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Work History
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References
Certification
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Josh O'Bannon

Josh O'Bannon

Kingsburg,CA

Summary

Experienced Design and Construction Manager with over 30 years in the commercial, industrial, and educational sectors. Expertise in leading projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time and budget-friendly delivery. Skilled in pre-construction services and project scheduling. Known for driving profitability and efficiency through strategic execution. Diligent and energetic, with the successful execution of business strategies. Detail-oriented, resourceful, and meticulous.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

American, Inc.
Visalia, California
11.2023 - Current
  • Led project planning and execution, from design to closeout, on various types of commercial and industrial projects.
  • Defined scopes, created subcontracts, processed purchase orders, and managed buyout for projects.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets using industry-standard tools.
  • Coordinated meetings to communicate project status and updates effectively.
  • Supervised resource allocation across multiple departments, encompassing in-house detailing, material acquisition, and fabrication for Sheet Metal and Structural Steel Scopes of Work, ensuring projects completed successfully.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Conducted frequent inspections of job sites for safety, quality, and progress.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Coordinated plan check and permitting processes with regulatory and government agencies.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
  • Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
  • Engaged in professional development opportunities and training to stay current with industry trends and technologies.

CEO/President/Estimator

Trinity Construction Group, Inc.
Kingsburg, CA
04.2012 - 06.2024
  • Completed multiple design-build kitchen and full restaurant build-outs.
  • Provided architectural design services for the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, ensuring alignment with the client’s vision.
  • Completed the construction of a brewery and tap room in Kingsburg, CA, during COVID-19.
  • Directed in-house design, estimation processes, and full-scale construction services.

Pre-Construction Manager, Senior Estimator

BMY Construction Group, Inc.
Fresno, CA
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Developed business in the private and public construction sectors.
  • Developed projects from the earliest stages, performed conceptual estimates, budgets, cost options, value engineering, constructability reviews, schedules, design coordination, bid scopes, subcontractor bidding, final buyout, and subcontractor negotiations.
  • Coordinated plan check and permitting processes with regulatory and government agencies.
  • Managed the conceptual and design phase of design-build projects, and coordinated design-build consultants.
  • Responsible for bidding on projects as the lead estimator.

Engineering Manager

Sun-Maid Growers of California
Kingsburg, CA
04.2013 - 08.2020
  • Creation, implementation, and oversight of the annual capital improvement budget, averaging $12 million in annual construction projects.
  • Responsible for corporate sustainability, including the implementation of energy conservation projects, responsible for Air & Water Board compliance, as well as all other jurisdictional compliance.
  • Provided in-house general construction services for all large capital improvement projects.
  • Responsible for oversight of all capital improvement projects for five facilities in the Central Valley.
  • Managed a team of four engineers, delegating tasks and monitoring progress to ensure safety and quality control standards.
  • Prepared budgets for each project, and monitored expenditures to stay within financial limits.

Sole Owner

Trinity Group, Design-Build Construction Firm
Kingsburg, CA
07.2006 - 04.2012
  • Completed the design and construction of multiple skilled nursing facility renovations.
  • Completed multiple residential renovation projects.
  • Commercial, Institutional Door, and Hardware Installation Subcontractor for several General Contractors.

Vice President / Director /Chief Estimator

integrated designs by SOMAM, Inc.
Fresno, CA
01.2003 - 03.2012
  • Guaranteed fulfillment of client requirements and expectations through effective Architectural and Construction Management services.
  • Directed Estimating, Construction Management and Technology Departments.
  • Coordinated architectural project details, ensuring adherence to client requirements.
  • Oversaw project management functions for timely and budget-compliant delivery.
  • Acted as Owner's Liaison, enhancing stakeholder communication and engagement.
  • Responsible for all OPSC estimates for additional funding grants for all school district clients.
  • Performed constructability reviews of all DSA project documents.

Vice President / Estimator / Project Manager

Pickett Construction Corporation
Tulare, CA
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Estimator for multiple Public Works, Commercial and Educational Projects.
  • Project Manager for multiple Public Works, Commercial and Educational Projects.

Estimator & Project Superintendent

David A. Bush Construction, Inc.
Hanford, CA
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Project Superintendent on multiple educational and public works projects.
  • Estimator for multiple educational and private commercial projects.

Project Superintendent

Cottonwood Construction & Development, Inc.
Tulare, CA
07.1999 - 01.2000
  • Project Superintendent on multiple commercial projects.

Estimator, Project Superintendent, Foreman, Carpenter

Williams Construction, Inc.
Clovis, CA
07.1996 - 07.1999
  • Estimator on multiple hotel construction projects.
  • Project Superintendent on multiple hotel construction projects.

Education

Certificate of Completion -

Dale Carnegie Training
01.2001

Motor Vehicle Operators Course 34-95 -

United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejune, NC
01-1995

Certificate of completion, Fire Science -

Fresno City College
01-1995

General Education -

Fresno Pacific University
01-1994

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Client relations
  • Verbal communication
  • Follow through
  • Detail oriented
  • Advanced understanding of Procore, MS Project, Excel, Word, Bluebeam, ACAD, and Acrobat Pro
  • Pre-construction services
  • Design development and management
  • Project Management
  • Estimating, bidding, and cost control
  • CPM scheduling / project timelines
  • Contactor procurement, bid review, and negotiations
  • Safety compliance
  • Continuous improvement

References

  • Michael Michaud, Wigh Properties, Inc., (415) 250-5139
  • Randy Morris, Washington Unified School District, (559) 495-5626
  • Robby Gottselig, PE, Provost & Pritchard, (559) 449-2700
  • Dr. Wes Sever, Kingsburg Elementary Charter School District, (559) 897-2331
  • Rodolfo Chacon, AIA, Chacon Architecture, (559) 240-0288
  • Brian Barcus, PE, Barcus Structural Engineering, Inc., (559) 261-8585

Certification

  • Ca Contractor's License 881805, 2006

Affiliations

President, Vice President and Computers, Seawolves Swim Club, 2004-2014
Kingsburg Rotary Member, 2006-2010
Treasurer, Kingsburg Youth Baseball Association, 2009-2012
President, Kingsburg High School Baseball Boosters, 2015-2018

Timeline

Project Manager

American, Inc.
11.2023 - Current

Pre-Construction Manager, Senior Estimator

BMY Construction Group, Inc.
02.2021 - 09.2021

Engineering Manager

Sun-Maid Growers of California
04.2013 - 08.2020

CEO/President/Estimator

Trinity Construction Group, Inc.
04.2012 - 06.2024

Sole Owner

Trinity Group, Design-Build Construction Firm
07.2006 - 04.2012

Vice President / Director /Chief Estimator

integrated designs by SOMAM, Inc.
01.2003 - 03.2012

Vice President / Estimator / Project Manager

Pickett Construction Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2003

Estimator & Project Superintendent

David A. Bush Construction, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2001

Project Superintendent

Cottonwood Construction & Development, Inc.
07.1999 - 01.2000

Estimator, Project Superintendent, Foreman, Carpenter

Williams Construction, Inc.
07.1996 - 07.1999

Certificate of Completion -

Dale Carnegie Training

Motor Vehicle Operators Course 34-95 -

United States Marine Corps

Certificate of completion, Fire Science -

Fresno City College

General Education -

Fresno Pacific University
Josh O'Bannon