CRAIG COOKE
WATAUGA, TX *****
Highly qualified & skilled estimator with construction management experience.
Leveraging finely honed time management skills to successfully achieve the
objectives of building projects. Adaptable & detailed-oriented with a genuine
passion for project management
KEY STRENGTHS
Estimating Master Carpenter Staff
Supervision
Project Management Building Code and Regulation
Critical Path Analysis
Risk Management Technologically Savvy
Safe Job Site Set-up
Cost Control Construction Specialist Blueprint
Fluency
OSHA Training Job Scheduling Permit
Processing
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Planned, coordinated and accurately estimated a 292 unit senior independent
living project in Plano, Texas. This included training and mentoring over 50
construction workers, general laborers and apprentices throughout the $19.5
Million project.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, MC
Squared, Planswift Takeoff software
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Project Manager / Superintendent Jeneer Builders Arlington, TX
Current
Manage multiple rehab projects in DFW
Supervise contractors
Write & approve change orders, direct sub-contractors
Create contracts with contractors
Develop scope of work for projects
Develop scopes of work
Perform field QC inspections
Write sub-contractor punchlist
Odyssey Residential/Multi- family Dallas, Tx
Prepared estimates for 292 unit Senior independent housing
CSI Format schedule for estimates
Value engineering budgeting
Developed skills with latest version of Planswift takeoff software
Schedule of values
Buyout for project
Owner / Commercial Construction Mgr Cooke Construction West Monroe,
LA 1999 to 2014
Coordinated jobs within project budget using bid solicitation with suppliers for
large scale building developments and remodeling improvements
Analyzed costs from all vendors to create accurate estimations for various
endeavors
Renovated West Monroe city police gym well within scope
Worked for over 10 yrs in the field of retail construction. The majority within
shopping malls for remodels priced from $350K to $500K.
Operated as the prime contractor for the construction of two restaurants in
Pecanland Mall in Monroe, La. Duties included estimating costs, submitting
bid, scheduling all subcontractors and managing job through completion while
staying in budget.
Superintendent/subcontractor fpr a rebuild La State Parks after Hurricane Katrina
Framed 41,000 SQ. FT. nursing home
EDUCATION
Associate of Arts Construction Management Everglades University Boca
Raton, FL Est. 2015
COMMERCIAL PROJECT LIST
Craig Cooke
1999 construction a 2 story addition to an existing hotel in Bastrop, La.
Served as prime contractor on this project, I performed the duties of
estimator, project manager, and owner in which I delivered the
project on time and satisfying the owners.
2000 sub contractor, framed a 40,000 sq. ft. rehabilation hospital in
Many, La. Installed all trim carpentry, cabinets, mouldings, hardware,
and accessories.
2001 – Sub contracted to build cabins, gate house, and fish cleaning hut
for Poverty Point State Park, La.
2002 2010 Served as project superintendent for Humphries
construction, Baton Rouge, La. My primary role was project
manager/ construction manager. After Hurricane Katrina we helped
the State of Louisiana rebuild its state parks. I completed 20 state
park projects throughout Louisiana and Arkansas which included
various sites. Poverty point, Chalmette, La, Saint Bernard Parish,
Black Bayou, and many others.
2011 2012 Prime contractor for projects for City of West Monroe, La. In
which I designed and build an elevated walkway through a wetland
city park under Federally Funded/ State Grant Projects. Helped City
with refurbishing other city parks as well.
2013 Served as superintendent on commercial retail remodel projects
inside malls and in retail strips. Primary duties were: scheduling,
order materials, schedule sub contractors, project manage with
critical path methods, and communicate with owners and architects,
city officials, pull permits, and see project to completion. Completed
projects such as: Select Comfort mattress stores, Perfumania stores,
Mexican restaurants, and California nail salons.
2014 Lead Estimator, Dallas, Tx Pre Construction estimating and
project management for a 19.5 Million Multi Family Co. – 292 unit
senior assisted living project in Plano, Tx. Duties were: create
estimate, buyout sheet, locate sub contractors, value engineer sub
contractors pricing as needed.
Current: Project Superintendent for commercial and residential rehab in
Arlington, Tx. Duties; assign projects to contractors, project
manager, oversee up to 15 projects at one time, with an average
project load of 10 in process and 5 beginning and 5 in completion.
Schedule sub contractors and create milestones for projects. Create
punchlists and develop scope of work for contractors.