Construction Management

Cara Kirkpatrick

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** * ******** ****, *** 538

City: Cedar Park

State: TX

Zip: 78613

Country: USA

Phone: 511-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $50,000

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Cara Y Kirkpatrick *********@********.***

2000 South Lakeline Blvd. #538 Austin, TX 78613 541-***-****

Construction Superintendent

Blue Prints / Estimating / Budget Analysis / Cost Management / Mentoring

Project Management / Site Management / Deadlines

Bid Analysis / Employee Management / Permit Processes

Coupled with 5 years of company ownership I bring to the table over 18 years of hands on commercial and residential construction experience. I am known to get the job done on time and under budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality. I do this by:

Preparing realistic timelines involving all subcontractors.

Scheduling, coordinating and managing all aspects of the construction process.

Identifying potential problems and eliminating obstacles.

Budgeting costs and controlling variables

Demanding quality and competency from subcontractors while maintaining cost restraints.

Demanding field safety to ensure no lost time due to injury.

Minimizing jobsite materials theft.

I am known in the industry as a dependable contractor who demands the highest quality work from her employees. I listen to my clients and make suggestions that work within budget so they are engaged and feel that they have an active say in their project.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Beauty and the Bridge Project, City of Wilsonville Oregon: Developed and implemented logistical installation plan for over 7000 square feet of tile. Provided solutions for problem areas. Finished project within budget and under timeline.

Started Ground-Up Construction Company: Increased productivity and earnings annually. Experienced largest growth in depressed economy due to key relationships with local design companies and other contractors resulting in a 100% referral business.

Maintained Continuing Education Requirements: Stayed current with changing code requirements and learned new technologies in numerous construction fields.

Developed Relationships: Facilitated inspection processes through personal relationships with city inspectors and employees minimizing delays due to noncompliance.

CAREER OVERVIEW

Cara Kirkpatrick General Contracting LLC: Owner. 2007 to Present. Startup Construction Company specializing in concrete construction, tile and remodels.

* Developed strong customer base to create exclusive referral business.

* Specialized in custom concrete flatwork, foundations and tile installations.

* Diversified company to withstand economic downturn by developing remodel business.

* Increased productivity and profits annually from start of company.

* Responsible for all management aspects of company ownership including estimates, scheduling, production and billing.

Orval Carter General Contracting Inc: Supervisor 1994 to 2007. Construction Company specializing in concrete flatwork and foundation work, new home construction and remodels.

* Lead finisher

* Brought new techniques for stamp work, sand finish and acid stain to company through research with local vendors and continuing education.

* Responsible for setting appointments, estimates, counseling clients and scheduling.

* Scheduled and liaised all necessary inspections.

* Coordinated with other site contractors and subcontractors to maintain job timelines and help control budget overruns due to increased job length.

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