Solomon Schechter

Solomon Schechter

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Materials Manager/Purchasing/Estimator/Project Manager

  • Education

    • Skagit Valley College

      2010 - 2012
      Associate's degree Accounting and Business/Management
  • Experience

    • Strider Inc

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2006
      Operator

      Performed a wide variety of duties on large civil projects throughout Washington. Operating Excavators, Scrapers, Loaders, Backhoes, Pumps and Screening Equipment.

    • Platts Plus

      Aug 2006 - Nov 2007
      Operator/Foreman

      I wore many hats for a company that created platts across Snohomish and Skagit counties. I worked my way up to asst super as the 2008 housing crash happened and I stepped away from construction for a while to go back to school and raise my kids.

    • Camp Kirby

      Jun 2008 - Mar 2011
      Caretaker

      I maintained 27 buildings on 47 acres while staying within a tight budget. Responsible for maintaining lawns and forest trails, plumbing, electrical, siding, roofing and interiors of guest cabins, lodges, bath-houses and other facilities. Coordinate with vendors, user-groups, volunteers and camp staff. Involved in soliciting volunteers and fundraising campaigns.

    • OSB Farms

      Apr 2014 - Feb 2020
      Farm Manager

      I found 30 neglected acres of riverfront property and turned it into a lucrative farm where I grew produce and medicinal herbs which I distributed through the local farmers market and through a local CSA program.

    • OreCan Construction

      Jul 2016 - Jan 2019
      Owner Operator

      Licensed, insured and bonded general contractor specializing in farm infrastructure.

    • Salmonberry Lodge

      Feb 2020 - Jun 2021
      Property Manager

      I managed a remote fishing lodge during the quarantine. I was responsible for maintenance, repairs, guest relations and security for a remote fishing lodge near Oregon's north coast. The estate sold and I moved on.

    • Bridgeview Property Management

      Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
      Property Manager

      I managed a 125 space Mobile Home Park in Seattle while managing a crew full time at NLS.

    • Northwest Landscape Services - A Monarch Landscape Company

      Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
      General Foreman

      I acted as general foreman, directing a crew of union landscape construction laborers creating landscape and hardscape at the Microsoft campus in Redmond. I was also the lead equipment operator. I utilized Procor, Plangrid and Trimble GPS on a daily basis.

    • Orcas Seaside, llc

      Aug 2022 - Jul 2023
      Heavy Equipment Operator

      I developed infrastructure for a large waterfront estate. Created ponds and drainage, built roads and installed culverts, laid miles of conduit and fused 2 inch HDPE for domestic and fire suppression.

    • Seattle Develpoment Services LLC

      Aug 2023 - now
      Materials Manager

      While I wear many hats, my primary task is sourcing materials, tools and equipment needed to keep 6 crews working in residential excavation.I submit plans to multiple vendors to find readily available items at the best possible price for our projects. I have a nack for resourcing hard to find products. People say I'm very resourceful. I gather information on materials and supplies to submit to municipalities, utilities and customers for approval.I am involved in planning projects from day one until the project is final. Implementing GPS program for layout and as-builts.Started company using Fusion pipe instead of brass for services and have saved the company tens of thousands of dollars in fittings. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Competent Person, Excavations for Construction

      ClickSafety
      Feb 2022
    • OSHA30

      ClickSafety
      Oct 2021
    • Competent Person, Fall Protection for Construction

      ClickSafety
      Mar 2022
    • OSHA 30-Hour Construction

      ClickSafety
      Jun 2021
    • Rigging Safety for Construction

      ClickSafety
      Mar 2022