Ken Lusian www.kenlusian.com EDUCATION 19485 Lillehei Ave Hastings, MN 55033 Cell: (612) 990-1755 lusiank@my.uwstout.edu University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, Menomonie, WI Major: B.S. Construction Minor: Business Administration Expected Graduation: December 2012 Current Cumulative GPA: 3.99 Relevant Courses to be completed by summer 2012: Concrete and Masonry Technology Construction Safety Statics and Strengths of Materials Architectural Technology Estimating 1+ 2 Soil Mechanics Structural Systems Wood & Steel Site Engineering Contract Reqs & Specs Engineering Economy Heavy Const Methods Corp & Managerial Accounting Structural Systems of Concrete Legal Aspects of Const Scheduling & Cost Control Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, MN Major: Transfer Curriculum, May 2009 Cumulative GPA: 3.81 Southeast Technical of Redwing, Redwing MN Major: Carpentry, May 2005 Relevant Completed Courses: Framing Theory 1+2+3+4 Foundation and Footing Design Blueprint Reading 1+2 Brick and Concrete Flatwork EMPLOYMENT Construction Estimating Cabinetry 1+2 Western Summit Constructors, Estimating Intern, Fall of 2011 Worked in division 3 estimating on projects ranging from $40 mil to $65 mil Performed takeoff on projects using On Screen Takeoff, MC2, and Excel Developed material tracking logs for project in startup planning stage Contacted and qualified potential vendors and subcontractors for invite to bid Send out and follow up on Request for Quotes Created database to track past cost histories for future bidding purposes Run tab sheets on projects coming up for bid Performed spec review to identify any unusual materials and methods Fascut Landscaping, Foreman, Summers of 2008-2011 Assisted in design and preparation of commercial and residential worksites Document work completed on a daily basis, and submit hours of work performed by laborers Oversee up to 3 laborers Operated heavy equipment and company vehicles JCampbell Construction, Residential Framer, July 2005 – January 2007 Framed buildings ranging from single family homes to a 65 unit condo with retail basement Utilized panelized wall system construction and hand framing methods HONORS AND ORGANIZATIONS Secretary - Sigma Lambda Chi – Construction Honor Society (Spring 2011 - Present) Member - Student Construction Association - (Fall 2009 – Present) Dean’s List and Chancellors Award - (Every semester since fall 2007) EXTRACURRICULAR First Place Champions - 2012 Construction Knowledge Quiz Bowl Competition at Dunwoody College of Technology (Sponsored by Minnesota Construction Association) Attended Associated General Contractors seminar on scaffolding and PPE safety - (2-18-11) Attended Minnesota Contractors Association seminar on proper roof, curtain wall, and pavement design - (3-15-11) Attended Sustainable Building Design Conference in Menomonie, WI (3-4-11) OTHER SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS Experienced in AutoCAD 2009, Revit Architecture 2009(BIM), Microsoft Excel, WinEst, Onscreen Takeoff 3, MC2, and iSqFt 10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Training - (10 HR Card)