Justin Wills
Murphy
Summary
My family’s involvement in the construction industry started in the 70’s during the construction of Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Immediately upon graduating high school in 1995 I entered the field as a carpenters’ apprentice. Starting in the industry at entry level and working my way up through the ranks, I have a solid hands-on level of experience with all facets of the industry. I have a wonderful wife of 26 years and we have a daughter, a son and a granddaughter. We enjoy outdoor activities, especially spending time at the lake and the beach. We are a very close-knit family, and we value our time together. I enjoy developing and improving construction industry processes as well as guiding and mentoring quality people who will be the next generation of leaders in our industry.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Estimating
Contract Lumber
06.2019 - Current
- Helped establish Estimating Department within the company.
- Introduced advanced estimating software tools, enhancing team productivity while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
- Implemented a centralized database for storing project data, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced duplication of effort.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement within the estimating team by regularly reviewing processes and implementing changes when necessary.
- Designed an automated process for project managers to submit takeoff requests across the entire company.
- Managed a team of estimators, including workload management, takeoff reviews and support and training of new hires.
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR
Freelance
02.2010 - 06.2019
- Execute on screen takeoffs and develop bill of material reports and cost reports using PlanSwift, TradeTek, RSMeans and Craftsman software and cost books for all CSI Divisions.
- Proficient with all Microsoft Office software.
- Experience with residential, commercial, and industrial projects nationally and internationally.
- Member of ASPE.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Wills Builders, Inc
01.2001 - 02.2010
- Perform duties of GC/President
- $10-$15M in sales annually
- Company specialized in high-end residential and commercial
OWNER
Wills Home Builders
05.1999 - 01.2001
- Perform duties of Owner, Project Manager, Estimator
LEAD CARPENTER
Dillard Construction
02.1997 - 05.1999
- Perform duties of Lead Carpenter
CARPENTER
Standish Construction
07.1995 - 02.1997
- Perform duties of Carpenter
Skills
- 30 years of experience in the construction industry
- Worked in the field for many years as a carpenter and project superintendent
- Obtained NC General Contractors license at age of 19
- I was a NC Unlimited Licensed GC for many years
- Expert PlanSwift takeoff & estimating software user and plugin developer I have developed off-the-shelf PlanSwift plugins as well as custom plugins for many construction companies as a software consultant I currently primarily use TradeTek takeoff & estimating software
- Excel spreadsheet / workbook developer
- Takeoff and estimating for all CSI Divisions for single family, multi-family, commercial, industrial, educational & healthcare
- Integrating estimating software output with several different construction management / ERP software packages
- Developing conceptual project estimates using historical in-house cost data as well as using cost databases such as RSMeans and Craftsman
- Building and maintaining pre-qualified subcontractor and supplier lists for multiple project locations
- Managing the bidding process for multiple concurrent projects including preparing and delivering bid packages to subcontractors and suppliers, reviewing submitted bids and preparing subcontract documents
- Developing complete “CD” project estimates
- Communicating with Owners, Architects and Engineers to obtain clarification and submit or review RFI’s
- Managing the change order process including takeoff & estimating of addendum drawings and generating and delivering change order documents
- Managing multiple people as a GC including field personnel as well as in-house estimator, project manager and receptionist
- I have designed and developed stand-alone takeoff and estimating software for the construction industry including a white labeled package for James Hardie Building Products
Timeline
Director of Estimating
Contract Lumber
06.2019 - Current
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR
Freelance
02.2010 - 06.2019
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Wills Builders, Inc
01.2001 - 02.2010
OWNER
Wills Home Builders
05.1999 - 01.2001
LEAD CARPENTER
Dillard Construction
02.1997 - 05.1999
CARPENTER
Standish Construction
07.1995 - 02.1997
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