GEORGE BREEDEN
** **** ****** **** ** Palms, SC Phone 843-***-**** Email dhm4vx@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To achieve a leading senior management position for which in-depth background, knowledge and experience of several years will have a valuable implementation.
Bachelor of Science, Construction (Management) Technology May 2003
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology
Indiana University – Purdue University
Associate of Science, Civil Engineering Technology May 2003
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology
Indiana University – Purdue University
LICENSES
General Contractors License - Level 4
EXPERIENCE
Breeden Construction, LLC
2007 – Present
Owner and President (Light Commercial and Residential – historic renovations, major structural repairs and large additions/remodels)
Renovating kitchen and bathrooms ranging from $10,000 to $35,000
Historical restorations on light commercial and residential ranging from $2,000 to $15,000
Specializing in structural investigations and repairs ranging from $1,500 to $400,000
Investigating and repairing building envelopes ranging from $1,000 to $350,000
Extensive work with multifamily housing
Involved with Operation Home (non-profit organization for financially burdened families) minor home repairs
Total Gross to date is over $900,000
Port City Custom Homes
2006 - 2007 Charleston, SC
Senior Project Manager (New Residential Homes, Light Commercial – Custom homes ranging from 5300 sqft – 2500 sqft, Light Commercial and Residential historic restorations/renovations)
Oversaw all pre-construction, construction processes, and project close out
Managed customer relations
Implemented contracts, subcontracts, and qualified subcontractors
Developed schedules for all projects
Supervised the estimating process
Provided project budgets
Approved all subcontracts, invoices, and payment schedules
Reviewed and approved all construction documents and distributed accordingly
Oversaw weekly site meetings with the owners and construction managers
Developed and implemented the company safety program
Insured good relations with owners, subcontractors, architects/engineers, and city/state
Provided overall leadership to the project team to ensure job safety, profitability, and on-time completion
Managed all of the quality control
Palmetto Craftsmen, Inc.
2004 – 2006 Charleston, SC
Project Manager (Residential and Commercial – New construction and historic restorations/renovations)
Managed multiple residential projects, as many as 20-30
Implemented and maintained project scheduling, construction safety, quality control, budget, and financial accountability
Managed foremen and all subcontractors involved with the projects
Wrote and awarded contracts
Implemented and managed weekly site meetings with the owners, engineers, and architects
Drafted meeting agendas for weekly site meetings
Maintained good relationships with owners through strong, constant communication
Identified problems on the job site and implemented the best resolution
Managed quality control through constant site visits, contractor meetings, inspections (city/state), and punch list items
Identified and fulfilled the customers’ wants and needs throughout the project
Established the contract requirements and ensured projects were constructed in accordance with the contract
Involved with implementation of company-wide safety program
Custom Facilities Inc.
2001 – 2004 Indianapolis, IN
Project Manager (Commercial – Design/build new automobile dealerships)
Assisted in the estimating process
Reviewed architectural and engineering design/specifications and all submittals/shop drawings
Reviewed and recommended approval or denial of all engineering changes and/or contract extensions or amendments
Project scheduling, construction safety, quality control, budget, and financial accountability
Daily management of all on-site subcontractors
Wrote and awarded contracts
Ensured the project was constructed in accordance with the contract requirements
Maintained correspondence with owners, subcontractors, architects/engineers and city/state
Maintained good relations with owner, architect/engineer, and entire project team
Provided overall leadership to the project team to ensure job safety, profitability, and on-time completion
Closed out contract administration of projects
Gained experience with computer programs: Primavera Expedition, Timberline, Fast Track Scheduling and AutoCAD
Wurster Construction Company
1996 - 2001 Indianapolis, IN
Assistant Superintendent (Commercial Construction)
Assisted in day-to-day job directive
Communicated with owner, architects, and subcontractors
Assisted in interpretation of specification manuals and blueprints
Maintained daily progress reports, RFI’s, and correspondence
Organized material deliveries and on-site materials
Developed skills with transits, lasers, surveying and engineering equipment, and light machinery including front loaders and backhoes.
Performed on-site carpentry and masonry work