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, NC01-1995
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
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