GERALD LOQUET

CEO, GEOTHERSUN, INC.

 

Construction | Management | Estimating | Communication

Experienced master craftsman and skilled project manager specializing in high end construction projects in the residential and commercial space. Responsible for all of the estimating and presentations to clients.

CEO – Liaison for Client – Pre-Production – Microsoft Office – Residential – Design/Construction – Planning – Excel – Assembly – Commercial – Customer Relations – Prepare change order – Auto CAD – Management – Contract negotiations – Log and manage C.O. – Auto CAD 14 – Process Scheduler – Monitor budget – Safety meetings – SAGE Program

Professional Experience

CEO Geothersun, Inc. San Francisco, CA, 2016 – Present
Gerald Loquet Construction, Inc., San Francisco, CA, 2009 – Present
CEO www.geraldloquetconstruction.com

  • Sr. Estimator and Project Manager on 12+ projects in Marin and San Francisco in the past 6 years.
  • Coordinate the flow of information between architect, designer, engineer, client, and field crew for projects worth over $3 million in residential and commercial projects.
  • Develop, execute and monitor project contract, project budgets and project schedules.
  • Serve as liaison between client and design and construction professionals.
  • Prepare, submit, log and monitor documentation in building process, change orders and plan revision.
  • Estimate change orders and request pricing for potential cost increases. Evaluates subcontractor change orders for accuracy and fairness.
  • Bidding work, selecting subcontractors’ assistance in writing contracts and scope of work.
  • Monitor project foreman activities and documentation to assure project is complete within scope budget and schedule.
  • Develop and implement systems to track additional out of scope expenses.

 

Paniagua construction, San Francisco, CA, 2007-2009
Project Manager www.paniaguaconstruction.com

  • Coordinated and supervised all construction activities with emphasis on construction.
  • Direct all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on the schedule within budget, with quality workmanship.
  • Pre production planning and estimate confirmation set up budget for the projects prior to start apply for The City Permits.
  • In charge of estimating PROJECTS and CREATing PRESENTATIONS FOR CLIENTS.
  • Solicit proposals from Subcontractors and negotiate bids to hire onto project and enter into budget.
  • PREPARE, LOG AND MANAGE CHANGE ORDERS. MATERIALS TAKEOFFS AND ORDERS.
  • INTERFACE WITH CLIENTS AND ARCHITECTS.
  • Worked with general contractor firm, property management, construction managers, engineering firms.

 

Classics Works, Paris, France, 2003-2007
Sr. Project Manager www.classic-works.fr

  • Managed high end classical sailing boats restoration, supervised the work of 50 employees.
  • Prepared and Provided estimates to clients. Secured 80% of all prepared Estimates given.
  • Create work shop with equipment with safety environment.
  • Monitored schedules and quality control.

 

Paniagua Construction, San Francisco, CA, 1999-2003
Project Manager

  • Managed restoration Victorian housing project in San Francisco. Oversaw every detail on execution of project.

 

Centre Guadeloupeen d’initiative local- CGIL in Guadeloupe French West Indies, 1996-1999
Project Manager www.socialement-reponsible.org Centre-Guadeloupeen

  • Creation of an artistic village with the restoration of 6 buildings from 1740 as the original design.
  • Action governmental with local people to create a pole exchange with training center in France metropolis.
  • Recruit and hire instructors from France to conduct the training program.
  • Creation of a metal workshop, Wood workshop and stone workshop.

 

Coubertin Foundation in Saint Remy Les Chevreuses, Yvelines, France, 1991-1996
Project Manager www.coubertin.fr

  • Represented the Coubertin Foundry and the Coubertin Foundation in promoting prospective projects with the French government and contemporary sculptors.
  • Worked in liaison with the sculptors and architects on historic monument.

Education & License

2012 EPA renovator certification certificate# R-l-116931-12-00371
2010 General contractor License: #953829
2008 Management Construction Project program at City College of San Francisco
2006 Hygiene and Security CRAM Aix-en-Provence France (Outlook, QuickBooks, Sage Program)
2000 Computer Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Auto CAD).
1999 Course Auto CAD 14 at City College of San Francisco, CA
1996 Course in Marketing and technical management of CEGOS, Paris, France, www.cegos.com
1993 Course in foundry of art at the Coubertin Foundation France
1989 Course of Design for petrochemical and machinery
1988 Diploma of excellence from International Skilled Trades Olympics in Australia and Master Degree from the Compagnon du tour de France
1987 License in teaching and Management Skills Psycho-pedagogy.
1982 Study Bachelor Degree Science Jean XXIII, Roubaix, 59000 France

Relevant Skill and Interests

Multi Lingual in French, Spanish and English.
Drawing, painting and sculpture in clay and wood work, play saxophone and guitar jazz.