James Plewes
Audubon,PA
Summary
Skilled Construction Professional with multiple trade experiences under my belt. My driven passion for construction has begun with carpentry, and it will end with carpentry. I have experience in Healthcare, Retail, Hospitality, Life Science, and Higher Education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Estimating Consulting
Freelance
01.2022 - Current
- I have had the opportunity to provide professional estimation consulting services by providing a construction budget, schedule, and takeoff for leading multifamily General contractors such as The HOW Group, Evolve Build, W.S Cumby, and more.
- Services also included pre-construction design/build scope of works.
- Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
- Developed and maintained database of cost information to use most up-to-date and relevant data in estimates.
Owner
Division 9 Construction, LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Proactively identified areas of risk within the organization and implemented necessary safeguards mitigating any potential negative impact on the business.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Performed Hiring for field and office operations
- Reviewed and prepared estimates
- Finalized competitive bids
- Negotiated Contracts and SOW
- Raised Capital, and negotiated with banks to maximize our funding strategies
- Oversaw Accounts Payable & Receivables
Project Manager
Dale Construction, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Prepared product data submittals and shop drawings
- Priced change requested, RFI's, and Addendums
Field Operations Assistant Project Manager
PFB Industrial Construction
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Contributed to successful completion of residential and commercial projects by skillfully installing cabinetry, doors, windows, and flooring materials.
- Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
- Layout all Interior & Exterior partitions
- Ordered materials on a weekly basis
- Increased safety on job sites by diligently following industry best practices and OSHA guidelines during all carpentry tasks.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
Education
Associates Degree in Construction Management -
Community College of Philadelphia
01.2019
High School Diploma -
Father Judge High School
01.2014
Skills
- Procore
- Quickbooks
- Quickbid
- OnScreen Takeoff
- AutoCad
- Revit
- Navisworks
- Estimating
- Microsoft Project
- Bluebeam
- Modular Construction
- Bid preparation
- Cost Reporting
Hobbies and Interests
- Working out
- Playing Golf
- Cooking
Timeline
Construction Estimating Consulting
Freelance
01.2022 - Current
Owner
Division 9 Construction, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Dale Construction, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2021
Field Operations Assistant Project Manager
PFB Industrial Construction
01.2014 - 01.2017
Associates Degree in Construction Management -
Community College of Philadelphia
High School Diploma -
Father Judge High School