James Torok

Construction and Design Project Manager

James Torok Restaurateur

10.2001 - 03.2011

Oversee all facets of project management for several multimillion-dollar restaurant in San Diego CA. and Navarre FL., including contract negotiations and administration, project estimation, material purchasing, budget management, and site management; managed design and construction for 7 projects to date.
Coordinate with investors during pre-construction phase to develop requirements, scopes of work, and budgets; execute and manage budget and schedules from conception to completion.
Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure timely completion of tasks while adhering to budget constraints.
Organize trades, procure source materials, and liaise between owner, principal architect, designers, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Developed and maintained project documentation, including timelines, budgets, and progress reports, to ensure accurate record-keeping and seamless communication between all stakeholders.
Partner with architects to solicit bids for construction and design, assess bids, and award contracts.
Manage selection and hiring of design and construction subcontractors, and work with both teams to achieve milestones on time and on budget.
Document observations and photograph ongoing design and construction work, produce field reports, and regularly communicate project status to internal partners weekly.
Investigate issues and expedite resolution to maintain timelines and budgets; develop strategies to prevent recurrence of issues.
Research and commission artisans to build site specific and custom objects for interior and exterior design and décor.
Source and purchase materials from international vendors, and purchase and coordinate material shipments from vendors to construction sites.
Ensure compliance with requisite regulations, including federal, state, and local building codes and safety guidelines.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.