Gary Vanburen
Marietta, GA *****
*************@*****.***
Professional Summary
GENERAL CONTRACTOR PROFESSIONAL
Dynamic, accomplished General Contractor highly regarded for ability to manage properties, construction sites, and logistics to exceed all company goals. Out-of-the-box thinker with exceptional interpersonal skills, effectively understanding needs and delivering outstanding projects on time and under budget. Sought for ability to perform in deadline-driven, fast-paced environments while under heavy workloads. Proven expertise in business development, relationship building, inventory management, safety management, and more. Recognized for strong team leadership capacity with experience working in a team environment, able to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Work Experience
General Contractor/ Owner
Precision Handyman-Sandy Springs, GA
January 2010 to Present
Responsibilities
• Added electrical outlets, lights, fans etc. for customers.
• Installed bathroom vanities also plumbing for sinks, toilets, bathroom shower drains, dishwashers.
• Carpentry Waynes coating, ship lap, tongue and grove ceilings, base molding, hung custom door and frames, framed out openings for windows installed windows, installed hardy cement board.
• Drywall repair tape and mud.
• Tile work from demoing bathrooms to completion of tile work also kitchen backsplashes
• Hang kitchen cabinets upper and lower.
• Deck repairs
• Properly poured, set and cured concrete.
• Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim, and moldings.
• Offered valuable suggestions to clients' remodel needs.
• Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
• Proactively managed projects to obtain 100% customer satisfaction for all custom work.
• Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance. General Contractor
Crestar Homes-Atlanta, GA
January 2016 to December 2023
Builder & Owner Kevin Cottier
Responsibilities
• Talked with the builder daily to make sure subs were on schedule for next phase and quality was up to par.
• Attended pre-construction meetings with contractors, building officials, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
• Met with engineer if structural changes needed to be made with framers.
• Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
• Dug trenches, backfilled holes, and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
• Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
• Informed architects and clients of job progress while staying up to date on schedules and promptly addressing problems.
• Responsible for 3 laborers to carry out duties, to keep site clean and safe.
• Once the job was completed by various subs, I would inspect the work to ensure quality and to make sure was done correctly.
• Installed windows and if homeowner wanted change orders would do so.
• If framer or carpenters weren’t on site and something needed changing or to be finished, I would complete.
• Once the project was at a final phase would complete punch out work. Supervisior for builder
Education
One year of college
Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Asset management
• Carpentry
• Programmable logic controllers
• Project Coordination
• HVAC
• Microsoft Outlook
• Negotiation
• Plumbing
• Purchasing
• Construction
• Maintenance Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Management
• Quality control
• Bluebeam
• Wastewater
• Horticulture
• Sage
• Primavera
• Team Leadership
• Facilities maintenance
• Property management
• Fair Housing regulations
• Drywall
• Mechanical knowledge
• Construction painting
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Project
• Civil 3D
• Conflict management
• Commercial construction
• Appliance repair
• Welding
• Communication
• Janitorial experience
• Production Scheduling
• Schematics
• Problem Resolver
• Hand tools
• Facilities management
• Team management
• Maintenance management
• Computer skills
• Project management
• Microsoft Office
• Project management software
• Construction inspection
• Workday
• Cost accounting
• Supervising experience
• Yardi
• Renovation
• Contract management
• Accounting software
• Windows
• Safety Management
• Collaboration
• Industrial maintenance
• Inventory
• Data center experience
• Analysis skills
• Grocery store
• Roofing
• Communication skills
• Woodworking
• Budgeting
• Technical writing
• Pricing
• Relationship Building
• Logistics Management
• Leadership
• Cost control
• Organizational skills
• OSHA
• Time management
• Sales
• Equipment repair
• Construction management
• Restaurant experience
• AutoCAD
• Hospitality
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License