James Gifford
Buckhannon,WV
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities and updates clients. Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 25 years industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Loudin Construction
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Construction Office Manager
Octane Construction
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Achieved maximum cost effectiveness by providing value engineering for construction means and methods.
- Developed and maintained relationships with contractors, sub-contractors and stakeholders to support successful project completion.
- Worked with inspectors, workers and unions, to conduct weekly status updates.
- Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.
- Conducted walk-throughs with clients prior to project close, completing punchlists and answering all questions.
- Continuously inspected job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors.
- Coordinated power equipment use and maintenance to create safe working environment, limit accidents and prevent damages.
- Communicated with clients daily via emails, telephone, texting and social media.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Improved safety procedures to promote employee well-being and safety and protect company from potential liability.
- Managed over 50 customer phone calls and emails per day
- Attended weekly meetings with senior personal
Construction Office Manager
Deep Well Energy Services
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Developed and implemented quality control plan to guarantee highest standards of workmanship.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
- Communicated with clients daily via emails, telephone, texting and social media.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
Construction Office Manager
Delrick Inc.
08.2011 - 02.2019
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Developed and implemented quality control plan to guarantee highest standards of workmanship.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive schedule of preventive maintenance and repair work.
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.
- Communicated with clients daily via emails, telephone, texting and social media.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buckhannon Upshur High School
Buckhannon, WV06.1987
Skills
- Project Deadlines
- Building Codes and Regulations
- Project Planning
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Subcontractor Relations
- Budget Preparation
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Job Bidding
- Residential Construction
- Bid Reviewing
- Expense Reports
- Timely Project Completion
- Safety Protocols
- Concrete Estimation
- Permit Processing
Certification
PEC safety
OSHA-10
CPR/First aid
Timeline
Project Manager
Loudin Construction
09.2021 - 07.2023
Construction Office Manager
Octane Construction
03.2020 - 03.2021
Construction Office Manager
Deep Well Energy Services
02.2019 - 03.2020
Construction Office Manager
Delrick Inc.
08.2011 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Buckhannon Upshur High School