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James H Stryffeler

Homeworth,Ohio

Summary

Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 25 -year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Civil Construction Project Manager

Encino Energy
01.2025 - Current
  • Communicate daily with multiple vendors to keep projects fully operational.
  • Manage construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors and engineers.
  • Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
  • Put together estimates, specifications, and other project documents.
  • Keep compliance with state regulations.
  • Utilize GPS to survey and layout construction sites
  • Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
  • Conduct critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
  • Analyze and evaluate construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.

Superintendent/Project Manager

SAF, Inc.
07.2017 - 01.2025
  • Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency
  • Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations.
  • Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
  • Managed numerous workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
  • Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
  • Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.


Noteable projects.

SABER - YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION

FA6656-17-F-0009 - YARS-Storm Drainage Repair, Vienna, OH $699,994.58

FA6656-17-F-0007 - YARS-Renovate Aerial Port B413, Vienna, OH $442,892.83

FA6656-17-F-0003 - YARS-Sustain Airfield Markings; Rubber Removal, Vienna, OH $512,713.75

FA6656-17-F-0012 – YARS - Repair Live Fire Training Facility, Vienna, OH $100,738.24

FA6656-17-F-0013 – YARS - Ball Field Lighting, Vienna, OH $100,478.49

FA6656-17-F-0015 – YARS - B406 Restroom, Vienna, OH $203,362.39

FA6656-18-F-0001 – YARS - Repair Various Generators, Vienna, OH $511,232.29

FA665620C0004 - Sustain Airfield Marking and Rubber Removal - Vienna, Ohio -$ 78,926.00

FA665620C0002 - F5Q3379301AW01 - Repair Sidewalks Ramps Steps - Vienna, OH -$ 256,358.00

FA665622C0005 - Sustain Airfield Markings and Rubber Removal - Vienna, OH -$ 123,825.00

BUFFALO DISTRICT - ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS

W912P416D0005/W912P417F0014 - Presque Isle Beach Nourishment - Erie, PA $2,552,905.12

W912P418D0001/W912P418F0033 - Presque Isle Beach Nourishment - Erie, PA $2,626,368.91

W912P414D0009/W912P418F0055 – OH Erie Canal Aquatic Nuisance - Akron, OH $2,466,913.07

W912P421P0025 - W912P421R0032 - Harpersfield Dam Crest Modification - Geneva OH $ 245,735.09

W912P421C0012 - W912421R0012 - Cleveland Renovation - Cleveland OH -$ 208,025.87

W912P423C0013 - Cleveland Shore Power - Cleveland, OH -$ 123,200.00

W9124P424C0005-Cleveland Warehouse Asbestos Encapsulation$ 46,306.00

W912P421C0017 - W912P421B00090001 - CDF Perimeter Berm Repair – Lorain, OH $ 324,955.04

CAMP JAMES A. G ARFIE LD JOINT MILI T ARY T RAI NING CE NTE R

W9136418R0004/W9136418C0005 - USFPO New Maneuver Trails - Ravenna, OH -$ 392,242.21

W91364-13-D-0001-0021 – CRJMTC Base Wide Demolition Phase 3, Ravenna, OH $2,704,421.24

ADJ-190002 - ADJ160030 - Septic Tank Removal & Closure, Camp Ravenna, OH -$ 118.610.29

PO-ADJ01-00000220-08 - Transport-Recycle-Disposal Pallets at CJAG - Ravenna, OH -$ 30,512.00

ADJ01-000008449 - Replace Range SDZ Road Gates - Ravenna, OH -$ 28,825.00

ADJ01-0000008715 - CJAG - Repair and Restore Sidewalks & Drainage - Ravenna, OH -$ 134,605.00

ADJO1-000008439 - Replace Broken Range, Perimeter & Signs – Ravenna, Ohio $ 21,054.00

OHIO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

W9136418P0077 - USPFO NG - IGLOO DEMO, Newton Falls, OH -$ 235,286.00

P.O. #8238 - Transport and Recycle / Disposal of Solid Waste - Newton Falls, OH -$ 66,000.00

PITTSBURGH DISTRICT – ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS

W9123720D0001-W911WN21F8000 Replacement of sanitary lift Station, OH $ 512,250.00

