Talented Contractor versed in budget administration, project management and team leadership. Familiar with local building codes and construction standards, permitting processes and top subcontractors. Expert in residential/commercial construction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor
Rutledge Contracting Services LLC
Milwaukee, WI
01.2012 - Current
Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
Supervised labor, materials and equipment for large commercial projects with budgets in excess of $25,000.
Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
Collaborated closely with clients to better understand entire project scope.
Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
Implemented changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
Improved operations and boosted profits by streamlining procedures, controlling waste and bringing in new clients.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Reviewed plans from architects and consulted with clients to gain deeper understanding of project plans, constraints and objectives.
Supervisor
Midwestern Roofing
Milwaukee, WI
06.2004 - 12.2011
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
Supported safety officer to enforce regulations, laws and established policies throughout operational stages.
Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
Oversaw and optimized work of craftsmen performing high-quality, precision work.
Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Painter
Will C Styles
Milwaukee, WI
05.2004 - 05.2008
Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.
Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
Obtained correct dimensions and specifications by properly measuring areas.
Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.
Education
No Degree - Real Estate/ Inspection
MATC
West Allis, WI
Certification in Roofing And Waterproofing - Roofing
ABC Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI
05.2011
GED -
Belle Venture High School
Sturtevant, WI
05.2002
Skills
Subcontractor oversight
Construction management
Project estimation and bidding
Safety knowledge
Residential construction
Scope definition
Deadline adherence
Estimations and quotes
Roofing
Drywalling
Budget administration
Staff Management
Commercial construction
Budgeting
Contract Management
Project Management
Plumbing
Self-Motivated
Timeline
Contractor
Rutledge Contracting Services LLC
01.2012 - Current
Supervisor
Midwestern Roofing
06.2004 - 12.2011
Painter
Will C Styles
05.2004 - 05.2008
No Degree - Real Estate/ Inspection
MATC
Certification in Roofing And Waterproofing - Roofing
ABC Wisconsin
GED -
Belle Venture High School
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