Bobby Washburn
Arlington Texas 76013
accwkd@r.postjobfree.com
February 24, 2014
Dear Sir,
My extensive background in the construction industry, and my professional
experience, makes me an excellent candidate for this position.
As you will see from the enclosed resume, I have been involved in the
construction industry for more than thirty years. My background has been
focused toward retail, office, restaurant, tenant finish out and light
ground up work.
My resume will amplify that I am loyal, committed, dedicated, responsible
and self motivated. I put forth every effort toward client satisfaction and
retention.
I am currently supervising the construction of a restaurant located in
Washington, DC, for a company based in Texas.
I will be available after the 1st of March, upon completion of this
project. I now reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth area after relocating from
Oklahoma.
If you have questions, or would be interested in scheduling an interview,
please contact me at
I look forward to meeting and discussing employment opportunities with
you.
Sincerely,
Bobby L. Washburn
Bobby L. Washburn
1203 w. Lavender Lane, Arlington, TX 76013 405-***-****,
accwkd@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Results oriented construction professional enthusiastically exploring
opportunities to apply superior knowledge, team development, and operations
oversight toward a management position with a progressive company.
KEY PROFICIENCIES
Proactive leader in commercial construction, dedicated to the
company's high expectations.
Personable business professional with multiple talents for quick
responses and resolutions, diplomatic and tactful with
professionals at all levels.
Excel at building and retaining high talent, cross functional and
collaborating construction teams, as well as working entirely with
subcontractors to complete projects.
Excellent Liaison and company representative across the division,
department, and organizational boundaries, with skills to foster
positive communications among multiple partners and clients.
OTHER PROFICIENCIES
Buydown with Vendors and Estimating Cad Software
Suppliers Microsoft Project Front-Office Operations
Teambuilding and Microsoft Office Carpentry Skills
Conflict Resolutions Quick Bid Software Professional
Fire Safety, and OSHA Procore Presentations
Codes
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT
ACT Construction Company, Lewisville, TX
October 2013 - Present
Planning/Hiring Subcontracts/daily reports-photos/scheduling all
aspects of permits, inspections and all required details of construction of
the food chain Jimmy Johns located in College Station, TX and Washington,
DC.
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT
Taylor Construction Company, Oklahoma City, OK
July 2013 - September 2013 Lay off due to lack of
work
Planning/Hiring Subcontractors/daily reports-photos/scheduling all
aspects of permits, inspections and all required details of constructing a
My Dentist located in Kansas City, KS.
Completion date: September 30, 2013
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT
Act Construction Company, Lewisville, TX
March 2013 - July 2013
Planning/Hiring Subcontractors/daily reports-photos/scheduling all
aspects of permits, inspections and all required details of two Vera
Bradley's located in Kansas City, MO and Houston, TX.
Completion dates: May 2013/July 2013
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT
Bowlware Construction Company Inc. Oklahoma City, OK
August 2012 - January 2013
Planning/Hiring Subcontractors/scheduling all aspects of permits,
inspections all required details of a restaurant located in Dallas, TX.
Completion date: January 30, 2013
PROJECT MANAGING SUPERINTENDENT
Burk Collins and Company LLC, - Oklahoma City, OK
January 2006 - February 2012 lay off due to owners retiring
o Planned, estimated, hired subcontractors, and successfully managed
commercial projects such as, Petsense, Atwood's, Amedisys, Ross,
Chickasaw Nation, Air Force Command Center, Factory Connection's,
First Command, Rent-A-Center's and various projects. Overseen
construction of Pen Park Shopping Center, and Shops at Moore.
o Managed all aspects of day-to-day operations as multi-site project
manager
o Ensured that objectives were accomplished in accordance with outlined
priorities
o Analyzed results of operations to discover more cost efficient ways
to utilize resources
o Coordinated the successful simultaneous development of tenant leases
o Delegated responsibilities and designed time schedules to
subcontractors
o Negotiated contracts that ensured quality and profitability.
o Professional correspondence to customers and vendors.
o Designed and delivered plan re-modifications to client's
satisfaction.
