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James

Ankeny,IA

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations between subcontractors, vendors, trade contractors, employees and in house office staff. Experienced in directing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager/Custom Builder

Homeworx Remodeling
10.2018 - Current
  • Continuous maintenance and updating of schedule control module to ensure deadlines
  • Communicating, collaborating, and delegating tasks amongst sub-contractors after determining plans with in office staff
  • Performing all stages of carpentry, flooring, electrical and plumbing trim outs as needed
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Kept team members safe and job sites free of hazards by maintaining good organizational skills.
  • Building entertainment centers, mud benches, vanities, and other custom cabinetry in accordance with blueprints and customer specification to ensure highest level of quality and satisfaction
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
  • Removing and Installing replacement doors, patio doors, and windows
  • Communicating constantly with homeowners ensuring the highest level of satisfaction
  • Correctly setting and managing homeowner expectations throughout entire process
  • Flexibility, Versatility, and Independence in critical decision-making situations in order to meet deadlines
  • Creating and Relaying urgency in a mutually beneficial way to all parties involved in completing a project.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.

FULL HOME RENOVATION

Brokaw Remodeling
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Communicating and collaborating with subcontractors, realtors, and investors through every stage of the renovation process
  • Self-Performing drywall, paint, framing and finish carpentry, cabinetry, minor plumbing, electrical and HVAC
  • Determining scope, identifying and hiring subcontractors for any large scale mechanical, electrical or plumbing work
  • Determining and purchasing material selections to enhance appeal while maximizing profit.

QUALITY CONTROL/PUNCHLIST

Brester Construction/ Aerotek
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Accountable for all things carpentry; including but not limited to exterior, interior, framing, and finish carpentry
  • Communicating, collaborating, and delegating tasks amongst sub-contractors and laborers
  • Performing quality assurance in all stages of carpentry, drywall, and paint
  • Expediting completion of specific tasks to fill gaps in sub-contractor scope of work
  • Performing high quality work, keeping in accordance with blueprints
  • Creating/Delegating punch list tasks in a timely manner to clientele satisfaction.

LEAD CARPENTER

Rally Cap Properties
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Accountable for all things carpentry; including but not limited to exterior, interior, framing, and finish carpentry
  • Safety in execution of all installation practices
  • Flexible, creative, and timely execution in problem solving
  • Application of advanced knowledge in building processes
  • Staying in constant communication with Project Manager, and subcontractors
  • Expediting punch list items so they are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner
  • Filling in any gaps in the construction process as we go along; flexibility, versatility, and dependability.

CARPENTER

J&K Remodeling/Swift Resolutions
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Assisting in the estimation of projects/timelines, and being accountable for proper installation of interior home remodels
  • Proper/Safe execution in use of power tools
  • Assessing material need and installation cost
  • Budget management
  • Advanced knowledge of building processes
  • Building relationships with contractors and homeowners
  • Framing, windows/doors/siding replacement, kitchen/bath remodels, minor plumbing/electrical/roofing.

FRANCHISEE

College Pro Painters
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Entrusted with a territory in Chicago, Il to sell, build, and maintain a painting business during the height of the recession
  • Interviewing, hiring, coaching, training, and supervising painters
  • Solely accountable for advertising, marketing, budgeting and producing exterior paint jobs
  • Bidding estimates, purchasing materials, cold calling, building relationships with clientele.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Communication -

Southern Illinois University
01.2012

Skills

  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Inventory Control
  • Contract Management
  • Technical Support
  • Schedule Management
  • Project Tracking
  • Project Management
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Work Flow Planning
  • Cost Control

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Project Manager/Custom Builder

Homeworx Remodeling
10.2018 - Current

FULL HOME RENOVATION

Brokaw Remodeling
06.2018 - 10.2018

QUALITY CONTROL/PUNCHLIST

Brester Construction/ Aerotek
01.2018 - 06.2018

LEAD CARPENTER

Rally Cap Properties
01.2017 - 01.2018

CARPENTER

J&K Remodeling/Swift Resolutions
01.2012 - 01.2017

FRANCHISEE

College Pro Painters
01.2007 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Science in Communication -

Southern Illinois University
James