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD – CLEVELAND

70Z08318DPCR08400-70Z08319FPCR15100 - Airfield Pavement - Traverse City, MI –$ 524,719.64

70Z08318DPCR08400-70Z08323FCLEV0005- Design/Build Battery Storage Bldg, Sault ST MMarie

$144.740.00

HUNTINGTON DISTRICT – ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS

W9123720D0001/W9123720F0053 – Town of Martin Low Income Housing – Martin, KY $8,643,209.51

W9123720D0001/W9123720F0408 - Willow Isl. Hydraulic Replacement - Newport OH $5,946,800.41

COLEMAN SPOHN (TPA)

WO-20-0112 - Fowler Woods Asphalt - Greenwich, OH

$ 24,229.00

WO-20-0129 - 6635 - Punderson Sports Chalet Vinyl Siding Replacement - Newbury, OH $ 18,981.00

WO-20-0154 – 6727 - HVAC Upgrades Replace Existing Heaters - Garrettsville, OH $ 22,606.00

WO 20 0164 – 6733 - Triangle Lake Wood Deck - Garrettsville, OH $ 4.621.00

COLUMBIA GAS COMPANY / NISOURCE

24-0096810-00 – Minerva TBS Abatement and roof replacement –Minerva,OH $ 30,054.00

22-0096409-00 - Franklin Road POD Heater - Salem,

OH $ 69,900.00

19-0095527-00 - Front Street MP Station - Alliance, OH

$ 146,616.00

20-0095797-00 - Building Abatement and Demo - Columbiana, OH $ 23,445.00

23-0096528-230512 – Roof Abatement and Replacement on Sebring TBS - Sebring, OH

$ 27,086.00

Equipment Operator

Columbiana County Highway Dept.
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Duties Included:
  • Bridge Construction
  • Snow Plowing
  • Large Diameter Culvert Replacement/Repair
  • Chip and Seal Operations
  • Guardrail Installation
  • Bridge and Road Inspections
  • Concrete Pouring and Finishing
  • Bridge Maintenance
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.

Road Foreman

Goshen Township Road Department
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Duties Included:
  • Overseeing and scheduling all work done on Township Roads
  • Snow Plowing
  • Equipment operator for any civil work performed
  • Building Maintenance
  • Weekly Road Inspections
  • Truck and Equipment Maintenance
  • Daily/ Monthly DOT Inspections
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Cemetery Layout and Grave Installation
  • Concrete Forming, Pouring, and Finishing
  • Culvert Repair and Replacement
  • Installation of Various Types of Underground Piping
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.

Laborer/Operator

Vasco Asphalt and Excavating
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Duties Included:
  • Truck Driving
  • Equipment Repair and Maintenance
  • All aspects of Civil construction operations
  • Installing Water and Sanitary Lines
  • Working with Subcontractors to Complete Tasks
  • Concrete Forming, Pouring, and Finishing
  • Building Construction
  • Interpreted blueprints and executed plans to complete construction projects to specifications.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Branch High School
Beloit, OH
06-2001

Skills

  • Bid preparation
  • Scope development
  • Planning and design
  • Estimating
  • Building site supervision
  • Building, demolition, and renovation
  • Construction management
  • OSHA safety requirements
  • Emergency assistance
  • Equipment management
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Concrete forming and finishing vertical and horizontal
  • Carpentry, Commercial and residential

Certification

Level 1 State of Ohio firefighter

State certified First responder

24 years on Homeworth Fire Dept- currently Asst. Chief

NIMS-100,300,400 and 700 Certified

Hazmat operations certified

Rope rescue and confined space certified

USACE- Construction Quality Manager Certified

USACE- EM385 Safety Certified

OSHA 30 Certified

OSHA Certified Rigger

OSHA Certified competent person for Excavation

Ohio oilfield response trained for EMS



Timeline

Civil Construction Project Manager

Encino Energy
01.2025 - Current

Superintendent/Project Manager

SAF, Inc.
07.2017 - 01.2025

Equipment Operator

Columbiana County Highway Dept.
01.2016 - 01.2017

Road Foreman

Goshen Township Road Department
01.2008 - 01.2016

Laborer/Operator

Vasco Asphalt and Excavating
01.2005 - 01.2008

High School Diploma -

West Branch High School