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Jeff Fontenot

Nederland,TX

Summary

Service Oriented Project Manager with over 10 years background in oil and gas industry. Three years in home remodeling and comprehensive renovations. Core competencies including plumbing, project management and project estimation as well as excellent communication and time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Results-oriented focused on delivering high-quality construction services to discerning clients. Provides first-rate construction management and field supervision. Highly effective at working with architects, inspectors, designers and subcontractors.

Insurance professional with comprehensive experience in catastrophe claims management, adept at assessing and resolving complex claims efficiently. Proven track record in delivering accurate damage assessments and facilitating timely settlements. Known for collaborative approach and flexibility in adapting to evolving scenarios, ensuring reliable and results-driven outcomes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Catastrophe Claims Adjuster

AllState
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Improved claim processing efficiency by conducting thorough investigations and accurate damage assessments.
  • Identified subrogation opportunities through careful investigation of loss circumstances, maximizing recovery efforts for the insurer.
  • Leveraged technical expertise to accurately estimate repair costs using industry-standard software applications like Xactimate or Symbility.
  • Built strong relationships with vendors and contractors, fostering collaboration in achieving mutually beneficial outcomes during the claims process.

Project Manager

Action Offshore
08.2018 - 03.2024
  • Offshore division
  • Analyze blue prints and other documents to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates
  • Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
  • Estimated time, material and labor costs used in project plans.
  • Managed estimation processes by preparing specialty subcontractor bid packages, material procurement for project management, contract reviews and action list preparation.
  • Managed estimation processed by preparing specialty subcontractor bid packages, material procurement for project management, contracts review and preparing action lists.
  • Maintained detailed and organized records of bid documents, correspondence and other project-specific information.
  • Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Business Owner/Operator

Fontenot Home Remodeling
06.2017 - 05.2019
  • Maintained clean and hazard-free work areas to achieve operational safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Supervised remodeling projects at client homes, keeping projects on track.
  • Replaced and repaired necessary parts to confirm completion of daily work orders.
  • Advised clients on decisions relating to materials and remodeling designs.
  • Consulted customers to explain suggested repairs and gain approval before beginning work.
  • Read and understood operating manuals, blueprints and technical drawings to achieve accurate and safe repairs.
  • Ordered and restocked supplies to keep workplace operating smoothly.
  • Planned new projects by adhering to client specifications and communicating specifications to contracting team.
  • Determined financial estimates for clients based on length and requirements of desired remodeling.
  • Minimized costs by working and negotiating with multiple suppliers of necessary materials.
  • Recorded parts inventory information and neatly organized parts for storage.
  • Hired contractors and oversaw contracting team to achieve necessary project requirements.
  • Obtained proper permits and completed job safety analyses prior to beginning each new job.
  • Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.

Project Manager

Trident Maritime Systems
09.2003 - 05.2017
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.

Education

GED -

Nederland High School
Nederland, TX
01.1991

Skills

  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Quality Assurance
  • Budget Control
  • Detail Oriented
  • Team Leadership
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Project Management
  • Cost Analysis
  • Building Codes and Regulations
  • Staff Training and Motivation
  • Damage assessment
  • Estimating repair costs
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Decision-making
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills
  • Texas claims adjuster license
  • Sales background
  • Property claims
  • Property adjusting

Certification

Building and Construction Complex Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Administration and Management Judgement and Decision Making Estimating and creating and staying with in budgets Activities Certified in

OSHA 10

ISN

TWIC

THUET 5195 CA

EBS Conjunction Approved

Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness

ISTC certified

Asbestos Abatement Worker

Personnel Transfer Basket/ Swing Rope

Mold Remediation Worker Certified 2

Timeline

Catastrophe Claims Adjuster

AllState
05.2024 - 08.2025

Project Manager

Action Offshore
08.2018 - 03.2024

Business Owner/Operator

Fontenot Home Remodeling
06.2017 - 05.2019

Project Manager

Trident Maritime Systems
09.2003 - 05.2017

GED -

Nederland High School

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