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Austin Quaintance

Solon,IA

Summary

Construction professional with 4+ years of hands-on field experience in residential and light commercial construction, including long-term exposure to a family-owned custom home builder that completed 60+ custom homes. Background includes rough and finish carpentry, blueprint interpretation, and material takeoffs. Currently pursuing a Construction Management degree (online) with full-time availability, seeking an Estimator I / Industrial Estimator role to transition field knowledge into preconstruction and cost estimating.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter

McComas-Lacina-Construction
04.2025 - Current
  • Perform rough and finish carpentry including casework, trim, framing, doors, hardware, windows, and finish detailing.
  • Review drawings and specifications to support accurate installation and sequencing.
  • Assist with material takeoffs and preparation of material lists to support project execution.
  • Contribute to efficient workflows through coordination with supervisors and trade partne

Carpenter

Cedar Bend Construction
06.2024 - 04.2025
  • Performed framing, drywall repair, siding, soffit/fascia, landscaping, and demolition work.
  • Gained practical understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing.
  • Assisted with material planning and scope understanding based on plans and specifications

Carpenter

Buresh Construction Co
12.2022 - 06.2024
  • Worked on framing, drywall repair, soffit and fascia, siding, landscaping, demolition, and general labor.
  • Supported scheduling and task planning for small crews; led a demolition crew.
  • Developed strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills in active jobsite environments

Education

Associate of Science - Construction Management

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Solon High School
Solon, IA
05-2021

Skills

Blueprint & Specification Reading (Technical Plans)

Quantity Surveying & Material Takeoffs

Construction Estimating (Entry-Level / Industrial Exposure)

Cost Awareness, Cost History Review & Budget Support

Bid Preparation Support & Proposal Review

Subcontractor / Vendor Communication (Limited Scope)

Project Scheduling Fundamentals

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Detail-Oriented, Organized, Self-Starter

Time Management & Multitasking

Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheets), Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

Bluebeam (Quantity Takeoffs – Working Knowledge)

Basic AutoCAD

Communication & Team Collaboration

Timeline

Carpenter

McComas-Lacina-Construction
04.2025 - Current

Carpenter

Cedar Bend Construction
06.2024 - 04.2025

Carpenter

Buresh Construction Co
12.2022 - 06.2024

Associate of Science - Construction Management

Kirkwood Community College

High School Diploma -

Solon High School
Austin Quaintance