Darrell Thompson

Experience

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  Daniels International

  Mar 1978 - May 1982

  Foreman

  Hired as a journeyman carpenter. Quickly promoted to carpenter foreman. Supervised crew of craftsmen of various skill levels and assisted general foreman in coordination of entire scope of work. Heavy industrial concrete work.

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  Carpenters Union

  May 1982 - Oct 1989

  Foreman

  Union member as carpenter and carpenter foreman working on various jobs throughout Alaska.

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  George Sollitt Construction Co.

  Oct 1989 - Sept 1990

  Construction Foreman

  Assigned to an elementary school project in Kent, WA. Quickly promoted to foreman and transferred to new building project at the University of Washington campus. Supervised crew of craftsmen of various skill levels and directly assisted superintendent with all phases of construction.

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  Lease Crutcher Lewis

  Sept 1990 - Aug 1995

  Construction Foreman

  Supervised crew of skilled craftsmen to perform various construction projects. Oversaw all concrete projects and lead role on a local, high profile, multi-million dollar account. Supervised complete build out of several fast food restaurants, including the oversight of all equipment installation (13 sites in all). Site and building layout and site prep work.

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  BC Construction Services

  Aug 1995 - Oct 1997

  Construction Superintendent

  Supervise projects of various sizes (primarily educational facilities and commercial remodels). Estimating and bidding, customer relations, human resources, material procurement and scheduling, quality assurance, coordinating subcontractors, ensure compliance with all relevant procedures and contract requirements. Integrate activities with customers, subcontractors and suppliers to fulfill contract requirements and reconcile contract issues, supervising, instructing and directing employees and subcontractors of various trades. Show less

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  Mr. D's Construction Co. Inc

  Oct 1997 - Dec 2011

  President

  Oversee day to day operations of entire company including, but not limited to, customer relations, sales, estimating, bidding, accounting, ensure compliance with all relevant procedures and contract requirements, property development, residential renovations, building single family homes. Integrate activities with customers and suppliers to fulfill contract requirements and reconcile contract issues, develop procurement solutions to best support customer requirements. Develop methods to ensure profitability. Prepare and execute the negotiated contractual documents and all other pertinent or necessary binding agreements with suppliers, define suppliers performance expectations and established relevant metrics. Meet with suppliers and subcontractors to discuss performance-related issues. Monitor supplier capability, capacity and business health. Provide instruction and guidance to less experienced employees and leadership in all aspects of company activities, project management, services, and human resources. Ensure a safe work environment. Show less

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  The Home Depot

  Jul 2009 - Apr 2010

  Department Head

  Hired as an associate. Quickly promoted to department supervisor. Responsible for ordering all department stock, special orders, customer service as well as supervising store employees, meeting sales goals and maintaining a clean, safe working environment for customers and employees.

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  American Property Consultants, Inc.

  Apr 2010 - Jan 2013

  Construction Superintendent

  Supervise and coordinate activities related to improvement, renovation and repairs to the company's three residential properties. This includes more than 600 apartments in 48 buildings. Projects included but not limited to; Window replacement projectsSwimming pool repairsStructual repairsSiding replacementSidewalk repairsPlumbing repairsRoof replacementsSoliciting, reviewing, negotiating, accepting and overseeing vendor bids Scheduling workers and contractors. Show less

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  Crossbeam Investments, LLP

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Facilities Director

  Responsible for all construction and maintenance on company owned properties. This includes four apartment complexes (approximately 800 units, 58 buildings) and four commercial properties (three high rise and one shopping center). Responsibilities include seeking, reviewing and approving subcontractor bids for parts, services, and labor. Maintain positive customer relationships, prepare capital budget variance reports, cost estimation, supervision of employees and subcontractors performing building maintenance, landscaping, and janitorial work. Specify and procure materials. Review work orders to ensure that assignments are completed. Perform facilities inspections and reports. Provide instruction and guidance to less experienced employees. Responsible for invoice processing and accuracy of cost center coding. Review plans and specifications to determine timeframe, staffing requirements, budget and needed resources. Manage capital projects, tenant improvements, services, maintaining a safe work environment. Work closely with the property management team and tenants to insure priorities of needed projects along with cost control and minimal disruption to tenants. Create effective communication between personnel, subcontractors, clients, and the management team. Oversees staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, behavioral corrective actions and termination. Show less

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  Pioneer Human Services

  Dec 2013 - May 2015

  Facilities Superintendent

  . Direct and manage the day to day operations of Pioneer Construction Services, which provides facility maintenance, remodels/renovations, structural repairs and canine bed bug detection services for the organizations’ facilities and their external customers. Develop annual budget and a strategic operating plan, formulate policies, procedures and processes and ensure personnel compliance to the same. Oversee production schedules and workforce processes, enforce strict adherence to safety rules, and ensure personnel receive the correct tools, equipment, and training. Develop and execute business and marketing plans for external work. Review plans and specifications to determine time frame, staffing requirements, budget and needed resources. Provide oversight of project management and estimating responsibilities. Ensure continued success of the internal workforce training program that also performs apartment turnovers on company owned properties. Oversee collection of payments from external customers. Respond to problems in a tactful, collaborative, and expedient manner. Ensure accountability among team members to produce positive financial and mission results. Show less

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  Holland Brooks Builders

  May 2015 - now

  Project Manager

  Oversee daily operations of Washington branch of company. Apartment renovation currently located at four different properties.