Andrew ‘A.J.’ Levis ~ **** Washington Avenue, Sebastopol, California 95472

acp6ow@r.postjobfree.com 707-***-**** CSLB#496779

Summary

PROJECT MANAGER & CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATOR

General Contractor with extensive Cost Estimating, Budget Management, Ecological Building, Public Works, and Commercial Construction Experience. Creative entrepreneur and problem solver. Understands clients, employees, subcontractors and community. Designed, Bid, Coordinated, and Closed Out fast track projects up to $1.2 million. Currently seeking an opportunity utilizing existing talents and enthusiasm in building for a better planet.

Licensed Contractor - West Coast Contracting A-Z (founded in 1984):

Founder, owner-operator. Emphasis in public works, blueprint reading, cost estimating, building performance, bidding, scheduling, RFI responses & change order analysis; Special emphasis on sustainable construction, ADA & Seismic Upgrades.100+jobs.

Value engineering with Economical Energy Efficient techniques & FAST TRACKING!

Professional Training & Credentials

Building Performance Institute(BPI):

Green Home Energy Upgrades- Energy Star Contracting - Rick Chitwood

Certificated Building Analyst and Envelope/Shell Professional BPI #5033563

California Building Performance Contractors' Association:

Home Energy Rater System Level One Special Inspector - Greg Davis

Moving From Classroom to House: In-House Mentoring - Andy Simms

Pacific Gas & Electric: (partial list)

Energy Audit Skills - Tools, Data Collection Techniques, and More

Green Home Energy Upgrades: Introduction and Marketing/Sales

Positive Net Energy Buildings - the Passive House Concept

Title 24 Duct Installation Standards & Diagnostic Testing

Efficiency Rebates Orientation

Energy Upgrade California™ Home Performance Incentive & Efficiency Rebates Program

Energy Auditing Techniques for Small & Medium Commercial Buildings Level I & II

ACCA Manual J Equipment Sizing and Selection

Building Science for Home Energy Upgrades

Combined Hydronic Space & Water Heating for Homes & Water Audits

ZIP – Zero Interest Program Approved Contractor

Build it Green: Certified Green Building Professional Advanced

Dense Pack Cellulose Insulation & Reduced Diameter Ducting

Advanced Training - Energy Upgrade California - Andy Wahl

Efficiency First - Nuts & Bolts Round Table:

Air Sealing, Crawlspace Treatments, Attic Blow-in, Combustion Air Zone Testing

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: Title 24 & LED Lighting

CalCerts: Kevin Beck on Air Sealing, Insulation, HVAC, and Windows

California DGS Division of State Architect: Official Inspector of Record Level 3 approved

Fluke: Infrared Camera Information, Techniques, and Software Certificated

Associated Building Contractors: Apprentice Trainer-Carp, Elec, Plumb, Paint, & Labor College Education

Sonoma State University:

Environmental Studies & Planning, Business Management, and School of Education-Interdisciplinary Studies Master Degree Program 1982-1988 gpa 3.5

School of the Art Institute of Chicago:

Generative Systems, Art Education, Art Therapy & Performance

BFA '77 w/ Teaching Credential & Fellowship Honors w/exhibition in the museum gpa 4