Summary
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Work History
Education
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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, MI
04-2012

Biology

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
04-2010

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
Matt Sikkema