James Hightower
Spokane, WA 99202
**************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To establish a career, either as an experienced Estimator/Project Manager,
and continue to advance my experience in the Construction Industry while
meeting my employer's goals of productivity.
EDUCATION
Washington State University
B.S. Construction Management w/ minor in Business Administration
- Cumulative GPA of 3.15
- Completed OSHA 10-hour Training Course
- Developed skills in estimating, scheduling and cost accounting/
budget management
- Inducted into both National Dean's List and National Society of
Collegiate Scholars
SKILLS/ TRAINING
- Able to manage personnel and multiple construction schedules
- Knowledge in the use of programs such as Microsoft Office, Project,
and Suretrak
- Completed heat-related stress and first aid training with current
certifications
- Certified for forklift and elevated work platform operations
- Basic knowledge in programming in C and major computer repair
experience
WORK EXPIRENCE
Vandervert Construction, Inc. Spokane, WA
July 2008 - February 2010
- Served as onsite Project Engineer maintaining contract and
construction documents, records, Owner/Arch. correspondences and
other vital information to the projects.
- Managed crews onsite to complete daily tasks properly in order to
keep projects within specification requirements and time restraints
- Gained hands-on experience related to construction methods,
estimating change orders, sequencing and management roles within a
project
- Recent construction projects completed include the Waterford Place
Clubhouse in Richland, WA and 220,000 sq. ft. Wal-Mart Supercenter
in Yakima, WA.
Yadon Construction Specialties Spokane, WA
June 2004 - August 2006
- Shipped, received, and delivered various kinds of doors, frames,
and associated hardware
- Kept account of hardware for several jobs including Spokane Expo
Center and Schweitzer Engineering Labs World Headquarters/ Event
Center
- Took-off and ordered doors and hardware from venders for minor jobs
(i.e. banks, tenant improvements, etc.)
References
Tim Stulc
Vice-President of Vandervert Construction
608 E Holland Ave.
Spokane, WA 99218
Ph. 509-***-****
David Birdsall
President of Yadon Construction Specialties
202 N Napa
Spokane, WA 99202
Ph. 509-***-****
Ian Robertson
Owner of When Time Flies, LLC
(Pizza Pipeline)
131 N. Grand Ave
Pullman, WA 99163
Ph. 509-***-****