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Garrett Wilson

Smithville,MO

Summary

Many projects take many years to get to the construction phase and some of that early work is where I often get involved. My part of that is typically developing scope of work, making suggestions to the design team and owners, creating a budget, and writing reports.


Consulting with the design team to develop scope is very important. Acting as the historic masonry restoration subject expert, I can identify things that the other team may not be thinking of or might not be apparent to them at first glance. This saves time and money from unforeseen change orders during the construction phase.


On-site consulting during the construction process is important as well to ensure that the contractors performing the work are adhering to best practices and historic preservation guidelines for the given jurisdiction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

GKW Restoration Group
06.2015 - Current
  • Oversee daily operations and preconstruction.
  • Mentored staff members on best practices in estimating, business development, operations, and management, leading to increased performance levels at all positions.
  • Estimating projects from early design through final bid process.
  • Business development to network with general contractors, property managers, and owners in each market to generate new opportunities for the company.
  • Consulting on historic restoration projects during the early conceptual phases to make recommendations, create through reports, develop scope of project, work with the design team and make suggestions on proper approaches to protect historic elements during construction and restoration work is being completed.
  • Early budgeting to help owners or general contractors understand costs involved in project.

Construction Superintendent

Restoration & Waterproofing
05.2008 - 06.2015
  • Managed crews of 2-15 on historic masonry restoration projects up to $3M in scope on single projects.
  • Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
  • Fostered a culture of accountability on job sites, encouraging team members to take ownership of their tasks contributing overall success projects.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and owners to ensure smooth collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
  • Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays, and causes.
  • Maintained safety standards by completing site-specific safety programs and adhering to established guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Small business operations
  • Construction management
  • Cost Estimation
  • Decision-Making
  • Business & Team Leadership
  • Business Forecasting
  • Contract Administration & Negotiation
  • Historic Masonry Restoration
  • Consulting
  • OSHA 40-Hour
  • Member of many historic restoration and preservation groups

Accomplishments

    Many of our projects have won historic restoration or preservation awards through the following organizations:

  • Historic Kansas City
  • Kansas Preservation Alliance
  • Lawrence Preservation Alliance
  • Architizer Best of Practice

Affiliations

  • Historic Kansas City
  • National Trust for Historic Preservation
  • Kansas Preservation Alliance

Certification

OSHA 40-Hour Certified

ABAA Certification

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Owner

GKW Restoration Group
06.2015 - Current

Construction Superintendent

Restoration & Waterproofing
05.2008 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Missouri Western State University

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