CARL A. FORD

150 N. 1100 E. #13, WASHINGTON UT 84780

CELL: 801-201-2823 · E-MAIL: CFORD@GWSALESINC.COM

10+ years Project and Construction Management Experience. Highly skilled in project

construction management and supervision. Personally skilled in several trades; framing,

interior finish, hot water radiant heating, and EIFS stucco finish systems. Skilled in scheduling

and supervising subcontractors and suppliers. Strong communicator to all project stakeholders

and developing strong working relationships with each. Excellent understanding of estimating,

purchasing and project cost controls. Performance and quality oriented. Experience managing

site improvements on large residential projects. Experience overseeing large multi-site

operations including payroll, productivity, safety, quality assurance, and profitability of

operations. Knowledgeable in project control tools including MS Project and Mfg/Pro. Very

computer literate using Excel, Word, Outlook, & PowerPoint software applications. Speaks

fluent Spanish. Utah B-100 Contractor’s License Exams completed.

Professional Experience_________________________________________________________________________

Mike Gubler Construction (local construction company)

(2/2014-Present)

Finish Carpenter and Remodeling

  · Install complete interior trim packages including exterior and interior doors, complex closet shelving, and

hardware for residential construction. We also contract full remodeling projects.

Great Western Sales Inc. (manufacturer representative agency)

(5/2008-Present)

Manufacturer’s Representative

  · Managed customer support for existing accounts through effective communication. Interfaced with

manufacturer and lead manufacturer representative. Developed strategies for growth opportunities of existing

accounts. Created new account opportunities for existing manufacturer brands. Procured new manufacturer

brands to expand business.

Prema Communities, LLC, Provo UT (private owned development and construction company)

(2/2005-5/2008)

Project Manager

  · Managed multiple large-scale residential development and construction projects. Performed due-diligence

for land acquisition working with local and regional government agencies, providing detail cost estimates and

financial budgets.

  · Collaborated with engineers to develop best-use scenarios for projects and final development plans.

Developed site work requirements and criteria for competitive bids.

  · Executed contracts with subcontractors for land improvements providing cost to estimate variance reports

and analysis.

  · Supervised subcontractors on all site work improvements for 200+ unit residential project.

  · Coordinated with architects to design vertical residential construction plans and cost estimates.

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TCDS, LLC, Evans CO (400 acre mixed-use land development)

(5/2002-2/2005)

Project Manager

  · Managed large-scale 400 acre mixed-use land development. Performed initial cost and progress audit to

establish initial position and develop plan for process and progress improvements. Directed staff engineer,

architect, and surveyor, creating a vision, goals, and reporting for each department. Contracted and supervised

large subcontractors for all land improvements. Developed forecast and budgets for future site development

including working with private land owners, planners and city planners, engineers, and governmental

agencies. Developed and managed 24 unit twin-home vertical construction project.

GC Construction, Greeley CO (4/2000-5/2002)

Subcontractor

  · Performed framing construction activities and interior finish carpentry. Managed stucco siding crew on large

county administration building, including developing bid, procuring contract, and executing the completion of

the project.

Colorado Greenhouse, Fort Lupton, CO ($35M-90 acre multi-site greenhouse operation)

(5/1987-4/2000)

Regional Operations Manager

  · Constructed $7M – 20 acre greenhouse facilities with pack-house and auxiliary buildings and equipment.

  · Managed large scale manufacturing operation of greenhouse production with 3 sites and central packing

facility. Responsible for all activities of 5 direct reports and 300+ employees including administrative staff

and maintenance personnel. Administrative responsibilities included purchasing, payroll, personnel, shipping

and receiving, and inventory control.

  · Generated operational budgets for all departments with controls, key performance indicators and metric

tracking in safety, performance productivity, and quality control.

  · Interfaced regularly with CEO, CFO, other plant managers, and other stakeholders to report status, discuss

issues and share information.

  · Established key performance indicators and programs to monitor progress and ensure vision achievement.

Created policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Designed and

implemented an effective communication plan to achieve cohesive team involvement.

  · Developed case study for several capital projects including ROI projections. Executed several approved

capital projects.

  · Co-Managed the implementation of $2M information system which generated the data and controls to

expand operations by 100%. Managed the company’s limited resources to implement the new system and

integrate the new business process improvements.

Education

Pasco High School, Pasco WA – 1979

Brigham Young University, Provo UT - Business Management Coursework

Utah of University, Salt Lake City, UT - Business Management Coursework

Regis University, Denver CO - Business Management Coursework

Computer Literacy

Mfg/Pro

MS Project

Excel

Word

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PowerPoint

Access

QuickBooks

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Language Skills

English – First Language

Spanish Speaking – Second Language

Certifications

CPR Certified

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