Joe Nelson
Lisbon,IA
Summary
As the driving force behind 2T Construction, I leveraged marketing tactics and team oversight to significantly enhance business growth and operational efficiency. My strategic vision and adept partnership cultivation led to notable profitability increases and a solid reputation for excellence. Expert in business management and fostering robust client relationships, I consistently achieved and surpassed set objectives.
Skilled Estimator delivers consistently insightful cost projections for projects. Resourceful analyzer utilizes various estimation techniques to verify accuracy of relevant cost factors. Tactfully relays budget inputs to team for constructing cohesive cost blueprints.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator
Lifestyle Drywall
10.2025 - Current
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for Insulation & Sheetrock work.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Determined budgets for prospective projects to plan for future expenditures and utilize resources wisely.
- Developed and maintained database of cost information to use most up-to-date and relevant data in estimates.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
- Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
Owner
2T Construction
01.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Project Manager
Walton Construction Services
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
Lumber Sales Associate
Builders FirstSource
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
- Find commercial & residential projects that are in the bidding stage, estimate the project with estimating software, procure the project, and follow through to the end of the project and beyond
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
Lumber Sales Representative
Suburban Lumber
05.1996 - 10.2018
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
- Full estimating of commercial and residential projects to find budget numbers and full estimates to include framing materials, roofing, windows, siding, insulation, drywall, millwork, and misc. hardware.
- Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
- Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
- Created weekly sales reports for management review.
- Conducted market research to identify new potential clients and develop strategies for targeting them.
- Negotiated pricing and terms of sale with customers.
- Provided technical advice on lumber products to customers.
- Participated in trade shows and other industry events to generate leads and build customer loyalty.
- Maintained accurate records of customer orders and inventory levels.
- Analyzed customer feedback to determine areas for improvement in customer service practices.
- Monitored competitor activities to remain competitive in the marketplace.
- Resolved customer issues promptly and effectively.
- Evaluated current processes for efficiency improvements.
- Attended monthly meetings with team leaders to discuss goals and objectives.
- Assisted many customers by advising on merchandise selection and answering lumber-related questions.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Technology
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05-1994
Skills
- Marketing tactics
- Key partnership cultivation
- Business management
- Project estimation and bidding
- Vendor relationships
- Construction
- Mathematical problem-solving
- Obtaining bids
- Roofing
- Cost proposal development
- Structural systems
- Project planning
- Change order management
- Commercial construction experience
- Drywalling
- Construction management
- Subcontractor coordination
- Value engineering
- Quantity take-offs
- Residential construction
Timeline
Estimator
Lifestyle Drywall
10.2025 - Current
Owner
2T Construction
01.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Walton Construction Services
11.2021 - 01.2023
Lumber Sales Associate
Builders FirstSource
10.2018 - 11.2021
Lumber Sales Representative
Suburban Lumber
05.1996 - 10.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Technology
Kirkwood Community College