JASON GARZA
Longwood,Florida
Summary
Construction professional with 20 plus years of field, supervision, business ownership, and construction management experience. Currently serving Seminole County Public Schools as a Project Coordinator supporting construction, re-roofing, renovations, entry security, elevators, bleachers, athletic facilities, and campus infrastructure projects. Licensed Florida Certified Roofing Contractor and Certified Residential Contractor with strong experience coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, school administrators, budgets, schedules, safety, code compliance, punch lists, and project closeout.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Seminole County Public Schools
06.2025 - Current
- Support district projects from planning and preconstruction through construction administration, punch list, substantial completion, and closeout.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, construction managers, contractors, inspectors, maintenance staff, school administrators, and district leadership to keep work aligned with scope, schedule, budget, code, and district standards.
- Track project milestones, submittals, RFIs, change orders, estimates, meeting notes, field issues, safety concerns, and closeout documentation across multiple active campuses.
- Review roofing and building-envelope conditions, coordinate site walks, document deficiencies, and help develop scopes for reroofing, repairs, renovations, and campus improvements.
- Assist with procurement and contract administration.
- Monitor work performed on active school campuses with attention to student/staff safety, site access, deliveries, cleanliness, communication, and minimizing disruption to school operations.
- Representative project experience includes elementary and high school reroofing, campus-wide roofing evaluations, entry security projects, elevator modernization coordination, bleacher replacements, athletic facility improvements, and renovation support.
President
Heritage Roofing & Gutters Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Owned and operated a multi-state roofing company delivering residential and commercial re-roofing, repair, gutter, and maintenance projects from estimate through final inspection.
- Managed estimating, customer communication, scheduling, material procurement, subcontractor coordination, quality control, permitting, safety, warranty issues, and project closeout.
- Directed crews and subcontractors while enforcing workmanship standards, local code requirements, jobsite safety expectations, and manufacturer installation requirements.
- Built a reputation for integrity, problem solving, customer service, and technically sound roofing solutions.
President
Common Solutions LLC
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Led property maintenance and repair operations for a portfolio of 200+ properties, coordinating roofing, structural, and general building repairs.
- Worked directly with property managers, vendors, contractors, and owners to define scopes, manage expectations, control costs, and resolve field issues quickly.
Supervisor / Roofer
Pilcher Roofing LLC
01.2002 - 01.2016
- Advanced from hands-on roofer to supervisor, gaining practical expertise in tear-offs, underlayment, shingle,metal, and low-slope roofing systems.
- Supervised crews, monitored production, performed site inspections, coordinated job site safety, and verified work against project specifications and warranty standards.
Education
A.S. - Construction Management
Seminole State College
Sanford, FL01.2024
Skills
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Contract Administration
- Construction Safety Management
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Blueprint and Specification Review
- Change Order Management
- Risk Management and Problem-Solving
- Stakeholder and Client Communication
Honors And Leadership
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society; President's List - Seminole State College.
- President - Student Chapter NAHB, 2022 - 2024; Treasurer - Student Chapter ABC, 2024 - 2025.
- Team Member - ABC Construction Management Competition Team, 2024 - 2025.
- Student Liaison - TEA at Seminole State College, 2026.
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Seminole County Public Schools
06.2025 - Current
President
Heritage Roofing & Gutters Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2025
President
Common Solutions LLC
01.2015 - 01.2018
Supervisor / Roofer
Pilcher Roofing LLC
01.2002 - 01.2016
A.S. - Construction Management
Seminole State College