Jared Fortune
Salado
Summary
Honorably Discharged Veteran with a strong background in leadership, construction, and customerrelations. Strong operations professional with strong communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
FTA Construction Services, LLC
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
Assistant Construction Manager
Milestone Community Builders
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Coordinate and supervise all construction activities within the community.
- Meet with sales weekly to review homebuyers files and make/schedule homebuyers appointments for orientation walks.
- Directs contractors to complete all projects on schedule, within budget, and at the level of quality that conforms to original plans and specifications.
- Authorize payment of subcontractors for each phase of development and construction.
Assistant Superintendent
D.R. Horton
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Plan and direct construction operations on building sites.
- Conduct homeowner orientation and re-walks, closing 20-30 homes each month.
- Effectively communicate with homeowners and realtors before/after closings.
- Schedule and manage subcontractors to make designated warranty repairs and maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Awarded best quality and most production builds for 3rd and 4th quarter of 2021
- Awarded most production builds for 1st and 2nd quarter of 2022
Cell Tower Technician
ESA Engineering
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles.
- Performed tower construction at heights of 200-300 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
- Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
- Kept working areas clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies to meet expected shop and customer demands.
- Installation and maintenance of mounts, platforms, antennas, RRU’s, TMA, and other related equipmenton towers, rooftops, and other structures to expand and upgrade cellular networks.
Sub-Contractor
C&G Products
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Installed fireplaces at new residential and business construction sites.
- Present myself in a professional matter to every jobsite and making sure the jobsite is cleaned up after every install.
- Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Communicated quickly and accurately with supervisors about problematic sites, missed installations or other issues.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
Infantry Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
12.2014 - 12.2019
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grand Island Senior High School
Grand Island, NE05.2014
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Coordinate Supplies
- Preparing Job Sites
- Material and Equipment Procurement
- Building Codes and Regulations
- Schedule Management
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Subcontractor Relations
- Project Management
- Budget Development
- Subcontractor Oversight
- Workflow Implementation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Leadership
- Construction Quality Standards
Timeline
Business Owner
FTA Construction Services, LLC
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Construction Manager
Milestone Community Builders
06.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Superintendent
D.R. Horton
05.2021 - 06.2022
Cell Tower Technician
ESA Engineering
04.2020 - 05.2021
Sub-Contractor
C&G Products
12.2019 - 04.2020
Infantry Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
12.2014 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Grand Island Senior High School