Scott Magsam
Osprey,FL
Summary
Dedicated Journeyman Carpenter//Project Manager/Superintendent with over 20 years experience in the construction industry. Hard working and detailed with excellent organizational skills in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Dependable candidate that is willing to take on added responsibilities that will help contribute to team goals and company successes; focusing on quality, process improvement and on-time completion of all projects from beginning to end . Offers in-depth understanding of project lifecycles and project development methodologies. Specializes and possess advanced knowledge of Xactimate, PSA, PJM and various construction software. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Estimator
Wrightway Emergency Services
Nokomis, FL
12.2017 - Current
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
- Communicated with builders and contractors on residential and commercial projects to deliver status updates to customers.
- Coordinated product installation and scheduled experienced crews to achieve project scopes of work.
- Conducted site visits and provided recommendations and informed advice regarding site viability.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
- Collected historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
- Devised, enhanced and communicated deliverable timetables by reviewing project requirements, scope and resources to make accurate assessments.
- Determined project objectives, budgets and schedules by coordinating with clients and teammates and optimized plans to meet changing conditions.
Project Manager/Project Superintendent
Courtesy Restoration
Vancouver, WA
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Direct all phases of Restoration projects from beginning to end.
- Recommend process and systems improvements such as teaching employees about Xactimate. This in turn earned more money overall in less than 6 month period.
- Monitor timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed.
- Review sales, customer concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
- Assess vendor products and maintained positive vendor relations.
- Schedule all sub-contractors where needed and follow-up on bi-weekly basis to ensure project is running proficient and on time.
- Maintain open communication during every aspect between customer and insurance adjustor.
- Fast paced field and office environment
- Formulate cost break down from estimates and for project progress
- Maintain relationships with sub-contractors and clients
- Monitor progress, requisition change orders, and identify any potential risks.
- Organize sub-contractors quotations, negotiate to insure quotes meet contract documents and issue proper documented purchase orders.
- Provide clear detailed quantity take offs.
- Construct accurate and well organized project estimates and proposals.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Analyze drawings, specifications and understand contractual terms and conditions.
- Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Aided with obtaining permits or approval of revisions.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs ranging from small to large budgets.
Project Manager/Estimator
Hanson Construction
Vancouver, WA
08.2004 - 07.2016
- Coordinate utility service providers according to project schedules.
- Perform regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel.
- Digitally archive weekly progress and technical “Knowledge Base” photographs of all assigned projects.
- Schedule jobs and run crews from demo (mitigation) and repairs (construction) side.
- Prepare and follow through on all required punch lists.
- Assist operations group with warranty service repairs.
- Determine project schedule and sequence of all construction activities.
- Supervise work of 12 team members, offering constructive feedback on their work performance.
- Monitor timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed.
- Review sales, customer concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
- Direct quality assurance efforts to maximize job safety
- Assess vendor products and maintained positive vendor relations.
- Assemble accurate, well organized estimates and proposals in timely manner for projects.
- Exceptional communication skills: Maintain communication between customer and insurance adjuster throughout entire project.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Journeyman Carpenter
Carpenters Union
Vancouver, WA
01.2002 - 08.2004
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Interacted closely with customers to better understand project scope.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
- Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
- Placed building paper over subflooring to protect final flooring material from water damage.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.
- Installed paneling on walls to deaden sound, complete decorations or absorb shock based on individual customer requirements.
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Developed proficiency in stain-grade trim work, hanging doors and drilling and setting door hardware.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Properly poured, set and cured concrete.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Built structures using precast concrete and hand-poured concrete forms.
- Offered valuable suggestions to clients' remodel needs.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Set and built form systems and set embeds.
- Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Carefully read blueprints, sketches and technical drawings to inform comprehensive understanding of project scope and specifications.
- Completed tasks according to technical document requirements and specifications to work with accuracy.
- Assembled durable, high-quality structures by working with forming systems, hand tools and range of equipment.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
Skills
- Evaluate product cost-effectiveness or profitability without sacrificing project quality
- Project planning and development
- Supervision and Delegation
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Blueprint Reading
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Construction and Inventory Management
- Project bidding, estimating, and coordination
- Customer Relationship Management
- Calculating cost factors
- Document analysis
- Building and construction
Certification
- Certified Journeyman Carpenter
- Certified in IICRC: Water, Fire, Mold, and Lead
- Certified in Subregation
- Well versed in Florida Hurricane protocols
Timeline
Project Estimator
Wrightway Emergency Services
12.2017 - Current
Project Manager/Project Superintendent
Courtesy Restoration
07.2016 - 07.2017
Project Manager/Estimator
Hanson Construction
08.2004 - 07.2016
Journeyman Carpenter
Carpenters Union
01.2002 - 08.2004
- Certified Journeyman Carpenter
- Certified in IICRC: Water, Fire, Mold, and Lead
- Certified in Subregation
- Well versed in Florida Hurricane protocols
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