SUPERINTENDENT/PROJECT MANAGER
Commercial Finish Group Inc. - Dallas, TX
December 2002 - December 2005 Lay off due to business
downsizing
o Field Superintendent for this nationwide general contractor,
delivering projects such as Zale's, April Cornell, Ethan Allen,
Starbuck's, Aeropostale, GNC and Elizabeth Arden's with delivering
turnovers on or before scheduled deadline.
o Worked diligently to control job expenses to maximize project
profitability.
o Promoted to Project Manager in December 2004, with responsibilities
of defining the goals of projects, estimating, and building the team
for construction. Leading and directing construction teams, by
tracking time, cost and other elements, ensuring success.
o Proven track record for retaining repeat business through customer
satisfaction.
OWNER/OPERATOR
Layne Interior Design - Fort Worth, TX Self Employed
December 1990 - November 2002 closed business to seek
other opportunities
o Owned and operated a Drywall and Acoustical business beginning in
January 1991, targeting small general contractors within the retail
industry.
o After a few years of positive growth we focused our efforts to
diversify the company by targeting industrial and the medical
industry projects.
o The company was involved in constructing over 430 retail
establishments, including but not limited to, The Arlington Central
Public Library, Venus Middle Schools in Venus, TX, Social Security
Offices in Fort Worth, TX., and over 40 Auto Zone's Inc., located
throughout Texas, and states in the Midwest Region.
o Associate member of the A.G.C., Fort Worth Chapter, and Retail
Construction Chapter.
o Mastering Purchasing Fundamentals, and created a budget reduction
program
SUPERVISOR / FOREMAN
McDaniel & Son - Fort Worth, TX
December 1983 - November 1990 Resigned to pursue own
business
o Drywall Foreman, overseeing up to 40 employees constructing high
rises in downtown Dallas, from 1983 - 1988.
o Constructed multiple industrial and commercial projects within Dallas-
Fort Worth and surrounding areas.
o As Foreman, I was relocated in 1988 for 18 months to Maui t
supervising the drywall construction of the Grand Hyatt Regency Hotel
achieving additional 8% profit to bottom line.
o Implemented strategic planning and risk management in overseeing all
aspects of the business from daily operations to project budget
maintenance, infrastructure, and overseeing building projects.
SUBCONTRACTOR
ACD - Fort Worth, TX
December 1978 - November 1983 Offered more
responsibilities/salary
o Successfully subcontracted labor from this company for 6 years.
o Professional growth in mastering cost control, and client
communications
EDUCATION
Steven Covey Leadership Training Courses, Fort Worth, TX 1983
Continuing Education in Leadership and Quality Management Skills,
Dale Carnegie, Fort
Worth, TX 1979
Tarrant County Jr. College, Fort Worth, TX 1975-1977
Graduated from Arlington High School, Arlington, TX 1974
REFERENCES
Dwayne Collins - Vice President - Burk Collins & Company
8001 Mid America Blvd. Suite 100
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73135
405-***-**** cell phone - retired
Tina Thomason- Oklahoma Property Manager-Burk Collins & Company &
Mid America Development
8001 Mid America Blvd. Suite 100
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73135
Ed Hammitt - A.H. Plumbing Company LLC.
Ft. Worth, Texas
Mark Bennett Construction Co. Inc.-President
Ft. Worth, Texas
Blake Vanderpool - Vice President, Vanco Flooring LLC.
2641 N. Shields
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73160
Jeff McCarty- Owner - Action Floors Inc.
304 Mimosa
Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464
Gary Lathrop- Lathrop Mechanical - Owner
221 S. Turner
Moore, OK 73160
Rick Dupus - Superintendent - W .S. Bowlware Construction Inc.
1905 Kirby Dr.
Moore, OK 73160
Gary Kelley -Kelly's Plumbing Co.
11503 N.E. 23rd St.
Nicoma Park, Oklahoma 73066
Trip Crandell-Owner-Crandell Construction Co.
4311 E. 40th Place
Tulsa, Oklahoma 75135
Lane Routh- Owner-US Lawns Co.
515 Industrial Blvd.
Moore, Oklahoma 73160
Brent Irvin- Owner - Mechanical Resources LLC.
7129 Pine Cove
Blanchard, Oklahoma 73010