Nathan J. Pruitt
General Contractor, Residential Remodeling
Sacramento, CA · (916) 555 0139 · name@example.com · linkedin.com/in/nathanjpruitt
Key Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
Nine years in residential remodeling, six as a licensed contractor and owner
SETTINGS
Kitchen, bath and addition remodels of $40,000 to $350,000 in older neighborhoods
SPECIALTIES
Estimating, permitting, subcontractor scheduling, change orders, punch list closeout
SYSTEMS
Buildertrend, QuickBooks Online, Bluebeam Revu takeoffs, Houzz Pro leads, city permit portal
LICENSURE
California Class B general building contractor license, lead safe renovator
EDUCATION
Associate of Science in Construction Management, Sierra Foothills Community College
Executive Summary
Licensed general building contractor with nine years in residential remodeling, the last six running a kitchen, bath and addition company that completes about 28 projects a year at values from $40,000 to $350,000. Estimates every job, pulls the permits, schedules a crew of seven and about fifteen subcontractors, and walks the final punch list with the homeowner. Known for finishing on the promised week and for change orders that get signed before the work starts.
Signature Achievements
- Completed 168 remodels over six years with revenue reaching $2.6 million in 2025 and a gross margin held at 34 percent.
- Finished 91 percent of projects inside the contracted schedule, with an average kitchen remodel of seven weeks.
- Reduced unsigned change orders to zero by moving every change into Buildertrend with a homeowner signature before work.
- Passed 100 percent of rough and final inspections on the first visit in 2025 across 44 permitted jobs.
- Holds a 4.9 star average across 130 online reviews, with 60 percent of new work from referrals.
- Kept the workers' compensation experience modifier at 0.82 with no lost time injury in six years.
Professional Experience
Owner and General Contractor
Pruitt Kitchen and Home Remodeling, Sacramento, CA February 2020 to present
Residential remodeling company with a crew of seven and about fifteen subcontractors completing about 28 projects a year at $40,000 to $350,000
- Estimate kitchens, baths, additions and whole house remodels from site measurements and Bluebeam takeoffs.
- Pull building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits and schedule every inspection with the city.
- Schedule the crew and subcontractors in Buildertrend and hold a weekly walk with the homeowner.
- Write and price change orders and collect signatures before the change goes to the field.
- Manage lead safe work practices on homes built before 1978 and keep the containment records.
Project Manager, Remodeling
American River Design and Build, Folsom, CA August 2017 to February 2020
Design build remodeler completing about 40 projects a year; managed twelve to fifteen active jobs
- Managed twelve to fifteen active remodels from permit to final walkthrough.
- Ordered cabinets, tile, windows and fixtures against the selections schedule and tracked lead times.
- Ran subcontractor scheduling and inspections and closed punch lists inside two weeks.
Licensure and Certification
Contractors State License Board of California, Class B general building contractor license number 1067412
Environmental Protection Agency Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting certified renovator, current through 2028
Occupational Safety and Health Administration 30 hour construction card, completed 2019
Education
Associate of Science in Construction Management, Sierra Foothills Community College, Rocklin, 2017
Core Skills
Remodel estimating · Permit applications · Subcontractor scheduling · Change order management · Homeowner walkthroughs · Punch list closeout · Lead safe work practices · Buildertrend scheduling · Cabinet and tile ordering · Inspection coordination