James Hardin
St. Augustine
Summary
To obtain a position in the construction industry using a working knowledge of industry trades. Offering experience planning, laying out, and supervising construction, maintenance and repair work onsite. Exceptional ability to handle cost estimates and labor needs with a strong ability to enforce safety regulations on various job sites. Seeking an opportunity to prove efficiency and unsurpassed work ethic.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Builder /Construction Superintendent
DR Horton
03.2018 - 05.2025
- Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
- Maintained professional relationships with clients throughout the duration of each project, keeping them informed on progress updates and addressing any concerns as needed.
- Trained new staff on proper building techniques, site regulations and safety protocols.
- Interpreted blueprints accurately, building structures to exact specifications.
- Managed subcontractor relationships effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and seamless integration into project timelines.
- Achieved high levels of workmanship on every project by monitoring progress closely, providing guidance where necessary, and ensuring best practices were followed.
- Coordinated subcontractors to complete work within quality and timeframe targets.
- Ensured all necessary permits were obtained prior to starting work on each project in adherence to building codes and regulations.
Owner/ Project Manager /Lead installer
Atlantic Coast Transformations
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Design and create custom kitchens and baths
- Installation of cabinetry, floors, and trim packages
- Create contract agreements between clients and contractor
- Ensure all projects were completed within the allotted timeline stated in contracts
- Supervised all finish work on all projects.
- Bid on projects in a highly competitive market
- Maintain communication with clients throughout process of project and follow up after completion of project
- Keep well organized records and proper licensing for the business up to date
- Handle all financial requirements for business
- Helped clients design custom kitchens and bathrooms
- Oversee the daily functions of all projects
- Troubleshoot all issues and resolve them quickly
- Make myself readily available to all clients to ensure flow of jobs is up to company standards
Line Cook
Amici's Italian Restaurant
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Handle food prep for entire lunch and dinner shifts
- Maintain clean and organized work space and kitchen
- Learn and replicate all recipes specific to owner’s guidelines
- Work directly with front of the house to make clients have an enjoyable dining experience
- Make orders and handle all deliveries to keep inventory at expectation of owner
- Ability to work in a high-volume environment and maintain flow
Installer
First Coast Rebath
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Remodel and reconstruct bathrooms to best suit each client’s needs
- Handled minor cosmetic plumbing
- Worked directly with the owner to ensure proper protocol was followed
Sub-Contractor
Teal Tile and Carpet
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Created custom hardwood flooring for upscale clientele
- Installation of all flooring materials
- Commercial floor work for the UF and Santa Fe college systems
Owner/Project Manager
The Hardin Company
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Supervised all finish work for Egret Landing (Suwanee, FL) for 60 multi-family units
- Supervised the installation of 21,000 ft2 of natural hardwoods for The Lofts in Gainesville Fl.
- Designed custom cabinetry for a broad spectrum of clients
- Supervised all aspects of the company including billing
- Maintained well organized orders needed for job sites
- Handed all scheduling
- Kept precise inventory of tools and other materials needed for projects
- Designed and built custom decking
- Worked directly with an accountant to ensure records were properly maintained
- Hired and adequately trained all employees for various areas of business
Carpenter
Tom Williams Remodeling
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Assist with remodeling of multi-million dollar accounts
- Assembled custom trim packages for exterior and interior areas
- Design and craft closets and wine cellars
- Handle orders to be sent to numerous jobs and ensure timely delivery
Lead Man/Project Supervisor/Brick Mason
Brick Master
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Extracted existing driveways and replaced each with one of a kind brick paved areas
- Gained a working knowledge of all masonry products including natural stone applications
- Operated heavy job specific equipment and specialty tools
Flooring Subcontractor
01.1990 - 01.1996
- Worked with several flooring companies in the Atlanta area installing a wide variety of commercial and residential flooring
- Gained a working knowledge of specialty healthcare floors
Apprentice/Installer
Johnson Electrical Specialties
01.1985 - 01.1990
- Ascertained vast knowledge of residential and commercial electricity
- Trained alongside master electricians to learn entire electrical systems
- Rewired and updated residential homes to bring them up to code
- Follow detail orientated directions to ensure the safety of all on the job site
- Maintain a clean working environment
- Gained a working knowledge of NEC
Education
High School - College Prep
Chamblee High School
Chamblee, GACommunity College - General Education
Dekalb Community College
Dunwoody, GAUniversity - Project Management
University of Phoenix
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Use of Microsoft excel, office, and several design programs
- Ability to meet all timelines
- Special attention to ordering all materials needed for jobs
- Oversee multiple properties
- Manage and organized a workforce
- Skilled in utilizing construction scheduling applications
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner
- Project oversight
- Effective schedule coordination
- OSHA compliance knowledge
- Detail-oriented approach
Certification
OSHA10
Timeline
Builder /Construction Superintendent
DR Horton
03.2018 - 05.2025
Owner/ Project Manager /Lead installer
Atlantic Coast Transformations
01.2013 - 08.2015
Line Cook
Amici's Italian Restaurant
01.2010 - 01.2013
Installer
First Coast Rebath
01.2007 - 01.2010
Sub-Contractor
Teal Tile and Carpet
01.2004 - 01.2007
Owner/Project Manager
The Hardin Company
01.2004 - 01.2007
Carpenter
Tom Williams Remodeling
01.2002 - 01.2004
Lead Man/Project Supervisor/Brick Mason
Brick Master
01.1996 - 01.2002
Flooring Subcontractor
01.1990 - 01.1996
Apprentice/Installer
Johnson Electrical Specialties
01.1985 - 01.1990
Community College - General Education
Dekalb Community College
University - Project Management
University of Phoenix
High School - College Prep
Chamblee High School
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