Graham R. Finley
Redwood Valley, CA 95482
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly-motivated, detail-oriented Project Engineer with strong management
skills and estimating experience. Possess extensive knowledge of both state
and public works projects. Expertise in competitive market bidding
strategies and project implementation. A very accomplished manager with
strong organizational skills in running construction projects.
WORK HISTORY
* GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INC., Ukiah, CA July, 2006 - October, 2009
Project Engineer
Managed project organization, materials procurement, purchase orders,
RFI's, project scheduling and updating, daily cost, daily productions,
quantity tracking, timecard and invoice approval, dispatch coordination,
contract change orders, extra work billing, pay estimates, subcontractor
payments, monthly cost reports, and project close-out for twenty four
public and private sector contracts.
Estimated over 150 competitive bid contracts varying in size from 50K up to
4M dollars in price range. Duties included, quantity take-offs, site
inspection, thorough knowledge of the plans and specifications,
subcontractor notification, subcontractor price comparisons, bid closing,
and UDBE listing and reporting.
. Awarded over 20 public and private construction contracts.
. Averaged a 17.4% profit margin bringing in $650K in additional
revenues.
. Managed all components of each project and consistently
surpassed the projected profit margins.
. Received annual performance awards and profit sharing bonuses
based on superior performance.
* RUSSELL FINLEY LOGGING, Ferndale, CA May, 2002 - August, 2005
Timber Harvest Operator
Planned and executed timber harvest removal. Duties included management of
the timber harvest plan, timber removal layout, haul and skid road
installation, timber falling, and equipment operation (including dozer,
skidder, and loader), storm water pollution prevention measures. (Summer
breaks)
* HUTCHINS PAVING AND ENGINEERING, Redding, CA May, 2000 - August, 2001
Laborer/Intern
Worked as a member of a highly versatile construction crew. Performed
various tasks involved with sub-grade preparation, asphalt paving, chip
sealing, utility installation, drainage installation and various types of
equipment operation. (Summer breaks)
EDUCATION
BS, Construction Management, Chico State University, Chico, CA, 2006
AA, General Education, Shasta College, Redding, CA, 2001
CERTIFICATIONS
Member of the International Honor Society in Construction Management
Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance Certified
Certified Competent Person for Trenching and Shoring
OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certified
Certified Confined Space Entry
Certified SWPPP Manager
TECHNICAL SKILLS
PC literate in Bids Two Agtek Primavera HCSS
Microsoft Word Excel JD Edwards Outlook