Forest (Skip) Carper Jr.
Henderson,NV
Summary
Construction Manager who collaborates successfully with architects, owners and construction staff to complete multi-million dollar, award winning projects.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Manager
Rafael Construction, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
11.2022 - Current
- Led project planning and execution for multimillion-dollar construction projects.
- Developed and managed project schedules, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and communication across projects.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential project delays and cost overruns.
- Established strong client relationships, enhancing satisfaction through effective project delivery and support.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Mentored junior project managers, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Construction Project Manager
Gorsuch Construction, Inc.
Lancaster, OH
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Reduced costs by driving competitive subcontractor bids and effective contract execution.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Increased revenue by handling all operations and contractors effectively.
- Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Attended 2 on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Achieved maximum cost effectiveness by providing value engineering for construction means and methods.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Produced regular project update reports for senior business leadership.
- Led quality assurance operations to increase efficiency and reduce project gaps.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by resolving all issues professionally.
Construction Project Manager
The Woda Group, Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
06.2016 - 06.2021
- Plan and supervise Assistant Construction Manager trade activities including: determining method of construction, manpower levels, material quantities equipment, temporary power sources, work schedules and documenting actual hours worked
- Responsible for removing any obstacles that may hinder time performance
- Recruit and hire Subcontractors
- Material purchasing
- Ensure adherence to all safety standards
- Build and maintain project schedule
- Recognized for fostering environment that results in teamwork and customer excellence
- Management of all subcontractors
- Mitigate all project risks by closely monitoring plans for deficiencies and change plans as needed
- Ensure owner satisfaction for assigned projects
- Management and in depth understanding of all applicable contracts
- Monitor trade compliance with project safety program requirements; document and ensure corrective measures are implemented
- Facilitate weekly safety and progress meeting with subcontractor's and foremen
- Generate daily reports, look ahead schedule and weekly status updated
- Schedule and monitor city and special inspections
- Setup of job site trailer, power and phones
- Historic restoration, multi-family, single-family, new and remodels
- Reviewed plans and specs during schematic design of pre-construction
- Determined project schedule, which included sequence of all construction activities
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout
President/Owner
Carper Quality Construction, LLC, Award Winning Homes
Charleston, West Virginia
01.1992 - 06.2016
- Reviewed plans and specs during schematic design of pre-construction
- Coordinated utility service providers according to project schedules
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies
- Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and ability to resolve critical issues
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
- Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives
- Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists
- Assisted operations group with warranty service repairs
- Offered direction to landscape architects on all landscaping projects
- Determined project schedule, which included sequence of all construction activities
- Provided safety kits to all construction personnel, which complied with safety protocols for job site
- Prepared regular interval progress reports
- Offered technical assistance to service providers
- Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per specifications and initiated corrective actions
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout
- Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries
- Trained and promoted continued education for all onsite crew members
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical “Knowledge Base” photographs of all assigned projects
- Prepared, negotiated and executed marketing and service level agreements with clients while achieving and maintaining 100% client retention rate
Education
High School Diploma -
Herbert Hoover High School
Clendenin, WV1983
Skills
- Commercial and Residential General Contracting professional
- Subcontractor management
- Knowledgeable in construction safety
- Design experience
- 2010 Class V Winner Best of WV Home Award
- 2013 Class VI Winner Best of WV Home Award
- Interior and exterior renovation
- Licensed Master Plumber
- CDL Driver's License
- Project scheduling
- Recognized for unmatched Quality, and on time delivery of Projects
- Certified Passive House Builder
- Multi-site operations
- OSHA 30 Certificate
- Completed OSHA Asbestos Awareness Training
- Scope Development
- ProCore Construction Software
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
Rafael Construction, Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Construction Project Manager
Gorsuch Construction, Inc.
06.2021 - 11.2022
Construction Project Manager
The Woda Group, Inc.
06.2016 - 06.2021
President/Owner
Carper Quality Construction, LLC, Award Winning Homes
01.1992 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Herbert Hoover High School