Accomplished professional equipped with 20+ years of progressively responsible experience in all aspects of construction. Fiscally savvy and detail-oriented, with a track record of ensuring cost-effective budget administration and timely project completion. Dynamic leader adept in recruiting, training, mentoring, and leading top-performing personnel committed to providing superior service. Articulate communicator who offers strong writing, presentation, and negotiation skills as well as demonstrated abilities in interacting with diverse populations, including senior management, staff, clients, and contractors. Proactive problem solver who efficiently addresses and resolves potentially costly issues. Additional areas of expertise include:
Operations Management Strategic Planning Total Quality Management Primavera experience
Project Management Forecasting OSHA Safety Standards Client Relations
Policy/Procedure Development Scheduling Insurance Work Team Building
Process Improvement Costing Product Research Performance Improvement
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Managed field operations for a $30-million project in Playa Vista and a $50-million project in Santa Ana as a general superintendent. Negotiated with subcontractors to secure 250 additional manpower units, three times the amount projected. Brought project back within the written projected budget and regained time lost over a two-year period to within the original construction schedule.
• Completed a contemporary remodel of a $2.5-million, 2,100 square foot hillside property in Laguna Beach, including addressing and repairing existing structural damage issues.
• Spearheaded the commercial-grade build-out of California Fish Grill Restaurant in Irvine, including the installation of HVAC AC units, refrigeration, all electrical lines, and fire sprinkler systems.
• Installed an Orenco wastewater treatment system for residential housing, which included excavation, building, and placement of manifold as well as multiple layers of rock and sand for filtration in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Stimulated dramatic improvements in efficiency, productivity, and profitability while reducing downtime by personally training team members to be diverse workers with multiple specialties.
• Reduced waste by 20% through the implementation of regular employee evaluations.
• Assisted an orphanage in Mexico in constructing a women’s shelter.
• Acquired greater company publicity by:
Appearing on and winning a project on HGTV’s Designer Challenge.
Being cited as a contributor and consultant for Construction Site Spanish, produced by Barron’s Educational Series Inc.
Authoring construction-related articles for Home & Living Magazine.
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JIM A. BERRY
714-401-8151 primary • 714-637-0296 alternate
jimberr[at]gmail.com
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversaw the field construction of up to six concurrent projects, applying strong project management and organizational skills to achieve operational goals and timelines.
• Provided strong leadership to build cohesive teams while managing all aspects of multimillion-dollar projects, including single-family and multi-unit residential homes, restaurants, and commercial buildings.
• Directed the activities of 4+ superintendents/assistant superintendents and 30 subcontractors, driving efforts to maximize productivity, efficiency, and service quality. Facilitated foreman meetings with 30+ subcontractors to manage expectations regarding critical path activities.
• Conducted comprehensive reviews and analyses to prepare and present weekly reports of time projections for specific tasks.
• Planned and coordinated workflow, determined staffing requirements, and assigned projects to optimize utilization of company capital and operational resources.
• Continuously monitored daily operations to ensure OSHA compliance and resolve safety violations; designed and implemented “team safety awareness training” to educate and prepare workers.
• Initiated and developed key relationships, serving as a point-of-contact for developers, general contractors, subcontractors, management, staff, and clients.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
AMERICAN CONSTRUCTORS, Superintendent/General Superintendent 2007 to 2008
HEARTLAND CONSTRUCTION INC., Project Manager//Regional Operations Manager 1991 to 2006
COSTA MESA WATER DISTRICT, Plumber/Pipe Fitter/Backhoe Operator 1990 to 1991
BOB OSTERLUND FLOORS, Hardwood Floor Installer/Sander/Refinisher/Stainer 1989 to 1990
THUMS LONG BEACH CO. (Oil Drilling), Roustabout/Pipe Fitter/Forklift Operator Prior to 1989
CREDENTIALS
PMP certified – Boston University
Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry /Counseling 2008 / Master’s International School of Divinity/ Evansville Indiana
Licensed General Contractor
Numerous Safety Education Classes (including Fire Department Training) and Awards, THUMS Long Beach Co.
Member, International Code Council Experience in multiple Primavera products
Certified Home Inspector Backhoe Operator Certification Certificate in Excel
OSHA Standards Safety Training Forklift Operator Certification Certificate in Counseling
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