BRADLEY STURRUS

2252 Westwinde St. NW | Grand Rapids, MI 49534

sturrub@ferris.edu | (616) 450-8598

September 4, 2014
Jon Meengs
De Jager Construction, Inc.
75 60th St SW
Wyoming, MI 49548

Dear Mr. Meengs:

I am writing you today because I am interested in the estimating internship at De Jager
Construction Inc. With my education, and experience in the construction industry, I believe
that my services could be of great help to DeJager Construction.
Knowing that De Jager has been in the industry for more than 40 years, specializing in retail
construction, I was interested in becoming a part of a company that is a leader in their field
and still takes pride in their old world quality of work. As you will see from my enclosed
resume, my experience in commercial plan reading, my ability to perform quantity take offs,
and the fact that I am a quick learner make me a great candidate for the position. I meet and
exceed all the requirements for the job as I have extensive work experience in the construction
industry, and you would not regret adding me to your team at De Jager Construction.
I am very interested in this opportunity to work for De Jager Construction Inc. and would
welcome the opportunity to interview with you for the position. I am excited to hear back from
you so we could set up a meeting time or a visit in the near future. If needed, I would be more
than happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have dealing with my application for
the estimating position at Dejager.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration, Mr. Meengs. I hope to hear from you
soon.

Sincerely,

Bradley Sturrus

BRADLEY STURRUS
2252 Westwinde St. NW | Grand Rapids, MI 49534
sturrub@ferris.edu | (616) 450-8598

EDUCATION

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY, BIG RAPIDS, MI EXPECTED GRADUATION: MAY 2016

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management with Emphasis in Civil Engineering Technology

GPA: 3.71 / 4.0

Course Work
Construction Quantity and Cost Estimating
Construction Scheduling
Advanced Construction Computer Techniques (Used Revit)
Advanced Materials Properties and Testing (Earned level 1 Aggregate testing Certification)
Plan and Specification Reading

EXPERIENCE

GRAND VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS, GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Summer 2010 - Present

SKILLS

Using plans and specifications, I am responsible for making adjusting rings, septic tanks,
burial vaults, and burial vault covers.
Train and supervise employees to complete similar work
Responsible for forming and stripping forms, preparing and installing reinforcement, and
placing and finishing concrete

Able to read plans and specifications

Proficient in multiple CAD programs (Solid Works, Softplan, Revit Architecture, Autodesk
Civil 3-D) as well as with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Cost and Quantity Take-offs
Aggregate Testing

HONORS

Nominated for membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars every semester
College of Engineering Technology Deans List for all semesters except Fall 2013
Deans Scholarship and Ferris Achievement Residence Hall Scholarship
Excellence in Sports Leadership award for my high school soccer team in the fall of 2011.

LEADERSHIP

In the spring of 2012, I led a team of 24 students in designing, creating, and dedicating a
Christ centered sculpture at my high school, Calvin Christian.
Throughout my senior year in high school (2011-2012), I co-led my churchs high school
youth group.
Attended the Squire Leadership Retreat in the summer of 2011 and learned how to best
lead my teammates and peers.

BRADLEY STURRUS
2252 Westwinde St. NW | Grand Rapids, MI 49534
sturrub@ferris.edu | (616) 450-8598

EDUCATION

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY, BIG RAPIDS, MI EXPECTED GRADUATION: MAY 2016

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management with Emphasis in Civil Engineering Technology

GPA: 3.71 / 4.0

Course Work

SKILLS

Construction Quantity Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating
Construction Scheduling
Advanced Construction Computer Techniques (Used Revit)
Advanced Materials Properties and Testing (Earned level 1 Aggregate testing Certification)
Plan and Specification reading

Leadership
In the spring of 2012, I led a team of 24 students in designing, creating, and dedicating a
Christ centered sculpture at my high school, Calvin Christian.
Throughout my senior year in high school (2011-2012), I co-led my churchs high school
youth group.
Attended the Squire Leadership Retreat in the summer of 2011 where I learned how to
best lead my teammates and peers.

Computer Work |

Proficient in the following programs:

-Revit Architecture
-AutoCad Inventor
-SolidWorks
-SoftPlan
-Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint

HONORS

Nominated for membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars every semester
Deans Scholarship
Ferris Achievement Residence Hall Scholarship
Excellence in Sports Leadership award for my high school soccer team in the fall of 2011.

WORK EXPIRIENCE

Grand Valley Concrete Products

Employed from 2010-Present

BRADLEY STURRUS
2252 Westwinde St. NW | Grand Rapids, MI 49534
sturrub@ferris.edu | (616) 450-8598

References:
Suzanne Miller
Program Coordinator, Associate Professor
Ferris State University
3674 17 Mile Rd.
Big Rapids, Mi 49302
(231) 435-5795
SuzanneMiller@ferris.edu

Gearald Bowen
Floor Manager
Grand Valley Concrete Products
79054 River Dr.
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 587-4762
boweng1@gmail.com

Karel Malefyt
Varsity Soccer Coach
Calvin Christian High School
2183 8th Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 450-7745
kmalefyt@calvinchr.org