I am looking to advance and expand my construction knowledge and experience.
I have been involved in all aspects of the residential construction industry for almost 15 years.
I am open to new oppertunities and am willing to speak with you or meet with you in person.
Please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss how I can help your company reach all of its future goals. Thank you for your time and consideration!
I look forward to meeting you soon, Rich
Richard A. Dethlefs
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER / ESTIMATOR / CREW FOREMAN
ON-SITE PROJECT MANAGER / DRAFTSMAN
General contractor, home builder and project manager with 14-year success record of overseeing all phases of multimillion-dollar residential and commercial construction. Record includes working on and supervising design and construction of numerous high-end custom homes in the Winter Park and Denver Metro area. Experience also includes estimating and managing my company projects, small and large. Honest, dependable, and self-motivated, with a proven history of on-time, on-budget and high-quality project completions. (references available)
Key Skills
— Construction/Demolition Projects
— Kitchen & Bath Remodel Projects
— Fully Finished Basement Projects — Computer/ Organization
— Estimating/ Invoicing
— Change Order Management — Intermediate Spanish Speaking
— Site Safety/ Quality Control
— Subcontractor/Crew Supervision
Employer Summary
MADERA DESIGN & CONTRUCTION LLC (Fraser, CO & Denver, CO) — Owner/ President, 7/05 to Present
Started construction company, and received license as a general contractor in Grand County, CO. Single-handedly took projects from start to finish of all phases of the construction process, including: client meetings, budget analysis/ project estimating, project floor plan design, deconstruction, mold remediation, framing, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, low-voltage, drywall, paint, tile, cabinets, doors, trim, hardware, and lighting.
TIMBERBUILT MOUNTAIN HOMES LLC (Winter Park, CO) — Construction Project Manager, 11/99 to 7/05
Headed employers company expansion to residential home building in Grand County, CO. Combined on-site project management & supervision, with high-end carpentry skills as companies lead project manager. Consistently exceeded employer expectations throughout ten-year business relationship.
JDI COLRADO LLC (Boulder, CO) — Framing/ Drywall/ Carpentry/ Foreman, 4/95 to 11/99
Accepted entry level position with interior finish sub-contractor. Continually built knowledge of general construction practices, techniques, & materials. Promoted to foreman position, running small crews.
Project Highlights- (portfolio upon request)
Home Improvement Projects (2007 to Present)
— Completely remodeled, & updated 1950’s craftsman home (1900 sq. ft.) and a 1980’s 2-story (3800 sq. ft.)
— Worked with electrician on numerous projects, including wiring the components of a major solar/PV system.
— Renovated numerous kitchens and bathrooms. Finished numerous basements of varying size.
New Home Construction Projects (1999 to 2007)
— Built three custom homes from full-round logs of Lodge Pole Pine, ranging from 2800-8000 sq. ft.
— Supervised four projects that were part of the Grand County Parade of Homes. (2004-05)
Commercial Tenant Finish Projects (1995 to 1999)
— Completely remodeled office space for SCC Corp. in Longmont, CO.
— Custom-framed a mountain scene out of steel studs for a communications trade show in San Antonio, TX.
— Designed remodel project of medical facility in Aurora, CO. Included demo, floor, ceiling, power/ lighting plans.
Education & Certifications
ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Denver, CO) — Certificate in Computer Aided Design/ Drafting, 1998
AutoCAD training, including 3D rendering and Auto-LISP programming.
Also completed courses in computer skills (Microsoft Office), construction materials, & basic engineering.
Earned credits toward an Associates Degree of Architectural Design.
METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER (Denver, CO) — general studies, 1994
HIGHLANDS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL (Highlands Ranch, CO) — Diploma, 1994
Focused on courses in Architectural Design and Drafting.
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