WESLEY SHIPPY
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Professional Summary
Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and scheduling oversight. Develop scopes, check field activities and update clients.
Licensed Building Contractor in California B-511711 (1987) and Nevada B2-0083302 (2018)
Current Employment
Gray West Const. Santa Ana, CA Traveling Superintendent September 2021 – Current / Available Now
Skills
Project safety
Construction management
Building Codes and ADA Compliance
Subcontractor management
Knowledge of equipment and materials
Effective written and verbal communication
Price proposals
Permit processing and acquisition
Quality control
Project Scheduling
Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Acct’g)
Inspection principles
Estimating
Design and planning
Reading blueprints
Building, demolition and renovation
Building systems and services
Interior and exterior renovation
Extensive knowledge of Tenant Improvement
Shopping Center/Mall Tenant Work
Ability to travel and work effectively
Work History
General Building Contractor/Construction Manager Jun 1987 - Aug 2020
Wesco Construction California, Arizona, Illinois, NV
Managed talented teams of electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other craftsmen on commercial and residential projects.
Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
Assessed project plans, spoke with clients or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
Performed inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
Maximized cost savings by assessing subcontractor bids before completing contract agreements.
Supervised labor, materials and equipment for large commercial projects with budgets in excess of $50,000,000.00.
Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
Oversaw entire building turnover process, enhancing communication between all construction management to facilitate smooth completion.
Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
Contributed to construction planning process, on residential and commercial projects.
Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
Determined project schedule, including sequencing all construction activities for optimal efficiency.
Avoided construction delays by effective follow through with all site inspections.
Performed review, approvals and archiving of all closeout documents.
Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives.
Education
Accounting & Business Management
Bethany University, Pt. Loma University Bethany, OK, San Diego, CA.
Certifications – OSHA 30, Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED, Lift Safety Ceritification and Procore: Superintendent
Recently Completed Projects
- 2018-2020 - custom home in Manhattan Beach, CA. providing all aspects of indirect requirements and planning. Total coordination and management of all offsite and onsite construction. Project cost $3,200,000.00
- 200*-****-*** locations of T-Mobile Dealer retail stores – All California, Arizona, Illinois, Nevada
-Gray West Construction
Sleep Number, Las Vegas, NV 2472 sf New TI Sleep Number, Phoenix, AZ 4655 sf New TI
Sleep Number, Chandler, AZ De-Brand Sleep Number, Surprise, AZ Rebuild after auto crash
Sleep Number, Tracy, CA 3400 sf New TI Sleep Number, Napa, CA 2120 sf New TI
Modern Animal, Berkeley, CA 3366 sf New TI Forever 21, Bakersfield, CA 12,609 sf New TI
Alderwood Mall, Lynwood, WA Interior Demo 11,195 sf J Crew, Tempe, AZ 7173 sf New TI
J Crew, Scottsdale, AZ 6900 sf New TI SEPHORA, Paradise Valley, AZ 4567 sf New TI
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