Ethan Bean
Blowing Rock,NC
Summary
Dynamic construction professional with extensive experience in planning and executing comprehensive project plans. Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills to guide teams toward meeting critical milestones. Proven track record in cost estimation and budget management ensures cost efficiency while adhering to timelines, significantly contributing to successful project outcomes. Recognized for effective teamwork, adaptability, and delivering reliable results, with proficiency in cost analysis, project forecasting, and collaboration. Tech-savvy innovator passionate about continuous improvement, skilled at identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions to drive productivity in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager & Estimator
ABH Construction
Hickory, NC
10.2025 - Current
- Running 3-5 residential projects
- Starting to revamp their estimating process utilizing previous skill points from previous employers to help refine takeoffs, estimates, and buyout for project managers.
- Extensive client communication and revising drawings to help guide potential clients from concept to construction documents.
- I am currently very happy with current employer and have started estimating with them on the residential side however my wife and I have decided the best life decision and career decision is to move back home to Wilmington NC. I am not looking for a steppingstone but a solid career path that I left when we decided to stay in Blowing Rock NC.
Project Manager
Gates Construction
Mooresville, NC
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Worked on extensive masonry takeoffs within On-Screen Takeoff
- Contract review from General Contractor
- Business development for the future Winston Salem office
- RFI processing
- Takeoffs
- Submittal packages
Project Manager
VPC Builders
Banner Elk, NC
02.2022 - 04.2025
- Estimated several public and private jobs. Won 15 million in 2023 for the commercial, currently working on several commercial jobs and finishing a few for residential
- Developed Safety program for VPC Builders residential and commercial teams
- Provided Procore training and implementation within the commercial division
- RFI processing
- Takeoffs
- Submittal packages
Project Manager
Tom Eggers Construction
Banner Elk, NC
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Onsite project manager for multiple projects in Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, & Boone NC
Assistant Project Manager
Clancy & Theys Construction
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Worked closely in the field for an out-of-town project in Boone, NC with Superintendents addressing any issues and handling all information passed between subcontractor, owner, and design team.
- RFI processing
- Takeoffs
- Submittal packages
- Ran OAC meetings, Sub-contractor meetings
- Admin responsibilities in Vista Viewpoint
- I met my wife at the end of the project in Boone NC where we began to build our life in the mountains. The next few years we have struggled finding a good fit for my commercial background with smaller less established companies and have very few options without moving from our family home in Blowing Rock, NC
Project Engineer
Bordeaux Construction
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Worked closely in the field with Superintendent addressing any issues and handling all information passed between subcontractor, owner, and design team.
- RFI processing
- Takeoffs
- Submittal packages
- Procore was the main tool for project management on projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction management
Western Carolina University
Skills
- Previously OSHA 30 Certified
- Drafting expertise in educational settings
- Project estimation skills
- Comprehensive bid coordination
- Experience with Planswift
- OST
- Certified in Procore
- Vista viewpoint
- AutoCAD design skills
- Skilled in Buildertrend project management
- Experience with project scheduling tools
- Togle AI onscreen takeoff
Timeline
Project Manager & Estimator
ABH Construction
10.2025 - Current
Project Manager
Gates Construction
04.2025 - 10.2025
Project Manager
VPC Builders
02.2022 - 04.2025
Project Manager
Tom Eggers Construction
10.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Project Manager
Clancy & Theys Construction
10.2018 - 10.2021
Project Engineer
Bordeaux Construction
05.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Construction management
Western Carolina University