Carl A. Tullis Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Since 1987, Commercial clients have relied on PHI to provide high quality commercial facilities. As a Commercial Contractor, PHI handles warehouses, production facilities, hotels, offices, retail outlets, tenant improvement projects and more. We also specialize in custom-engineered steel building systems, structural steel and retro-fit steel roof and siding systems. We have built a solid reputation over the past 20 years for continued growth in this area, and have established long-term relationships with our clients. Our list of satisfied customer will confirm it.It is the integrity of every employee on our staff that allows us to make the commitment to turn our visions of the completed project into reality. It is a combination of these qualities that sets PHI Construction, Inc. apart from the competition.

Portland, Or, Us

Tutor three courses, Beginning & Advanced Commercial Construction Estimating and Commercial Construction Job Cost programs, Part-time evenings, Winter & Spring Terms.Initially enlisted in relief of the instructor four weeks underway into the Spring Term 2014 to teach second year Building Construction Technology students in advanced level estimating.Estimating coursework focuses on the function of researching bid opportunities, decision to bid, quantity surveying, costing the survey, subcontractor / vendor bid solicitation, bid strategy, bid day procedure and post-mortem bid analysis.Job Cost Accounting coursework concentrates on job cost forecast form format, estimate transfer, JC form updating / appraisal / reporting, client / subcontractor / vendor periodical invoicing, modifications by change order, retention, final / retention billing.Organizes realistic estimating bid day exercise utilizing actual plans and specifications, formatted Excel spreadsheet and imitated sub / vendor quotations. Arranges simulated job cost applications from project start to final billing all for final exam."Great work Carl. Way to step in and save the day. The students got a lot more out of this class and you launched yourself a new parallel part-time career all by making lemonade out of lemons. I could not be more proud of you and the students." Department Head, Portland Community College-Building Construction Technology Dept.

Portland, Or, Us

Modernized my knowledge of the latest commercial construction industry trends in green building / sustainable construction, construction business management, construction law, project management, estimating, MEP, job cost accounting, civil engineering, structural engineering, construction safety & OSHA, Revit / CAD / Bluebeam, MS Project / Office 2010 and computer science.President’s List Awards and Dean’s List Awards. 3.88 GPA.

Aloha, Oregon, Us

Provided project controls services for the Project Manager on a project in Beaverton, OR in conjunction with cooperative education requirement for college curriculum credit.Managed numerous tenant improvement projects for various health care clients as Estimator, Project Manager / Project Engineer.

Washington, Dc, Us

Assisted fellow military veterans in various stages of recovery for medical ailments, homelessness, computer literacy / training, unemployment, substance abuse, PTSD, and their pursuit of continued education while seeking to regain employment in the construction industry.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Supported sales department in provision of estimates for new or the reconditioning of pressure treated wood, stainless steel, FRP site built industrial cooling tower structure installations across the nation and installation packages internationally. U.S. installations were self-performed by in-house crews.

Weatherford, Texas, Us

Managed the Estimating Department in accord with the company President. Governed the preconstruction management agenda in concert with the Marketing Manager. Held accountable for management of all estimating department function.Provided Design-Build scope of work proposals, client contract, life cycle cost analysis, schematic and GMP estimates, value engineering, constructability review, preconstruction schedule, drawing / specification development. Managed design-build subcontractor / vendor participation.In addition to presiding over estimating department and preconstruction endeavors, assigned to provide competitive hard bids independently.Established Overhead and Profit margins on each estimate / bid.Responsible in management of estimating department quarterly budget.Involved in the hiring, supervision, training and mentoring new / current subordinate Project Manager / Estimators and support staff and monitoring their performance and progression.Developed innovative estimating department standard and practice procedure. Trained subordinates in its use. Instituting new standard and practice procedures aided in generating consistent and comprehensive bids which improved the competitive bid success ratio.Implemented an Estimate Planning Program incorporating the standard and practice procedure enhancing capability to produce improved quality, greater quantity bids while reducing risk of gaps in the estimate.Upgraded the company subcontractor / vendor qualification standard. Re-evaluated subcontractors / vendors in current database and updating their qualifications. Outsourced / interviewed viable subcontractors / vendors to enrich the resources of creditable subcontractors and vendors.

Medford, Or, Us

Responsible for preconstruction administration of design-build services to client involving marketing / sales, client proposal / contract, architect solicitation & contract or teaming with in-house architect. Presiding over design build subcontractors, preconstruction schedule, communications, design document / specification development, imparting project to local planning and building department, fast track building permits.Provided budgeting, RFQ / RFP response, presentation / interviews, value engineering, constructability review, schematic / GMP estimates, authored cost proposals.Supplied estimate and managed as Project Manager, the self-perform work performed by in-house crews involved in site development earthwork / structural excavation / underground utilities, structural concrete / carpentry, structural steel fabrication & erection, PEMB supply / erection. SIP panel supply / erection, flatwork concrete, metal stud / wood framing, construction specialties installations.Held accountable for managing client relations, subcontractor / vendor performance, self-perform work, project controls, project schedule / three week interval schedule, project / subcontractor safety plans, job cost management / invoicing, dispute resolution / forensics, closeout and warranty.Generated Design Development and Construction Master Planning Outline policing the pivotal events of internal design department, in-house construction crews, heavy equipment, and support staff company-wide.Published a logical flow diagram chart advocating the design-build construction process providing definitive course of action for all departments of the company from sales, design and construction through close-out.Earned numerous letters of commendation and testimonials from clients, supervisors and peers.“Our thanks are to everyone in the organization who participated, but especially to Carl Tullis who led his team and delivered just what we ordered.” Client testimonial.

Ashland, Oregon, Us

Managed the construction project start-up, progression and close-out in concert with company President. Delegated the competitive bidding process and bid in accord with company CEO.

Foster City, California, Us

Administered the estimating department operations in this regional office under the direction of the local general manager, and both vice president of estimating and vice president of construction headquartered in Los Angeles.

Guided both design-bid-build and design-build construction projects as Project Manager.Managed the first design-build project embarked upon by this general contractor. A project overseen by actress Mary Tyler Moore as board chairman for the client.

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Initially hired as an Estimator under the direction / tutelage of the chief estimator and in-house design project manager, met with the client and architect from initial conceptual design through final design documents providing periodical conceptual budget, final estimate and proposal. Upon completion of the estimate, was assigned to work with Project Superintendents managing the projects in the field. Promoted to Project Manager.

Construction Management

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