Matt Sikkema
Bend,OR
Summary
Dynamic carpentry professional with extensive experience at BLDHouse, excelling in framing and finish carpentry. Proven ability to coordinate subcontractors and communicate effectively with clients, ensuring project specifications are met. Skilled in blueprint reading and heavy equipment operation, consistently delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Self Employed
Bend, OR
02.2025 - Current
- Managed projects with labor and material budgets.
- Identified potential issues that could impact the successful completion of projects.
- Developed plans and built carpentry-related projects based on customer needs and expectations.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Carpentry Lead
BLDHouse
Redmond, OR
10.2021 - 01.2025
- Performed framing and finish carpentry on custom modular homes.
- Managed daily construction operations for our build team, and communicated any issues with our management team to develop efficient resolutions.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to ensure project specifications and timelines were met.
- Reviewed blueprints and engineered drawings prior to beginning new projects in order to identify potential problems.
- Communicated with clients to address concerns and develop solutions.
Excavation
McKernan Enterprises
Redmond, OR
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted in the coordination of subcontractors for excavation, plumbing, and electrical work.
- Excavated trenches for gas pipelines, sewers, water lines, and electrical conduit using various pieces of excavation equipment.
- Installed drainage systems for residential construction.
Education
Natural Resources Management
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04-2012
Biology
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI04-2010
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Communication with structural engineers
- Subcontractor coordination
- Framing carpentry
- Finish carpentry
- Door and window installation
- Flooring installation
- Deck and stair construction
- Siding installation
- Cabinet making
- Heavy equipment operation
Affiliations
- Passionate fly-fisherman and fly tier
- Alpine and backcountry skier
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Self Employed
02.2025 - Current
Carpentry Lead
BLDHouse
10.2021 - 01.2025
Excavation
McKernan Enterprises
01.2020 - 10.2020
Natural Resources Management
Grand Valley State University
Biology
Grand Rapids Community College