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Meet the Preconstruction Team

Bill Brooks

Chief Estimator

At 12 years old, Bill started working for his father’s construction company during the summer. In 1983, after 20 years of field experience, Bill moved into progressive construction estimating.  Absolute Caulking & Waterproofing was excited to bring him on board in 2019 as our Senior Estimator. Bill is a certified Welder in Pipe – 1G, 2G, 5G & 6GR, Plate 1G-4G and SMAW & Submerged Arc. STI certified in Engineering Judgements, Wireless Communication, Firestopping Requirements & Perimeter Fire Containment. He also has Appreciation Awards from City of San Francisco for seismic structural design of the “Conservatory of Flowers” (oldest botanic garden in the USA) and City of Westwood CA for structural/architectural design of Architectural/Ornamental metal within UCLA.  In Bill’s spare time he enjoys building Resto-Mod Muscle Cars.

Jonathan Hochman

Estimator

Jonathan moved to Colorado from New Jersey in 2008 and began his construction career with Absolute Caulking & Waterproofing in the summer of 2012. He was an apprentice and then journeyman all while he completed his Civil Engineering degree at the University of Colorado. In 2014, he was promoted to Estimator. He is an avid Nuggets fan and enjoys spending his time skiing, hiking, rock climbing and disc golfing.

Garrett Cordova

Garrett Cordova

Estimator

Garrett started his construction career in 2010 and went into waterproofing in 2012. He came to Absolute Caulking & Waterproofing in 2014 and in 2017 he was promoted to Superintendent. He is a certified C/S Group Installer, and has certifications for OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid. He has completed the AGC Supervisory Training Program and is currently enrolled in Portocol Management Leadership Program. A few projects that he is proud to be a part of are Google Phase II (2018), McGregor Square (2020), and Anschutz (2021). Garrett joined our estimating team in 2024 after completing the Construction Management Estimating Certificate program through ACC. As a Colorado Native, Garrett is a proud fan of the Broncos, Rockies and Nuggets. He enjoys going to music festivals and traveling.

Xavier Viernes

Estimator

Xavier began his journey with the company in 2020, starting in the field where he quickly developed a strong foundation in construction. Through hard work, leadership, and a commitment to quality, he was promoted to Foreman, where he led teams and ensured project success on-site. During that time, he had the opportunity to work on high-profile projects such as McGregor Square and Bronco Billy’s Casino. Recently, he has taken the next step in his career as an Estimator, bringing years of hands-on experience into a role focused on precision, planning, and continued growth within the company. A proud Broncos fan, Xavier enjoys spending his free time with his family.

Robert Burger

Preconstruction Specialist

As a Colorado native, Robert started his waterproofing career in 2006 and he came to Absolute Caulking & Waterproofing in early 2011. He has his OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid Certifications. Robert is a certified C/S Group, MM Systems, and Watson Bowman Expansion Joint Installer. He has completed the AGC Supervisory Training Program and is a Portocol Management Leadership Program graduate. After nearly 20 years on the Operations team, Robert now supports the Estimating Department as a Preconstruction Specialist. Robert is a parent of two active boys and in his free time, he enjoys spending time with this family creating memories and going on new adventures.