Dean Rush
Telephone: 604-***-****
Email: ****.*****@*****.***
Construction Superintendent with over 20 years of field management experience. A business owner/operator, journeyman carpenter, estimator, site superintendent and project manager.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Owner/Operator
DR Renovations. Jan 2023- Present.
Projects: small residential renovations clients.
Site Superintendent Mar 2020 - Dec 2022
Scott Construction Group
Projects: Remediation work to an existing 11 storey apartment building. Structural and seismic upgrades.
oProject value : $4.3 million
Project 2: Renovation of a community centre fitness facility.
oProject Value: $926,000.
Flat Roof Guys Mar 2020- Feb 2021
Estimator/Planner. (During Covid lockdown)
Performed all duties related to estimating for a commercial roofing company. Including:
Prepared work to be estimated by gathering blueprints, specifications, and all related documentation.
Maintained contact and relationship with trades and clientele.
Identified time, labour and material quantities.
Calculated costs by analyzing time, labour and material requirements.
Prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numeric values.
Maintained cost database by entering and backing up data.
Provided support to fellow workers and constantly improving skills and knowledge by attending training courses.
Mermac construction Apr 2018- Mar 2020
Contract based agreement.
Construction of 3 barns and one egg gathering building, for an egg farm.
oProject Value: $9 million.
Flynn Bros Projects Mar 2017-Apr 2018
Construction superintendent /Estimator
Contract based agreement
Performing all site management and administrative duties associated with the construction of a 35 thousand sq ft retail distributor and warehouse.
Project: Refrigerative Supply limited
oProject Value: 12 million
Carbon Constructors Inc. Feb 2012 - Mar 2017
Construction Superintendent/ Project manager
Performing all Superintendent / PM duties associated with the construction of various design build and tenant improvements projects.
oPre-construction planning, contract negotiations and estimating.
Project: Western Union building - Abacus Properties Jan 2016 – Mar 2017
oProject Value: $ 2.8 million.
oRenovations and upgrades to an existing office tower
Project: Multi Family Affordable Housing. Apr 2015 Aug 2016
oCity of Calgary- Project Value: $ 8 million
oConstruction of a 16 unit, 18,000 sq. ft. wood frame condominium complex.
Project: Taxi Staging Facility-Calgary Airport Authority Feb 2012- Jan 2015
oProject Value $ 3.5 million
oConstruction of a new 3800 sq. ft. lounge/staging area for Taxi drivers that service the airport.
oThis included all underground services for a masonry block and steel framed structure.
Nolan Projects Ltd. Jan 2010 – Jan 2012
Construction Superintendent
Contract based agreement
Project: Mrs. Greens Natural Food Market - Harrison Foods Inc.
Project Value $1.4 million
Retro fit of a 6000 sq. ft. retail space, into a retail food store.
Upgrades to an existing warehouse
Included all exterior improvements such as new concrete, asphalt, signage, exterior envelope (cladding), storefronts, etc.
This is a design-build project, in cooperation with engineers, architects and sub trades.
Dayton Mills Construction Aug 2012 - Mar 2013
Construction Superintendent
Contract based agreement
Project: Long & McQuade Music Store.
Project Value: $ 8.7 million
Renovation to an existing 6000 sq. ft. music store
Retro fit of an existing 22,000 sq. ft. retail space, into a new music store.
Camdon Construction Aug 2011 - July 2012
Construction Superintendent/ Project Manager / Estimator
Contract based agreement
Project: BF Woodwork.
Project Value: $2.8 million
Performed all related duties associated with the ground-up construction of a 15000 sq. ft. engineered steel structure, to serve as a shop/office.
Including al underground services, parking lot, landscape, and interior/exterior concrete/ wood construction
This was a design-build project - Robertson building package.
Omicron Construction Oct 2010 - July 2011
Site Superintendent/ Project manager
Contract based agreement
Performed All related superintendent duties for the construction of numerous tenant improvement projects in the downtown core; worked with various design consultants, engineers, architects, sub-trades, etc. Pre-construction Planning and Simultaneous on-going projects
Project: White Rock Renovation
Project Value: $ 628,000
oTenant improvement project consisting of new washrooms and Lobby renovations.
Project: Eau Claire Tenant Improvement.
Project Value: $ 435,000.
oTenant improvement project consisting of new construction of a gym, conference room, and washrooms in an existing office tower.
Site Superintendent Jan 2008 – Sept 2010
City Core Commercial
Performed all management, scheduling, estimating, and labor requirements for numerous commercial, tenant improvements, medical, and retail projects throughout Calgary.
Project: Guitar Works.
Project Value: $ 485,000
oTook over this project in distress, and brought in back online to meet a very tight schedule.
Project: Haru Sushi.
Project Value: $ 465,000
oTenant improvement project consisting of construction of a new 2800 sq. ft. sushi restaurant in an existing commercial space.
Project: “Purr” Retail store.
Project Value: $ 267,000
oConstruction of a woman’s clothing store in downtown Calgary.
Project: Riley Park Medical Clinic.
Project Value: $ 435,000.
oApprox. 6000 sq. ft.
Project: Sunridge Medical Clinic.
Project Value: $ 157,000
o2 medical clinics.
Coram Construction Jun 2007- Jun 2008
Site Superintendent
Project: PCL - Bank of Montreal
Project Value: $ 875,000
oTenant improvement
oSupervision of various sub-trades and own forces, to achieve a finished project on schedule and within budget.
Project: Safeway food stores
Project Value: $ 455,000
Building upgrades and renovations to 3 existing retail stores.
Fillmore Construction Management Mar 2005 - May 2007
Site Superintendent
Project: Homestead re-location
Project Value: $ 1.2 million.
oTenant improvement consisting of 16,000 sq. ft. of office space.
Project: T & T Supermarket
Project Value: $ 1.2 million.
oTenant improvement.
Project: Shoppers Drug Mart.
Project Value: $ 1.7 million
oUpgrades to an existing warehouse – approximately 100,000 sq. ft.
Project: Maple Leaf Office space.
Project Value: $ 625,000
oConstruction of new office space.
Chandos Construction Dec 2003 – Mar 2005
Site Superintendent
Project: Catholic School Board.
Project Value: $ 2.8 million.
oUpgrades and renovations to various schools throughout Calgary
The Swan Group of Companies Mar 2000 - Nov 2003
Site Superintendent
Project Value: $ 50 million
Various multi family dwellings:
oWood framed 2 story, 32 unit stacked townhouse development
o32 unit, bungalow style half duplex residences
o4 story, 132 units, concrete, steel and wood framed condominium complex, and underground parkade.
J.R. Contract Management Jan 1998 – Feb 2000
Site Superintendent/ Estimator
Project Value: $ 16 million
Construction of 3 custom homes and renovations throughout Calgary,
Oscar Caron Construction Mar 1991 – Aug 1996
Carpenter
Performed all rough, and finish carpentry relating to the new construction and renovations of numerous commercial projects, such as gas stations, restaurants, (Humpty’s restaurant chain) convenience stores, etc.
CERTIFICATION
Supervisor training program
Gold seal certification March 2014
Journeyman Carpenter Ticket April 1996
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Backhoe, Telehandler and skid steer operating experience, carpentry
Estimating, risk assessment.
Project Management, accounting, budget, quality control, retail, safety, sales, client relations, scheduling and supervision of trades.
First Aid /CPR training.
WHMIS training
Articulating boom/lift certification.