Project Manager Construction
Resume:
LEE W. DODSON
-RESUME-
Tucson, AZ 85739
West Hills CA 91303
December 10, 2014
Health: Excellent
Willing to relocate
Motivated to travel
WORK HISTORY:
1975-85: Worked foundation and frame at various locations throughout Southern
California, beginning on Rambla Pacifico Rd. in Malibu. Supervised all phases of work
from ground breaking through finish, specializing in hillside work from 1976.
Produced average $750,000 worth of housing, industrial, and commercial or remodel per
year. In 1987 was responsible for $3,000,000 in construction, in 1988 produced
$3,750,000 in housing. Operated Westchester Landscape and Design 1992-95. COO of
Allied Imaging Office Products 1995-97.
In 1991, completed office and conference rooms for the Leonis Adobe Association in
Calabasas. Recreated 1870's mid-Victorian building from ground up, complete with
multi-color wainscoting and antique water closet. Also did contemporary restyle of
facade on ramshackle houses in Laurel Canyon while building technically difficult and
advanced hillside foundation on nearby site. Placed in National AIA Competition
Execution 1985 for hi-tech contemporary interior.
JOBSITES:
1985 TO PRESENT: Licensed as general contractor, continued specialty remodeling and
foundation work on single family dwellings in the Hollywood Hills, Malibu, and San
Fernando Valley at various addresses. Also did tenant improvements for high end
clientele from Maxim’s Beverly Hills to Liz of Paris. Functioned as Chief Consultant on
commercial and industrial construction, TI, and structural upgrades, 1991 through
present. Most recent, General Manager of Pastrana Construction, Big Valley Concrete,
Los Angeles, to reform, rebuild company operations, 2013.
EXPERIENCE:
Grading and drilling; caisson and grade beam, concrete and slab form and pour; all
phases of framing, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning layout, rough and finish;
estimation, scheduling, cost analysis; Hi-tech steel beam construction; underground and
exploratory work; re-hab of Victorian single-family dwellings, drought resistant
landscaping, high concept structure, tilt up structure, limited access and time pressure
projects.
CERTIFICATIONS:
OSHA; CPR; First Aid; Exec of Year 1997 from NAWIC, Conejo Chapter; Life Scout,
BSA; Honorary Director, Calabasas Chamber of Commerce, 1998; LAFD Life Saving
Award, 1996; Topanga Canyon Fire Watch, 1994-2000; Second degree Black Belt,
American Freestyle Karate; First Place in Martial Arts Weapons Competition, Pasadena,
CA, 2010.
SPECIAL TALENTS:
Bi-lingual, (Spanish fluent) Hillside foundation, all aspects, post tensioning, steel
reinforcement, CAD, Quickbooks, Excel, Word, Scheduling, Expediting, Estimating,
Fabricated steel layout and set, Framing, Project estimating, Critical path design and
expedition, Solar heating and electrical, Concept, Development, Limited access jobsites.
Published in many publications, including BUILDERnews, many e-mags.
TRAINING:
Apprenticed in the carpentry trade by Carl Fairleigh, master carpenter to F. L. Wright for
twenty years. On site training as general contractor and manager since 1985.
Experienced in every phase of bureaucracy and construction as a small business owner.
Journeyman level in concrete, drilling, steel fabrication, rough carpentry, finish
carpentry, roofing, sheet metal, drywall, electrical, plumbing, paint, grading, layout, low
voltage, landscape. Highly experienced in solar, flooring, expediting, zoning issues.
Lee W. Dodson
6504 Farralone Avenue
West Hills CA 91303
3950 E. Hawser St. #46
Tucson AZ 85739
Experience and enthusiasm are two fine business attributes seldom found in one
individual William Feather, American publisher (1889-1981).
Lee W. Dodson, actively seeks challenging position of Project Manager or above on
contract, short-term, or permanent basis. Salary dependent upon areas of responsibility.
Four decades of experience in building trades, thirty years managing company and crews.
Specialized in hillside construction, limited access work.
Qualified as master or journeyman in 16 trades following:
Jobsite:
“New Construction” Skills:
Ground planning and layout staking;
Grading, site prep, summary;
Staging;
Trench outlining, underground utilities;
Drilling, soils observation;
Caisson and grade beam assembly;
Backhoe oversight;
Forming, pad set up;
Templets for structural steel;
Post tensioning;
Steel re-inforcement, tying;
Rough under-slab plumbing, electrical;
Waste line, sewer setting;
Concrete pours;
Concrete finish;
Structural steel assembly;
Tilt-up;
Crane oversight;
Wood and metal framing;
Rough plumbing, electrical;
Roofing;
Insulation;
Exterior cover (stucco, wood/concrete siding);
Interior cover (drywall, plaster, paneling);
Finish plumbing, electrical;
Floor covering;
Painting, finishing;
Low voltage, security;
Landscape, hardscape;
Solar heating, BIPV.
“Remodel/Tenant Improvement/Commercial/Industrial” Skills:
All of above;
Demolition;
Concrete layout, cutting;
Limited access staging/prep.
Expertise:
Conversant in every area of construction business; Broad Experience in:
Victorian
Contemporary
Ranch
Modern
Mission
Santa Fe
Excellent Overview Of:
Modular
Wet Core
Prefab
Office/Executive Skills:
Project evaluation;
Contract negotiation;
Plan analysis, takeoffs, estimating;
Quote referral;
Cost analysis;
Scheduling, oversight;
Jobsite control;
Staff re-organization;
Broad knowledge of business, labor law;
Excellent computer skills;
Facile communication.
Leadership Skills:
Goal oriented;
Ability to relate goals to others;
Bi-lingual fluent in English, Spanish;
Effective manger;
Poised under pressure;
Experienced public speaker.
Certifications, Awards:
OSHA; CPR; First Aid; Exec of Year 1997 from NAWIC, Conejo Chapter; Life Scout,
BSA; Honorary Director, Calabasas Chamber of Commerce, 1998; LAFD Life Saving
Award, 1996; Topanga Canyon Fire Watch, 1994-2000; Second degree Black Belt,
American Freestyle Karate; First Place in Martial Arts Weapons Competition, Pasadena,
CA, 2010.
Other Interests:
Two books published:
Infiltration, a homeland terrorism novel;
This Never Happened, a modern Western dealing with the anasazi.
Owner of websites:
contractorside.com;
skoshitiger.com;
PR Exec. American Heroes Air Show
Appear on radio frequently;
Write extensively on BrennerBrief.com;
Articles in HOMEbuilder Magazine; H
Expert testimony concerning projects;
Consult as company troubleshooter;
Public relations specialist.
Most Interesting Projects:
Foundation replacement for existing,
historical buildings, land marks;
Relic preservation, protection;
Accident investigation;
Hillside construction for 40 years.
References:
Victor Sapphire, Esq. 818-***-****
Byron Higa, Sgt. (Retired El Monte PD) 626-***-****
Kelly Greve, Former Client 323-***-****
Kent Estes, PhD (Seismic Engr. Disney, Shanghai) 909-***-****
Hong Tam, Structural Engr. (Private Practice) 626-***-****
Experience and enthusiasm are two fine business attributes seldom found in one
individual William Feather, American publisher (1889-1981)_
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