Matt Crader
512 Vicksburg DR
Belleville, IL. 62221
PH. 618-830-3212
email: mattcrader[at]hotmail.com
INTRODUCTION:
I have several years experience working with government agencies on construction contracts. I am familiar with the protocols and requirements involved in the day to day operations of government construction projects. I am accustom to running multiple projects simultaneously with aggressive schedules and deadlines.
EDUCATION:
Southwestern Illinois College
2500 Caryle Ave., Belleville, IL 62221
Associates of Applied Science, Construction Management.
June 1996
CERTIFICATIONS:
30 Hour OSHA Certification
US Army Corp of Engineers QCS Certification
EPA Universal Refrigerant Handlers Certification
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Vanguard Contractors
PO Box 2850 Paducah, KY. 42002
Phone 270-442-8620
2008-Present
Assistant Project Manager
Facilities Planning. Typical tasks: meets with various agency administrative personnel to determine project program and compile scope of service; prepares consultant and construction contracts for minor projects; reviews construction contract documents and coordinates purchasing and bidding requirements.
Design and Construction Documents. Typical tasks: prepares, revises, and reviews all minor construction contracts for projects that include floor plans, site plans, elevations, electrical and mechanical plans; determines and specifies materials to be used; prepares and reviews contract documents used as a basis for requesting bids on projects including estimates of labor and materials to be used; checks minor construction plans and specifications to be sure they meet building codes and State and local regulations.
Construction Management. Typical tasks: researches and provides data to Section Manager to make decisions, and definitions of procedures to select consultants, prepare contracts, purchase orders, contract release orders, project status reports; reviews requests and payments to contractors as specified in the contract.
Concepts and Practices. Typical tasks: reviews journals, trade publications, and manufacturers' literature to stay current on materials and practices of the construction industry and advises agency management of up-to-date construction management concepts and practices.
Hammer LGC, Inc.
8118 Bunkum Rd., Caseyville, IL 62232
Phone 618-293-0044
2005-2008
Superintendent
Work with several different government agencies, including the Air Force, NGA, Department of Veterans Affairs and USACE on a variety of different projects ranging form 50,000 to 3,000,000 dollars. As a Superintendent I am responsible for the overall leadership and on-site field administration, including but not limited to QC, Daily Reports, Scheduling, Safety, and the generation of close out paperwork and O&M manuals. I am also responsible for supervision and technical management for all construction operations, including supervision of foreman, subcontractors, and other construction related personnel. I also have duties that involve the planning, coordinating and executing of work on time and within the budget, maintaining a safe workplace, maintaining client relationships and upholding the image of Hammer LGC. While at Hammer I have attended adult CPR and USACE CQC training.
Chugach McKinley
Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225
2003-2005
Superintendent
Worked with the Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements for the Air Force. Used the RSMeans estimating program to compile project estimates. Analyzed and planned installation and construction of equipment and structures. Read plans and specifications to determine cost and construction requirements. Examined and inspected work progress, equipment and construction sites to verify safety and ensure that QC specifications were being met. Located, measured and marked the location and placement of structures and equipment. Conferred with staff government representatives and subcontractors to ensure resolution of production and scheduling problems.
Reese Construction
P.O. Box 1608, Cahokia, IL 62206
Phone 618-337-4910
2002-2003
Superintendent
Assigned task to employees, directed trade workers, supervised and coordinated activities associated with hot mix asphalt paving. I assisted workers engaged in paving activities and I used paving equipment. Trained workers in the proper methods and operation of equipment for asphalt paving. While at Reese I attended IDOT training for Hot Mix Level 1, bituminous concrete density tester, aggregate tech, CPR and confined space safety and awareness.
Walter Group Construction
Page Ave. extension, Creve Coeur Bridge
2001-2002
Labor Foreman
Assigned personnel task and worked with other trades to adhere on a tight construction schedule. Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and material, loaded and unloaded trucks, hauled and hoisted materials. Built and positioned forms for pouring concrete and dismantled forms after use. Cleaned construction site to eliminate possible hazards. Erected and disassembled scaffold, shoring braces and other temporary structures.
Tindall Construction, Inc.
4300 Horseshoe Lake Rd., Pontoon Beach, IL 62040
Phone 618-797-6744
2000-2001
Estimator/Project Manager
Used Timberline precession estimating and MS project manager to assemble project estimates and schedules. Performed quantity and material take offs from project plans and specs. Worked with subcontractors and architects to manage a smooth and rapid construction schedule. Estimated material and trade requirements to complete specific projects. Recommended measures to improve production methods and equipment performance to increase efficiency and safety. Recorded information, such as personnel, production, and operational data on specified forms and reports.
Millstone Bangert Construction
601 Fountain Lakes Blvd., St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone 636-949-7871
1997-2000
Laborer
Carried out concrete bridge demolition with pneumatic jackhammers and used miscellaneous hand and power tools. Measured, marked and recorded openings and distances to lay out areas to be graded. Positioned, joined, aligned and sealed structural components, such as concrete pipes. Frequently loaded and unloaded trucks with forklift. Used sandblaster to clean concrete surfaces. Tended machines that pumped concrete, applied caulking compounds by hand or caulking gun to seal crevices. Tended pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery and equipment.
United States Army
1992-1994
Single Channel Radio Operator
Specialist E-4, Radio teletype telegraph team chief. Maintained, tested and repaired communications equipment and security devices. Prepared and transmitted messages. Received, recorded and processed messages. Operated and performed preventative maintenance checks on assigned equipment. Acted as liaison between the 19th TAACOM and supporting units during field exercises in the Republic of Korea.
AWARDS:
Two Army Achievement Medals: Overseas Service Ribbon and National Defense Medal.
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