James Blake
Petersburg,VA
Summary
Mature construction superintendent with several years of construction worksite supervision experience. Strengths include personnel oversight and task delegation. Incredible budgeting and project cost estimation skills. Perfect knowledge of quality construction materials used at various processes. Dedicated to completing all projects under cost and by deadline.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Superintendent
Retro Demolition, Restoration and Insulation
Prince George, Virginia
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated material deliveries with suppliers to maintain an uninterrupted flow of materials to the job site.
- Worked closely with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, owners representatives or others involved in the construction process as needed.
- Directed the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and other personnel as required to meet project goals.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints for workers in order to facilitate efficient completion of tasks.
- Ensured that all personnel followed established safety protocols at all times during construction operations.
- Communicated regularly with clients throughout the duration of the project in order to keep them informed of progress.
- Inspected job sites daily for conformance with building codes, ordinances, and other regulations.
Head Foreman
Collawn Construction
Richmond, Virginia
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Drove to each job to gain understanding and estimate what the cost and duration would be.
- Spoke to all parties involved from: Homeowner, inspectors, contractors and vendors.
- Once the job was started, I stayed and worked on each project to ensure topnotch quality and a timely finish.
- Handled scheduling and material costs and delivery.
Construction Site Superintendent
AWR
Tidewater, Virginia
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained records of job costs including labor hours and material usage.
- Performed quality control inspections during various phases of construction work.
- Planned out job tasks according to established schedules.
- Managed budgets related to specific projects in order to stay within allocated funds.
- Monitored the performance of subcontractors to ensure they met contractual obligations.
- Prepared regular reports on the status of projects for upper management.
- Ensured all projects were in compliance with local building codes and regulations.
- Resolved conflicts between different trades or workers on site.
- Developed and maintained relationships with contractors, vendors, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Ordered materials as needed for ongoing projects.
- Conducted on-site meetings with subcontractors to review project progress.
- Scheduled and coordinated subcontractors, equipment, materials, and personnel to meet project timelines.
Construction Superintendent
WE Bowman
Richmond, Virginia
02.2015 - 04.2018
- Coordinated material deliveries with suppliers to maintain an uninterrupted flow of materials to the job site.
- Provided guidance and direction to workers regarding proper installation techniques for various types of construction materials.
- Worked closely with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, owners representatives or others involved in the construction process as needed.
- Directed the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and other personnel as required to meet project goals.
- Prepared progress reports detailing work performed on a weekly basis for review by management staff.
- Maintained records of all changes made during construction process including cost estimates and labor hours worked.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints for workers in order to facilitate efficient completion of tasks.
- Tracked costs associated with each phase of the project in order to stay within budget parameters.
- Communicated regularly with clients throughout the duration of the project in order to keep them informed of progress.
- Inspected job sites daily for conformance with building codes, ordinances, and other regulations.
- Responded quickly when issues arose on-site by evaluating solutions that would minimize delays or additional expenses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blue Ridge High School
Blue Ridge, TX05-2004
Skills
- Worksite management
- Permit processing
- Quality assurance and control
- Project Budgeting
- Controlled budgeting
- Construction management
- Great communication skills
- Upbeat and positive attitude
- Always learning and improving
Affiliations
- I love to interact with people. I am always doing something with sports whether that be golf, basketball or football.
- Being with my family is always the best time, no matter where it is.
- I love being involved with helping others, church activities.
- My fiance and our daughter volunteer at a food pantry to help those who are in need.
Certification
- I have my OSHA 10 & 30 certifications.
- AED & CPR certified
- Multiple certifications
Timeline
Construction Superintendent
Retro Demolition, Restoration and Insulation
03.2022 - 08.2023
Head Foreman
Collawn Construction
02.2021 - 02.2022
Construction Site Superintendent
AWR
10.2018 - 01.2020
Construction Superintendent
WE Bowman
02.2015 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Blue Ridge High School