“Jim represents the firm well on site… excellent with team and consultants… tough clients to manage and Jim is doing a good job…excellent problem solving skills... dedicated… very pleased with Jim’s performance… good leadership of team.â€
Andy White, Principal
OZ Architecture
"Jim takes on responsibilities willingly and capably... he’s a reliable, hard worker... has strong construction knowledge... has a good attitude... has good communication skills... is very well organized... has a strong presence with contractors."
Dan Levine, Senior Vice President
The John Stewart Company
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
More than 15 years of progressive experience and responsibility with documented success in construction management and contract administration encompassing a broad range of representation and projects. Work includes representation of owners, architects, contractors, and manufacturers in the direct management of projects ranging from small residential remodels to multi-million dollar resort, apartment, school, airport, and aircraft noise insulation programs nationwide.
Skilled in:
Project cost estimating
Budget analysis and projection
Coordination of bids and contracts
Construction budget management
Owner’s construction representation
Contract drawings and documents
Architectural services
Value engineering study and analysis
Construction administration and monitoring
Project planning and design
Project feasibility studies
Schedule and time management
EXPERIENCE
Construction Administrator, Project Manager
OZ Architecture, Boulder, Colorado, July 2005 to December 2008
Provided construction project management and contract administration for Northstar-at-Tahoe ski resort, a $300 million East West Partners development project located in Truckee, California. Accomplishments included direct responsibility for acquiring first-of-its-kind LEED certification of all three phases of Northstar Village, numerous design improvements in the construction phase, the creation of customized contract administration tracking and logging databases, and a successful completion of an award-winning project.
Project manager from design development thru on-site construction administration for Water House on Main Street, a $70 million East West Partners development project in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Other project involvement included the Ritz-Carlton at Northstar Highlands (on-site construction administration); the Fairmont Hotel at Tamarack Resort, Idaho (design development, detailing and materials); and Tamarack Townhomes at Tamarack Resort, Idaho (on-site construction administration and claims resolution).
The John Stewart Company, San Francisco, California
Construction Services Project Manager, March 2004 to March 2005
Provided construction project management and construction administration for several concurrent tenant-occupied, low-income, multi-family construction and rehabilitation projects ranging in value from $1.5 to $3.5 million.
Prepared cost estimates, financing and budget analysis and projection, facilities inspection studies and capital needs assessments. Reviewed contract drawings and documents. Provided value engineering studies and analyses. Reviewed and coordinated bids and contracts. Provided owner’s construction representation and acted as a liaison with lenders and financing agencies. Provided overall project and construction budget management, construction administration and monitoring. Reported directly to Vice President, President and C.E.O. of a company with over 1,000 employees.
All projects were completed on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction.
Michael Chamberlain Construction, Inc., Alameda, California
Construction Administrator, September 2002 to March 2004
Provided current management, design, administration, and company development for a high-end residential contractor. Responsibilities included: project design from conception to final plans and building permit, estimating and bidding, construction progress meetings with homeowner, processing of R.F.I.’s and Change Orders, project accounting and payroll. Overall success in project management increased total projects awarded and gross profits by over 50% in one year.
Carla Kell-Smith & Associates, Inc., San Bruno, California
Project Manager & Field Inspector, 2000 to September 2002
Successful completion of a contract for the management and inspection of over 500 units in San Bruno’s and Daly City’s Aircraft Noise Insulation Programs. Acted as a liaison between the city, homeowner, contractor, architect, and consultant in all construction phases of projects.
Republic Windows & Doors, Chicago, Illinois
Acoustical Sales Representative, 1998 to September 2000
Set up and management of Republic’s West Coast regional office and warehouse, introduction of the company’s acoustical product line to new markets. Successful inclusion of product in several West Coast program specifications resulting in active bidding of work and several contract awards exceeding three quarters of a million dollars.
Responsibilities included: development of client relationships, product set-up, demonstration and display and installation, creation of product literature and specifications, development of a custom estimating program used in company-wide bidding of product, interpretation of bid documents, preparation of estimates, and competitive bid presentations to contractors.
City of South San Francisco, South San Francisco, California
Aircraft Noise Insulation Program Inspector, 1998
Successful completion of a contract for the inspection of over 600 units in phase 17 of South San Francisco’s Aircraft Noise Insulation Program. Utilization of proprietary forms, digital photography, and CD storage and retrieval systems. Streamlining of the inspection processes to accommodate tight scheduling, while maintaining an elevated standard of quality, accuracy, and record keeping.
Corlett, Skaer & Devoto Architects, San Francisco, California
Construction Administrator, Cost Estimator, 1995 to 1998
Represented the Architect in the administration, management and inspection of several concurrent aircraft noise insulation projects under construction. Estimating responsibilities included the development and analysis of preliminary cost estimates for client review. Project values ranged from $2 to $6 million per phase (300 to 500 dwelling units).
Accomplishments included the computerization and development of a customized estimating program, development and utilization of computerized digital photography for field surveying, and computerized streamlining in construction management.
Eagle County Government, Eagle, Colorado
Real Estate Appraiser, Planning Technician, 1993 to 1994
Appraised residential, new construction, and vacant property for assessment purposes. Utilized mass appraisal techniques and statistical analyses in the determination of value. Represented the Assessor's Office in appeal hearings to defend value determinations.
Provided land use planning support to the Department of Community Development. Reviewed building permit applications and plans. Reviewed proposed developments and subdivisions and presented staff recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.
Coast Federal Bank, San Francisco, California
Real Estate Appraiser, 1993
Appraised single family, condominium, and 2-4 unit income properties. Utilized various appraisal programs, construction cost guides, databases, microfiche, and assessor's rolls in the determination of value.
California Savings & Loan, San Francisco, California
Real Estate Appraiser, Loan Officer, 1991 to 1992
Appraised real estate and secured loan packages from mortgage brokers. Evaluated risk and credit. Managed foreclosures and REOs.
The Gardener, Berkeley, California
Construction Project Manager, 1989
Remodeled the rear portion of the store and added an employee lunch room. Scheduled and supervised workers. Assisted with framing and drywall. Job received S.F. Magazine's award for Best of San Francisco Bay Area, retail design.
The Organization for Tropical Studies, San Jose, Costa Rica
Designer & Builder, 1989
Partner in the design and construction of the arboretum trail for La Selva Biological research Station. Composed trail guide literature for the Wilson Botanical Garden.
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley
B.S. Conservation and Resource Studies, minor in Architecture and Environmental Design, 1989
NCAA Competitor and Vice President, U.C. Berkeley Ski Team.
University of California, Berkeley Extension
Certificate in Real Estate Appraisal, 1992
University of California, Berkeley Extension
Certificate in Construction Management, 2002
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