James Humphreys
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
High-energy Construction and Development Professional with extensive experience in home building. Delivered successful completion of single and multi-family homes through strong relationships with architects, engineers, and local officials, while effectively managing costs and meeting project deadlines. Focused on contributing to team success and driving company growth by overseeing projects from design to certification of occupancy within budget and time constraints.
Overview
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Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Estela Living
Coconut Grove, FL
01.2026 - Current
- Schedule and oversee the operational aspects of up to 30 construction projects at one time to ensure timely completion within budget. Make sure vendors complete scheduled tasks on time, while adhering to all applicable codes, regulations, and OSHA safety standards.
- Supervised on-site activities and coordinated subcontractors, proactively addressing issues to minimize delays and maintain project schedules.
- Created new projects in FPL project portal, filed weekly project reports with photos on job-specific progress and two-week projections, tracked fill counts and material deliveries, wrote change orders, VPO’s/EPO’s, and prepared permit packs for job sites to support compliance and inspection processes.
- Planned and managed day-to-day operations and construction of new homes using ITK/ECI Marks system, Microsoft OneDrive, city and utility portals, and various task managers.
Construction Manager
Brite Homes
Orlando, FL
08.2021 - 09.2024
- Planned and managed daily operations and construction of new homes utilizing Build Pro, Google Drive, city portals, and various Hyphen Solutions templates and task managers to streamline project workflow.
- Supervise on-site activities, coordinate and manage subcontractors, and proactively address issues to prevent delays.
- Plan and manage the day-to-day operations and construction of new homes using Build Pro, Google Drive, city portals, and various Hyphen Solutions templates and task managers.
- Handled administrative duties for field operations, including scheduling, inspections, record keeping, and internal communication to facilitate efficient information flow among managers and personnel.
Senior Field Superintendent
Caspian Homes
Orlando, FL
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Plan and oversee daily construction operations for new residential builds using the Buildertrend platform.
- Manage permitting processes, ensure strict adherence to budgets, and maintain compliance with local and state building codes.
- Recruited and onboarded trade vendors; negotiated contracts and managed vendor relationships to enhance project execution.
- Review blueprints and architectural designs, including redline modifications and plan revisions.
- Perform detailed project analysis, document preparation, subcontractor selection, and material procurement.
- Managed permitting processes, ensured budget compliance, and maintained adherence to local and state building codes to support timely project delivery.
- Conduct in-home orientations and site meetings with buyers, investors, realtors, and building code officials at both the model home and active job sites.
- Handle client relations, address safety concerns, and coordinate inspections to obtain certificates of occupancy.
- Conducted final walkthroughs and managed warranty work, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and addressing any outstanding concerns.
Field Manager
Hughes Trim
Longwood, FL
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Plan, organize, schedule, and manage day-to-day operations of subcontractors across multiple residential communities in Volusia and Flagler Counties, focused on millwork installation in both single- and multi-family homes.
- Ensure quality, safety, and professionalism of all subcontractors, upholding company standards as frontline representatives of Hughes Trim.
- Oversee and expedite projects in alignment with the company's 3-trim bump contractual agreements with builders.
- Monitored subcontractor defects, processed change orders, and created formal addendums.
- Scheduled and managed warranty work, coordinated service techs, and resolved issues to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Maintained detailed logs to ensure timely collection of all VPOs (Variance Purchase Orders) and EPOs (Extra Purchase Orders), optimizing financial oversight.
- Tracked subcontractor defects, issued change orders, and drafted formal addendums to maintain project integrity.
- Maintain detailed logs and ensure timely collection of all VPOs (Variance Purchase Orders) and EPOs (Extra Purchase Orders) within the assigned territory.
Construction Manager
Skyway Builders/Built Rite Kitchens
Palm Coast, FL
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Plan, organize, and manage the daily operations of all residential and light construction projects, including remodels, additions, and new home builds across multiple spot lots throughout Flagler County.
- Review and analyze blueprints, project budgets, and construction schedules to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timely execution.
- Prepared construction documentation and reports to facilitate effective project planning and execution.
- Recruited, vetted, and scheduled subcontractors for all trades to ensure adherence to quality standards and contractual obligations.
- Prepare essential construction documentation and reports to support project planning and execution.
- Managed permitting processes, enforced building code compliance, and maintained development and site-specific quality control.
- Schedule all required inspections and ensure timely acquisition of Certificates of Occupancy for completed projects.
Owner/Operator
James S Humphreys Const. & Remodeling
West Creek, NJ
03.1996 - 06.2014
- Owned/Operated a small residential construction business for 18 years, specializing in single-family and multi-family homes, additions, and remodels, along the New Jersey shore.
- Managed lifecycle of construction projects from client solicitation to completion and certificate of occupancy, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to timelines.
- Oversaw operations including design coordination, budgeting, permitting, subcontractor management, and quality control to deliver projects that met regulatory standards.
- Established a reputation for reliability and craftsmanship, resulting in repeat business and referrals in a competitive regional market.
Education
Construction management, Construction engineering
University of Phoenix
Palm Coast, FLDiploma - College Prep classes
Southern Regional High School
Stafford Township, NJSkills
- Permitting & Building Codes
- Construction Planning
- Budget analysis
- Estimating & Job costing
- Vendor & materials Management
- Safety & Compliance Management
- Quality Control Management
- Critical Path Project Management
- Project Reporting
- Contract Review
- Contracts
- Change orders
- Addendums
- Amendments
- Waivers
- RFIs
- Purchase orders
- Emergency purchase orders (EPOs)
- Google Sheets
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Outlook
- Hyphen Solutions
- Build Pro
- Builder trend
- Procore
- ITK/ECI Mark System
- Sierra 3D Home Architect
- Xactimate estimating software
- Fast Track Estimating
- Material list software
- Defect tracking apps
- City & county portals
- Record keeping
- Organization & Time Management
- Team Building
- Document Formatting
- Emergency purchase orders (EPOs)
Certification
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Adult First Aid CPR AED
Accomplishments
- Completed assigned homes within the allotted build cycle and under budget, consistently maximizing bonus potential for each project.
- Earned Customer Survey and Google Review bonuses through strong client satisfaction and quality delivery.
- Successfully built model homes that have earned multiple accolades, including: 1st Place – Realtors' Choice Award (2024 Brite Homes), Award of Excellence (2021 Caspian Homes), Best Option for Walk-In Closet (2025), presented by Better Homes & Gardens in collaboration with the Flagler County Builders Association.
Military Service
United States Marine Corps, 05/01/90, 07/27/94, 03-31 Machine gunner (.40, .50, 60. Cal.), Paris Island, South Carolina – Basic Training, Camp Geiger, North Carolina – School of Infantry, 29 Palms, California – Chemical Warfare Training, Camp Pendleton, California – Infantry Training, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines – Camp Lejeune North Carolina
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Estela Living
01.2026 - Current
Construction Manager
Brite Homes
08.2021 - 09.2024
Senior Field Superintendent
Caspian Homes
11.2019 - 08.2021
Field Manager
Hughes Trim
11.2017 - 11.2019
Construction Manager
Skyway Builders/Built Rite Kitchens
01.2015 - 10.2017
Owner/Operator
James S Humphreys Const. & Remodeling
03.1996 - 06.2014
Construction management, Construction engineering
University of Phoenix
Diploma - College Prep classes
Southern Regional High School