Joseph Brooks Email & Phone Number

Aurora, Illinois, Us

Accountable for general construction operations such as contract preparation and contract administration including soliciting subcontractor and supplier bids and negotiating subcontract agreements. Develop project construction schedule, schedule of values, review and process accounts receivables and payable, review and maintain submittal logs and shop drawings, process construction directives and change order request, prepare letters of correspondence specific to project and contract administration. Control project budget and costs and oversee project superintendents and schedule. Interface with owners, architects / engineers, contractors, and government officials to establish and maintain communications. Excels at reading and understanding civil, architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical plans and project specifications.

PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR, RB Construction • 2008-2011 & 1991-1995Charged with directing project operations for carpenter and general contracting company that offers contract services in carpentry, drywall, general trades and general construction. Facilitated development of strong bid proposals by preparing detailed material, equipment, and labor estimates. Solicited architectural plans and maintained flawless project documentation / reporting. Negotiated contracts with general contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors; monitoring performance to ensure compliance with work scopes and schedules. Interfaced with owners, architects / engineers, contractors, and government officials to maintain smooth communications and minimize problems. • Optimized company’s operations and reputation by effectively guiding numerous school projects orchestrating successful operations from bidding processes to close-outs.• Demonstrated impressive project management capabilities by controlling operations related to carpentry, general trades, and general construction contracts. • Generated on-schedule and within-budget project completions by utilizing CPM for planning, scheduling, and execution operations.• Minimized management and legal issues for company through meticulous contract documentation / administration and pay application / waiver reviews.

Accountable for construction operations such as bid document and contract preparation including product specifications, estimates, and work scopes. Solicited subcontractor bids and negotiated work and performance terms. Controlled project budgets and schedules and supervised superintendents, foremen, and tradespeople.Strengthened company's operations by completing projects within wide range of environments including commercial, residential, retail, warehouse, church, and public funded.Utilized strong organization and communication skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept through close-out.

Geneva, Il, Us

Responsible for all youth and adult athletic programs for the Geneva Park District. Manager of the Sunset Racquetball & Fitness Center

Associate Of Arts And Science, General Studies

Bachelor Of Science, Education; Department Of Parks And Recreation