Matt Crader
Belleville, IL. ***21
PH. 618-***-****
email: **********@*******.***
INTRODUCTION:
I have several years experience working with government agencies on construction
contracts. I am familiar with the protocols and requirements involved in the day to
day operations of government construction projects. I am accustom to running
multiple projects simultaneously with aggressive schedules and deadlines. I also have
extensive experience in creating Site Investigation Reports, and Work Plans for USACE, as well
as updating schedules and earnings forecast.
EDUCATION:
Southwestern Illinois College
2500 Caryle Ave., Belleville, IL 62221
Associates of Applied Science, Construction Man agement.
June 1996
CERTIFICATIONS:
30 Hour OSHA Certification
US Army Corp of Engineers QCS Certification
EPA Refrigerant Handlers Certification
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Vanguard Contractors
PO Box 2850 Paducah, KY. 42002
Phone 270-***-****
2008-Present
Assistant Project Manager
Facilities Planning. Typical tasks: meets with various agency administrative personnel to
determine project program and compile scope of service; prepares consultant and construction
contracts for minor projects; reviews construction contract documents and coordinates
purchasing and bidding requirements.
Design and Construction Documents. Typical tasks: prepares, revises, and reviews all minor
construction contracts for projects that include floor plans, site plans, elevations, elec trical and
mechanical plans; determines and specifies materials to be used; prepares and reviews contract
documents used as a basis for requesting bids on projects including estimates of labor and
materials to be used; checks minor construction plans and s pecifications to be sure they meet
building codes and State and local regulations.
Construction Management. Typical tasks: researches and provides data to Section Manager to
make decisions, and definitions of procedures to select consultants, prepare con tracts, purchase
orders, contract release orders, project status reports; reviews requests and payments to
contractors as specified in the contract.
Concepts and Practices. Typical tasks: reviews journals, trade publications, and manufacturers'
literature to stay current on materials and practices of the construction industry and advises
agency management of up-to-date construction management concepts and practices.
Hammer LGC, Inc.
8118 Bunkum Rd., Caseyville, IL 62232
Phone 618-***-****
2005-2008
Superintendent
Work with several different government agencies, including the Air Force, NGA,
Department of Veterans Affairs and USACE on a variety of different projects ranging
form 50,000 to 3,000,000 dollars. As a Superintendent I am responsible for
the overall leadership and on-site field administration, including but not limited to
QC, Daily Reports, Scheduling, Safety, and the generation of close out paperwork
and O&M manuals. I am also responsible for supervision and technical management
for all construction operations, including supervision of foreman, subcontractors, and
other construction related personnel. I also have duties that involve the planning,
coordinating and executing of work on time and within the budget, maintaining a
safe workplace, maintaining client relationships and upholding the image of Hammer
LGC. While at Hammer I have attended adult CPR and USACE CQC training.
Chugach McKinley
Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225
2003-2005
Superintendent
Worked with the Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements for the Air
Force. Used the RSMeans estimating program to compile project estimates.
Analyzed and planned installation and construction of equipment and structures.
Read plans and specifications to determine cost and construction requirements.
Examined and inspected work progress, equipment and construction sites to verify
safety and ensure that QC specifications were being met. Located, measured and
marked the location and placement of structures and equipment. Conferred with
staff government representatives and subcontractors to ensure resolution of
production and scheduling problems.
Reese Construction
P.O. Box 1608, Cahokia, IL 62206
Phone 618-***-****
2002-2003
Superintendent
Assigned task to employees, directed trade workers, supervised and coordinated
activities associated with hot mix asphalt paving. I assisted workers engaged in
paving activities and I used paving equipment. Trained workers in the proper
methods and operation of equipment for asphalt paving. While at Reese I attended
IDOT training for Hot Mix Level 1, bituminous concrete density tester, aggregate
tech, CPR and confined space safety and awareness.
Walter Group Construction
Page Ave. extension, Creve Coeur Bridge
2001-2002
Labor Foreman
Assigned personnel task and worked with other trades to adhere on a tight
construction schedule. Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment,
movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and material, loaded and
unloaded trucks, hauled and hoisted materials. Built and positioned forms for
pouring concrete and dismantled forms after use. Cleaned construction site to
eliminate possible hazards. Erected and disassembled scaffold, shoring braces and
other temporary structures.
Tindall Construction, Inc.
4300 Horseshoe Lake Rd., Pontoon Beach, IL 62040
Phone 618-***-****
2000-2001
Estimator/Project Manager
Used Timberline precession estimating and MS project manager to assemble project
estimates and schedules. Performed quantity and material take offs from project
plans and specs. Worked with subcontractors and architects to manage a smooth
and rapid construction schedule. Estimated material and trade requirements to
complete specific projects. Recommended measures to improve production methods
and equipment performance to increase efficiency and safety. Recorded information,
such as personnel, production, and operational data on specified forms and reports.
Millstone Bangert Construction
601 Fountain Lakes Blvd., St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone 636-***-****
1997-2000
Laborer
Carried out concrete bridge demolition with pneumatic jackhammers and used
miscellaneous hand and power tools. Measured, marked and recorded openings and
distances to lay out areas to be graded. Positioned, joined, aligned and sealed
structural components, such as concrete pipes. Frequently loaded and unloaded
trucks with forklift. Used sandblaster to clean concrete surfaces. Tended machines
that pumped concrete, applied caulking compounds by hand or caulking gun to seal
crevices. Tended pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools,
machinery and equipment.
United States Army
1992-1994
Single Channel Radio Operator
Specialist E-4, Radio teletype telegraph team chief. Maintained, tested and repaired
communications equipment and security devices. Prepared and transmitted
messages. Received, recorded and processed messages. Operated and performed
preventative maintenance checks on assigned equipment. Acted as liaison between
the 19th TAACOM and supporting units during field exercises in the Republic of
Korea.
AWARDS:
Two Army Achievement Medals: Overseas Service Ribbon and National Defense
Medal.