JON D MCCONATHY
Bedford,USA
Summary
Experience in all phases of Large-Scale Commercial construction including preconstruction, project planning, estimating, execution, and completion. Proficient in On-Screen Take-Off, Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office - Project, Excel, and Word.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Estimator
Reconstruction Experts
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Reconstruction Experts is a leading provider of reconstruction services to the occupied property market
- As Senior Estimator, I collaborate with the estimators, project managers and account managers to produce accurate, concise, and consistent commercial construction project estimates
- Develop preconstruction plans for large projects
- Create estimates for civil engineering projects, construction defect repairs, occupied commercial spaces and insurance losses
- Build relationships with engineers, architects, clients, and subcontractors
- Conduct job site observations to understand scopes of work
- Read, interpret, and understand specifications from engineers and architects
- Created comprehensive project schedules, ensuring timely completion of all phases of construction work
- Examples of projects I have estimated and been awarded include $4.5 million retaining wall, $400,000 erosion control and channel restoration, $600,000 balcony rehabilitation, $300,00.00 tornado loss to rebuild of community center, playground, and pool area
Mitigation Bill Review Specialist
Sedgwick Mitigation Bill Review
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Sedgwick performs mitigation and reconstruction estimate reviews for the insurance industry
- Reviewed commercial and residential insurance claims to ensure compliance with standard mitigation and construction techniques and costs
- Review of estimates, lead, mold, and asbestos reports to verify work was performed in accordance with municipal and federal codes
- Developed solid relationships with key industry partners, adjusters, and vendors to facilitate agreements
General Manager
DMO Construction
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: DMO Construction is a commercial and residential general contractor
- Duties included overseeing and managing commercial and large residential ground up and renovation projects
- Responsible for creating internal systems to estimate, track and manage contracts, schedules, and employees
- Oversaw project managers and superintendents to ensure jobs were run on time and in budget
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members
Construction Superintendent
Cavalry Construction and Consulting
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Cavalry Construction and Consulting's primary business model is insurance loss reconstruction
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Managed commercial and residential water and fire mitigation projects including supervision of technicians and labor
- Interacted with Property and Casualty adjusters to ensure accuracy in project scope, billing, and collections
- Specific achievements: 2015-estimated and executed commercial reconstruction of the City Hall, City Engineer Services Building, and the Dublin City Water Tower following an F3 tornado that struck the city center
Sole Proprietor/Contractor Services
Jon D McConathy
01.2008 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: Post Foreclosure Property Preservation
- Worked with Lenders such as Wells Fargo and Bank of America to secure and restore foreclosed properties for conveyance to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for resale
- Worked with Insurance Carriers to resolve Lender Placed Insurance losses arising from damage caused by former owners or vandalism so that the properties could meet the criteria for conveyance
Director
TCH Group, Inc.
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: General Contractors
- Transitioned into the TCH Group after it was consolidated from JobCrew
- Oversaw operations in construction of commercial and residential properties in all phases: new construction, renovations, and repair
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability
General Partner
JobCrew
01.2000 - 12.2005
- Specialized in alternative construction methods, such as Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), Structural Insulated Panels (SIP), and Rainwater Collection
Owner/President
The Other Side of the Fence Lawn Care
01.1989 - 12.1999
- Commercial and residential hardscapes, landscapes and maintenance
- Licensed Irrigation Technician
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, English
University of North Texas
Skills
- Preconstruction Services Knowledge
- Design-Build Experience
- Cost Estimation Expertise
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Contract Negotiation
- Presentation Development
Timeline
Senior Estimator
Reconstruction Experts
01.2024 - Current
Mitigation Bill Review Specialist
Sedgwick Mitigation Bill Review
01.2021 - 12.2023
General Manager
DMO Construction
01.2017 - 12.2021
Construction Superintendent
Cavalry Construction and Consulting
01.2013 - 12.2017
Sole Proprietor/Contractor Services
Jon D McConathy
01.2008 - 12.2013
Director
TCH Group, Inc.
01.2005 - 12.2008
General Partner
JobCrew
01.2000 - 12.2005
Owner/President
The Other Side of the Fence Lawn Care
01.1989 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, English
University of North Texas