Joshua Richoz
Commerce City,CO
Summary
General Contractor with broad experience leading construction projects from planning through completion. Known for managing crews, maintaining accurate cost and progress records, and keeping clients informed through clear schedules and follow-up meetings. Handles safety compliance, building codes, and daily site coordination to support on-time, on-budget delivery.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Self Employed
Elgin
01.2010 - Current
- Met with clients to discuss projects and schedule follow-up meetings
- Prepared timetable to present to clients, illustrating project timeline
- Maintained accurate records of material costs, labor hours worked and job progress
- Monitored daily operations at construction sites to ensure adherence to budget parameters
- Ensured compliance with all applicable building codes, safety regulations and labor laws
- Motivated employees to encourage quality work
- Provided guidance and job tasks to workers and oversaw task completion
- Developed processes for tracking change orders, invoices and payments
- Led weekly meetings with staff members to discuss progress updates.
Assistant Superintendent
Novak Construction Company
Chicago, Illinois
11.2025 - 09.2026
- Supported Novak Construction field crews and subcontractor schedules.
- Reviewed drawings, specs, and site conditions to assist construction coordination.
- Checked safety compliance and followed jobsite procedures.
- Shared project updates with superintendents, trades, and clients.
- Managed daily field operations and resolved worksite issues
- Tracked materials, deliveries, and equipment across active sites
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with vendors on contracts for services needed at the facility.
- Performed administrative tasks such as record-keeping and filing of paperwork in accordance with departmental standards.
LEAD CARPENTER
Callahan Construction
St Charles
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Led and supervised a team of carpenters in the construction of several high-end residential homes, ensuring quality control and timely completion of projects
- Prepared cost estimates for clients and employers
- Resolved client inquiries and concerns promptly, enhancing client satisfaction and trust
- Received positive feedback from clients on workmanship due to attention to detail in completing projects within budget constraints
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, including material and labor costs, ensuring accurate invoicing
- Mentored junior carpenters, teaching framing and flooring techniques to improve skill set and project outcomes
Education
GED -
Larkin High School
01-2009
Skills
- Construction Scheduling
- Codes Compliance
- OSHA Compliance
- Site Safety Management
- Subcontractor Oversight
- Labor Management
- Employee Training
- Building renovation
- Permit acquisition
- Plan takeoffs
- Measurements and Calculations
- Time management
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Novak Construction Company
11.2025 - 09.2026
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Self Employed
01.2010 - Current
LEAD CARPENTER
Callahan Construction
01.2004 - 01.2010
GED -
Larkin High School