The document is a resume for William J Durfey, who has extensive experience in construction project management, estimating, purchasing, and business development. He has over 20 years of experience managing all aspects of projects, including estimating, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and quality control. He has a track record of successfully growing businesses and managing projects on time and within budget through strong leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
1. William J Durfey bill72561@gmail.com (858) 335-2561
SUMMARY
Successful Construction Industry Professional with extensive, well-rounded experience in
the general contracting estimating, purchasing and project managment. Experience in all
aspects of the following construction disciplines. Estimating, project managment, inventory
control and scheduling. Also all aspects of concrete sales, marketing, warehousing, material
control, estimating and project management. Track record of growing new business, increasing
sales and managing large projects on time and within budget. Strong negotiation, influencing,
problem solving and management skills with positive attitude, dedication and integrity. Expertise
includes:
Business Development Marketing Estimating
Time Management Team Leadership Project Management
Material Control
Quality Control
Customer Relationships Budgeting
EXPERIENCE
Nuera Project Consulting Present
Estimator / Project Manager / Buyer
Estimate commercial and private projects. Project Managment of a variety of projects with high
visibility. I have bid and project managed multi residential projects, public attractions, civil
projects and residential. I am a good manager of time and projects, running numerous projects
and estimating at the same time. Purchasing, buyout and scheduling are a few of the task I
have been asked to do. Nuera Project Consulting started Nuera Platinum Concrete and with my
knowledge of estimatimg and business development in the concrete industry I was tasked to
start up the company and run the estimating, project management and business development
side of the company
Estimating (Ground up, Design Build, and TI projects)
Buyer
Scope Writing
Project Managing
Blue Prints
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution
SOV
Job Costing
Scheduling
Business Development
Multi Tasking
Cost Management
Team Player
Budgets
2. Naton Engineering Inc. 2011-2013
Estimator / Project Manager
Estimate commercial and private projects. Currently Project Managing several commercial
projects with high visibility. I have bid and project managed multi residential projects, public
attractions, civil projects and residential.
Estimating projects (Earthwork, Demolition, Private & Public Bids)
Blue Prints
Project Managing
Contracts
Conflict Resolution
Scope
SOW
Job Costing
Scheduling
Business Development
Multi Tasking
Team Player
Budgets
Manage Safety Program & Maintain all Documentation
National Construction Rental 2010-2010
Preferred Account Rep
Acquire new business through network and clientele, Maintain existing accounts. Sale and
supervise, special events, functions and commercial projects.
Current sales of Commercial and residential needs
Brought into National Construction Rental numerous commercial accounts ranging from
top 100 G.C.’s in the San Diego area to small home builders.
Successfully coordinate manpower and materials for all projects including special events
that have critical time issues
Strive to bring a professional manner to all business aspects.
Fill in delivering and maintaining equipment when needed.
Increased National Construction Rentals sales and profit consistently every month.
FJ Brawley Concrete 2009-2009
Estimating, Sales, Project Manager
Acquired new business through network and clientele, estimating and project management
cradle to grave.
Current sales of residential and commercial tenant improvement projects.
3. Increased FJ Brawley backlog $450k
Successfully project managed 3 projects with a net Profit of 40%
Currently estimating commercial and residential structural and site concrete work.
Continue to build my book of clients which has over 90% of top General Contractors in
San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles Counties.
Rossi Concrete, Inc., Temecula, CA 2006-2009
Regional Sales/Marketing Manager
Promoted and acquired new business, maintained existing client relationships, managed
large scale projects, supervised teams of 50+.
Successfully secured six major accounts adding an additional $5 million yearly to work
load.
Increased net profits by $1.3 million through negotiating better pricing, efficiency
improvements and securing new business.
Managed multiple $1 million site concrete projects on time and under budget.
Directed work efforts of project teams including coordinating logistics, scheduling and
other supervisory functions to ensure optimum efficiency.
Maintainedandstrengthenedcore businessthroughdeliveringoutstandingservicetoclient
base and training/coachingemployeesinfundamentals of excellent service.
Prestige Concrete, Poway, CA 2004-2006
Purchasing and Material Control Manager
Procured building materials, tracked material usage, controlled inventory on Master Builder’s
data base, promoted new business in the residential and commercial market, estimated
potential jobs, managed projects and supervised teams.
Increased net profits $1 million by negotiating and procuring materials based on specific
job requirements instead of ordering into inventory.
Maintained inventory of building materials with monthly inventory and min/max reports to
allow for better planning and tracking of materials used by job.
Achieved gross sales of $1.8 million by promoting and selling 4 new residential and 2
new commercial jobs.
Proficient at utilizing digitizer with quick measure and/or engineer/architect
rulers to ensure greater accuracy in estimating jobs.
Successfully managed 6 large-scale jobs, including 3 simultaneously, on time and under
budget.
Touchstone Surfaces, Temecula, CA 2003-2004
Purchasing and Warehouse Manager
Procured materials, ran day-to-day operations, and developed new business for company
specializing in precast concrete countertops, microtoppings, overlays, and high end decorative
concrete in upscale residential and commercial businesses.
Sold $100,000 in concrete countertops, back splashes and concrete sink.
Served as field and manufacturing tech, managing all aspects of production including
measuring, building templates, creating and installing countertops, backsplashes and
sinks.
4. Progressive Concrete, Escondido, CA 2002-2003
Logistics Manager
Logistics and purchasing manager, field superintendent, estimator and sales and business
development. Ran numerous jobs simultaneously, directing seven crews. Ordered concrete and
materials from vendors; coordinated shipment of materials throughout California and Mexico.
Certified Concrete, Escondido, CA 2001-2002
Purchasing and Office Manager
Purchased materials, managed accounts receivable/accounts payable and, workman’s comp.
paperwork, estimated and supervised jobs.
Took on multiple tasks associated with running a small company without prior
knowledge or experience, becoming quickly proficient.
Organizedandstreamlinedworkfunctionsand processes helping company save time,
money and operate more effectively.
Strategic Coatings International, Chula Vista, CA 2000-2001
Warehouse Manager
Managed complete start-up of a marines coating warehouse, developed business plan,
obtained city approval, managed inventory control process, shipped and received product to
locations throughout the Pacific Rim.
Arcus Data Securities, San Marcos, CA 1989 - 2000
Off-Site Data Storage Supervisor
Held positions of increasing responsibility including lead route driver, data librarian,
operations manager for commercial backup data storage company.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Palomar Community College—Coursework in Business Management and Criminal Justice
40-hour OSHA and HAZMAT Certification
TRADE MEMBERSHIPS: ACI of San Diego and AGC of San Diego
United States CoastGuard Auxiliary