AARON JONES

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

E. GRAND RAPIDS,MI

Summary

Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 15+-year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.

Overview

Certificates

years of post-secondary education

years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

AARON-ALLEN CONCEPTS

Little Elm, TX

08.2008 - Current

Oversaw entire building turnover process, enhancing communication between all construction management to facilitate smooth completion.
Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
Initiated operational improvements using lean methodologies to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
Developed, maintained and operated company's web presence, developing original text and image content for company website and designing HTML and email promotions.
Integrated new media and web advertising initiatives into client's marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness.
Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal functional simple solutions.
Created and monitored direct promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels 17%.
Directed business operations for 25-employee company doing $12m in yearly revenue.
Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in 11% increase in revenues.

Project Manager /Project Estimator

ProCare Restoration Services Inc.

Kentwood, MI

12.2019 - 08.2020

Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones.
Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for restoration work.
Constructed budgets and estimates ranging from $2000 to $225000 for mitigation and reconstruction projects.
Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
Arranged for and rolled out company projects and programs that supported company's TPA function.
Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
Headed 8 project teams specializing in Fire, Water, Mold Mitigation and Reconstruction activities.
Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
Eliminated discrepancies by reviewing performance, status and safety adherence.
Coordinated product installation and scheduled experienced crews to achieve project scopes of work.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

05.1998 - 05.2003

Marketing specialized in retail sales

Diploma -

Big Rapids High School, Big Rapids, MI

08.1996 - 01.2000

Member of Equestrian Team - State Champion Speed & Action
Elected Captain of Varsity Football Team -Freshman year
Elected Captain of Varsity Powerlifting Team
Member of Drama II
Received Scholarship for dual enrollment sophomore year @ FSU
First student to graduate in the Class of 2000 a semester early with 2 years of college as well January 1, 2000