Gerald B. Tucker

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Mobile: 661-***-**** adv2rb@r.postjobfree.com

_ Summary

Commercial Plumbing professional with 35 years of experience beginning with a union apprenticeship and progressing into salaried Project Management and Estimating positions. Demonstrated proficiency in Estimation for Commercial Plumbing projects. Self-motivated and well organized; able to thrive in a fast-paced environment that involves performing multiple tasks simultaneously. Experienced foreman with excellent lead management skills, and experienced in dealing with GC’s and Inspectors. Have experience supervising crews of over 30 individuals. Skilled in scheduling, coordination and job costing/budgeting. Able to take the initiative, improve processes and meet time-sensitive job deadlines. Work History

Major League Plumbing, Saugus, CA (January 2017 to Present) Estimator/ Project Manager, Journeyman Plumber

For all public works and new projects. Clients include: Porto’s Bakery’s, Hornsburg Land Rovers, SteelCraft Bell Flower, Awarded jobs in excess of $1,500,000 All Area Plumbing Inc. Commence Ca (April 2016 – November 2017)

Journeyman Plumber/Foreman.

Clients included: Starbucks, Carl’s Jr., Hotels; Tenant Improvement, Schools and all phases of ground-up construction. Managed crews of 15 plus; interfaced regularly with GC’s and sub-contractors; conducted job-walks; handled all phases of job-costing and on-site job budgeting. Innovative Plumbing, Inc., Anaheim, CA (January 2013 – April 2016) Project Manager/Estimator, Journeyman Plumber

Estimated proposals in the range of $50,000 - $950,000 for commercial accounts, including Starbucks, Carl’s Jr., hotels; schools and all phases of ground-ups. Managed crews of 15 plus; interfaced regularly with GC’s and sub-contractors; conducted job-walks; handled all phases of job-costing/budgeting. Awarded jobs in excess of $700,000.00. Highly proficient in Fast PIPE; Excel and QuickBooks. Padovich Construction, Saugus, CA ( January 2010 to 2013 ) Estimator/Construction Foreman/Superintendent

For all public works and new projects. Maintained five apartment buildings throughout San Fernando Valley. Locating new jobs on bid-America, bid-Clerk, and job walks to get accurate cost for the Estimate; rehabs on houses: work includes tile, drywall, paint plumbing, roof repair, electrical – all necessary repairs to flip a house in 30-60 days. Awarded jobs in excess of $800,000.00. HPS Mechanical, Bakersfield, CA (September 2007 to December 2010) Foreman/Plumber

Working on Federal contracts for prisons, hospitals and schools. M.J. Avila Construction Co., Kerman, CA (January 2002 to September 2007) Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator

For public works contracts/wet & dry utilities; worked on Federal contracts re Army/Naval bases and prisons. Prepare estimates for T.I projects/meet with G.C.’s to coordinate job scheduling. Handle material cost and start dates for projects awarded in excess of $1Million. Local Union 78, Los Angeles CA

Foreman/Plumber

For commercial tilt ups, hospitals and schools, projects, High-Rises, Hotels, Multi-unit Apartment Complexes.

Education and Training

College of Canyons, Valencia, CA – Associate of Arts Degree, 1989 Sylmar High School, Sylmar, CA – Diploma, 1986

Five-year apprentice program with George Brazil, Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, San Diego, CA LA Journeyman Card, LA Public Works Card, LA CPR, AED And Basic First Aid Card, 10-hour OSHA certified

Proficient with Fast PIPE for Estimating Certifications Proficient with Blueprints, Fast PIPE, Excel, QuickBooks and Microsoft Word Certified in Viega Pure Flow Systems.

Experienced with: Pro Press fittings, Med-Gas, Gastite Systems, PVC SDR Sanitary Pipe, Schedule 40 Fitting Systems, Ordering materials, RFIs

PERSONAL REFERENCES

Michael Babbidge, Project Manager Stumbaugh & Associates Burbank, CA 818-***-**** Steven Goldstone Oceanside, CA 619-***-****