Project Manager Management

Jason C. LaQua, C.C.E., C.P.M.

*** ** *** ** ****** Ground, WA 98604

360-***-**** Mobile

Email: abjiqm@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full-time position with growth and advancement

possibilities which will enable me to utilize and further develop my

knowledge of Cost Estimating and Project Management. To use creative means

and aggressive management to reduce costs and time, increase profits and

create work for my company.

QUALIFICATIONS: Over 15 years in the construction industry; with hands on

experience in all aspects of fencing, framing, painting, roofing, welding,

fabricating, supervising crews, marketing and sales, safety, estimating,

scheduling and managing jobs. Read blueprints, manual and computerized

take-offs, familiar with all phases of CSI divisions. Experienced with

Microsoft Office, Word, Project, Excel, Outlook, Timberline, Chief

Architect (CADD software) and other management and estimating software and

can quickly learn any software. Excellent interpersonal skills, self-

motivated, work well independently and as part as a team.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

2002 - Degree in Cost Estimating/Project Management, Northwest Technical

Institute, Portland, OR ( maintained 4.0 GPA)

2002 - Timberline Estimating Software

2002 - Chief Architect, (CADD)

2004 - Rogue Community College, Medford, OR, Residential Building Codes 2

2007 - Floor Rite Estimating and Floor Manager Project Management Software

EXPERIENCE:

Jason LaQua, Battle Ground,WA Construction

consulting, estimating, residential remodels

Preform construction consulting services, estimating, residential remodels

specializing in finish carpentry.

West Coast Flooring, Seattle, WA Estimator/Project

Coordinator/Project Manager

Started as an Estimator and Project Coordinator before assuming the role of

Project Manager to better understand the specifics of the flooring industry

from the inside. Prepare computerized cost estimates, invoicing, purchase

materials, cost and budget analysis, value engineering, build database,

negotiate pricing, create and maintain schedule for labor and material

delivery, generate and/or review all contract documents, submittals, change

orders, scopes of work. Perform any and all duties requisite to managed

multiple commercial and multi-family projects. Develop, enhance and

maintain positive business relationships and prospect future projects and

clients.

Ausland Builders, LLC, Grants Pass, OR Project Coordinator/Safety

Investigator

Project coordination; maintained and improved subcontractor database,

developed new sub database for our No. California projects, developed

excellent relations with subcontractors which enabled me to negotiate

competitive pricing for my company. Traveled extensively to meet with

subcontractors, attend pre-construction meetings and pre-bid job walks.

Also served on safety committee as Safety Investigator; investigated near

miss reports, completed all site inspections, organized and directed all in-

house safety training and helped to develop construction site safety plans

for all projects. Incidentally, zero time-loss incidents occurred under my

supervision as Safety Investigator.

Michaels Holding Company, Medford, OR Cost Estimator/Project Manager

Managed commercial and residential excavating, landscaping and construction

projects for design/build firm, design consulting, manual and computerized

cost estimates, scheduled and supervised crews, worked with team members to

keep projects on time and on budget.

Cascade Northwest, Inc., Eugene, OR Project Manager/V.P. of

Marketing

Managed residential and commercial construction projects, estimated jobs,

scheduled and supervised crews, worked with team members to keep projects

on schedule. Appointed V.P. of Marketing, directed meetings to define our

market and implement new strategies, developed relationships with local

realtors and developers which turned into job leads, joined world-wide

networking organization and acquired "preferred contractor" status, used

"cold-call" method when necessary to create work for my company.

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