BRENT H. REUM
10693 E. Exposition Ave #319
Aurora, CO USA 80012
Phone (303) 856-3735 e-mail: justbeau@gmail.com

CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

Commercial

Steel Frame Building Construction
      Office & Engineering Support / Field Work & Supervision / Estimation

      ●	prepare and submit proposals
●	document proceedings from proposal to contract signing to completion
●	obtain information needed to expedite permit approval
●	review initial construction prints and documents 
●	submit corrected construction detail and design refinements
●	verify accuracy of material lists 
●	submit bid requests to suppliers
●	compare and verify quotes and delivery dates
●	issue purchase orders 
●	record invoices for support of billing and scheduling
●	secure and schedule needed labor
●	locate and set embedded structural elements
●	identify key construction references to base starting points
●	verify correctness of materials delivered
●	offload and stage materials for easy access
●	prepare technical print releases noting revisions and changes
●	create project reviews and other executive summaries for top level staff
●	help standardize office work flow procedures 
●	upgrade repair and maintain computer equipment
●	interface with clients, suppliers and professional design staff
●	help to resolve design concerns
●	perform field inspections and work flow analysis
●	assist in setting realistic project time lines
●	determine and clarify field modifications 

Residential

	Custom Homes / Remodels
Tradesman/Contractor

●	self-employed professional / skilled trades specialist
●	8+ yrs experience custom home building and remodeling business
●	generated new business, trained new hires in skilled trades
●	performed day to day scheduling of supplies and labor
●	skilled in the crafts relating to this field 
●	performed installation of doors windows and exterior finishes 
●	gained high level of self-motivation and practical knowledge

Industrial

	Oil and Gas Plant Construction
Project Manager / CAD Detailer / Technical Writing and Support

●	3+ yrs experience technical engineering support 
●	creation of P&IDs, instrument lists
●	helped facilitate proper plant start-up and subsequent operation 
●	performed equipment sizing calculations 
●	maintained database of equipment available to clients
●	field experience of plant start-up procedures
●	help assure proper construction techniques
●	updated existing client plans to include the newly added plant functions
●	gained knowledge in feedback circuitry, gas purification
●	H2O, H2S, CO2 removal (molecular sieves, gas regeneration etc.) 
●	LP production (cryogenic turbo expansion units) 
●	diesel plant experience with brief introduction to electrical control circuit design

WORK HISTORY
 Simply Home Improvements                                 Denver, CO 2008-Present
•	contracted labor for residential improvements
•	coordinated with installation manager and clients to ensure timely completion of projects
•	maintained quality standards
•	secured needed materials
•	provided support for ensuring proper document filing

Nationwide Metal Buildings, Inc.                           Denver, CO 2005-2008
•	performed many duties relating to the design construction of steel frame buildings
•	provided estimating support, documentation of change orders, and backup for payroll
•	determined and facilitated proper construction from blueprints, frequently performing on-site supervision
•	coordinated with superintendent and other trades to ensure timely completion and overall smooth project flow

Texas Pride Homes, LLC                                      San Antonio, TX 1998-2005
•	founded and maintained a well-respected home improvement company from the ground up
•	trained new hires to perform in a professional manner
•	managed the workings of 20+ employees
•	secured new contracts and expanded business to include light commercial

Knight Equipment and Manufacturing Co.             Jourdanton, TX 1995-1997
•	produced technical literature explaining proper plant operations
•	maintained and updated Process and Instrumentation Diagrams
•	field corrected CAD drawings to reflect “as-built” conditions

EDUCATION AND SKILLS
University of Texas - BSME Registered EIT - PE eligible Bilingual - Spanish / English