Open to Concrete estimating, supervisor or project mnaging positions
Trent Kyllo
P O Box 427
Alpine, CA 91903
T 619-938-0111
F 619-938-0110
C 619-277-4639
trent[at]vikingenginc.com
www.vikingenginc.com
skills
A highly talented, experienced General Contractor, specializing in all aspects of concrete construction, excavation, retaining walls, rough framing, underground utilities,etc
More than 32 years overall of experience throughout the construction industry.
The ability to resolve field corrections such as engineering/surveying, grade elevations and ADA issues are excellent strengths and superior communication ability with engineers, architects, surveyors and project managers is important for productivity and compliance issues.
Excellent knowledge of ADA compliance issues and tolerances.
Sound ability to conduct standard business operating procedures ie: obtaining & maintaining competitive liabilty insurances, workers comp insurances, payroll, clerical, accounting, taxes and related issues,
Remarkable ability to prepare and submit thorough takeoffs, detailed proposals and estimates for upcoming projects.
Sound methods & techniques used in estimating time and materials for all projects with a great degree of accuracy.
Ability to correctly write RFI’s and obtain answers in a timely fashion.
Ability to write change orders required for extra work ordered and or required.
Ability to achieve & maintain quality control.
Ability to attend Job walks to determine the scope of work to be bid upon.
Strong Knowledge & attendance of pre-construction meetings and understanding their purpose for existence.
Knowledge & preparation of “Certified Payroll” along with the requirements for submittal.
Ability to work freely with Architects, Engineers, Building inspectors, OSHPOD inspectors, Owners, Property Managers, Construction Managers, Project Managers, General Contractors & Subcontractors to resolve problem areas, along with making the appropriate corrections at the most cost effective solution.
Proven ability to determine grade from surveying staking, along with the ability to determine a grade “Bust” and make the appropriate adjustments.
Excellent knowledge of layout and offsets for building, grading, curb layout, underground etc.
Very Strong knowledge & vast amount experience of layout for string-line used in grading, slipform paving, curb machine and barrier wall.
Deep knowledge of safe work practices and OSHA requirements.
OSHA Trenching certification.
Strong Knowledge of of principles of personnel supervision and training.
Profound ability to run a project from start to finish without the requirements of supervision.
Sound ability to not only lead, but assist others in layout, forming, grading, sitework, concrete finishing and masonry work.
Remarkable ability to read and understand blueprints, plans and specifications.
Ability to order correct amount of materials, by units, LF, SF, CY, Tons etc. with minimum waste.
Exceptional ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing,
Proven ability to maintain work schedules and willingness to required overtime required to get project completed in a timely fashion.
Results-driven management professional with proven experience and a solid track record for maximizing business opportunities, increasing revenues and improving overall operations
Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills; dedicated to meeting individual client needs, resolving problems diplomatically and following through in all areas to assure satisfaction
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), QuickBooks, website management, Apple OSX, BidMail, BBBid, Ebid Board, etc.
Professional Experience
President/CEO Viking Engineering Inc. Alpine, Ca — 1999-present
Existing company DBA Viking Construction incorporated in the State of Ca in 1999 to become Viking Engineering Inc.
Specializing in all aspects of Concrete construction including Grading, Demolition, Concrete flatwork, Decorative concrete, Curb & Gutter, CIP walls, CMU retaining walls, Keystone retaining walls, Basements, Foundations, Reinforcing, Fabrication, Public works, Cellular sites, Underground utilities, Paving, Storm Drains, CMU buildings, Wood frame structures etc.
Workload consisted of Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Scholastic, Government, Public Works, Military projects, Roadwork, etc.
Managed completion of numerous Commercial & Residential construction projects in excess of 2 million dollars annually.
Employed &/or managed as many as 3-4 full time crews up to 45 employees. (Carpenters, Masons, Heavy Equipment operators, Surveyors, Engineering, Architects, Concrete Finishers, Laborers).
Estimated project costs, performed take offs, and developed project proposals working directly with Owners, General Contractors, Architects and Engineers.
Equipment owned / managed Skid steer loaders, Slip form paving equipment, Track loaders, Rubber tire loaders, Motor graders, Rollers, Excavators, Dozers, Backhoes, Skip loaders, Semi tractor trailer combination, Bobtail trucks, Tool trucks,
Base Salary Rate $104,000.00 annually
Owner/ceo, Streetrod Limousine llc, alpine, ca — 2001-2008
With Viking Engineering operating in full service another business was started.
Specializing in Award winning Classic Automotive Limousine service, this company started out with the complete self performed restoration of 3 original 1955 Chevrolet limousines. Restorations included complete bodywork, rust repairs, sheet metal fabrication, new paint jobs, design, create and installation of custom interiors, rebuilding complete drivetrain, rebuilding suspension, upgrading many components to accommodate safety standards not in place in 1955, Installation, service & maintaining high performance power plant ranging from small block to 502 ci big block chevrolet engines, Complete rewiring from back to front, Design & Installation of custom audio/video components etc.
Once Limousines were restored, Limousine service was provided throughout San Diego, Orange & Riverside Counties. The service was unlike any limousine service with the unique niche of the classic autos we could provide. Second to none, the limousines were nothing more that highly photographed head turners, along with being the life of the party.
