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Duane Valure III

Duluth

Summary

Project Manager with a proven track record at CMC Construction Inc., excelling in project planning and client relations. Expert in budget forecasting and advanced problem solving, successfully delivering high-quality projects on schedule. Great at fostering collaboration among teams, ensuring seamless execution and continuous improvement in construction management.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

CMC Construction Inc.
09.2021 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Proficient in: Procore, Auto Desk, Trimble and Bluebeam.
  • Experience with estimating, from small to large projects up to 1.5 million dollars.
  • Create Change Orders.
  • Some examples of projects I managed: Hartley Nature Center Addition, Cirrus, Brewery Creek Apartments, Skyridge Apartments, ISD 709 Administration & Transportation Buildings, (3) Taco Bell locations, Veit New Office and Shop and many more.
  • Experience in all aspects of Rough Carpentry, Siding, Roofing, Steel Stud Framing, Drywall, Taping, Painting and Trim Finishes.


Superintendent

CMC Construction Inc.
04.2020 - 09.2021
  • Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, creating a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
  • Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
  • Collaborate with contractors to achieve seamless project execution.
  • Mentored apprentices leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
  • Established effective quality control measures for consistent delivery of high-quality construction projects.
  • Hired quality staff through the local unions to complete projects on time with the quality craftsmanship the client expects.
  • Approved time weekly for my crews.
  • Attended weekly foreman meeting to work with the team to create timelines and goals for the week ahead.
  • I was the lead superintendent for the carpenters hanging drywall and also the drywall finishers on the Bluestone Vue project in Duluth, MN 2020-2021.

Drywall Finisher

Painters Local 106
10.2000 - 04.2020
  • Led team communication to ensure seamless drywall finishing throughout projects.
  • Planned and scheduled tasks based on project timelines and areas of high importance.
  • Resolved on-site conflicts between trades and co-workers.
  • Ordered materials and kept an ongoing inventory.
  • Created quality assurance checks to ensure we were giving the client the best finish achievable and one that I was willing to stand behind.
  • Companies I was employed with: Mulcahy Nickolaus, Swanson & Youngdale, Quality Drywall and Plastering, RTL Construction, Lake Superior Painting and CMC Construction Inc.


Education

High School Diploma -

Hermantown High School
Hermantown, MN
06-1995

Skills

  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Project scheduling
  • Project tracking
  • Schedule management
  • Client relations
  • Customer relations
  • Staff management
  • Work flow planning
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Document management
  • Scope management
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Processes and procedures
  • Data review
  • Inventory control
  • Construction management

Timeline

Project Manager

CMC Construction Inc.
09.2021 - Current

Superintendent

CMC Construction Inc.
04.2020 - 09.2021

Drywall Finisher

Painters Local 106
10.2000 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Hermantown High School
Duane Valure III