Charlie Lueth

General Contractor

Self Employed

Manilla, IA

09.2012 - Current

Performed site visits to ensure construction plans were in compliance with building codes and regulations.
Conducted regular inspections of subcontractors' workmanship for quality assurance.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors to secure competitive prices.
Oversaw all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
Managed on-site personnel including laborers, subcontractors, and engineers.
Maintained accurate records of daily progress, costs, and materials used on the project.
Prepared detailed cost estimates based on labor, material, equipment, overhead costs and other related expenses.
Resolved conflicts between contractors and subcontractors regarding scheduling issues or budget overruns.
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.
Identified potential problems before they occurred to minimize delays or additional expenses.
Monitored job sites regularly for hazardous conditions that could cause harm or delay progress.
Implemented effective strategies to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste of resources.
Provided technical guidance to team members as needed when challenges arose during the course of a project.
Organized meetings between clients and contractors and subcontractors to discuss changes in scope or design specifications.
Addressed customer inquiries regarding contract terms or any associated disputes.
Inspected completed projects upon completion for adherence to specified requirements.
Analyzed data from surveys conducted prior to beginning construction projects in order to determine feasibility.
Ordered supplies and controlled inventory to keep overhead low and maintain supply availability.
Scheduled subcontractors to stagger work and streamline completion of project phases.
Managed projects with large labor, equipment and material budgets.
Refined and improved company processes to increase productivity and efficiency.
Recruited, supervised and directed outsourced qualified third-party contractors.
Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.