Robert Turnquist

• Successfully supervised and delivered $10M-$30M construction projects, ensuring all phases were executed to quality standards, budget expectations, and contractual requirements.
• Maintained and controlled project schedules, proactively identifying issues, coordinating solutions, and keeping all trades aligned to meet key milestones.
• Analyzed constructability of drawings, plans, and specifications to identify conflicts, improve efficiency, and support pre construction planning.
• Conducted building surveys and field assessments to support future renovation and remodeling efforts.
• Fostered and led high-performing project team with a family-like culture, promoting trust, communication, and accountability.
• Collaborated with subcontractors to gather pricing, manpower allocations, and work plans necessary for completing tasks efficiently and on schedule.
• Ensured a safe, friendly, and compliant work environment, enforcing OSHA standards and company safety policies.
• Engaged in community activities and outreach, representing Buffalo Construction Consultants and building positive relationships.

• Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
• Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and projected completion dates, noting delays and causes.
• Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
• Increased construction project efficiency by implementing advanced scheduling techniques and streamlining communication processes.
• Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
• Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
• Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
• Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
• Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.

• Inspected work performed by carpentry crews to check completion of job specifications.
• Supervised teams of up to 10 employees, answering questions and providing feedback on work progress.
• Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites, verifying supply readiness prior to project start.
• Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
• Kept accurate records of materials used, employee timesheets, client issues and accident reports.
• Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
• Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.

• Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
• Actively learned the basics of construction.
• Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.

Made it to the ranks of specialist as an equipment operator out of the 27th BCT. Alpha company. Earned an Army achievement medal for selflessness and excellence on a joint training exercise with the Thia national army.