Keith L. Nighbor
Jackson, WI 53037
knighbor[at]live.com
Summary
I am an outgoing professional. Accredited in management (construction) most of my career including company ownership for 17 years. My level of experience is such that I am capable of a wide range of duties such as Superintendent, Project Manager, Coordinator, Quality Control, budgeting, estimating, contracts and Sales.
As a "salesman" with a diversified background over the past 15+ years.
Additional experience includes networking, my own data base and working with vendors/suppliers. Familiar with blueprints, MEP's, carpentry, siding, millwork, windows and cabinets. I am experienced in MS software and other computer programs. Recognized for expert labor and material background in this field.
I AM HONEST, LOYAL, BELIEVABLE, DO WHAT I SAY (HIGH INTEGRITY) TYPE OF PERSON. I am personable and ambitious. I expect to succeed.
I believe in ongoing training and education. I have attended many seminars, some for interpersonal skills, others for management skills and product information.
I have built or supervised over 2000 units, residential, commercial, multi-family, office, and health care.
I not only bring the skills but with my experience will produce quickly and effectively.
Offering 10 years experience as a manager and multi-family / commercial construction superintendent. Experience includes safety; quality control; supervising team members and subcontractors; writing project plans, reports, and documentation; scheduling; reviewing bid proposals and awarding contracts; preparing budgets; and controlling expenses. Proven record of success completing projects on time and under budget.
Construction estimator with 10 years experience estimating commercial projects, with 5 years coordinating Milwaukee accounts. Estimation background includes reviewing customer plans, determining subcontractor needs, developing project estimates, compiling subcontractor bids, consolidating information into proposals for submission to clients, and negotiating final price. Operations experience includes hiring, training, and supervising personnel; forecasting; managing budgets; and profit and loss evaluation. Proven record of success maximizing profits while negotiating and securing contracts in a highly competitive industry.
Areas of Expertise
Sales and Management
Sales in material and service; wholesale and retail.
Computer proficient in MS word, excel, email and data base. Specialized software such as MS Project and Fast Track. Organized, efficient and with good communication and liaison skills.
Increased revenue for Gail Force Construction every year for 15 years.
Acting as construction manager while at Mandel Group, took over existing Milwaukee city Riverwalk project and reduced actual expenses from 3.9 million to 2.6 million.
Acting as Superintendent for Mandel Group, I kept within budget for Bayshore Mall apartment project. Other projects included Norhard Condominiums, Trostel Square Condominiums, Gaslight Lofts apartments, Marine Terminal Office build out and many others.
Experience
Mandel Group, Inc, Milwaukee, WI 2002 to 2008
Project Manager/Superintendent
General Construction Superintendent with excellent oral and written communication. Lead in achieving company and job site goals. Openness to change and to evolving technologies and knowledge. Readiness to accept new challenges. Adapt with construction management software, Word, Excel and email plus much more.
Applebrook Construction, Milwaukee, WI 2008 to 2009
Superintendent
General construction superintendent duties with emphasis on customer relations, both owners and prospective buyers.
Education
Cambria Friesland High School, Cambria, WI 1973
H.S.
GPA: 2.8. Graduate with honors and scholarship to UW.
Summary of Skills
In the early 80's, I worked retail sales for East Side Lumber.
Started and successfully operated carpentry service company for 17 years.
On the job training, especially customer service for the last several years.
Always expanding knowledge with continuing education such as specialized seminars or online classes.
Training
Business Management, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1973 to 1974. Attended one year before getting married and choosing construction work as my career or choice.
To many seminars and training sessions to list here. to 2009
Able to perform any job I apply for.
Areas of Strengths
Management
With 30 plus years of experience (includes entrepreneur) and qualifications to carry out Construction Superintendent (or assistant), Estimator, job Coordinator, related Sales or work in business related to the production of material for construction.
Sincerely,
KEITH NIGHBOR
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