James Day
Live Oak,CA
Summary
Dynamic Construction Manager with a record of successful project delivery, emphasizing safety compliance, effective communication, and quality assurance. Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in the construction industry. Known for strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, consistently driving project success and maintaining high safety standards. Results-oriented Construction Manager with outstanding track record of working promptly to complete projects on time and within budget. Extensive experience in residential development, mixed-use projects and multi-family construction. Vast network of industry contacts from design firms to material vendors and fabricators. Seasoned professional versed in on-site construction supervision. Possessing innate lead diverse teams, including union and non-union shops. Background in large commercial construction projects, retail development, and urban renewal projects. Seasoned Construction Manager with broad experience managing, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from conception to completion. Demonstrates strong leadership skills in team management, project budgeting, and quality assurance. Successfully implemented cost-effective modifications in project plans resulting in increased efficiency and reduced project timelines. Precise understanding of local building codes and regulations ensures compliance on all levels of construction development.
Overview
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1
Certification
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
Boluvard Construction
Sacramento, California
01.2021 - Current
- Oversaw project planning and scheduling for multiple construction sites.
- Managed construction teams to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to facilitate timely project completion.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications for project accuracy and compliance.
- Conducted site inspections to monitor progress and quality standards.
- Communicated effectively with clients to address project concerns and updates.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in construction management and safety protocols.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors and subcontractors for accuracy before authorizing payment.
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
- Coordinated the delivery of materials to job sites and supervised subcontractors to ensure quality control.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors for each project.
- Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
- Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
- Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
- Managed scheduling of personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the duration of a project.
- Prepared bids on upcoming projects based on estimated costs for labor, materials and equipment usage.
Owner/Operator
Mid Valley Consulting & General Engineering
Plumas Lake
08.2008 - 01.2022
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for projects.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
- Built relationships with clients to understand their needs and expectations.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
- Coordinated team efforts to ensure timely completion of project tasks.
- Developed project plans and timelines for various client engagements.
- Evaluated project outcomes and implemented improvements for future initiatives.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Provided leadership support for team members through coaching and mentorship programs.
- Evaluated employee performance metrics against established benchmarks in order to determine areas of improvement.
- Developed strategic partnerships with other businesses in order to expand reach into new markets.
- Reported delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions and emergencies relating to pick up or delivery of products.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the business.
Manager
Walton Engineering
Sacramento, California
02.2001 - 07.2008
- Developed training programs for staff to enhance technical skills and knowledge.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
Owner/Operator
High Country Services
Pocatello, Idaho
01.1986 - 12.2000
- Coordinated team efforts to ensure timely completion of project tasks.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for projects.
- Developed project plans and timelines for various client engagements.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior staff members on best practices.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
CSI
Twin Falls, ID03-1975
Skills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Construction scheduling
- Blueprint interpretation
- Contract negotiation
- Team leadership
- Client relationship management
- Resource allocation
- Quality assurance
- Risk management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Safety compliance
- Training and mentoring
- Submittal review
- Supplier relations
- Identifying building costs
- Material and equipment procurement
- Verbal and written communication
- Financial acumen
- Production planning
- Cost control
- OSHA compliance
- Codes compliance
- Emergency assistance
- Safe job site set-up
- Permitting
- Change order management
- Concrete estimation
- Building, demolition, and renovation
- Reading blueprints
- Interpreting blueprints
- First aid and CPR
- Job and material estimates
- As-built blueprints
- Construction equipment
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Materials estimates
- Power and hand tool operation
- Permit processing
- Task delegation
- Excellent customer relations
- Building codes compliance
- Scope management
Certification
- ICC UST Installation Retrofitting
- ICC UST Service Technician
- ICC UST System Operator
- ICC Vapor Recovery System Testing and Repair
- ICC Vapor Recovery Installation and Repair
- NOV Certification
- XERXES Cert
- Modern Cert
- True North Cert
- OPW
- Western
- PHILL TIGHT
- BRAVO
- RED JACKET
Timeline
Construction Manager
Boluvard Construction
01.2021 - Current
Owner/Operator
Mid Valley Consulting & General Engineering
08.2008 - 01.2022
Manager
Walton Engineering
02.2001 - 07.2008
Owner/Operator
High Country Services
01.1986 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
CSI