This letter is intended to introduce myself in an effort to secure employment with your company as a construction superintendent. I have twenty - five years of experience in various aspects of the construction industry, both commercial and residential.
With my extensive experience in construction, you will note my outstanding achievements in supervision from land development through completion of buildings, including final inspection and warranty service. The exceptional skill that has supported my success is my hard work ethic, leadership and strong team spirit. My skills and experience with all aspects of the trade are noteworthy and my commitment to quality and cost control has been hallmarks of my career in construction. You will also note that my experience ranges from individual homes, single family subdivisions, commercial buildings and currently a private estate for a billionaires family. My ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously is clearly an asset to any potential employer.
Thank you for your consideration for this position. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you should you agree that my resume meets your criteria for selection.
Sincerely,
Rich Dunn
Enclosure: resume
Resume
Career Objective:
Seeking a construction superintendent position with a quality-oriented builder whose strategic objectives focus on competitive building through innovative planning, scheduling and aggressive cost control.
Outstanding Skills:
§ Ability to thoroughly understand and follow plans, specifications, and change orders
§ Effective leadership to motivate subcontractors and work crews through team spirit
§ Conscientious attitude towards controlling job cost and adhering to progress schedule
§ Skill to use builders level and oversee all aspects of job layout and surveying
§ Aptitude to communicate plans and sequence of activities to subs and material suppliers effectively
§ Capacity to set up/maintain job office and equipment trailers; assure permits, labor notices, safety rules and regulations are posted properly
§ Ability to adhere to safety regulations via safety meetings and maintenance of safety materials
§ Capability to maintain a high standard of quality control, scheduling, inventory control and reports
§ Ability to maintain good relationships with project manager, inspectors, architects, subcontractors
Work Experience:
2006-present: Area Superintendent, Martel Construction
Phase two through four of 64 acre residential compound. Supervise construction of cabana (1,100 sq.ft.), pool, pool house (1,600 sq.ft.), recreation bldg. (1,500 sq.ft.), gymnasium (1,500 sq. ft.), two four car garages (1,800 sq.ft. each). All site work, including storm, sewer, utilities, grading, fencing, bridge, hardscape, landscaping, cobble roadways, restoration of pond: vegetation removal (under strict observation and rules of CA Fish and Game) and 1.7 million gallons of water removal, excavation/reshaping of pond.
2001-2006: Commercial Construction Project Superintendent, Corp Inc.
§ Canyon Rim Manor, Maupin, OR: land development and construction of assisted living facility (18,652 sq. ft.)
§ Boones Ferry Primary School, Wilsonville, OR: construction of gymnasium plus four new classrooms; 31,000 sq. ft. added to existing building
§ Independence Public Library, Independence, OR: land development to completion (3,100 sq.ft.)
§ District Headquarters, Oregon Department of Forestry, Tillamook, OR: land development, 17,500 sq. ft. wood and steel frame administration building, 4,700 sq. ft. wood frame warehouse
§ Alaska Airlines, PDX, Portland, OR: tenant improvements for 176,959 sq. ft. soft steel frame, structural changes from rough to operational
§ Port of Portland, Maintenance Department, Portland, OR: retrofit electrical and gas detection systems
§ South Cargo, PDX, Portland, OR: remodel
§ Alaska Airlines, PDX, Portland, OR: boardroom buildout
§ Salem Animal Clinic, Salem, OR: demolition
§ Head Start, Salem, OR: commercial kitchen remodel
1996-2001: President, Rite Way Manufacturing, Inc.
Executive management of manufacturing company in the production of commercial grade custom fitness equipment. Supervision of personnel in marketing/sales, accounting, purchasing, shipping, and customer service. Supervision of production personal in scheduling, producing as builts, developing new products, quality control, research/development, budget and shipping targets, personnel training and evaluation.
1995-1996: President, Sole Proprietor, Dunn Development Inc.
§ Regional Project Superintendent for Eljer Industries, Inc.: Responsible for inspection, scope of work and cost analysis, supervision of sub-contractors, homeowner satisfaction
§ Project Manager for MDM Partnership: Consultant to construction of three custom homes from land development through homeowner walk-through
§ Project Manager for Pinnacle Homes: General Contractor responsible for construction of three custom homes from foundation to home-owner walk-through
§ Operating Partner for Allphase Construction: Consultant to operations manager for commercial remodels
1988-1996: Project Superintendent, California Homes, Inc.
Project supervision for single-family home subdivisions: Brandemere, Antioch (31 units), Churchill Downs, Santa Rosa (90 units), Old Town, Santa Rosa (29 units), New Bedford Village, Fairfield (12 units), Meadowcreek, Fairfield (18 units). Supervision of construction from land development through warranty service. Scheduling and supervision of sub-contractors representing 28 trades. Computer time lines, escrow tracking, quality control, job safety, budgeting, home owner walk-thrus, and management reports. Managed completion of walk-thru items to less than 14 days. Averaged less than 9 items per walk-thru.
1985 - 1988: Warranty Service Manager/Quality Control Inspector, California Homes, Inc.
Primary responsibility for the initial establishment and management of department overseeing homeowners' warranty service. Functioned as liaison between homeowners, construction department, sub-contractors, and accounting. Responsible for homeowners' complaints, license board inquiries, and legal issues.
1983 - 1985: Whittier Construction; Journeyman carpenter - Foreman for commercial tenant improvements and remodels.
1980 - 1983: Rexham Corporation Security Systems; General Manager of Northern California sales.
1974 - 1980: Tiburon, Belvedere, Weed Police Departments; Police officer, Juvenile officer.
1973 - 1976: Hertz Rent-a-Car; Service and inspection worker.
1969 - 1971: Aquanox Inc.; Field Technical Rep. Installation of Shipboard Sewage Treatment Plants.
1965 - 1969: United States Coast Guard; Second Class Engineman.
Education:
AA degree, Administration of Justice, Santa Ana College 1977 – 1978
Butte College Police Academy Graduate
Continuing Education:
§ Graduate - NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) Institute
§ Graduate - Dale Carnegie Effective Speaking and Human Relations
§ Graduate - Lee Evans Project Management Workshop
§ Various FMI and AMI Workshops
§ Microsoft Project Management I
Honors & Awards:
§ Employee of the Year, California Homes, 1989
§ Vice President of Police Association
§ President of Police Academy
§ Dean's List, Santa Ana College.
§ Boy Scout Troop Scoutmaster and High School coach
References available upon requ
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