Kenneth Ryder

Owner/ President

Ken Ryder Construction, Inc.

Bozeman

01.1986 - 04.2015

Managed budgeting and financial reporting, including cost forecasts and adjustments.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors to secure competitive prices.
Reviewed blueprints and other documentation prior to commencement of projects for accuracy and completeness.
Led team meetings to disseminate information, address concerns, and motivate workers.
Resolved unexpected issues and challenges, applying problem-solving skills to maintain project momentum.
Established work, budgets and construction timelines to manage and plan projects.
Performed inspections of properties and individual units, identifying issues and recommending actions.
Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
Saved money by managing cost-effective supplier purchases.
Managed projects with large labor, equipment and material budgets.
Directed procurement of materials and equipment, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
Provided technical guidance to team members as needed when challenges arose during the course of a project.
Maintained detailed records of construction activities, changes, and approvals for compliance.
Fostered relationships with clients, architects, and suppliers to build a strong professional network.
Ensured that safety standards were maintained at all times during the duration of the project.
Scheduled subcontractors to stagger work and streamline completion of project phases.
Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
Ordered supplies and controlled inventory to keep overhead low and maintain supply availability.
Adapted project plans in response to client feedback or unforeseen obstacles, ensuring client satisfaction.
Refined and improved company processes to increase productivity and efficiency.
Applied for and secured all necessary permits and licenses required for construction activities.
Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, securing favorable terms.
Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
Recruited, supervised and directed outsourced qualified third-party contractors.
Oversaw hiring, training, and supervision of construction crews and subcontractors.
Managed construction projects from conception to completion.
Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
Coordinated with architects and engineers to finalize project plans and blueprints.
Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
Maintained accurate records of daily progress, costs, and materials used on the project.
Inspected completed projects upon completion for adherence to specified requirements.
Administered timely payments for contracted services rendered in accordance with established guidelines.
Managed comprehensive site evaluations to ensure compliance with zoning and building codes.
Conducted regular inspections of subcontractors' workmanship for quality assurance.
Organized meetings between clients and contractors and subcontractors to discuss changes in scope or design specifications.
Performed site visits to ensure construction plans were in compliance with building codes and regulations.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
Addressed customer inquiries regarding contract terms or any associated disputes.
Conducted regular on-site inspections to monitor construction progress and quality.
Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
Contracted and supervised workers for various construction jobs.
Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
Prepared detailed cost estimates based on labor, material, equipment, overhead costs and other related expenses.
Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
Identified potential problems before they occurred to minimize delays or additional expenses.
Reviewed invoices submitted by contractors and approved payments based on acceptable work products.
Coordinated with architects, engineers, city officials and other stakeholders throughout the construction process.
Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
Facilitated communication between all project stakeholders to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
Oversaw all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
Coordinated with subcontractors to work specialty areas, heating or electrical wiring work.
Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
Installed insulation materials in walls, floors, and ceilings.
Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
Assembled prefabricated components according to specifications.
Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
Maintained tools and equipment in a safe working condition.
Cut material according to measurements using saws or routers.
Followed safety protocols when operating machinery or power tools.
Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls to adjust sound absorption and rebound within rooms.
Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
Fabricated complex wooden structures from blueprints and sketches.
Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
Provided technical advice on installation techniques for carpentry works.
Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
Calculated dimensions from blueprints and drawings accurately.
Dismantled old buildings and removed debris after demolition.
Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
Constructed custom cabinetry, trim work, doors, windows, stairs, and other wood components.
Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
Repaired damaged wooden structures due to weathering or wear-and-tear.
Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
Consistently constructed square and level projects.
Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
Measured materials accurately using hand tools such as tape measures or rulers.

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Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

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Team Leader, Montana Volunteers in Bhutan

Owner/ President

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

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