JAMES P. ADORNA JR.
Blackwood,USA
Summary
Dedicated journeyman carpenter and millwright with over 35 years of hands-on experience and 20 years in construction management and supervisory roles. Expertise combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technical skills, ensuring high-quality results in a fast-paced design-build environment. Proven leader with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction. Committed to delivering exceptional workmanship and innovative solutions that exceed project expectations.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Construction Superintendent/ Project Manger
IMC CONSTRUCTION
Malvern, PA
11.2018 - 11.2025
- Responsible for $2 M to 100M Projects
- Managed over 120 tradesmen on a day to day basis
- Run Weekly OAC Meetings
- Run Weekly Project Management Meetings
- Maintain RFI & Cost Event Logs
- Responsible for maintaining appropriate budget and managing/approving all change order work
- Project safety implementation and enforcement
- Oversee all client vendors for schedule, code compliance & installation per clients drawings
- Working knowledge of vertical transportation shop drawings & state licensing requirements
- Manage Assistant Superintendents and Company Labor
Senior Construction Superintendent
A&E CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Upper Darby, PA
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Complete working knowledge of AIA/MEP/SITE construction documents
- Responsible for maintaining appropriate budgets from $1M to $30M and managing/approving all change order work
- Project safety implementation and enforcement for up to $85 tradesmen per day
- Oversee all client vendors for schedule, code compliance & installation per clients drawings
- Working knowledge of vertical transportation shop drawings & state licensing requirements
- Manage Assistant Superintendents and Company Labor
Senior Construction Superintendent (Retail Division)
BITTENBENDER CONSTRUCTION, LLP
Philadelphia, PA
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Complete working knowledge of AIA/MEP construction documents Responsible for maintaining appropriate budgets from $1M to $1M and managing/approving all change order work
- Project safety implementation and enforcement
- Oversee all client vendors for schedule, code compliance & installation per clients drawings
- Working knowledge of vertical transportation shop drawings & state licensing requirements
- Manage Assistant Superintendents and Company Labor
Senior Construction Superintendent (Retail Division)
D’LAURO & RODGERS INC.
Fort Washington, PA
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Coordinating subcontractors' work/schedule based on the client’s project schedule. Project schedules range from 9 weeks to 22 weeks
- Scheduling & expediting all inspections & testing
- Streamlined daily operations to advance aggressive build schedules
- Responsible for reviewing and submitting all RFI’s along with any redlined drawings
- Project safety implementation and enforcement for up to 35 tradesmen per day
- Responsible for maintaining appropriate budget and managing/approving all change order work
Construction Manager
SUNCOAST CUSTOM INTERIORS, INC
Delray Beach, FL
12.2005 - 03.2012
- Oversee approximately 30 to 35 employees in the areas ranging from custom case work fabrication to complete lay out and installation services
- Controlling labor cost as it relates to our business as well as it how it relates to our clients project budgets
- Manage and schedule all subcontractors
- Completed monthly project financial reconciliations along with any added billable time
Field Superintendent/Carpenter
PHOENIX MEDICAL BUILDERS
Union, NJ
09.2000 - 11.2005
- Develop a strong working relationship with all sub contractors
- To meet and our planned budgeted numbers
- Responsible for scheduling and staying within allocated payroll dollars
- Control material inventory
- Managing aggressive build schedules ranging from 10 weeks to 30 weeks
- Oversee all layout to ensure proper equipment installation
- Facilitated strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and effectively to maintain client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
Working Superintendent/Carpenter
ALL AMERICAN BUILDERS
Roselle Park, NJ
04.1997 - 09.2000
- Oversee all custom home construction up to 6 new homes per year
- Solely responsible for all aspects of new home construction from foundation to finishes
- Built successful client base with strong relationships generating repeat business and referrals
- Manage sub contractors scheduling
- Perform all general carpentry needs from framing to trims
- Manage hourly employees to maximize productivity
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient project completion and adherence to timelines.
Carpenter
PRIME CONTRACTORS CO. INC.
Union, NJ
05.1993 - 04.1998
- Responsible for layout of commercial and residential build out and remodeling projects
- Work closely with my foreman to ensure quality work was being performed
- Framing in metal or wood
- Case work fabrication & installation
Carpenter & Millwright
WM. H. YOEMANS INC.
East Orange, NJ
12.1989 - 05.1993
- Completed a 4 year apprenticeship program in general carpentry and case work fabrication
- Learned complete layout and job site preparation
- Prepared shop drawings for fabrication
- Learned material yielding and ordering
- Constructed and installed frameworks for residential and commercial projects, ensuring structural integrity.
- Collaborated with project managers to interpret blueprints and specifications accurately.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Union, NJ06-1988
Skills
- Experienced with Microsoft Office and accounting software
- Procore
- Timberscan
Certification
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Senior Construction Superintendent/ Project Manger
IMC CONSTRUCTION
11.2018 - 11.2025
Senior Construction Superintendent
A&E CONSTRUCTION, INC.
11.2016 - 11.2018
Senior Construction Superintendent (Retail Division)
BITTENBENDER CONSTRUCTION, LLP
06.2015 - 11.2015
Senior Construction Superintendent (Retail Division)
D’LAURO & RODGERS INC.
08.2012 - 05.2015
Construction Manager
SUNCOAST CUSTOM INTERIORS, INC
12.2005 - 03.2012
Field Superintendent/Carpenter
PHOENIX MEDICAL BUILDERS
09.2000 - 11.2005
Working Superintendent/Carpenter
ALL AMERICAN BUILDERS
04.1997 - 09.2000
Carpenter
PRIME CONTRACTORS CO. INC.
05.1993 - 04.1998
Carpenter & Millwright
WM. H. YOEMANS INC.
12.1989 - 05.1993
High School Diploma -
Union High School