James Griffin
Niles,OH
Summary
Project Manager with extensive experience at Americon Restoration, specializing in construction scheduling and resource allocation. Proven ability to lead teams to complete projects on time while maintaining regulatory compliance. Expertise in strategic planning and vendor negotiation, resulting in successful project outcomes and strengthened client relationships.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Americon Restoration
02.2018 - 04.2024
- Planned construction projects from design through execution, ensuring timely delivery.
- Developed detailed construction schedules by coordinating timelines for all project phases.
- Monitored project progress to maintain alignment with objectives and deadlines.
- Allocated resources efficiently to adhere to budget constraints.
- Managed supply procurement and collaborated with vendors to secure necessary materials.
- Supervised 20 employees and contractors to ensure adherence to project timelines.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
Maintenance Rehabilitation Supervisor
W.Y.N. Real Estate Investment
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Supervised ten maintenance employees and rehabilitation technicians to complete tasks efficiently.
- Scheduled daily work orders, ensuring completion for properties valued over five million.
- Allocated resources effectively while adhering to budget constraints.
- Ensured compliance with state and local regulatory codes for all projects.
- Achieved timely project completion, meeting expectations of tenants and investors.
- Maintained professional relationships with external organizations including insurance companies, community agencies.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations, laws, policies and procedures related to rehabilitation services.
- Responded promptly to complaints from clients or family members concerning service delivery issues.
- Provided education regarding current best practices in Rehabilitation Services to staff members.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss progress and challenges of rehabilitation programs.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports.
- Recruited qualified candidates to fill open positions within the department.
- Assisted in developing budgets for departmental activities based on projected utilization levels.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure coordination of care for clients across multiple settings.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing programs and developed new strategies for improvement.
- Coordinated continuing education activities for departmental personnel.
Owner/Operator – Self Employed
American Reworx
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Oversaw operations of 65,000 square foot facility for destruction of body armor and military protection items.
- Supervised 42 employees to maintain operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Managed logistics and marketing strategies to secure bids from government and local agencies.
- Executed inventory identification processing to comply with military specifications for destruction.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Organized events such as trade shows and conferences.
- Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Conducted market research activities and competitive analysis to facilitate implementation of aggressive company marketing strategy.
- Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
- Hired and trained new department managers to increase team oversight and productivity.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
Self Employed Contractor
Self-employeed
01.2000 - 01.2011
- Residential and commercial property maintenance.
- Maintain investment properties.
- Projects were ranging from simple services to larger projects in plumbing, electrical and full rehabilitation of residential and commercial buildings.
- New builds from blueprint design to completion.
- Management of the subcontractors and time management with the materials logistics.
- Analyzed bids from subcontractors prior to awarding contracts in order to obtain best value services.
- Implemented corrective action plans when necessary due to unexpected delays or obstacles encountered during construction activities.
- Kept clients informed about progress status updates throughout the entire process.
- Developed detailed plans for projects based on customer needs and expectations.
- Provided guidance and training to new team members as needed in order to meet performance goals.
- Managed subcontractors throughout the duration of each project, ensuring tasks were completed in a timely manner.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for projects.
- Performed regular inspections to ensure quality control standards were being met throughout the project life cycle.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints, specifications, and other technical documents to ensure accurate project execution.
- Ensured safety protocols were being followed at all times by employees and subcontractors on site.
- Developed innovative solutions to challenging construction problems.
- Resolved any problems encountered during the course of construction work.
- Monitored progress against established timelines for each project to ensure deadlines are met.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction contracts and agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Coordinated with suppliers to procure necessary materials for projects within budget constraints.
- Evaluated existing structures for repair or replacement options.
- Identified potential issues or risks that could impact the successful completion of projects.
- Maintained records of all costs associated with each project, including labor expenses, material costs, equipment rentals.
- Established work, budgets, and construction timelines to manage and plan projects.
- Hired and managed subcontractors to perform electrical and plumbing installations.
- Minimized waste and negotiated supplier purchases to reduce expenses and maintain cost-effectiveness.
- Applied changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to optimize work.
- Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment, and gather important materials.
- Managed scheduling to Improve resource allocation and control expenses.
- Managed projects with large labor, equipment, and material budgets.
- Evaluated architectural plans and consulted with clients to define project scope and objectives.
- Visited job sites and reviewed renovation plans to ascertain projects.
- Renovated and produced physical structures to meet timeline and budgetary constraints.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
Contractor
Del Webb Builders
, Ohio
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Framing prefabricated modulars.
- Installation of new fireplaces including framing in and finishing and installing the cultured stone face and mantel.
- Resolved any problems encountered during the course of construction work.
- Developed detailed plans for projects based on customer needs and expectations.
- Developed innovative solutions to challenging construction problems.
- Implemented corrective action plans when necessary due to unexpected delays or obstacles encountered during construction activities.
