To find employment with a commercial construction company
ROGER LEE DODSON
EXPERTISE IN ALL PHASES OF THE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRY
ïƒ PROJECT PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ïƒ PUBLIC RELATIONS ïƒ SITE MANAGEMENT ïƒ
• Subdivision & Site Development • Apartment & Office Buildings • Restaurants • Warehouses • Strip Malls •
OBJECTIVE
Obtain full time employment with a construction firm where I can utilize my diverse background and experience in the construction industry.
FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY
Proven & Accomplished Estimator – Practiced in plan review and take off. Versed in establishing a subcontractor base and obtaining subcontractor quotes. Created detailed cost estimates for owner-performed work. Prepared and submitted bid documents. Designed cost coding applications for successful projects to be used buy the accounting department. Updated cost databases. Veteran in buying-out projects; scrutinizing both price and prior workmanship. Knowledgeable in preparing quotes using unit price bidding, lump sum bidding, negotiated and conceptual cost estimating methods.
Seasoned Project Manager - Skillful in preparing project schedules and updating project information accurately as they progress. Prepared and submitted change orders. Collected and submitted monthly progress billings. Monitored subcontractors and scrutinized work that is owner performed. Assembled and prepared submittals. Ordered materials, scheduled deliveries and verified invoices. Organized and held weekly progress and bi-weekly safety meetings. Obtained and submitted warranties Completed punch list items to customer satisfaction. Closed out projects in a timely manner.
STRENGTHS
OVER 30 YEARS OF CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
Knowledgeable and proficient in all facets of construction.
Masterful in finding solutions to keep the project on schedule while producing high quality construction.
Excellent presentation and communication skills when dealing with contractors, management and clients.
Adept in addressing problems and identifying issues.
Highly skilled contract negotiator that can keep a balanced perspective on costs and project needs.
Creative and professional in preparing construction estimates and developing a successful bid strategy.
Obtained nearly 100% of projects on time and on/under budget.
Enjoy the challenge of new projects and handling several priorities at once.
PROJECT SUMMARY
ï‚® New Home construction from $250,000 to $850,000
ï‚® New retail stores to $6,500,000
ï‚® New Restaurants to $1,750,000
ï‚® Commercial Site Development to $16,500,000
 Apartment Buildings/Condo’s to $12,450,000
ï‚® Warehouses to $3,600,000
ï‚® Athletic Facilities to $1,100,000
ï‚® Strip Malls to $5,650,000
ï‚® Site Development and Civil projects to $8,850,000
ï‚® Government Projects to $3,700,000
ROGER LEE DODSON - CONTINUED
EDUCATION
1992 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI
B.S. Construction Management - Major Civil Technology – Minor G.P.A. – 3.5
EMPLOYMENT
2007 - Current Hawkins Companies Tempe, AZ
Estimator
Primarily working as Estimator, Hawkins companies is a developer that needed accurate information to assist their developers’ in assessing potential projects. These projects were mostly in the western half of the country and ranged from T.I. build-outs to large commercial sites involving up to 50 acres. Many of these sites tended to be complicated and involved both creative soils engineering and storm water retention planning.
2004 - 2007 Tasco Engineering, Inc. Lehi, UT
Estimator/Project Manager
Primarily working as Estimator. Bid jobs for an Electrical Contractor up to $11, 350,000.00. Also bid Civil projects and utility construction. Helped create new Commercial Construction arm of the company and assisted in cost analysis for wind projects and in construction of Office Buildings(a new venture adopted by company).
1998 - 2002 Executive Construction Flint, MI
Estimator/Project Manager
Selected Projects that were best suited for our company. Oversaw daily operations of the company. Prepared cost control reports. Subcontracted 60%-70% of the work while the balance was self performed. Residential, Commercial and Civil projects to $1,700,000.
1996 - 1998 MLC Contracting Flint, MI
Estimator/Project Manager
Company performed Site Development and Civil projects to $8,500,000. Prepared bids and oversaw administration of projects. Hired employees. Ordered materials and scheduled deliveries.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Skilled and qualified in the use and set-up of all computer software related to the construction industry; including those that interface with accounting departments. Knowledgeable in computer & hardware purchase and set-up. Software expertise can be summarized with the following:
 Scheduling with Sure Track, Microsoft Project, etc.
 Estimating with Timberline, MC2, Excel Spreadsheets, etc.
 Project Management/Accounting with Primavera, Star Builder, Quick Books Pro, etc.
 Digitizers such as Pay Dirt and other digitizers incorporated in the estimating software.
 Microsoft Office.
 Corel Office.
OTHER SKILLS
 Accomplished as a Material Expeditor with emphasis on cost control.
 Seasoned contract negotiator and salesman.
 Expert in job layout and set-up.
 Familiar in heavy equipment operations and their maintenance requirements.
 Hands on construction experience.
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