Jim Caldwell
Milton-Freewater,OR
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Foreman
Quality 1st Construction LLC
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
- Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer base.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
Estimator/Job Site Manager
Kralman Steel Structures
11.2018 - 02.2022
- Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing specifications, drawings, and other documentation.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable prices and terms to lower material costs.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure accurate scheduling and resource allocation, improving overall project efficiency.
- Conducted thorough site visits to gather essential information for precise estimates, minimizing potential change orders during construction phases.
- Calculated labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
- Identified potential risks and challenges to project cost and timeline to adjust estimates accordingly.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
- Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
Job Foreman
Wallace Construction
04.2011 - 11.2018
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, expediting their integration into the team and improving overall skill sets.
- Implemented innovative construction techniques that reduced material waste while maintaining structural integrity.
- Mentored junior staff members, sharing valuable industry knowledge and fostering their professional development within the organization.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
Job Foreman
Kralman Steel Structures
06.2003 - 04.2011
- Ensured timely completion of projects by closely monitoring progress and addressing potential bottlenecks.
- Implemented innovative construction techniques that reduced material waste while maintaining structural integrity.
- Championed sustainable building practices that minimized environmental impact while still meeting customer expectations for aesthetics and functionality.
- Organized daily task assignments for crew members, optimizing workflow efficiency and minimizing downtime due to role confusion or imbalance of workload distribution.
- Conducted regular site inspections to verify adherence to quality standards as well as confirm proper installation of materials according to manufacturer guidelines or code requirements.
- Mentored junior staff members, sharing valuable industry knowledge and fostering their professional development within the organization.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Lake Taylor High School
Norfolk, VA06.1990
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Sales Negotiation
- Operations Management
- Operations Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Documentation and Reporting
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Owner/Operator Foreman
Quality 1st Construction LLC
08.2021 - 11.2022
Estimator/Job Site Manager
Kralman Steel Structures
11.2018 - 02.2022
Job Foreman
Wallace Construction
04.2011 - 11.2018
Job Foreman
Kralman Steel Structures
06.2003 - 04.2011
No Degree - General Studies
Lake Taylor High School
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