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Jamie Cruz

Newark,CA

Summary

With 27 years in residential and commercial construction, I am seasoned in all trades of projects that I have overseen as a superintendent and construction manager. With a strong management style and proven customer service skills I am able to deliver a quality product within budget and project timelines.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Manager

Thomas James Homes
Redwood City, CA
07.2023 - Current
  • Ensured adherence to local building ordinances by reviewing plans prior to beginning work on each project.
  • Maintained records of completed jobs including time spent on tasks, materials used and expenses incurred.
  • Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Reviewed invoices from vendors and subcontractors for accuracy before authorizing payment.
  • Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
  • Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.

Construction Manager

Meritage Homes
Vacaville, Ca
04.2015 - 02.2023
  • Scheduling of all work and inspections with City/County Municipalities as well as special inspections with jobsite engineers
  • Assisting engineers with product development, streamline valued engineering, oversee pre-construction budgets, and maintain precise safety and SWPPP documentation
  • Manage multiple subcontractors and scheduling of work to maintain even flow
  • Homeowner walks and customer service work
  • Product includes Semi Custom, Residential Multi-family/condominium.

Superintendent

D.R. Horton
Pleasanton, Ca
08.2014 - 04.2015
  • Scheduling of all work and inspections with City/County Municipalities as well as special inspections with jobsite engineers
  • Assisting engineers with product development, streamline valued engineering, oversee pre-construction budgets, and maintain precise safety and SWPPP documentation
  • Manage multiple subcontractors and scheduling of work to maintain even flow
  • Homeowner walks and customer service work
  • Product includes Semi Custom, Residential Multi-family/condominium.

Assistant Chief Engineer

Rosewood Sand Hill
Menlo Park, Ca
01.2009 - 08.2014
  • Providing professional and efficient service to all internal and external guests at the hotel
  • This includes P.M.s of boilers, generator & ice machines, AC Condensing units, Kitchen equipment, freezers, fire risers and equipment, Pools, Spas, Spa, Fitness Center, Cummings DQDAA generator, BOH
  • All room equipment which involves TV's, Furnishings, Decks, plumbing, electrical
  • Also working with 'Web-Control' main Buildings H.V.A.C
  • System, 'Lurton' the lighting system and 'Saf-lock' door lock system
  • Microsoft Excel experience
  • Birch street online ordering system
  • Summarize and keep track of budget daily with an operating budget of $1,750,000 annually
  • Set up all new projects for the hotel consisting of subcontractor bidding, reference checks, scheduling work, permits and inspections
  • Safety manager of the property.

Superintendent

Summer Hill Homes
Palo Alto, Ca
06.2008 - 11.2008
  • Customer Service Scheduling of all work and inspections with City/County Municipalities as well as, special inspections with jobsite engineers
  • Assisting engineers with product development, streamline valued engineering, oversee pre-construction budgets, and maintain precise safety and SWPPP documentation
  • Manage multiple subcontractors and scheduling of work to maintain even flow
  • Home-owner walks and customer service work
  • Product includes Semi Custom, Residential Multifamily/condominium

Superintendent

Centex Homes
San Ramon, Ca
07.2002 - 06.2008
  • Customer Service Scheduling of all work and inspections with City/County Municipalities as well as, special inspections with jobsite engineers
  • Assisting engineers with product development, streamline valued engineering, oversee pre-construction budgets, and maintain precise safety and SWPPP documentation
  • Manage multiple subcontractors and scheduling of work to maintain even flow
  • Home-owner walks and customer service work
  • Product built includes: Residential Multifamily/condominium, Semi-custom, and Podium/high rise.

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project Tracking
  • Document Management
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Schedule Management
  • Site Safety Coordinator
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Building Codes and Regulations
  • Expense Reports
  • Construction Management

Certification

  • How to Train Employees
  • Art of Hiring the Right People
  • OSHA/CPR certification 2007-2008
  • OSHA/CPR certification 2013-2015
  • OSHA/CPR certification 2018-2022

Project List

  • Centex Homes, 2002, 2004, Rivermark, Santa Clara CA - Multi and Single family 300 units, $180 Million
  • Centex Homes, 2005, 2006, Ruby Hill, Livermore CA - 22 Custom Homes, $36 Million
  • Centex Homes, 2006, 2008, Windermere, San Ramon CA - 100 energy efficient homes, $80 Million
  • Summer Hill Homes, 2008, 2008, Turin at The Gallery, Santa Clara CA - 172 Multi Family Homes, $78 Million
  • DR Horton, 2014, 2015, Union Boulevard Housing Complex - 14 unit building /126 total units, $88 Million
  • Meritage Homes, 2015, 2017, The Pinnacle at Stonebrae, Hayward CA - 80 Semi-Custom Homes, $120 Million
  • Meritage Homes, 2017, 2019, Wallace Ranch, Dublin CA - 75 energy efficient track Homes, $60 Million
  • Meritage Homes, 2019, 2021, Irby Ranch, Pleasanton CA - 87 energy efficient Single Family Homes, $70 Million
  • Meritage Homes, 2021, 2022, Vantage at Tracy Hills, Tracy CA - 60 energy efficient Single Family Homes, $60 Million
  • Meritage Homes, 2022, Richmond County Club, Richmond CA - 96 energy efficient Single Family Homes, $87 Million

Timeline

Construction Manager

Thomas James Homes
07.2023 - Current

Construction Manager

Meritage Homes
04.2015 - 02.2023

Superintendent

D.R. Horton
08.2014 - 04.2015

Assistant Chief Engineer

Rosewood Sand Hill
01.2009 - 08.2014

Superintendent

Summer Hill Homes
06.2008 - 11.2008

Superintendent

Centex Homes
07.2002 - 06.2008
Jamie Cruz