Andrew Sutherland
Richland,MS
Summary
Twenty-five years’ experience in construction, and home remodel. The initial four years of my career, I was a skilled laborer performing individual construction. The most recent 16 years were as a project manager for a major construction and home improvement company. Five years prior to that, I was a crew leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Bluebonnet Welding
06.2018 - Current
- Owner of custom welding and fabrication company that includes bidding jobs and supervising varieties of work performed for projects
- Responsibilities are not limited to general fabrication and welding construction projects
- Daily CNC plasma cutting
- Welding services include repair and fabrication of trailers used in the heavy haul trucking industry
- Services also include 100kw solar panel installation project
- Construction of wild hog, mountain lion and other live traps.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Manager
Lone Star Turf and Terrain
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Manager for a company that performed pipeline right-of-way mowing and varying terrain maintenance
- Operated a tractor and 15’ batwing mower
- Lead mechanic responsible for tractor and equipment repair in the shop and in the field
- Daily record keeping of logistics, completed work as well as completion and billing of invoices and daily safety meetings.
Project Manager
Next Century Screens
07.2010 - 03.2020
- Project manager for up to four regional installation teams at a time
- Responsible for creating financial bids
- Oversaw all installations of large exterior motorized screens
- Collaborated with custom home builders to integrate the screens into the initial construction phase of the homes
- Responsible for creating solutions for installation challenges due to construction limitations, problems, and installation issues that installation teams could not properly resolve.
Self Employed
Sutherland Construction
06.2005 - 07.2010
- Performed residential construction and remodels including all aspects of building from the ground up
- Responsible for up to five employees at a time and coordinated with sub-contractors for various aspects of the job
- Managed large scale projects including remodeling and building complete garages, shops, and decks and performed modular home assembly
- The company and I performed most of the construction work in house including framing, siding, and trim, as well as all finish work
- During this time, I also performed numerous complete kitchen and bath remodels to customers specifications and also built a daylight basement using ICF.
Shop Owner
A&L Woodworking
07.2003 - 06.2005
- Responsible for construction projects, building and installation of custom cabinets, building custom wood furniture, and other duties- including bidding and selling jobs, design, sourcing materials, construction, and all phases of construction and installation.
Project Manager
Randy Bearden Construction
01.2004 - 06.2005
- Managed large scale residential remodels, including a 1-million-dollar kitchen remodel
- Duties included scheduling and overseeing all work performed by sub-contractors, as well as some framing and trim that was done in house
- I also managed some very large doctor’s office remodels at a local hospital
- This included scheduling and overseeing sub-contractors and making sure they all followed correct specifications and procedures and had the secure access to the jobsite.
Lead Installer
Next Century Screens
01.2000 - 01.2004
- I was the lead installer for exterior retractable motorized screens, retractable door and window screens, and similar exterior products.
Crew Leader
Jack Berni Construction
01.1997 - 01.2000
- I was the lead installer for vinyl siding products and installed seamless aluminum gutters.
Skilled Labor
Self Employed
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Skilled labor for different aspects of construction, including building outdoor wood lawn furniture and children’s wood playsets
- Paint for a custom home painter, interior and exterior
- I installed ICF
- I also performed all types of handyman projects and small remodel projects.
- Demonstrated versatility in adapting quickly between different types of skilled labor tasks depending on project requirements.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Used problem-solving skills to troubleshoot unexpected issues during construction projects while minimizing delays or additional costs involved in resolving them.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
Education
GED -
04.1993
Skills
- Access control
- Basic electrical and plumbing
- CNC Plasma cutting
- Commercial tenant remodels
- Custom cabinets
- Decks
- Equipment repair and maintenance
- Forklift operator
- Framing
- Kitchen and Bath remodels
- Pole barns
- Project Management
- Roofing
- Siding
- Solar panel installs
- Tile
- Trim
- Welding and fabrication
- Window replacement
- Small business operations
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer Relations
Timeline
Manager - Lone Star Turf and Terrain
03.2021 - 12.2022
Owner - Bluebonnet Welding
06.2018 - Current
Project Manager - Next Century Screens
07.2010 - 03.2020
Self Employed - Sutherland Construction
06.2005 - 07.2010
Project Manager - Randy Bearden Construction
01.2004 - 06.2005
Shop Owner - A&L Woodworking
07.2003 - 06.2005
Lead Installer - Next Century Screens
01.2000 - 01.2004
Crew Leader - Jack Berni Construction
01.1997 - 01.2000
Skilled Labor - Self Employed
01.1995 - 01.1997
Big Bend Community College - GED,