To whom it may concern,

Please allow me to tell you a little more about myself.

I have extensive experience in commercial construction from small renovations to large ground up facilities including residential single and multi family, restaurants fast food thru high end, retail including many chain retailers such as Bed Bath and Beyond, Petco, Mens Warehouse to name a few, hospitality, hotels, recreational facilities, including a 60 mil Rec Plex just completed, Airport including hangers/terminals, schools, municipal buildings, hospitals, industrial including high value equipment change overs on a fast track schedule in operating facilities, and many other various projects. I have extensive experience in residential construction having been a framing and finish contractor for 20 years. I have built numerous custom homes from small single family to large high end customs, including multi family and condominiums. I have extensive experience is the construction of Pre Engineered Metal Buildings as well as all types of structural steel projects. I am proficient in estimating any and all projects using most current estimating software and providing strong leadership skills to oversee and mentor any team of estimators, project managers and or superintendents. I am very proficient in working remotely and communications thru online programs. Currently the admin for Procore in my current employment so very good at using this tool for managing projects and tracking progress, budgets, and all admin requirements for the job. Communicate well with owners, building officials and design professionals. Proficient in Microsoft office programs including MS Project. Very adept at problem solving which is a must have trait in today’s construction world. I have managed multiple projects along with multiple superintendents as a Director of Construction overseeing all aspects of the construction division in firms of various sizes ranging from a Project Manager staff of 10 with Field Superintendent staff of 18 to smaller sizes of staff. Attached, is my resume. Please review and if you have questions, please let me know. As you will see, I have been in the construction industry for all my working life and have devoted myself to grow and learn and become the best I can be at my profession. I feel I would be a very valuable asset for your company and would greatly appreciate an opportunity to discuss further with you.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Craig Thurston

June 1, 2022

Resume

Craig Thurston

ATO Builders, LLC. 2019 – Present

Director of Construction

Management of all construction related activities, all estimating, administrative activities Various Project ranging in value from $2,132,000.00 to $28,345,600.00 In charge of all project selection and acquisition activities In charge of all estimating

In charge of all Project Management Activities and Responsibilities Project Superintendent Manager – Oversee all project superintendents Project administrative and general business administrative activities Project Buy-out – including preparation of contract documents, sub-contracts, material acquisition Project Scheduling - Critical Path scheduling and update Project Construction - – progress review of project, site visits, schedule update, quality control, and progress meetings, owner/architect construction meetings Project Documentation - RFI’s, shop drawing review, change orders, schedule updates, project photos, applications for payments, review of all sub-contractor applications for payment and verification of work in place, verification of material stored off site, insurance certificates, OSHA compliance, lien waivers, dispute settlement Project Close-out - punch lists; provide all required closeout documentation, O & M manuals, warranties, final budget review

Integrated Construction Management Services Inc. – 2004 – 2019 Principal, Vice President

Management of ICMS, Inc. daily business including all administrative activities Various Projects ranging in value from $156,000.00 to $9,200,505.00 In charge of all construction related activities.

Project procurement – site verification and feasibility Project Development – site selection, code compliance, document review, design, estimating, value engineering, and Project budget

Project Start up – contract negotiation, mobilization, layout, permit process and review, final documents verification and review, finalize and review budget Scheduling – Critical Path scheduling and update

Material Acquisition – budget shopping for material, purchase orders, deliveries, Preparation and review of all contracts – prepare all sub-contract and labor contracts, verification of compliance with contract documents. Project Construction – progress review of project, site visits, schedule update, quality control, and progress meetings, owner/architect construction meetings Project Documentation – daily field reports, RFI’s, shop drawing review, change orders, schedule updates, project photos, applications for payments, review of all sub-contractor applications for payment and verification of work in place, verification of material stored off site, insurance certificates, OSHA compliance, lien waivers, dispute settlement Project Closeout – punch lists; provide all required closeout documentation, O & M manuals, warranties, final budget review

Interstate Structures Inc. – 1991 to 2004

Partner, Vice President, Director of Construction

In charge of all construction related activities.

Project procurement – site verification and feasibility – values ranging from $175,200 to

$7,900,890.00

Project Development – site selection, code compliance, document review, design, estimating, value engineering, and Project budget

Project Start up – contract negotiation, mobilization, layout, permit process and review, final documents verification and review, finalize and review budget Scheduling – Critical Path scheduling and update

Material Acquisition – budget shopping for material, purchase orders, deliveries, Preparation and review of all contracts – prepare all sub-contract and labor contracts, verification of compliance with contract documents. Project Construction – progress review of project, site visits, schedule update, quality control, and progress meetings, owner/architect construction meetings Project Documentation – daily field reports, RFI’s, shop drawing review, change orders, schedule updates, project photos, applications for payments, review of all sub-contractor applications for payment and verification of work in place, verification of material stored off site, insurance certificates, OSHA compliance, lien waivers, dispute settlement Project Closeout – punch lists; provide all required closeout documentation, O & M manuals, warranties, final budget review

Direct Project Management of Projects

Oversee and manage all project superintendents

Crew scheduling

Equipment scheduling

Thurston Construction – 1989 to 1991

Owner

Managed and operated company.

Constructed various projects including Kearney Community Theater, Chances Are Restaurant, Vetter’s Health Care – Fairbury, NE interior finish, kitchen remodels, additions

M. J. Schultz Construction – 1985 to 1989

Carpenter

Constructed numerous high-end custom homes. Constructed Taco Johns Restaurant, Kearney, NE., additions, and remodels.

Duties included carpenter foreman for various size crew. Framing, finish work, concrete, and roofing.

Craig Thurston Construction – 1977 to 1985

Owner

Managed and operated company

Constructed numerous homes ranging from $45,000.00 to $1,550,000.00 in price. Constructed and remodeled numerous commercial properties including Stuart Anderson Black Angus Restaurants, First Data Corp., Holiday Inn, various government projects, hospital projects

Altmaier Construction – 1973 to 1977

Carpenter apprentice

Worked on various residential construction projects Professional Skills

Proficient in Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Projects, Excel, Word, Various on-line video Conferencing software including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Basic knowledge of Quickbooks, Smartsheet

Master Carpenter

OSHA Certified

CPR Trained and Certified

Hobbies and Other Interests

Golf

Hockey – USA Hockey League Player, Level 4 Certified Coach for Youth Hockey Hockey – High School Hockey Coach – 10 years

Baseball – Coach of numerous Little League Teams

Football – Coach of numerous Junior Football Teams Investing – Stocks & Bonds, Mutual Funds, Real Estate Development Woodworking – Furniture Construction

Affiliations and Memberships

Registered Member USA Hockey/Level 4 Certified Coach Board Member – Tri-City Optimist Youth Hockey Assn. – ACE Director/Coach in Chief Board Member – Kearney Little League

Master Carpenters Guild

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