John Barton
Marble Falls
Summary
I am a skilled and insured Owner/Manager of a small construction company that I started myself prepared to leverage 10 years of construction experience to take on a challenging new role at Westway Construction. I am an outgoing and energetic people person with a deep understanding of customer relations skills and a quality driven approach to the construction and home building industry. I have worked as a strategic supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. I am a resourceful individual with 10 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator/Construction Project Manager
Central Texas Site Prep
06.2023 - Current
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Calculated labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Presented comprehensive bid proposals to clients, showcasing a clear understanding of their requirements and expectations.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing specifications, drawings, and other documentation.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
Construction Supervisor/Owner/Operator
Texas Hill Country Construction Services, LLC
07.2018 - Current
- Construction duties and work such as remodeling work, framing, painting, installation of fixtures and hardware, building decks, trim installation, door installation, drywall installation, owning and handling power tools, installation of tile and other flooring such as vinyl and laminate, etc...
- Running professional background checks on all employees.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Complied with safety protocols and enforced proper equipment and material usage.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Maintained safe practices and operated within budget constraints by training construction workers on best practices and established protocols.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively managing resources and schedules.
Construction Superintendent
HJ Construction
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Stayed up to date on OSHA and local safety guidelines for construction work, and correctly reported incidents to supervisors.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
- Maintained tight construction standards while instructing contractors on quality control.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
Construction Associate, Installer
CorWorth Restroom Facilities
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisting with all construction needs including but not limited to painting, drywall, installing plumbing fixtures and rock masonry.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Used shovels or heavy equipment to move different materials based on job needs.
- Enhanced team efficiency and multitasking abilities by effectively using hand tools, power tools and equipment.
- Read and understood plans and technical documentation for each job.
- Provided first class customer service to meet deadlines with guaranteed satisfaction.
- Dug holes, trenches and ditches at desired locations and backfilled completed excavations.
- Prepared, poured and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt at designated locations.
- Erected and dismantled scaffolding, braces, shoring walls and other temporary structures.
- Closely monitored coworkers, tasks and construction areas to minimize safety accidents and maximize productivity.
Construction Project Manager
Bella Casa Communities, LLC
04.2016 - 02.2019
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of a 7-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
- Attended on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
Operator
Bible Dozer Services
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Building tanks and dams.
Operator
Diamond X Contracting
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marble Falls High School
Marble Falls, TX05.2010
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Business Planning
- Staff Management
- Client Customer Service
- Staff Training
- Customer Relations
- Project Management
- Bidding Process
- Project Estimating
- Strategic Project Planning
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Talent Acquisition
Timeline
Estimator/Construction Project Manager
Central Texas Site Prep
06.2023 - Current
Construction Superintendent
HJ Construction
01.2022 - 10.2022
Construction Associate, Installer
CorWorth Restroom Facilities
08.2019 - 01.2021
Construction Supervisor/Owner/Operator
Texas Hill Country Construction Services, LLC
07.2018 - Current
Construction Project Manager
Bella Casa Communities, LLC
04.2016 - 02.2019
Operator
Bible Dozer Services
12.2014 - 12.2015
Operator
Diamond X Contracting
01.2012 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Marble Falls High School
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