CHRISTOPHER THORNTON
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Senior commercial & residential plumbing and civil Project Manager/ Senior estimator with 14 years of experience securing, managing, and completing medium to large size projects. 6 years of training through the Union of Los Angeles Local 78. Seeking a reputable company to join where I can utilize my experience to help contribute to the overall company/team mission.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Estimator/Technical Lead Project Manager
A3 Pipeline
San Francisco, CA.
01.2023 - Current
- As their lead estimator and project manager, I oversaw work on average of 15 projects at once
- Ordered material for projects in production and oversaw 20 employees working in the field
- Estimating for commercial projects, invoicing, submittals, and change orders
- Attended pre-bid meetings with clients, general contractors and subcontractors for upcoming projects.
- Implemented strategies to reduce cost without compromising quality standards or safety protocols.
- Negotiated prices with suppliers and vendors to maximize value while meeting customer requirements.
- Collaborated with engineers, architects and contractors to effectively manage project budgets.
- Pricing for job costs with use of Excel, Quickbooks and Bluebeam computer programs
- Reading of blueprints
- Monitor jobs for time and budget
- Scheduling crews for completion
GENERAL CONTRACTOR PROJECT MANAGER
TRUELINE BUILDERS
AUBURN, CA
06.2022 - 12.2022
- As their lead general contractor project manager, I oversaw work on average of 8 projects at once
- Ordered material for projects in production and oversaw 50 employees working in the field
- Estimating for commercial projects, invoicing, and change orders
- Pricing for job costs with use of Excel, word, Procore, and Bluebeam computer programs
- Reading of blueprints
- Monitor jobs for time and budget
- Scheduling crews for completion
- Analyzed data from surveys conducted prior to beginning construction projects in order to determine feasibility.
- Monitored job sites regularly for hazardous conditions that could cause harm or delay progress.
- Conducted regular inspections of subcontractors' workmanship for quality assurance.
- Implemented effective strategies to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste of resources.
- Inspected completed projects upon completion for adherence to specified requirements.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- 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.
- Ensured that safety standards were maintained at all times during the duration of the project.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR PROJECT MANAGER
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
AUBURN, CA
02.2022 - 06.2022
- As their lead general contractor project manager, I oversaw work on average of 10 projects at once
- Ordered material for projects in production and oversaw 100 employees working in the field
- Estimating for commercial projects, invoicing, and change orders
- Pricing for job costs with use of Excel, word, Procore, and Bluebeam computer programs
- Reading of blueprints
- Monitor jobs for time and budget
- Scheduling crews for completion
LEAD PROJECT MANAGER
ARCHPLUBING
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
01.2021 - 02.2022
- As their lead commercial plumbing project manager, I oversaw work on average of 10 projects at once
- Ordered material for projects in production and oversaw 30 employees working in the field
- Estimating for commercial projects, invoicing, and change orders
- Pricing for job costs with use of Excel, Quickbooks and Bluebeam computer programs
- Reading of blueprints
- Monitor jobs for time and budget
- Scheduling crews for completion
PROJECT MANAGER
A&B PLUMBING
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Estimating for commercial projects, invoicing, and change orders
- Pricing for job costs with use of Excel, Quickbooks and Bluebeam computer programs
- Reading of blueprints
- Ordering of materials
- Manage various jobsites
- Monitor jobs for time and budget
- Scheduling crews for completion
PROJECT MANAGER
MASTERLINE PLUMBING
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Estimating for commercial projects, invoicing, and change orders
- Pricing for job costs with use of Excel, Quickbooks and Bluebeam computer programs
- Reading of blueprints
- Ordering of materials
- Manage various jobsites
- Monitor jobs for time and budget
- Scheduling crews for completion
PROJECT ESTIMATOR & COMMERCIAL DOOR INSTALLATION
THORDOORS
CONCORD, CA
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Installation of commercial rolling doors and motors
- On call for repairs for mechanical issues
- Problem solving of mechanical failures of rolling steel doors and motors
- Job estimates, invioices, and billing
COMMERCIAL PLUMBER
MUIRCHASE
LOS ANGELES, CA
03.2013 - 02.2015
- Commercial plumbing which included soldering, welding, and connecting of pipes for water, gas, and waste of commercial buildings
- Skills include: undergrounds, rough ins, top-outs, overhead, finish
- Worked with DWV, copper, PVC, ABS, cast iron, etc
COMMERCIAL PLUMBER
PERFECTION PLUMBING
NORCO, CA
02.2009 - 03.2013
- Commercial plumbing, soldering and welding of pipe for commercial building and business
- Installation of waste and water lines
Education
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP -
Cal Poly Pomona
FABRICATION & ENGINEERING -
The Fab School
Skills
- OSHA 10
- OSHA-30
- Journeymen Licensed
- 811 Pro certified
- Welding Licenses
- Budget Management
- Job Scheduling
- Fieldwire
- Procore
- Bluebeam
- Intuit Quickbooks Fabrication
- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Excel/Sheets
- PowerPoint/Slides
- Leadership & Management
- In-field Training
- Proposal Generation
- Strategy Building & Execution
- Customer Service
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Value Engineering
- Construction knowledge
- Project Planning
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Lead Estimator/Technical Lead Project Manager
A3 Pipeline
01.2023 - Current
GENERAL CONTRACTOR PROJECT MANAGER
TRUELINE BUILDERS
06.2022 - 12.2022
GENERAL CONTRACTOR PROJECT MANAGER
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
02.2022 - 06.2022
LEAD PROJECT MANAGER
ARCHPLUBING
01.2021 - 02.2022
PROJECT MANAGER
A&B PLUMBING
02.2019 - 11.2020
PROJECT MANAGER
MASTERLINE PLUMBING
07.2017 - 02.2019
PROJECT ESTIMATOR & COMMERCIAL DOOR INSTALLATION
THORDOORS
02.2015 - 05.2017
COMMERCIAL PLUMBER
MUIRCHASE
03.2013 - 02.2015
COMMERCIAL PLUMBER
PERFECTION PLUMBING
02.2009 - 03.2013
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP -
Cal Poly Pomona
FABRICATION & ENGINEERING -
The Fab School
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