Brandon Wichert
Enid,OK
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 15 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Brandons Construction Services
Enid, OK
03.2020 - 03.2024
- Oversaw all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates based on labor, material, equipment, overhead costs and other related expenses.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, city officials and other stakeholders throughout the construction process.
- Reviewed blueprints and other documentation prior to commencement of projects for accuracy and completeness.
- Performed inspections of properties and individual units, identifying issues and recommending actions.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
Sub Contractor
Homes By Taber
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Interacted with homeowners to understand the job specifics and expectations.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Directed and monitored workers in all phases of construction, such as framing, siding, roofing, drywall installation and painting.
Journeyman Civil and Form Carpenter
local 329
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted in the construction of concrete forms and footings for commercial buildings.
- Installed steel columns, beams and joists to support building structures.
- Set up scaffolding, ladders and hoists for access to elevated work areas.
- Cut and shaped lumber according to blueprints or drawings.
- Assembled formwork for foundations and pours of concrete slabs.
- Erected structural wood framing for walls, floors and roofs.
- Built stairs, door frames, window frames, interior finish trim and cabinetry.
- Installed insulation, drywall panels and siding on exterior walls.
- Laid out reference points on subgrade surfaces using surveyor's levels or lasers.
- Calculated material requirements based on job specifications or blueprints.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations to avoid on-the-job injuries and accidents.
- Trained and mentored apprentice carpenters, offering positive reinforcement and providing assistance when needed.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to work specialty areas, heating or electrical wiring work.
Owner
Self Employed Services
Enid, OK
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
Education
Associate of Arts - Applied Economics
Northern Oklahoma College
Enid, OK05-2012
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Estimating
- Life Cycle Project Management
- Closing Techniques
- Negotiation
- Market Research
Accomplishments
- Presidents honor roll.
Languages
English
Professional
spanglish
Professional
Affiliations
- Diving, Hiking, Dirt Bikes, Boats.
Certification
- OSHA 40
- Journeyman Carpenter
- ICRA
- Scaffolding Certified
Timeline
Owner
Brandons Construction Services
03.2020 - 03.2024
Sub Contractor
Homes By Taber
01.2018 - 01.2020
Journeyman Civil and Form Carpenter
local 329
01.2016 - 01.2018
Owner
Self Employed Services
01.2012 - 01.2016
Associate of Arts - Applied Economics
Northern Oklahoma College
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