Brendon Thompkins
Smyrna,GA
Summary
Seasoned construction professional with six years of experience in a to z project estimating, project management, and project scheduling in all 32 divisions of construction, yielding a complete understanding of the building process.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Duct Shop Coordinator/Project Manager/Project Estimator
Manufactured Duct & Supply
Doraville, GA
10.2022 - Current
- Manages three multi-family projects, generating 4 million dollars in profit through awarded ductwork and air distribution material
- Created 7.2 million dollar earning potential for MDS through quoted ductwork and air distribution material
- Coordinates fiberglass duct shop through completion of fabrication and delivery of duct material to clients
- Uses Onscreen Takeoff to count quantities and prepare estimates for HVAC contractors
- Uses Prophet 21 for tracking inventory and order inputs
- Utilizes Microsoft Excel for project tracking, budget calculations and formatted quote submissions.
Assistant Project Manager
Midsouth Steel LLC
Atlanta, GA
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Supports Project Manager and Vice President of Project Managers with daily operations of steel fabrication, and the erection of dynamic steel systems on construction sites across the Southeastern United States
- Receives preliminary documents from Estimating Department; assembles a Schedule of Values and the project budget
- Creates online folder organization to streamline project scheduling, scope of work, and pay applications
- Participates in design review meetings and monitors design with particular attention to scope, cost changes and constructability
- Assists in contract writing, initiating revisions, while clarifying inclusions and exclusions for the scope of work
- Use SAGE software to create change order requests and official change orders into the project budget
- Prepares and manages requests for information and maintains RFI log
- Uses Procore Technologies for status updates on amended plan drawings, RFI answers and submittal approvals
- Liaison between field and office activities; provides production updates for detailers and the project manager
- When applicable, produce value engineering alternatives for complex steel design concepts
- Generates work orders for steel stair systems, steel rail systems and miscellaneous steel parts/accessories for shop submission and fabrication.
Assistant Project Manager
Atlanta's Real Builders LLC
Atlanta, GA
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Completed two residential home renovations in Atlanta, Georgia over a 6-month contract period working both the project management and field/labor aspects of the projects
- Management tasks included developing budgets for both projects (Microsoft Excel), developing schedules for both projects (Microsoft Project), communicating with vendors regarding material pickup or delivery, speaking with property owners contract writing for roofing and framing subcontractors, speaking with insurance adjustors, and establishing insurance underwriting for pay applications
- Labor tasks included demolition of the destroyed portions of the homes, removing all debris, cleanup after debris removal, installing drywall, installing tile and LVT, monitoring/assisting with roofing and framing work, insulation installation, assembling cabinetry and final inspections post appliance installation.
Estimator
Elite Flooring LLC
Norcross, GA
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Supports the Senior Estimator in forecasting project costs by gathering plans, relevant scopes/construction details for Residential and Commercial projects
- Uses RSMeasure takeoff software, along with Microsoft Excel to create estimates, and Project proposals
- Assists Senior Estimator in creating Excel-based worksheets with the necessary plug-ins and cell functions to maximize efficiency and quickness in the estimating process
- Thoroughly analyze cloud-based resources to research pricing from various vendors
- Uses AutoCAD and RSMeasure to create three-dimensional designs, perform plan take-offs, create shop drawings, in coordination with construction details and plan scopes
- Price, order and track material purchases and deliveries for the on-site operations team
- Create, review, and request information regarding bids for client and general contractors via email or by phone
- Works collaboratively with the design team and sales team to generate estimates for approval.
Project Engineer/Estimator
Buckhaven Construction Services
Atlanta, GA
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Prepare OnScreen Takeoff software to perform quantity take-offs for trade estimates
- Develop bid packages for assigned trades to meet predetermined deadlines
- Collaborate with the Pre-Construction team for contract writing, construction planning and design; Interprets contract drawings and shop drawings for proper application of construction methods for optimal field installation
- Uses ProCore Technologies to maintain accurate lists of contracted subcontractors, their scope of work and contacts
- Assists project personnel with daily job reports and schedule monitoring
- Introduced to Primavera P6 Scheduling Software
- Review and track shop drawings and submittals against contract documents (architectural, structural, and MEP trades)
- This includes the verification of material installation to code
- Maintains submittal logs with accurate receipts of approval, disapproval or approval with changes
- Utilizes BlueBeam software to construct in-house drawings to enhance construction work, and on-site problem solving capabilities
- Ensures work in all divisions of construction adheres to applicable codes, drawings and specifications; Coordinates proper trade inspections and testing dates
- Maintains RFI logs to ensure timely responses to job questions; including identification of issues, formatting questions to architects, while tracking the resolution through ProCore Technologies
- Produces progress reports for the Superintendent and Project Manager
- Updates project schedule as needed.
PROJECT ENGINEER/ESTIMATOR/INTERN
NEW SOUTH CONSTRUCTION, LLC
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Establishes effective communication with (owners, architects, subcontractors, foremans, etc) in order to maintain relationships needed for project completion
- Uses OnScreen Takeoff software to perform quantity takeoffs for trade estimates
- Assists with pre-construction activities as needed (construction planning and design; interpretation of design and drawings; application of construction methods
- Assists project personnel with daily job reports and schedule monitoring
- Uses ViewPoint to maintain organization of project documents and budget
- Performs weekly subcontractor/foreman meetings
- Reviews shop drawings and submittals against contract documents (architectural and structural trades)
- Maintains submittal logs and timely receipt and review of submittals along with shop drawings; Track and expedite material needed for delivery
- Introduced to contract writing, change order development, and the budget optimization process
- Ensures all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawing details and specifications; Coordinate inspections and testing per subcontractor request
- Maintains RFI logs and timely response to job questions including identification of issues, formatting questions, tracking and resolution
- Assists in preparing project status reports for project status meetings and OAC (Owner/Architect/Client) meetings; Assists in development of meeting minutes, and the distribution of said minutes to team members and representatives of the contracted subcontractors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2019
Skills
- Primavera (P6)
- Microsoft Excel
- OnScreen Takeoff
- Estimating
- Scheduling Coordination
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction Estimating
- Project Planning
- Bluebeam
- ProCore
- Microsoft SharePoint
Certification
OSHA 30
Projects Worked
- Peachtree Hills Place, Atlanta, GA, $230 million, 500,000+ sq.ft, 5 Phases, Senior Living and Customizable Apt. Units ranging between $300,000 -$1 million+
- 53 West Apartments, Oakwood, GA, $30 million, 2 phases, 7 buildings, Multifamily, Ground-Up, Wood Framing
- Echo Street West, Juneau Construction, $7 million, This new community spans across 435,000 SF, including 26,000 SF of ground level retail space alongside the BeltLine, a 409-space precast parking deck, and approximately 300,000 SF of residential and amenity space. With 292 units, there will be 47 different unit types and over 100 different variations.
Awards
New South Construction Intern of the Year
Timeline
Duct Shop Coordinator/Project Manager/Project Estimator
Manufactured Duct & Supply
10.2022 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Midsouth Steel LLC
11.2021 - 10.2022
Assistant Project Manager
Atlanta's Real Builders LLC
04.2021 - 09.2021
Estimator
Elite Flooring LLC
09.2020 - 04.2021
Project Engineer/Estimator
Buckhaven Construction Services
03.2020 - 08.2020
PROJECT ENGINEER/ESTIMATOR/INTERN
NEW SOUTH CONSTRUCTION, LLC
05.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Georgia Southern University