Preston Brown
San Diego,CA
Summary
I am a skilled leader and problem-solver with an over 6-year record of success overseeing Construction sites, with excellent abilities in scheduling and delivering projects on time and under budget. In addition to being resourceful in coordinating supplies and personnel to meet any goal. As a Drill Instructor I was directly responsible for turning over 560 civilians into basically trained Marines, by instilling the Corps' values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment into every recruit. I use these skills to assist in the management and completion of the projects I work on.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent
First Wave Construction
San Diego, Ca
06.2023 - Current
- Directly responsible for scheduling and coordinating all inspections; city and 3rd party when required, with respect to all phases of construction
- Directly communicates with all Engineers on Record and submits formal RFI’s when necessary.
- Directly responsible for coordinating with sub-contractors to ensure timelines were met with respect to upcoming inspections and that the product is per plan and within all building codes/regulations
- Holds weekly safety meetings, weekly subcontractor forward planning meetings, and additionally any meetings as would be needed to streamline communication
- Have completed multiple project closeouts.
- Provides leadership, insight and mentoring to laborers and prep workers to assure work was to standard
- Ensures the site remains in a permanent state of cleanliness and is in compliance with state and federal safety codes at all times
- Projects Completed: U-Stor-It; Kensington (15mil) / U-Stor-It; City Heights (22mil)
Assistant Superintendent
Alliance Development, Meridian Devlopment
San Diego, Ca
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Was directly responsible for scheduling and coordinating all inspections; city and 3rd party when required, with respect to all phases of construction
- Was directly responsible for coordinating with sub-contractors to ensure timelines were met with respect to upcoming inspections and that the product is per plan and within all building codes/regulations
- Held weekly safety meetings, weekly subcontractor forward planning meetings, and additionally any meetings as would be needed to streamline communication
- Held 'frame' walks with future homeowners to familiarize them with their property and, to identify and handle any concerns prior to closings
- Handled homeowner orientations and completed any walkthrough items
- Have completed multiple project closeouts after the Superintendent left to start another project
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to laborers and prep workers to assure work was to standard
- Ensured the site remained in a permanent state of cleanliness and is in compliance with state and federal safety codes at all times
- Nominated by employer; Meridian Development, for 'Assistant Superintendent of the Year' for the San Diego, B.I.A.
- Projects Completed: Uptown on 7th (13mil), Tavira (10mil), Parc Point (10mil), High Point (12mil), Pinnacle at Millenia (40mil), Poway Commons (30mil)
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
Palomar College
San Marcos, CACertification - Emergency Medical Technician
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA06.2018
Skills
- Has a knowledgeable and competent understanding of all trades associated with the completion of a project; horizontal and vertical
- Has an unparalleled ability to communicate with all entities associated with a development project; subcontractors, sales teams, field teams, homeowners, and company ownership
- Experienced telehandler, skid steer, scissor lift, and basket lift operator
- Experienced in multi-phased construction with most projects being in multiple stages of production concurrently
- Experienced in plan/blueprint reading
- Experienced understanding of SWPP/OSHA standards
- Experienced understanding of fire ratings/codes
- PlanGrid and Procore proficient Experience with AutoCad
Certification
OSHA 30
Timeline
Superintendent
First Wave Construction
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Superintendent
Alliance Development, Meridian Devlopment
01.2018 - 06.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
Palomar College
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Palomar College