Project Construction
Resume:
James D. Langston, Jr.
**** ******* ***** ******, *********, NC 28273 *************@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a challenging position where I can utilize my problem solving,
interpersonal, organizational and design skills to exceed client
expectations and add value to project efforts.
Skills
Effective and productive team member, strong organizational and
communication skills, and capacity to multitask numerous and competing
priorities.
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture (2004 - 2006)
Auburn University (Auburn, Alabama)
GPA: 3.3
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design (2000 - 2004)
Auburn University (Auburn, Alabama)
Professional Experience
Aspen Corporation (May 2009 - present)
Charlotte, NC
Estimator
Work in business development for a construction company on projects
ranging from golf course renovations and new builds to stream
restorations.
. Research and pursue bid opportunities and establish contacts with
future clients. Manage the bidding process from bid announcement to
submittal.
. Estimate costs for project proposals ranging from $150K to $1.9M.
Create excel spreadsheets to manage the pricing of materials, labor,
and equipment for all phases of the project.
. Manage client relations and provide clients with organized reports and
cost estimates to keep projects on time and under budget.
. Negotiate with outside vendors on material pricing from estimating to
purchasing.
. On-site construction administration on multiple projects.
. Operate GPS systems and software for on-site plan layout to ensure
accuracy of construction.
LandDesign, Inc. (June 2006 - March 2009)
Charlotte, NC
Designer
Designer for an established Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture and
Planning Firm.
. Contributing designer in all phases of the design process: schematic
design, rezoning, construction documentation, and project
implementation.
. Organized client meetings and created presentations, design graphics,
power point slide shows and written documentation to meet proposal and
project deadlines.
. Presented project updates to senior management on a weekly basis.
. Facilitated community meetings and lead question and answer sessions
on politically charged projects.
. Project portfolio includes multi-family master planning, retail
centers, urban infill, stream restorations, resort communities, parks,
streetscapes, mixed-used developments and city planning.
. Gained exposure in preliminary design and master planning at the
International level on mixed-use and resort development projects in
Africa and the Middle East.
Technology Proficiencies
AutoCAD - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe InDesign - Google SketchUp - Microsoft
Office - Agtek - Pathfinder Office for GPS
Awards/Volunteer
. Volunteer Softball Coach for Mecklenburg County, NC (2006 - present)
. Homeowners Association Board Member for Ayrsley Community (2009 -
present)
. Student Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects (2004 -
2006)
. Selected to participate in the LandDesign, Inc. Summer Internship
Program (2005)
. Auburn University Football Team (2000)
Portfolio and References Available on Request
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