Nick Perry
Burlington,NC
Summary
Self motivated, dependable Director of Preconstruction experienced in providing accurate and current material quotes and reports for the wood framing industry. Committed to providing coworker and customer support while capitalizing on networking opportunities. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Preconstruction
Lowder Construction
Archdale, NC
08.2022 - Current
- Reviewed framing schedules, drawings, and materials to gain a better understanding of the job details prior to the start of the project.
- Leads planning of a construction project before the building begins. Estimates costs of construction, as well as participating in design decisions, evaluations, studies, value engineering and analysis, scheduling, constructability reviews, and more. May also negotiate for project construction services.
- Mentor and develop team members while effectively managing the overall team.
- Work collaboratively with project team members.
- Manage the project team successfully and collaboratively.
- Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships and communication with client, Construction Manager, project team, consultants/architect/engineers, subcontractors, adjacent community, trade unions, governmental agencies.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Manage anywhere from 3 - 9 different projects on a daily basis with General Contractors.
Pre-Construction Manager
UFP Industries
Burlington, NC
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Kept meticulous records and generated cost and inventory reports.
- Helped the general contractor, owner, and owner's consultants process RFIs, submittals, and samples.
- Accurately estimated construction costs, resulting in consistent business profits.
- Was successful.
- Provided project management with accurate status information on project progress.
Estimator
UFP Industries
Burlington, NC
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Increased customer satisfaction and repeat business through relentless pursuit of resolutions to problems arising from Commercial/Multi Family framing/siding takeoffs, protecting company reputation and loyal client base.
- Worked with Operations Manager to resolve material estimation problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
Framing Superintendent
UFP Industries
Burlington, NC
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Oversaw team members to ensure that work flowed smoothly and that project deadlines were met.
- Oversaw the delivery of Multifamily & commercial project by framing subcontractors.
- Collaborated with general contractors to determine their needs and deliver A+ service.
- Kept track of material flow and made adjustments to keep it consistent.
Wall Panel Designer
UFP Industries
Burlington, NC
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked with design manager to resolve wall panel design problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
- Worked with salesmen and customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional customer service.
Environmental Consultant
Terraquest Environmental Consultants PC
Mebane, NC
11.2002 - 10.2016
- Monitored water, soil and habitats for type and amount of change.
- Inspected worksites for compliance with State implemented and OSHA standards.
- Completed facility assessments and monitored corrective actions.
- Oversaw calibration of emissions systems to meet strict State and Federal standards.
- Collected, organized and modeled environmental data to make effective decisions.
- Managed environmental safety planning, meetings and practice implementation.
- Evaluated properties for damaging items such as Asbestos or mold and helped to develop remediation plans.
- Assisted Project Manager/Environmental Scientist with permitting, inspections, groundwater sampling and soil sampling.
- Prepared design drawings, plans and profiles in Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD MEP.
Education
Business Administration
Alamance Community College
Graham, NCHigh School - undefined
Eastern Alamance High School
Mebane, NC01-1997
Skills
- Construction drawing interpretation
- Construction bid preparations
- New construction prep
- Construction framing packages preparation
- Blueprint reading and comprehension
- Preparing solutions
- Correspondence preparation
- Construction safety
- Relationship building
- Project coordination
- Budget management
- Negotiation
Accomplishments
Point Hope: 715,130SF Multifamily Project with multiple Buildings, Full Turnkey with Trusses, Labor, Structural Hardware, and Lumber Packages. Total Turnkey Framing Value - $13,175,800.00
Galleria Western: 397,533SF Multifamily Project. Full Turnkey with Trusses, LAbor, Structural Hardware, and Lumber Packages. Total Turnkey Framing Value - $8,895,500.00
Rolling Green Village: 232,723SF Multifamily Project with Multiple Buildings. Full Turnkey Project with Trusses, Labor, Structural Hardware, and Lumber Packages. Total Turnkey Framing Value - $4,457,000.00
Timeline
Director of Preconstruction
Lowder Construction
08.2022 - Current
Pre-Construction Manager
UFP Industries
03.2020 - 08.2022
Estimator
UFP Industries
10.2018 - 03.2020
Framing Superintendent
UFP Industries
08.2017 - 10.2018
Wall Panel Designer
UFP Industries
10.2016 - 08.2017
Environmental Consultant
Terraquest Environmental Consultants PC
11.2002 - 10.2016
High School - undefined
Eastern Alamance High School
Business Administration
Alamance Community College