James Dillon Guidas
Superintendent - Project Manager - Sales
Chipley,FL
Summary
Superintendent / Project Manager adept in Construction Management and advanced problem-solving with more than 8 years experience overseeing Residential & Commercial construction. Design-builds, new construction, remodels, and roofing. Passion for spearheading projects ensuring quality, efficiency, adherence to project specifications and local building codes. Well rounded knowledge of all construction trades, methods and materials. Ability to thrive within a team environment to provide innovative solutions to challenges. Excellent communication with team members, subcontractors, project owners. Extremely detail oriented and dedicated to impeccable quality. Driven to find solutions to meet deadlines in today's fast paced construction environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Culpepper Construction
Panama City, Florida
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and maintaining accountability throughout the lifecycle of each project.
- Implemented safety protocols & enforcement for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
- Analyzed architect site visit reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action with subcontractors.
- Provide report / update to architect detailing corrective actions implemented to resolve documented concerns.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Scheduled inspections and walked site with inspectors to ensure adherence to project specifications and local building code.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project execution.
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Led construction of new school facilities, coordinating with architects and contractors to ensure timely and on-budget completion.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Streamlined communication among team members, leading to increased productivity and better collaboration.
- Enhanced safety on job sites by conducting regular inspections and enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Maintained accurate records related to project progress reports, change orders, subcontractor agreements, invoices for timely submission to clients or regulatory agencies when required.
- Maintained written daily log outlining progress made by each trade contractor.
- Uploaded photos documenting work progress and conditions from start to completion of job.
Project Manager - Superintendent - Sales
Xtreme Roofing & Construction
Panama City, Florida
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed remodeling and roofing projects.
- Direct to customer sales
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Assemble and file necessary documents to obtain building/roofing permits.
- Scheduled inspections with Building department.
Project Manager - Superintendent - Sales
Henderson Contracting Services, LLC
Destin, Florida
02.2018 - 07.2022
- Design / Build, New construction, Remodeling, Roofing.
- Generated over 3 million in direct to customer sales of New construction, Remodels, and Roofing projects.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and deadlines.
- Coordinated & advised owners on floorplan changes / enhancements to meet their vision & goals upon project completion.
- Coordinated & advised homeowners on paint colors, material selections, and cabinet design within allotted budgets.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
- Material take off & procured detailed product orders based on project drawings and technical specifications.
- Review & revised homeowners insurance scope of loss to ensure coverage for damages sustained during Hurricane Michael.
- Collaborate with homeowners on material selections within allotted budget.
- Assemble and file necessary documents to obtain building / roofing permits.
- Scheduled required inspections with Building Department through each phase of project.
- Negotiated and managed scope and cost with subcontractors.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Design and layout of custom cabinets.
- Design and layout of custom closet shelving.
Framing Carpenter
Purdue Framing
Panama City, Florida
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Examined wood, work areas and supplies for defects and damage prior to completing projects to determine accurate timelines and prices of projects.
- Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests and available inventories.
- Created custom frames to meet needs of individual customers.
- Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
- Used nail guns, saws and grinders safely and without incident.
Route Sales Driver
Culligan Water Conditioning Service
Panama City, Florida
01.2012 - 11.2016
- Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road construction.
- Delivered top customer satisfaction, reviewing feedback closely and addressing needs and requests of account holders.
- Drove revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
- Boosted revenues by upselling and cross-selling products to new and established customers.
- Managed product transitions from warehouse to customer site, loading and unloading in alignment with specifications.
- Identified customers' needs and provided information on appropriate products in effort to promote cross-selling.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher for delivery route details and changes.
Project Manager
Shaw Building Contractor
Lynn Haven, FL
01.2010 - 04.2011
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bay High School
Panama City, FL 08.2001 - 05/2005
Skills
Construction Management Design - Build
Creative thinking
Quality control
Microsoft Word / Excel
Cabinet layout & design
Heavy equipment operation
Advanced problem solving & conflict resolution
Proficient with FL Building code
Reading blueprints
Staff Management
Project estimation and bidding
Roofing - residential & commercial
Residential & Commercial construction
Construction Management Design - Build
Certification
CNP - Certified Notary Public
Timeline
Certified CPR Training
03-2024
Competent Person Scaffold Training
01-2024
Assistant Superintendent
Culpepper Construction
05.2023 - 02.2025
Project Manager - Superintendent - Sales
Xtreme Roofing & Construction
07.2022 - 03.2023
Project Manager - Superintendent - Sales
Henderson Contracting Services, LLC
02.2018 - 07.2022
Framing Carpenter
Purdue Framing
01.2017 - 09.2018
Route Sales Driver
Culligan Water Conditioning Service
01.2012 - 11.2016
Project Manager
Shaw Building Contractor
01.2010 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Bay High School
08.2001 - 05/2005
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