Dustin Dunbar

• Lead estimator/project manager.
• Averaging between 12 to 15 million in awarded jobs per year.
• Since I have been at Johnson Plumbing, I have acquired them lots of new clients and better work, such as work at Tesla, Google, Centra Data Center, Harrah's and Harvey's, and Cal Neva new build, to name a few.
• Analyzed project specifications and cost estimates for plumbing installations.
• Collaborated with contractors to assess project requirements and timelines.
• Prepared detailed bids for residential and commercial plumbing services.
• Reviewed blueprints to determine materials and labor needs for projects.
• Communicated with clients to clarify project scope and expectations.
• Maintained records of estimates, proposals, and contracts for accuracy.
• Utilized estimating software to streamline bid preparation processes.
• Conducts site visits when necessary to gain better understanding of scope of work prior to submitting an estimate.
• Prepares conceptual estimates based upon limited information available at the early stages of a project.
• Attends pre-bid meetings with prospective clients as needed.
• Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
• Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates.
• Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Generated timely proposals to clearly communicate correspondence and bid clarifications.
• Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
• Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.
• Analyzed completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs, determining reasons for discrepancies.
• Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on estimates.
• Reviews and analyses plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Provides input into cost control processes including budget preparation and tracking.
• Assists in developing scopes of work for bid packages.

• I worked at ACCO Mechanical on the Google Data Center. I am specializing in refrigeration systems, such as VRF and mini-splits.
• We finished a large VRF system at Google that went according to plan.
• Helped build the Fab shop with Alex Parker, and worked there for a few months.
• Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards, and mitigate issues.
• Reported project progress, site problems, and labor status to supervisors.
• Managed workers at various experience levels in construction.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities, and goals.
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At Emcore Services, I had to lead a small crew in various chiller, boiler, cooling tower, and coil retrofits.

Weekly progress and update meetings with office staff. 5-week look-aheads.

Develop unique safety plans specific to each job we do.

Estimating. Meeting with clients for pre- and post-job walks.

Developing relationships with suppliers.

Responsible for all hiring, layoffs, and onboarding.

Detailing piping systems.

• At Apollo, I worked on large mechanical systems at Tesla and a Charles River Lab addition.
• Design and lead a crew to pipe large mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Maintained records of all materials used on each job site, as well as any changes made during the installation process.
• Communicated with distributors to acquire the necessary equipment and materials for projects.
• Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
• Be accepting of constructive criticism as a team leader.
• Coordinated with other tradespeople, such as HVAC technicians, electricians, and carpenters, when necessary.
• Fabricate the pipe and install it.

• At Alpha and Omega, I started a retirement home for them, and then moved over to the start and finish of a five-story student housing building called Canyon Flats in downtown Reno.
• Managed 3 foremen and 32 journeymen and apprentices in plumbing, waste, water, and gas systems.
• Planned and executed all logistics for this 186-room building with the help of office staff.
• I ordered all the materials. Reviewed all plans and submittals to ensure jobs were done to spec.
• I attended all subcontractor meetings. Form a safety plan.
• Maintain good communication with subcontractors and general contractors.
• Lead job productivity meetings weekly in the shop to ensure we stay on track with production and budget.
• Made five-week look-aheads. Including writing daily reports.
• I participated in meetings with inspectors for job walks.

• I started this job through the interview process and was chosen to turn this company from nonunion to union. It started out with me and one apprentice. By the time I left, I had 10 journeymen/apprentices.
• At this company, I acquired a C1 Contractor License, as I was the qualified employee for this company. I acquired a manometer license. I learned how to do estimates.
• We did work for the Washoe County School District and various contractors around Reno, Sparks, and Lake Tahoe.
• Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Subcontracted work out to other contractors and trades.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.

• I was at the Apple Data Center in Reno, doing everything from underground piping to sump systems for the evaporative coolers, to vacuum systems.
• Read the plans.
• Installed pipe.
• Lead the team to a productive job completion.
• Train new employees on safe practices when working with piping systems.
• Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.

• I started out as a journeyman at the Tesla gigafactory. Quickly, I rose to foreman, then to general foreman. I was in charge of four foremen and forty journeyman plumber-pipefitters. On this project, we ran the Acorn Vacuum System, the domestic water system, and the roof drains (including 24-inch HDPE fusion pipe).
• Coordinated materials procurement with suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.

Redline plans when deviations are made.

• Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face, or through phone conversations.
• Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
• Achieved cost savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
• I attended foreman safety walks and meetings.
• I walked the systems daily for QA/QC.
• I got certified to be a competent person for excavation and trenching. I had to check the trench daily so that my crew could enter and work safely.

• At Harder Mechanical, I started out putting in process piping, and then managing a crew for tool installation at the Tesla gigafactory.
• Consult with the client for point-of-connection verification.
• I had to draw up and detail piping isometric drawings.
• Order material and layout the crew on piping details.
• High-pressure testing.
• Turn over the final product to the client in a timely fashion.

• At Johnson's Plumbing, I managed plumbing and pipefitting crews on various jobs, big and small. I worked with project managers to ensure that jobs came in on time and under budget.
• Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Assigned rotating work schedules to maximize coverage and maintain productivity.

Here, I managed the shop. I was in charge of various jobs and crews.

• Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
• Prepared documentation detailing the scope of work, material costs, labor costs, and other related expenses prior to beginning any job.
• Ordered the necessary parts from suppliers as needed for job sites.
• Reported project progress, site problems, and labor status to supervisors.
• Provided support to laborers by demonstrating techniques for proper pipe cutting, threading, soldering, and brazing.

• Here, I worked at the Ritz-Carlton at Northstar, installing domestic water piping and layout.
• Filled pipes with water or air, observed pressure gauges, and checked pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
• Utilized hand tools such as saws, drills, pipe cutters, wrenches, reamers, and threaders. In order to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.

• Worked at Charles River Laboratory from start to finish. Doing the layout of all floor penetrations, brazing water lines, PVC waste, and vent systems.
• Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
• Studied building plans and other materials to determine the work aids required and the proper installation sequences.

• This was a small shop with just me and a few other employees. I managed all of the jobs. Mostly light commercial, boilers, snow melt, and radiant heat.
• Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
• Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members to ensure that all safety protocols are being followed.
• Supervised and coordinated plumbing activities of workers engaged in the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and fixtures associated with heating, water, and drainage systems.
• Monitored job progress and evaluated quality control standards throughout the duration of the project.

• I began my career as an apprentice. Within two years, I was a foreman installing and managing a piping crew, doing plumbing. Including gas, sewer, water piping, and setting finish on housing tracts and custom homes for Precision Plumbing.
• Kept the production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
• Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence, and installation around possible obstructions.
• Followed relevant codes, regulations, and safety techniques.
• Ensured compliance with local building codes during the installation process.