DUKE SHIN
Building Inspector and Contractor
City Of Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated Construction Project Manager with more than 10 years of progressive experience with Commercial and Residential building projects. Consistently delivers proper planning, implementation and completion of multiple projects. Successful at preparing construction documents, estimating costs, preparing budgets and coordinating project scheduling. Demonstrated successful execution of business strategies to maximize profitability and operational efficiency.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Superintendent
Kyung Ku Cho (TORC Construction, Inc. )
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays, and causes.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
Design Manager, Superintendent
Doo San Construction, Inc.
12.1983 - 01.1998
- Met with clients to establish ideas, goals and guidelines for design team
- Coordinated with engineers and suppliers to move ideas into production
- Reviewed and modified product samples to account for technical and aesthetic requirements
- Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision
- Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget
- Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes
- Created custom design boards with attention to detail for visual representation, including samples of fabrics, wall finishes and flooring
- Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals
- Supervised project for commercial and residential building.
Construction Manager
47 Construction, Inc.
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Supervised team of [Number] construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
Superintendent, Project Estimator & Manager
Philmont Management Inc
07.2014 - 12.2020
- Scheduled and supervised contractors to perform building upgrades and maintenance
- Converted a Commercial Building to a Apartment (206 units)
- Estimate for Tenant Improvement Construction
- Federal Construction Bidding.
Estimator and Manager
Toki-builders & Stuart Ahn Architect
04.2012 - 06.2014
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections
- Formulated proposals and processed work orders by analyzing and calculating field measurements, survey plans and plot plans
- Analyzed blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates
- Developed bid proposals with itemized costs for clients to review and approve before beginning work on commercial and residential projects
- Get Architectural Design Authorization from City Hall.
Project Estimator and Coordinator
Philmont Management Inc
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Developed full-scope estimates for use in project bidding and design-build projects
- Managed estimation processes by preparing specialty subcontractor bid packages, material procurement for project management, contract reviews and action list preparation
- Formulated proposals and processed work orders by analyzing and calculating field measurements, survey plans and plot plans
- Administered site meetings and walk-throughs for pricing purposes
- Analyzed blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates
- Collected data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.
President
Kisan Design & Construction
03.1998 - 06.2007
- Oversaw all aspects of business expansion objectives and opportunities, including new market exploration, product development and overseas production possibilities
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels
- Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status
- Partnered with engineering and coordinated with vendors and contractors to align timelines, phases and work to be performed across projects or shutdowns
- Conducted walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with homeowners
- Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects
- Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
Chungbuk National University
Real Estate Auction -
Kwangwoon University Graduate School of Business
Journeyman Course -
Korean Corps Construction Skill Training Center
Some College (No Degree) - English As A Second Language (ESL)
Los Angeles City Collage
English As A Second Language (ESL) -
Evans Community Adult School
International Code For Commercial & Residential BL -
Advance Inspector Training Center
Skills
- Building codes understanding from actual project inspection
- Blueprint (Architecture, Structure, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing ) understanding
- Analysis Field Supervision, Superintendent
- Project coordination & Estimate
- B2 International Commercial Building Inspector
- Licensed in ICC Certificate No 10067601
- B1 International Residential Building Inspector
- Licensed in ICC Certificate No, 10067601
- B5 International Building Inspector
- Licensed in ICC Certificate No 10067601
- B General Building Contractor Licensed in CSLB, California License No 923947
- C-20 HVAC (Mechanical) Contractor Licensed in CSLB, California License No 923947
- C-36 Plumbing Contractor Licensed in CSLB, California License No 923947
Certification
- Licensed B2 International Commercial Building Inspector, 2021, 10067601
- Licensed B1 International Residential Building Inspector, 2021, 10067601
- Licensed B5 International Building Inspector, 2021, 10067601
- Licensed B General Building Contractor, 2007, 9236947, California
- Licenses C20 HVAC Contractor, 2012, 923947, California
- Licensed C36 Plumbing Contractor, 2007, 923947, California
Toki Builders Stuart Ahn Architect - Projects
Residential buildings
Doo San Construction Inc - Projects
- Design Coordinator and Model House Building Construction
- Mixed Use Buildings in Seoul: B3 - 18F, - Time Share Buildings, - Condominiums
- Construction & Estimate
- Mixed Use Buildings (B6 - 18F), Commercial buildings (B3 - 18F), Condominiums (B1-15F), Plant.
Philmont Management Inc - Projects
- 3540 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles project: (Construction to convert a commercial building into an apartment: 206 units)
- Ternant improvement construction: HVAC work
- Estimate & coordinate: Ternant improvement construction
Business
1999 - 2006, Additions, alterations, renovations: commercial & residential buildings, Auction of commercial & residential buildings
Awards
- Award the Best model employee from Doo San Construction: 1989
- Appreciation plaque from Shindorico Inc.: 1989
- Award the best model site from the Korea Housing Corporation: 1987
Timeline
Construction Superintendent
Kyung Ku Cho (TORC Construction, Inc. )
01.2024 - Current
Construction Manager
47 Construction, Inc.
04.2021 - 04.2023
Superintendent, Project Estimator & Manager
Philmont Management Inc
07.2014 - 12.2020
Estimator and Manager
Toki-builders & Stuart Ahn Architect
04.2012 - 06.2014
Project Estimator and Coordinator
Philmont Management Inc
07.2007 - 07.2009
President
Kisan Design & Construction
03.1998 - 06.2007
Design Manager, Superintendent
Doo San Construction, Inc.
12.1983 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
Chungbuk National University
Real Estate Auction -
Kwangwoon University Graduate School of Business
Journeyman Course -
Korean Corps Construction Skill Training Center
Some College (No Degree) - English As A Second Language (ESL)
Los Angeles City Collage
English As A Second Language (ESL) -
Evans Community Adult School
International Code For Commercial & Residential BL -
Advance Inspector Training Center