Construction Manager and Supervisor, Yampa Valley Housing Authority
Steamboat Springs, Colorado –
During August 2004 – December 2006
Supervise and manage building of fourteen homes and maintain a set schedule
Daily review of construction blueprints and specifications
Prepare accurate estimates of the construction costs with competitive pricing
Train employees in safe construction methods and materials
Maintain excellent, organized field records and accounts with computer and hard copies
Assist, organize and negotiate during the preconstruction meetings and family meetings
Develop contracts for subcontractors and price guarantees with suppliers
Construction Superintendent, American West Homes,
Denver, Colorado-
During October 1998 to December 2003
• Responsible for the coordination of all field activities within assigned projects
• Responsible for Total Quality Management of all construction activity
• Meet and exceed construction schedules, maintain safety standards, cost control(s)
• Produce zero defect homes
Environmental Engineer/Technician, CTL/Thompson,
Denver, Colorado -
During October 2001 – December 2003
• Meeting with clients to discuss project specification, results and solutions
• Coordination of multi-location sample collections, testing, and inspections
• Composing reports for clients as to the results, findings, and recommendations for projects
Tutor, MSCD Saint Francis Tutoring Center,
Denver, Colorado –
During May 2001 - December 2001
• Weekly scheduling of tutees
• Assisting students with questions and problems concerning both inorganic and organic chemistry
• Tracking the students’ progress over the course of the semester
Residential Manager, Downing Apartments,
Denver, Colorado-
During April 1995 - May 1996
• Rent collection, bank transactions, maintenance and cleaning scheduling of 24 unit building
• Interviewing, background/credit checks, and leasing
• Creating and maintaining schedules for assistant manager to complete
• Evictions, lease violations and other legal proceedings were regular duties
AWARDS & HONORS:
Honor Role/Dean’s List
Whatcom Community College: Spring/Fall 1996
Metropolitan State College of Denver: Spring/Fall 1997
Spring/Fall 1998
Fall 1999
Spring/Fall 2000
Spring/Summer/Fall 2001
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