CRAIG COOKE

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WATAUGA, TX *****

817-***-****

Highly qualified & skilled estimator with construction management experience.

Leveraging finely honed time management skills to successfully achieve the

objectives of building projects. Adaptable & detailed-oriented with a genuine

passion for project management

KEY STRENGTHS

Estimating Master Carpenter Staff

Supervision

Project Management Building Code and Regulation

Critical Path Analysis

Risk Management Technologically Savvy

Safe Job Site Set-up

Cost Control Construction Specialist Blueprint

Fluency

OSHA Training Job Scheduling Permit

Processing

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Planned, coordinated and accurately estimated a 292 unit senior independent

living project in Plano, Texas. This included training and mentoring over 50

construction workers, general laborers and apprentices throughout the $19.5

Million project.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, MC

Squared, Planswift Takeoff software

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Project Manager / Superintendent Jeneer Builders Arlington, TX

Current

Manage multiple rehab projects in DFW

Supervise contractors

Write & approve change orders, direct sub-contractors

Create contracts with contractors

Develop scope of work for projects

Develop scopes of work

Perform field QC inspections

Write sub-contractor punchlist

Odyssey Residential/Multi- family Dallas, Tx

Prepared estimates for 292 unit Senior independent housing

CSI Format schedule for estimates

Value engineering budgeting

Developed skills with latest version of Planswift takeoff software

Schedule of values

Buyout for project

Owner / Commercial Construction Mgr Cooke Construction West Monroe,

LA 1999 to 2014

Coordinated jobs within project budget using bid solicitation with suppliers for

large scale building developments and remodeling improvements

Analyzed costs from all vendors to create accurate estimations for various

endeavors

Renovated West Monroe city police gym well within scope

Worked for over 10 yrs in the field of retail construction. The majority within

shopping malls for remodels priced from $350K to $500K.

Operated as the prime contractor for the construction of two restaurants in

Pecanland Mall in Monroe, La. Duties included estimating costs, submitting

bid, scheduling all subcontractors and managing job through completion while

staying in budget.

Superintendent/subcontractor fpr a rebuild La State Parks after Hurricane Katrina

Framed 41,000 SQ. FT. nursing home

EDUCATION

Associate of Arts Construction Management Everglades University Boca

Raton, FL Est. 2015

COMMERCIAL PROJECT LIST

Craig Cooke

1999 construction a 2 story addition to an existing hotel in Bastrop, La.

Served as prime contractor on this project, I performed the duties of

estimator, project manager, and owner in which I delivered the

project on time and satisfying the owners.

2000 sub contractor, framed a 40,000 sq. ft. rehabilation hospital in

Many, La. Installed all trim carpentry, cabinets, mouldings, hardware,

and accessories.

2001 – Sub contracted to build cabins, gate house, and fish cleaning hut

for Poverty Point State Park, La.

2002 2010 Served as project superintendent for Humphries

construction, Baton Rouge, La. My primary role was project

manager/ construction manager. After Hurricane Katrina we helped

the State of Louisiana rebuild its state parks. I completed 20 state

park projects throughout Louisiana and Arkansas which included

various sites. Poverty point, Chalmette, La, Saint Bernard Parish,

Black Bayou, and many others.

2011 2012 Prime contractor for projects for City of West Monroe, La. In

which I designed and build an elevated walkway through a wetland

city park under Federally Funded/ State Grant Projects. Helped City

with refurbishing other city parks as well.

2013 Served as superintendent on commercial retail remodel projects

inside malls and in retail strips. Primary duties were: scheduling,

order materials, schedule sub contractors, project manage with

critical path methods, and communicate with owners and architects,

city officials, pull permits, and see project to completion. Completed

projects such as: Select Comfort mattress stores, Perfumania stores,

Mexican restaurants, and California nail salons.

2014 Lead Estimator, Dallas, Tx Pre Construction estimating and

project management for a 19.5 Million Multi Family Co. – 292 unit

senior assisted living project in Plano, Tx. Duties were: create

estimate, buyout sheet, locate sub contractors, value engineer sub

contractors pricing as needed.

Current: Project Superintendent for commercial and residential rehab in

Arlington, Tx. Duties; assign projects to contractors, project

manager, oversee up to 15 projects at one time, with an average

project load of 10 in process and 5 beginning and 5 in completion.

Schedule sub contractors and create milestones for projects. Create

punchlists and develop scope of work for contractors.

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