David C. Kirkwood
General Contractor
New Castle,Pa
Summary
Smart leader well-trained to meet deadlines for commercial and residential projects. Energetic General Contractor with exceptional project management skills and subcontractor alliances. Detailed in codes compliance, safety and budget management. Outstanding reputation for top-quality work on variety of project types. Resourceful Construction Professional with experience in corporate construction and residential home projects. Team player with knowledge in tracking tasks and keeping projects on-task. Independent multi-tasker to facilitate projects through completion.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
D. FLOORING LLC
01.2018 - 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.
- Maintained accurate records of daily progress, costs, and materials used on the project.
- 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.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors and subcontractors regarding scheduling issues or budget overruns.
- Provided technical guidance to team members as needed when challenges arose during the course of a project.
SUBCONTRACTOR
RO-MA
01.2012 - 06.2018
- Analyzed bid documents for project scope, timeline, and costs
- Prepared monthly reports on the status of all subcontracts in progress or completed.
- Evaluated potential subcontractors by analyzing their qualifications, experience, references, financial stability, legal documents.
- Created detailed Requests for Proposal documents outlining project goals and objectives to be submitted to prospective contractors.
- Coordinated meetings between general contractors and subcontractors to discuss contractual obligations.
- Assessed and reviewed subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of contracts.
- Monitored subcontractor activities, including work progress, labor costs, materials used, and other related issues.
- Inspected job sites for quality control purposes.
Education
ASSOCIATES IN BLUE PRINT DESIGN - Auto Cadd and board drawing of commercial and residential blue print design and architectural history
Triangle Tech
Pittsburgh, Pa01-2000
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Basic course of study
Shenango High School
New Castle, Pa01.1995
Skills
- Contract Bidding
- Worksite safety
- Construction Project Oversight
- Safety Procedures
- Quality Control
- Project safety
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Scope Evaluation
- Code Compliance
- Labor oversight
- Residential and commercial construction
- Carpentry and flooring skills
- Codes Compliance
- Exemplary communication
- Production Planning
- Equipment and materials
- Price proposals
- Supply Management
Timeline
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
D. FLOORING LLC
01.2018 - Current
SUBCONTRACTOR
RO-MA
01.2012 - 06.2018
ASSOCIATES IN BLUE PRINT DESIGN - Auto Cadd and board drawing of commercial and residential blue print design and architectural history
Triangle Tech
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Basic course of study
Shenango High School
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