Promoting the sale of Limousine service. marketing, payroll, Dealing with Public Utilities Commission, San Diego Airport Authority, Drug testing programs, State & Federal requirements and licensing, Chauffeuring, coordinating events such as wine tours, weddings, concerts, etc, worked with numerous other companies and provided a complete service to all customers as needed.
Avid members of BBB, we never had a complaint filed against the company for any reason whatsoever.
Annual sales averaged $75,000
Owner, Viking Construction, Longmont, Co — 1993-1999
Company performed numerous projects throughout Colorado. Several Large projects included numerous Award winning Golf course designs. Teamed up with Niebur golf and Troon Golf inc. on these projects,Viking Construction performed all concrete construction such as cart paths, club houses, parking lots, roadwork etc. Other sites that were completed included Major hotels, Car washes, Casinos, Residential tracks, Retail, Scholastic, etc.
Managed completion of residential and commercial construction projects in excess of 2 million dollars annually
Employed and supervised as many as 50 employees (Carpenters, Masons, Concrete Finishers, Laborers on multiple different projects.
Estimated project costs, performed take offs, and developed project proposals working directly with Owners, General Contractors, Architects and Engineers.
Equipment owned / managed Skid steer loaders, Slip form paving equipment, Track loaders, Rubber tire loaders, Motor graders, Rollers, Excavators, Dozers, Backhoes, Skip loaders, Semi tractor trailer combination, Bobtail trucks, Tool trucks,
Base Salary Rate $96,000 annually.
Concrete Finishing-D&D concrete, poway, ca - 1990-1993
Work included high volume Concrete Place & Finish for PCC paving, Sitework, Tilt up panel construction, Parking structures etc. Equipment operated was mainly power trowels used for finishing concrete. Some light bobcat work
Base Salary Rate $160 per day +
Concrete sitework Foreman, T B Penick & Sons San Diego, Ca— 1988-1990
Work consisted of self performing site work layout, forming, place & finish of concrete curb & gutter, flatwork, PCC paving, Final position at this company was Leadman & Foreman. Supervised crews of 15 - 20 people, as well as keeping progress to feed a place & finish crew of 14-20 people on a daily basis.
Base Salary Rate $18.00 per hour
Concrete sitework, Childress concrete El Cajon, Ca— 1987-1988
Work Consisted of self performing site work layout, forming, place & finish of Concrete Curb & Gutter, Flatwork, House slab foundations,
Base Salary Rate $150 per day +
Concrete Finishing, T B Penick & Sons, San Diego, Ca — 1986-1987
Work consisted mainly of place & finish for concrete flatwork, Curb & Gutter, Paving etc. Multiple jobs working behind Gomaco Comander II Curb Machine. Some form work required as needed.
Base Salary Rate $16.00 per hour +
Concrete formsetter / finisher / leadman, western Concrete, Boulder Co- 1984-1986
Work consisted of self performing site work layout, forming, curb & gutter, flatwork, PCC paving, Structural foundations, Basement CIP walls, Parking Structures, Heavy industrial Concrete Construction forming.
Base Salary Rate $12.00 per hour +
Concrete formsetter / finisher, Robins concrete, Boulder, Co - 1983-1984
Work consisted of Concrete Foundations for housing & Commercial construction.
Base salary rate $10.00 per hour
Machine room leadman, DBS Office Furnishings, Boulder Co -1981-1983
Work consisted of running a mass production woodshop. 20” Power fed table saws, Shapers, Edgebanders, Planers, Tmesaver belt sandng, All power hand tools such as routers, sanders, saws, planers etc. Finishing products with Watco brand oils and stains.
Base Salary Rate $10.00 per hour
Driller / Driller’s Helper, American Mine services, Huppie Bros Drilling- Various locations 1979-1981
Work consisted of mineral exploration drilling core samples for primary stages of mining.Worked with heavy equipment, truck mounted drilling rigs, skid mounted rigs, diesel powered equipment, pumps, cranes, towers, electrical, welding, concrete, construction, heavy hauling, mobilizing equipment. hours worked typically ranged at 90-120 hrs per week
Base Salary Rate $9.00 per hour
Concrete laborer / formsetter, Nissen Brothers - Boulder co 1978-1979
Work consisted mainly of concrete sitework formsetting for Curb & Gutter, Flatwork, Paving etc.
Equipment Operated Skid steer loaders, compaction equipment
Education / CErtification
OSHA certification-Trenching
Gomaco University certification-Commander III
CDC- Drafting & Architectural- Boulder, Co 4 years
CDC-Automotive repair-Longmont, Co 3 years
Trade school-Metal Fabrication & Welding-Longmont, Co 3 years
Referrals
Daya Bettadapura - ABI Engineering & Consultants - 949-510-8874
Mark Thomas - MD Thomas Co 619-654-1343
Derek Leffler- D&D Concrete Construction 619-518-9738
Steve Swim- Prestige Concrete- 858-518-8083
Dan Curley- TB Penick & Sons-619-239-3430
Scott Hancock- Timbercrest Construction-619-981-2947
Ralph Hernandez-Dez Construction- 619-593-6771
Joe Niebur-Niebur Golf- 719-527-0313
Roland Eddy- Reddy enterprises- 858-945-3405
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