Garrett Raymond
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Adept at completing and delivering multiple projects, including finding new business, estimating projects, contract/sub-contract management, coordinating schedules, quality assurances, and ensuring projects are completed within a strict timeline and budget constraints. Instrumental in developing and implementing new processes and strategies supporting project management, planning, and program coordination improvements. Effective in positively influencing diverse teams, rallying support for initiatives, and able to help teams create simple solutions to meet organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Estimator
LLOYD Construction
Tucson, AZ
02.2026 - Current
- Developed accurate project cost estimates based on conceptual information to detailed blueprints and specifications.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to gather pricing and ensure comprehensive bid proposals.
- Delivered accurate estimates within tight deadlines by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids to ensure accurate pricing and scope inclusion for each project.
- Increased project accuracy by thoroughly reviewing proposals, blueprints, and specifications.
- Reduced discrepancies in project estimates by collaborating closely with architects, engineers, and clients.
Owner/Operator
GR Sports Fitness & Nutrition
Tucson, AZ
08.2024 - Current
- Founded and operated a fitness and nutrition coaching business serving local and online clients.
- Delivered custom program design, nutrition planning, and athlete performance coaching.
- Managed all operations including billing, scheduling, communication, and marketing.
- Built a strong referral-based client base through service quality and reputation.
Estimator/Project Manager
MW Morrissey
Tucson, AZ
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Spearheaded planning of all phases of the construction lifecycle from conception to completion, ensuring projects align with initial plans, budget, timeline, and quality control plans.
- Employ the use of scheduling software to update schedules, track progress, and document project progression; Write and submit testing and inspection logs, quality assurance reports, and punch lists.
- Establish and maintain new business client relations and manage all contracting and estimating processes; Facilitate consistent communication with clients and deliver project progress reports.
- Acquire necessary regulations and permits, order supplies, tools, and equipment, and ensure all local, state, and national building codes and regulations are followed.
- Manage and supervise a Construction Manager, working closely and efficiently with architects, engineers, electricians, and other construction specialists.
- Complete roughly 12 projects yearly with $40 million in gross revenue while simultaneously managing large corporate accounts.
Commercial Construction Superintendent
MW Morrissey
Tucson, AZ
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Coordinated all aspects of the large-scale operations to ensure projects were progressing within established timelines and deliverables were met within budget limits.
- Developed and updated work schedules for crew members, delegated duties to qualified personnel, streamlined daily tasks, and guaranteed overall efficiency.
- Ensured quality assurance for all operations by inspecting the quality of work to guarantee production moved in line with optimal services provided.
- Facilitated field coordination meetings before the activity began with MEP, structural, and architectural components of the project to enhance efficiency in the field and minimize the additional cost to the owner.
- Aided in scope reviews during the bidding phase of projects to ensure that coverage was not overlapped and gapped.
- Confirmed designs could be built in the field with minimal issues and downtime by providing pre-construction assistance in constructability reviews.
Underground Mine Shift Supervisor
SOUTH32
Tucson, AZ
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided oversight and management for all aspects of production operations in large-scale mining projects to ensure optimal safety and maximum work efficiency.
- Collaborated with employees to find quick and efficient resolutions to workplace complaints in order to ensure operations went uninterrupted and productivity was not disrupted.
- Performed quality assurance inspections, including on-site evaluations and internal audits, to recognize areas of concern and implemented improvements when necessary.
- Singlehandedly managed 70 contractors to confirm excellent service quality at all times. Successfully developed and maintained drilling/blasting SOPs.
- Ensured the consistent availability of sufficient safety, quality, productivity, and performance management and kept shift on track for all mining priorities.
Underground Mine Shift Supervisor
Jerritt Canyon
Elko, NV
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Ensured the standard operating procedures for blasting procedures were adhered to for consistent workplace safety and provided the drilling/blasting procedures for four crews.
- Organized workflow by assigning responsibilities to team members, preparing schedules, and checking production outputs according to specifications.
- Conducted tasks with compliance to documented work instructions, assessed materials, and visually inspected parts to identify quality defects within parts.
- Singlehandedly doubled drill footage and increased monthly drill footage by 100% after moving into the position.
- Developed and successfully implemented standard operating procedures for drilling patterns, resulting in fewer inconsistencies.
Underground Miner
Newmont Carlin
Elko, NV
04.2012 - 10.2017
- Operated various industrial equipment, including nipper wagons, water/haul trucks, scissor decks, forklifts, muckers, remote muckers, qubex drills, Simba drills, and solo drills.
- Recognized as the highest footage-producing driller in four crews and highest-producing SIMBA drill operator at leeville location, averaging a well reaching 500 ft/shift with a bottom hammer.
- Received a promotion to a top tech-level miner position within three years of employment.
- Effectively leveraged a broad range of knowledge of drilling and blasting techniques to maintain high efficiency when completing tasks.
Secondary Driller
Boart Longyear
Elko, NV
04.2010 - 04.2012
- Established and executed testing methods that enhanced overall workplace efficiency. Maintained drill equipment and trained employees on the proper use of all tools.
- Conducted performance operations including preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on all equipment throughout the organization.
- Delegated work assignments and employed extensive welding, grinding, and parts maintenance knowledge to repair equipment. Recognized by managers and colleagues for outstanding work ethic and reliability.
- Arranged and led training on standard internal operations procedures to create a workplace that observed strict compliance with safety regulations.
Education
ABA Commercial Construction Superintendent Course -
ABA
Tucson, AZCM-Lean Construction -
AGC
Tucson, AZAGC Project Management Development -
AGC
Phoenix, AZPMP Project Management Professional -
AGC
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Project Management
- Schedule Development
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Risk Management
- Cross-Group Collaboration
- Presentation & Facilitation
- Team coordination
- Budget Management
- Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Site Evaluations & Inspections
- Construction Management
- Multitasking & Prioritizing
- Schedule Management
- Autodesk/ProEst estimating software
- Operational Excellence
- BNI Cost data & unit pricing
- GMP/CMAR projects
Websites
Timeline
Project Estimator
LLOYD Construction
02.2026 - Current
Owner/Operator
GR Sports Fitness & Nutrition
08.2024 - Current
Estimator/Project Manager
MW Morrissey
08.2020 - 08.2024
Commercial Construction Superintendent
MW Morrissey
11.2019 - 09.2021
Underground Mine Shift Supervisor
SOUTH32
07.2018 - 11.2019
Underground Mine Shift Supervisor
Jerritt Canyon
10.2017 - 07.2018
Underground Miner
Newmont Carlin
04.2012 - 10.2017
Secondary Driller
Boart Longyear
04.2010 - 04.2012
ABA Commercial Construction Superintendent Course -
ABA
CM-Lean Construction -
AGC
AGC Project Management Development -
AGC
PMP Project Management Professional -
AGC