CRAIG LUHR
Post Office Box ****** Phone: 619-***-****
San Diego, CA 92150 Email: *****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE Seeking a challenging and dynamic position that capitalizes on over twenty years
progressive success in large scale commercial construction supervisory roles that fosters mutual growth.
SUMMARY OF
SKILLS • CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT • SITE MANAGEMENT • TRADE SKILLS
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT • ADMINISTRATION • OPERATIONS
• STAFF MANAGEMENT • STAFF TRAINING • BUDGET DEVELOPMENT
• BUDGET ADHERENCE • PURCHASING • VENDOR RELATIONS
• TRADE RELATIONS • TEAMBUILDING • CRITICAL THINKING
• STRATEGIC PLANNING • CONFLICT RESOLUTION • TROUBLESHOOTING
• VENDOR RELATIONS • CLIENT RELATIONS • SALES
• NEGOTIATIONS • WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT • CALENDAR MANAGEMENT
• PRODUCTIVITY AUDITS & ANALYSIS • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT • VALUE ENGINEERING
SUMMARY OF
QUALIFICATIONS • Polished, dynamic and engaging construction professional with over twenty years
progressive success in large-scale high profile projects specializing in commercial projects including hospital, government and military installations.
• Experienced in all aspects of general construction and subcontractor supervision including operations, administration, trade and vendor relations, staff management and training, troubleshooting, conflict resolution, budget development and adherence, client relations and critical thinking.
• Fair-minded team leader committed to team building adept at managing a variety of tasks and personalities in difficult, sensitive and challenging environments (including hospitals and schools) with a strong sense of priority.
• A big-picture person with a keen eye for detail who enjoys a history of record efficiencies while realizing clients’ goals. Critical thinker who is a strong motivator at all levels. An “idea” person who has the ability to turn ideas into reality.
• Superior communication, client and account management skills and the leadership, discipline, and ethics to effectively develop, and motivate both clients and staff.
• Excellent mediator and negotiator with demonstrated successful leadership and influence over clients providing solutions based on the identification of client needs and goals.
• Proven track record of excellence in development, administration and implementation of both products and services and the methodology to ensure success in all programs. History of record efficiencies as a manager.
EXPERIENCE
2007 – Present RHULE CONSTRUCTION CO., San Diego, CA
Superintendent
Commercial Tenant Improvement Company. Developed and managed door and carpentry division with annual gross sales of $2.5 million. Responsibilities include all aspects of project management for all stages of tenant improvement construction and development in commercial installations including trade, client and vendor relations, troubleshooting, conflict resolution, management of sub-contractors and troubleshooting in difficult and sensitive occupied spaces.
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EXPERIENCE: Continued
1999 – 2007 TURNKEY ACCESS / COMMERCIAL DOOR SYSTEMS, INC., Houston, TX President
President of commercial door and finish carpentry company with annual sales of $1-3 million per annum. Work included a variety of large scale commercial installations in schools, hospitals, hi-rise residential buildings and Minute Made Ball Park. Responsibilities include project management for all stages of tenant improvement construction in commercial installations including trade, client and vendor relations, troubleshooting, conflict resolution, management of subcontractors and troubleshooting in difficult and sensitive occupied spaces.
1991 – 1998 INTERIOR RENOVATIONS, Houston, TX
Superintendent
General construction company specializing in hospital and medical office construction including tenant improvements. Duties included all aspects of superintendent role including project management, trade, vendor and client relations, work flow management, troubleshooting, conflict resolution, job costing, budget adherence, change orders and crew and trade management.
1989 – 1991 ARCH BUILDING COMPONENTS, Boston, MA
Superintendent
Duties included all aspects of superintendent role including project management, trade, vendor and client relations, work flow management, troubleshooting, conflict resolution, job costing, budget adherence, change orders and crew and trade management.
1987 – 1989 PILANI RANCH, Kona, HI
Operations Manager
Managed all aspects of production and operations for commercial macadamia nut and coffee ranch including planting, harvest and market activities.
1986 – 1987 SOLTEK OF SAN DIEGO, San Diego, CA
Finish Carpenter
1982 – 1986 J. KIRK & ASSOCIATES, San Diego, CA
Superintendent / Carpenter
EDUCATION
1978 – 1982 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, College Station, TX
Bachelor of Science candidate, Petroleum Engineering
References available upon request