Jeffrey J. Luken
***** ****** *****, *********, ** 80439
Cell: 720-***-****
adhtt8@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY: Supervises and leads General Foreman, foremen, skilled labor, and work crews in all activities concerned with scaffolding works aspects of a construction project. Ability to optimize resources (manpower, equipment and materials) to ensure efficient and timely completion of the project. Able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills, following policies, procedures and work practices, and developing improvements where necessary. Ensures that all work is in conformity to standards and specifications. Interprets specifications and discusses deviations from specified scaffolding procedures to ensure full compliance with inspection plans and procedures.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- Competitive in generating business
- Maintains good customer relations
- Excels with the challenge of difficult projects
- Creative in finding solutions
- Thorough in planning of projects
- Attentive to details from design of plans to their desired execution
- Engaged in the oversight at each stage of project development
- Ensuring projects finishes on time and on budget
- Managed crews’ development by drawing on the experience of mature skilled worked and mentoring new recruits.
- Oversee the billing process to the client
- Proven track record for profitability
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Bluebeam
- Trained in Salesforce and Safquote
- Experience with Procore and Helix Construction platforms WORK EXPERIENCE:
NPW Contracting
March 2020 to April 2020
Business Development Estimator
Estimated waterproofing, sealant, and expansion joint projects though Building Connect. Assisted with the management of all four concourse expansions at Denver International Airport by managing change orders and submittals for the ongoing projects. Work completed through Procore and Helix Construction platforms.
2018- 2019 PetroChem Insulation Inc.
Project Manager / Estimator
Developed, estimated, and managed, scaffold, insulation, and coating projects. The projects were in the commercial construction markets, Aero-Space Industry, Food & Beverage, and Mining.
2007- 2018 Safway Services, LLC, Denver, CO
Salesman / Project Manager
Developed, estimated and managed all types of Scaffold projects including, high profile projects including: 2015 World Ski Championship in Beaver Creek, CO, Solaris and Four Season Resorts in Vail, CO, BIG AIR Ski in Denver, CO and American Heritage Museum in Laramie, WY.
2004-2007 Safway Service, LLC, Cincinnati, OH
Salesman / Project Manager
Sold and managed all types of Scaffold projects including, shoring for the C5 Galaxy Hanger Door Construct
1998-2004 Bobcat Enterprises Inc, Cincinnati, OH
Rental Salesman
Developed the eastern territory by building blocks of business through referrals. Instrumental in cross selling goods, rentals, and training for parts and services. 1994-1998 Storey Machinery, Cincinnati, OH
Tool and Fastener Salesman
Developing targeted pricing package, found innovative uses for the products and spearheading the introduction of new products. Was able to increase business at a record rate. 1991-1994 Panel Barn Lumber, Cincinnati, OH
Commercial Salesman
Consolidated sales territories and increases sales in lumber & truss in primarily the residential market.
1985-1991 Luken Construction, Cincinnati, OH
Field Superintendent
Oversaw projects of $20K to $2M, worked with customers, sub-contractors and employees to complete the projects on time and on budget. This was a family business owned by my brother.
EDUCATION:
- Cincinnati Technical College – Associate of Applied Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
- Dale Carnegie Sales Advantage Training
- Lee Debois Sales Training
AFFILIATIONS and VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:
- Knights of Columbus – 2008-Present: Highest office held was the position as Grand Knight
- Odyssey of the Mind – 2012-2014: The coach for the elementary school team at Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen
- Bright Volunteer Fire Company Inc – 1994-2006: Firefighter/EMT-B Lieutenant, member of the Board of Directors and NFPA Fire Investigator