Jermarco Williams
Romeoville,IL
Summary
Accomplished Real Estate Broker and General Contractor with a proven track record in project coordination, quality control, and fostering strong client relationships. Expert in navigating complex negotiations and compliance, with a knack for innovative strategy development. Excelled at Coldwell Banker by driving significant business growth through keen market analysis and effective leadership. Demonstrates exceptional subcontractor management and safety procedures expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Broker
Coldwell Banker
06.2020 - Current
- Liaised between property owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership.
- Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices.
- Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
- Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.
- Developed innovative strategies and tactics to promote real estate listings and generate new business opportunities.
- Utilized online marketing platforms to promote real estate services and generate leads.
- Negotiated purchase contracts and lease agreements to establish maximum value for clients.
- Analyzed local real estate market conditions and trends to identify profitable investment opportunities.
- Conducted competitive market analysis to determine optimal pricing for properties.
- Provided guidance and consultation to clients to make well-informed decisions in real estate investments.
- Cultivated strong relationships with agents, lenders and title companies.
General Contractor
Journi's Drem Realty
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Assessed project plans, spoke with clients, or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
- Adhered to building codes and regulations in planning and construction phases for full project compliance.
- Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
- Managed large-scale construction projects within cost, quality and time constraints,
- Resolved conflicts between contractors, suppliers and subcontractors to eliminate workflow disruptions.
- Obtained construction permits and verified compliance with relevant regulations.
- Implemented strategies to reduce costs, improve productivity and reduce waste.
- Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
Locomotive Engineer
BNSF Railroad
08.2013 - Current
- Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
- Moved controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
- Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
- Maneuvered locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations.
- Interpreted and relayed hand and lantern signals affecting movement of train and controlled speed and clearance distance of cars.
- Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
- Observed tracks to detect obstructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Hesser Business College
Concord, NH06.2008
Skills
- Quality Control
- Construction Site Management
- Safety Procedures
- Project scope assessment
- Subcontractor Management
- Project safety
- Code Compliance
- Permit acquisition
Timeline
General Contractor
Journi's Drem Realty
01.2022 - Current
Real Estate Broker
Coldwell Banker
06.2020 - Current
Locomotive Engineer
BNSF Railroad
08.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Hesser Business College