Wade Karbs
**** *. ****** ***** *******, OK ***** Phone: 580-***-**** E-Mail: ac1y5b@r.postjobfree.com Objective:
To obtain a long-term employment with an Electrical or Construction Contractor in order to further my experience and education in construction management and estimating prospective bids. Experience:
Tri-State Commercial Contracting 2016-2017
Project Manager
Daily coordination of manpower, materials and equipment. Ensure acquisition of applicable bonding, insurance, permits and inspections. Attend periodic and scheduled coordination meetings with Construction Management personnel, Architects, clients, and various other trades management teams. Following up with phone calls and emails concerning ongoing project issues with same. Create and disseminate Change Orders, Project Labor Reports, Equipment use logs, Expense reports, Safety forms. Ensure that proper safety requirements are met at jobsites. Coordinate with Superintendents and Foremen for manpower and material needs. Ensure Lighting and Gear Packages are delivered correctly, and at appropriate times during the project.
Bass Electric, LLC 2014-2016
Project Manager/Field Supervisor
Attend periodic and scheduled coordination meetings with Construction Management personnel, other Project Managers, Superintendents and Architects. Keep contact with subordinates, management team via phone calls and emails concerning ongoing project needs or issues. Create and disseminate Change Orders and Project Costing Reports, Equipment use logs, Expense reports, Safety forms. Ensure that proper safety requirements are met at jobsites. Coordinate with Superintendents and Foremen for manpower and material needs. Ensure Lighting and Gear Packages are delivered correctly, and at appropriate times during the project. Responsible for coordination of manpower, materials and equipment, as well as acquisition of applicable bonding, insurance, permits and inspections. Secure and Foster relationship with municipal employees such as Department Heads and Inspectors to streamline communications with same. Western Electric Contracting, LLC 2003-2014
Owner/Operator
Obtained Oklahoma Unlimited Electrical Contractors license in 2003 Responsible for day to day operations of a small (5-7 men) Independent Electrical Contractor for Commercial and Industrial type projects and service. Jobsite activity as well as office and logistical; including payroll, insurance, Accounts Payables and Receivables. Material acquisitions and deliveries, equipment maintenance. Clients included Industrial grain handling facilities, Agricultural liquid and dry bulk fertilizer facilities, large grain storage buildings and elevators, Oilfield Chemical manufacturers and distributor’s production and office spaces, Cattle Feedlots and large metal buildings/shops. Oklahoma Electrical Supply Co. 1999-2003
Journeyman Wireman/Foreman
Union Journeyman Wireman and Foreman Projects included; Oklahoma City Art Museum, CCA Correctional, Presbyterian Hospital additions, Baptist Hospital additions/renovations. As Foreman for OKC Art Museum, responsible for several floors with a crew of 15-20 Wiremen and Apprentices.
Yukon Advantage Home Health 1997-1999
Owner/Chief Financial Advisor
Duties included; Filing of Medicare reimbursement claims, coordinating with Accounts Payables and Receivables for purchasing and vendor reimbursement.
Shawver & Sons Electric Contractor 1993-1996
Apprentice/ Journeyman Wireman
Obtained Journeyman Wireman license (OK12564) in 1995. 4th and 5th year Union Apprentice Electrician Construction and renovation of Hospital surgery suites, patient waiting and exam areas. Demonstrate ability to supervise self and perform consistently on small projects. Installation of large duct banks and overhead conduit runs for standby generators and normal distribution. Installation of conduit, wiring, fixtures and equipment for parking lot lighting. Retool at General Motors auto plant. Osborne Electrical Contractor 1991-1993
Apprentice
2nd and 3rd year Union Apprentice Electrician High Rise office buildings and Lease Space renovations and construction. Military, Schools and Municipal buildings construction and renovation/addition. Read and comprehend drawings and prints. Install conduit, wiring and devices for Fire Alarm Systems. Learn wiring methods and makeup techniques for junction boxes, Panelboards and Switchgear. Linder & Associates Electrical Contractors 1990-1991 Apprentice
1st year Union Apprentice Electrician Military Aircraft Hangars and Training Facility. Learn conduit bending, and rough-in, wire pulling methods, and device installation.
United States Navy 1986-1990
Operations Specialist 2nd Class/E5. Honorable Discharge. Force Track Coordinator for Carrier Battle Group and Tanker Escort Operations Awarded; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Ribbon (2), and Good Conduct Medal. Awarded; Letters of Commendation from Commanding Officers and Task Force Commanders for participation in Operation Earnest Will and Naval Gunfire Support Operations during multiple cruises to the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and operations in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Peninsula onboard U.S.S. William H. Standley. Honorable Shellback, 1989.
Education;
Western Oklahoma Joint Apprenticeship: 1991-1996
NECA/IBEW 1141 Oklahoma City
Completed 5 Year Apprenticeship Course of study and OJT. United States Navy: 1986-1990
Operations Specialist ‘A’ School. Track Supervisor School. Advanced Firefighting. Advanced Damage Control. Naval Gunfire Support School.
Okeene High School: 1985
High School Diploma
Skills;
OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Certification
Computer literate; Adobe PDF, Microsoft Office, Excel Licensed Electrical Contactor since 2004.
25 years of experience as an Apprentice, Journeyman, Contractor, and Project Manager for commercial and industrial projects.
References;
Bill Floyd, General Manager
Tri-State Commercial Contracting
7608 N. Harvey Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Jimmy Bass, Owner.
Grace Electrical Services LLC
PO Box 507
Minco, Oklahoma
Wes Rayner, Vice President.
Bank of Western Oklahoma
101 West Main Street
Geary, OK 73040
Aaron Wallace, Sales Representative.
CED OKC
1205 North St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73108