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Logan Higdon

Morganton,NC

Summary

  • As a multi-talented business leader, I bring 14 years of experience as an accomplished estimator and project manager, excelling in customer service and problem-solving. I manage projects from inception through completion. I am an active participant in budgeting, competitive bidding, construction, and final closeout. I am adept at procuring materials and selecting subcontractors and suppliers who contribute to completing projects on time and within budget.
    I am skilled in managing superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and general contractors, ensuring clear communication of needs and attentive listening to my team's input. I am decisive and stand by my decisions, capable of working independently while upholding company standards. My commitment is to strengthen relationships with existing clients and to cultivate new ones, fostering the company's growth and success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Preconstruction and Estimating

Performance Building Solutions
Conover, NC
06.2014 - Current
  • Choose projects to bid that align with goals of the company
  • Training of new estimator to use on screen take-off and quick bid software
  • Estimated construction costs accurately, achieving consistent business profits.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve or improve on budgetary goals.
  • Planned, organized and managed superintendents, and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of work orders and purchase orders.
  • Prepared and submitted daily work-site reports, weekly invoices, payroll and overtime requirements.
  • Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
  • Interpreted blueprints and plans and relayed information to team of workers.
  • Completed projects on time and within budget
  • Managed as many as 14 projects at one time that were in various stages of completion.

Construction Estimator and Project Manager

Turner Baxter
Vale, NC
10.2009 - 06.2014
  • Assessed and evaluated construction documents, such as drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine scope of work and cost estimates.
  • Developed comprehensive bids based on project requirements including budgeting, scheduling and quantity take-offs.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable building codes and safety regulations during each phase of the construction process.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding their roles in completing various tasks within a project's timeline.
  • Drafted documents such as contracts, specifications, purchase orders related to specific projects.
  • Maintained accurate records of all project activities including daily reports, invoices, change orders.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Technology

Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
08-1995

Accounting And Business Management

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Operations Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision-Making
  • Budget Oversight
  • Business growth and marketing strategies
  • Profit Objectives
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Affiliations

  • Home remodeling is my current passion and receives the majority of my free time. i also enjoy any activity on the water, with fishing toping the list. Preparing what I catch is almost as enjoyable. My other favorite past times are cruising on my electric bike, golfing, and pickleball.

Languages

Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Vice President of Preconstruction and Estimating

Performance Building Solutions
06.2014 - Current

Construction Estimator and Project Manager

Turner Baxter
10.2009 - 06.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Technology

Guilford Technical Community College

Accounting And Business Management

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Logan Higdon