- Provided guidance and training to new team members as needed in order to meet performance goals.
- Performed regular inspections to ensure quality control standards were being met throughout the project life cycle.
- Maintained records of all costs associated with each project, including labor expenses, material costs, equipment rentals.
- Identified potential issues or risks that could impact the successful completion of projects.
- Analyzed bids from subcontractors prior to awarding contracts in order to obtain best value services.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints, specifications, and other technical documents to ensure accurate project execution.
- Kept clients informed about progress status updates throughout the entire process.
- Coordinated with suppliers to procure necessary materials for projects within budget constraints.
- Managed subcontractors throughout the duration of each project, ensuring tasks were completed in a timely manner.
- Ensured safety protocols were being followed at all times by employees and subcontractors on site.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for projects.
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Managed scheduling to Improve resource allocation and control expenses.
- Minimized waste and negotiated supplier purchases to reduce expenses and maintain cost-effectiveness.
- Applied changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to optimize work.
- Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment, and gather important materials.
- Visited job sites and reviewed renovation plans to ascertain projects.
- Renovated and produced physical structures to meet timeline and budgetary constraints.
- Managed projects with large labor, equipment, and material budgets.
- Evaluated architectural plans and consulted with clients to define project scope and objectives.
- Hired and managed subcontractors to perform electrical and plumbing installations.
- Established work, budgets, and construction timelines to manage and plan projects.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction contracts and agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Evaluated existing structures for repair or replacement options.
- Monitored progress against established timelines for each project to ensure deadlines are met.
Carpenter
Worthe Construction
Avon, Ohio
01.1984 - 01.1992
- Apprenticeship tradesmen.
- Carpenter.
- New construction.
- Residential and commercial remodeling.
- Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes before delivering them to customers.
- Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Calculated material costs for projects based on labor estimates provided by clients.
- Cut countertops from laminated material following template measurements.
- Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
- Built jigs and fixtures to assist in the production of parts.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
- Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Provided consultation services for homeowners regarding custom carpentry designs.
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
- Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements.
- Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls to adjust sound absorption and rebound within rooms.
- Anchored and braced forms to complete precise joining.
- Contracted and collaborated with specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Measured, cut, and installed staircase spindles.
- Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
- Laid and stained oak casings and hardwood floors.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Procured and completed required permit approvals prior to starting projects.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Applied design-specific wood and composite trim according to architectural plans and neighborhood regulations.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to work specialty areas, heating or electrical wiring work.
- Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
- Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
- Covered subfloors with building paper and lay hardwood or parquet floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to mastic base.
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
- Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
Education
High School -
Avon Lake High School
Skills
- Painting and framing
- Construction scheduling
- Project management
- Resource allocation
- Regulatory compliance
- Supply chain management
- Vendor negotiation
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Quality control
- Risk assessment
- Client communication
- Performance monitoring
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Inventory management
- Non-conforming material reports
- Client rapport
- Residential construction
- Project development
- Logistics management
- Data review
- Disaster recovery methodologies
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Purchasing and procurement
- Verbal and written communication
- Feasibility analysis
- Project closure
- Forecasting
- Planning and scheduling
- Plumbing and electrical
- Equipment repair and maintenance
- Construction and project management
- Property management and logistics
- Carpentry and remodeling
- Site safety and analysis
- Leadership and collaboration
- Problem solving and sales
- Project planning and development
- Project scope analysis
- Construction management
- Progress reporting
- Client relations
- Staff management
- Project feedback data
- Relationship building
- Change control processes
- Systems implementation
- Scope management
- Procedure development
- Project planning
- Budget control
- Productivity improvement
- Commercial construction experience
- Startup turnaround strategies
- Contract development
- Functional & business requirements
- Project scope
- Programming languages
- Work flow planning
- Concrete estimation
- Multi-stakeholder asset management
- Baseline schedules creation
- Schedule management
- Building applications
- Advanced problem solving
- Contract management
- Inventory control
- Business process re-engineering
- Compliance monitoring
- Customer relations
- Document management
- Deliverable tracking
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Performance evaluations
- Price quote preparation
- International business
- Customer relations specialist
- Cross-functional coordination
- Milestone tracking
- Project estimation and bidding
- Staff training and motivation
- Subject matter research
Certification
ANSI/IICRC S500
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Project Manager
Americon Restoration
02.2018 - 04.2024
Maintenance Rehabilitation Supervisor
W.Y.N. Real Estate Investment
02.2016 - 02.2018
Owner/Operator – Self Employed
American Reworx
01.2011 - 01.2016
Self Employed Contractor
Self-employeed
01.2000 - 01.2011
Contractor
Del Webb Builders
01.1993 - 01.2000
Carpenter
Worthe Construction
01.1984 - 01.1992
High School -
Avon Lake High School
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