James Knighten
Foley,AL
Summary
Enthusiastic individual experienced in resolving conflicts and issues with exceptional skill and poise. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise ensuring projects meet safety regulations, policies and procedures.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Coordinator
Black & Veatch / Overland Contracting
Garner, NC
06.2021 - Current
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of 10-20-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Coordinated materials and manpower for multiple project simultaneously.
Civil Foreman
Overland Contracting Inc.
Garner, NC
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Supervised multiple crews in construction of power generation, transmission and delivery systems, from site layout and foundation installation, to erection of steel and completed energized product.
- Specialized in flat work foundations and drilled pier installation with emphasis on slurry holes.
- Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Wrote Daily and Weekly production reports to help senior leadership make accurate operational plans and decisions.
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for over 2 years.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Evaluated production levels, quality standards and maintenance actions to identify and address operational problems and maintain targets.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
Business Owner/Operator/President
Always Amazing LLC
Foley, AL
09.2010 - 02.2020
- Own and Manage Construction, Landscape and Hardscape company.
- Foundation installation, drilled piers, building foundations, sidewalks and patios, fences, decks and numerous hardscapes.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Used print strategies such as newspaper ads, business catalogs and marketing brochures to bring in and capture new customer business.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Trained and developed numerous team members throughout 10-year business history.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across Construction and Landscaping operations.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
Civil Superintendent/Project Manager
Bobcat Heavy Civil
Lorena, TX
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed construction of multiple substation projects simultaneously. Supervising as many as 4 foremen and providing project support, including procurement for each job with as many as 30 crew members on each.
- Complied with all safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
- Identified and implemented strategic plans based on accurate readings of specifications and solid collaboration with project leadership.
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
- Delivered reports to Operations Managers each day to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Developed work schedules for all team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Supported Civil and Above Grade field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Communicated with all stakeholders on job milestones.
Substation Foreman
Overland Contracting Inc.
Conyers, GA
09.2004 - 09.2010
- Supervised construction of power generation, transmission and delivery systems, from site layout and foundation installation, to erection of steel and up to completed energized product.
- Installation of 35Kv - 600A underground transmission line for wind farms. Splicing, transformer and junction box installation and termination.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Wrote Daily production reports to help senior leadership make accurate operational plans and decisions.
- Operated earth moving equipment on daily basis.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dubach High School
Dubach, LA05.1986
Skills
- Project estimation and bidding
- Effective communication
- Vital Infrastructure Construction (Substations, Transmission Systems)
- Residential construction
- Commercial construction
- Construction management
- Blueprints and schematics
- Safety policies and procedures
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Project milestones
- Staff Management
- Safety and compliance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Responsible
- Willing To Travel
Timeline
Construction Coordinator
Black & Veatch / Overland Contracting
06.2021 - Current
Civil Foreman
Overland Contracting Inc.
01.2019 - 06.2021
Civil Superintendent/Project Manager
Bobcat Heavy Civil
02.2016 - 01.2019
Business Owner/Operator/President
Always Amazing LLC
09.2010 - 02.2020
Substation Foreman
Overland Contracting Inc.
09.2004 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
Dubach High School
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