Kirk Demarest
Durham,CA
Summary
General Contractor/Landscaper/Jack of all trades, with decades of experience. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. I am a highly motivated and dependable person ready to contribute my skills and make a positive impact. I'm also very open minded and always eager to learn anything new that life brings my way.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed General Contractor
Kirk W Demarest Construction
Durham, CA
10.2003 - Current
- Managed construction projects from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Resolved on-site issues promptly to minimize delays and maintain workflow continuity.
- Trained and mentored new workers on best practices in construction management.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide construction processes accurately.
- Built stairs, ramps, walls, partitions and frameworks of wood or metal studs.
- Fitted interior fixtures including kitchen units, shelves and cupboards.
- Assembled formwork for pouring concrete slabs or walls in accordance with engineering plans.
- Planned and designed landscaping projects to meet customer needs and preferences.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats, tractors, excavators and forklifts when necessary.
Construction Subcontractor
Adam Birchard Construction
Durham, California
03.2016 - 12.2025
- Operated bobcats, backhoes, trowels, screeds and other tools used in the installation of concrete structures.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Set up scaffolding, braces, and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
- Collaborated with contractors to interpret blueprints and project specifications.
- Constructed frameworks for residential and commercial buildings using various material.
- Ensured quality control through detailed inspections of finished products.
- Installed and finished wood trim, doors and cabinets for new construction and renovation projects.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under the guidance of expert mentors.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled a positive attitude.
Construction Subcontractor
Jim Crew & Sons
Paradise, California
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Interpreted blueprints to determine framing specifications and requirements.
- Inspected completed homes for quality and compliance with building codes.
- Worked with other subcontractors building decks, stairways, hearths, etc. and ensured timely completion of projects.
Construction Foreman
Toomey Framing
Paradise, California
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate project execution.
- Constructed framing structures using wood, metal, and composite material
- Collaborated with subcontractors to ensure timely project completion and quality standards.
- Inspected structures periodically to ensure that they were built according to code requirements.
Education
Visual Communication
California State University, Chico
Chico, CASkills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality assurance
- Site safety compliance
- Resource allocation
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Adaptability under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Landscape maintenance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Excavation and grading
- Window and door installation
- Concrete work
- Carpentry and flooring skills
- Proactive problem solving
- ADA compliance
- Building codes compliance
- Subcontractor supervision
- Demolition techniques
- Erosion control
- Painting techniques
- Drywall installation
- People person
Timeline
Construction Subcontractor
Jim Crew & Sons
09.2020 - 08.2021
Construction Foreman
Toomey Framing
05.2020 - 08.2020
Construction Subcontractor
Adam Birchard Construction
03.2016 - 12.2025
Licensed General Contractor
Kirk W Demarest Construction
10.2003 - Current
Visual Communication
California State University, Chico