Gabe Thornquist
Kirkland,WA
Summary
Veteran construction leader with over 30 years of hands-on actual construction along with constrruction management of custom, and multi-family residential projects and teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Construction Manager
Jaymarc Homes
Mercer Island, WA
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented construction plans for projects, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
- Coordinated the delivery of materials to job sites and supervised subcontractors to ensure quality control.
- Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
- Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
Construction Manager
Toll Brothers
Duvall, WA
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Part of a team managing 103 active homesites currently and closed over 50 homes in 2021
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Managed team of 20 subcontractors and reported project progress to project management.
- 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.
- Coordinated utility service providers according to project schedules.
Senior Construction Manager
Chandler Homes
Kirkland, WA
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Trained construction teams on site-specific requirements, techniques and procedures.
- Hands on will all facets of construction build incl: Excavation, drainage, foundations, framing, structural steel, finish work, tiles.
- Installation of pre-cast culvert footings, culvert and installation of engineered retaining walls.
- Communicate with clients regarding project status, changes and sub-contractor scheduling and implementation.
- Custom carpentry, fabrication and non-structural welding of railings and pivot doors
- Maintained daily communication with vendors to drive forward progress of project.
- Increased process improvement initiatives and troubleshot problems for corrective action to boost functionality and workflow.
- Contracted and supervised workers.
- Provided tools and supplied to team of 3 construction personnel.
- Resolved labor, design and tool issues during all phases of construction projects.
- Coordinated all phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Interfaced with laborers, clients and city managers to complete projects on-time and under budget.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing works-in-progress and delegating tasks.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
Owner
Ecowise Windows And Doors
Kenmore, WA
01.2008 - 03.2011
Jaymarc
- Sales and installation of new windows and doors to residential customers.
- Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.
- Meet and qualify potential clients, create bids and proposals, propose design changes and recommendations.
- Educate clients on product performance and function to meet budgetary criteria.
- Responsible for all aspects of coperationsrations including P&L, accounts payable and receivable, licenses, taxes, payroll, website development, marketing, personnel management.
- Conduct after-sales support and warranty service.
- Maintained daily communication with vendors.
Owner
GT Construction
Kenmore, WA
06.1998 - 01.2009
- Framing contractor specializing in new residential construction and remodel.
- Worked directly with lumber suppliers and architects to identify and resolve potential design conflicts impacting budget and scheduling.
- Managed up to 15 employees to complete over $750,000 in yearly residential framing projects.
- Set milestones and monitored progress against targets to meet construction goals.
- Meet regularly with project leads to set goals, resolve plan and site discrepancies and review safety protocols
- Delivered status reports to prime contractor for budgeting and planning purposes.
- Served as single point of contact for project scheduling and changes to maintain oversight while keeping progress on track.
- Supported company compliance objectives in accordance with safety plans and regulations.
- Sustained safety protocol, ensuring cost-effective and safe handling equipment and material usage while adhering to OSHA regulations and MSDS documents.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Mechanical Drafting Technology, Structural Steel
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, WA06.1992
High School Diploma -
Inglemoor High School
Kenmore, WA05.1992
Skills
- Safety and compliance
- Staff leadership and direction
- Blueprints
- Managing employees
- Materials estimating
- Construction management
- Job planning
- Excellent plan comprehension
- Accurate measurements and estimates
- Bidding processes
- Roof construction
- Carpentry expertise
- Construction machinery operation
- Hiring and staffing
- Project estimating
- Subcontractor relations
- Renovations, building and demolition
- Budget Management
Timeline
Custom Construction Manager
Jaymarc Homes
07.2021 - 04.2024
Construction Manager
Toll Brothers
02.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Construction Manager
Chandler Homes
01.2011 - 01.2020
Owner
Ecowise Windows And Doors
01.2008 - 03.2011
Owner
GT Construction
06.1998 - 01.2009
Certificate of Completion - Mechanical Drafting Technology, Structural Steel
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Inglemoor High School
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