JAMES APPELLO
228 Cedar Street
North Plainfield, New Jersey 07060
(908) 303-8066
jappello33[at]hotmail.com
SUMMARY:
Project Manager with over eight years project management experience. Expert rapport builder that is assertive, results oriented, and always having the bottom line in mind. Responsible for multiple simultaneous jobs from initiation to close, keeping all jobs at, or under budget. Looking to serve in a fast paced environment, utilizing my diverse background and expertise. .
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1/2001-3/2009 Cornerstone Designs / Somerville Lumber Co. - Bridgewater, NJ
Construction Project Manager
• Project managed all aspects of home remodeling, including kitchens, baths and additions simultaneously from initiation to closing of the project.
• Created project plans, including material lists, procurement of materials, budget planning, risk assessment, scheduling, resource hiring and change management along with coordinating with home owners/stakeholders, and all sub-contractors.
• Responsible for all budgets and contract negotiation of upwards to $500k.
• Read and approved blue prints, floor plans, spec sheets and obtained all permits.
• Coordinated inspections to assure project was up to code and able to complete safely.
• Frequent site visits to inspect quality of work and ensure timeliness of job.
• Communicated with clients and vendors throughout projects to answer questions; and discuss changes throughout the project.
• Ability to complete projects on schedule and within budget in accordance with contract documents and project plans.
9/2001 – 9/2003 GEORGE A. SNIFFIN LAND SURVEYORS - Milford, NJ
Land Surveyor Assistant
• Assisted surveyor in doing house surveys, construction stake outs, and topography.
• Ability to operate prism rod and associated instruments.
• Researched properties and deed information for the purpose of home survey.
10/2001 – 11/2002 CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES GROUP - Cranford, NJ
Mid-West Sales Estimator
• Placed bids and quotes for the purpose of selling hurricane emergency window louvers.
• Estimated the cost of jobs through sales rep liaisons to assure competitive bids.
• Read blue prints, and designed and quoted prices based on blue prints
5/1998 – 1/2001 MCLESKEY CONSTRUCTION, Bridgewater, NJ
Construction Supervisor
• Work in construction of mausoleums throughout the state of New Jersey.
• Managed and mentored a team of four mason laborers.
• Organized workflows to insure the project’s completion was on schedule, and budget.
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6/1994 – 5/1997 PRO TEC GENERAL REMODELING, Bound Brook, NJ
Construction Crew Member
• Performed residential construction and remodeling services as part of on-site team.
• Worked with clients to address concerns and resolve any service problems.
6/1991 – 5/1994 OAK HILL GOLF COURSE, Milford, NJ
Groundskeeper
• Maintained greens and landscaping for private 18 hole golf course.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts – Major - Sociology / Minor - Criminal Justice, 5/2000
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY, Montclair, New Jersey
• In process of attaining PMP Certificate
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