Eric Ochs
Discovery Bay
Summary
Seasoned craftsman and self-starter with a proven track record in leading custom home renovations as well as large-scale commercial projects. Reputation for high standards, top-quality work, code compliance, and mentoring teams towards excellence. Loyal and company-driven, willing to learn new techniques and applications. An active sailboat racer who values clear communication, teamwork, and coordinated execution.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Contractor
Self
Benicia
03.2022 - Current
- Managed renovation-based construction projects from inception to completion.
- Leveraged knowledge of building materials and construction techniques to optimize project outcomes.
- Performed property inspections, identified issues, and recommended actions.
- Recruited, supervised, and directed third-party contractors.
- Implemented strategies to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste of resources.
- Prepared and planned job sites to help projects run smoothly.
Lead Carpenter
John Laverty Construction
Benicia
04.2016 - 03.2022
- Adhered to project plans and requirements to deliver quality work for custom-built homes, from foundation to finish.
- Performed various rough and finish carpentry duties, including doors, windows, and cabinetry/millwork.
- Installation of design-specific finishes according to neighborhood regulations, from production homes to historic districts.
- Executed complex framing, including stairs, decking, and exposed roof systems.
- Provided guidance and technical advice to junior carpenters.
- Collaborated with architects, designers, and subcontractors on specialty installations and accurate placement of M.E.P.
- Regularly communicate with clients, homeowners, and workers to establish a safe, friendly, and comfortable work environment.
Carpenter Foreman
Archer Building Company, Inc
El Dorado Hills
10.2003 - 04.2016
- Interpreted blueprints and shop drawings for commercial projects, ensuring accuracy and alleviating discrepancies.
- Managed projects with large labor, equipment and material budgets.
- Kept detailed progress records to meet strict deadlines and adjust scheduling and prioritization.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Conducted daily inspections of worksites to ensure quality and safety standards were met.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored a team of carpenters.
- Established relationships with vendors to obtain competitive pricing on materials.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Benicia High School
Benicia, CA01-2000
Skills
- Rough and finish carpentry
- Concrete forming and finishing
- Plumbing and electrical
- Excavation techniques
- Construction site management
- Equipment operation and management
- Worksite safety and OSHA regulations
- Building codes compliance
- Project scope assessment
- Labor and operations oversight
- Permit acquisition
- Blueprint reading
- Materials procurement
- Subcontractor management
Affiliations
- Ground-up construction of multi million-dollar custom homes
- Renovation of historic and production homes
- Single-handed remodel of a 1940s WWII home for code compliance and energy efficiency
- Modular building development of Eviva Downtown, Sacramento
- Construction of CSU Chico Sutter Hall dorm
- House lift and basement conversions
Timeline
General Contractor
Self
03.2022 - Current
Lead Carpenter
John Laverty Construction
04.2016 - 03.2022
Carpenter Foreman
Archer Building Company, Inc
10.2003 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Benicia High School
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