To work with a large GC who will provide a stable position with opportunity for personal growth.
CRAIG JONES ____________________________________________________________________________
41873 St. Thomas Ct. • Temecula, CA 92591
951-972-4084 home• 951-587-5339 cell • cojones[at]roadrunner.com
SUMMARY:
Commercial Construction Project Manager offers 12 years diversified project management, and many more years of general construction experience, excellent safety record, cost-conscious problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills. Manage, oversee, supervise and perform critical trade functions and quality control in a wide range of projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• Successfully completed hundreds of commercial open store remodels and tenant improvement projects throughout the U.S., with typical budgets of $100,000 to $1.5 million.
• Consistently ensured on-time, under budget completions, smoother project transitions and controlled costs through careful supervision and strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Worked closely and productively with architects, mall owners, property management, municipal officials and inspectors, subcontractors, and client Project Managers.
• Solved problems and ensured timely approvals to meet budgetary and environmental standards.
• Familiar with building and safety codes and regulatory agency requirements in many states and municipalities nationwide.
• Monitored, coordinated, expedited and supervised work groups of 3 to 50 subcontractors and employees in all phases of projects; worked effectively with union and non-union crews.
• Extensive experience with planning, from pre-construction through completion, including demolition, layouts, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, lighting, rough to finish carpentry, masonry, framing, metalworking, interiors, fixturing, flooring, wall covering, finishes and hardware.
• Varied retail project environments included: Albertsons, CVS, Fresh and Easy, Nextel, Sav-On, Rite-Aid, Old Navy, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Starbucks, Office Max, and Crate & Barrel stores.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
STEVE JULIUS CONSTRUCTION, San Clemente, CA (08/08-11/09)
PROJECT MANAGER
Bid and managed ground-up and TI Retail projects such as Albertsons, Ralphs, Fresh and Easy, and
McDonalds. Bid Public Works projects for Schools, Fire Departments, and Police Departments in So. Cal.
• Worked with Albertsons Project Managers and Architects on Negotiated Bid Remodel projects.
• Successfully bid and managed a Fresh and Easy grocery store TI, in Rancho Cucamonga.
• Designed and built the “tropical†kiosk for Albertsons that was featured at the San Diego Fair.
• Successfully bid and managed CVS pharmacy expansions.
• Successfully bid and managed a Wal-Mart remodel in San Diego
ELEVEN WESTERN BUILDERS, Escondido, CA (04/06-07/08)
PROJECT MANAGER
As Project Manager developed and maintained positive relationships with Clients and Architects to ensure
continued growth and business development.
• Successfully managed 4 Albertsons grocery stores, worth an average of $1.5 million, in Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Irvine, and Santa Monica, through the scope/design, budgeting, and remodeling in a negotiated contract relationship.
• Secured the negotiated contract for an additional Albertsons in Mira Mesa.
• Managed all Albertsons grocery stores maintenance projects.
• As the contracted Construction Manager managed the conversion of 65 Sav-On’s to CVS stores.
HITT CONTRACTING, INC., Fairfax, VA (02/04-02/06) (A $600 million company with projects in 30 states, Hitt is ranked as one of the nation’s 100 largest general contractors)
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
Supervised 16 tenant improvement/ remodel projects ranging from 1,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet in AL, WA, CA, NY, TN, and VA. Managed client relations, scheduling of subcontractors and equipment, RFIs, Safety, Quality, inspections, regulatory compliance, documentation, material ordering, cost control, meetings, other communication, extensive reporting, punch list, cleanup and roll-off.
• Consistently completed projects on-time, safely and within budgets.
• Saved company over $50,000 on one project alone through foresight and technical problem-solving after discovering an architect error.
• Maintained excellent relations with clients, city/municipal representatives, and subcontractors.
GLEDSON CASHMAN CONSTRUCTION/ GC BUILDERS, Rancho Cucamonga, CA (04/03-01/04)
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
Oversaw retail remodels and tenant improvements in Oregon and California for 8 Nextel locations and 2 Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf stores. Worked closely with clients throughout projects and maintained liaison with municipal officials, subcontractors, architects, suppliers and home office. Upgraded numerous retail locations to current seismic standards.
• Completed a challenging store conversion with creative design solutions that included seismic upgrade, redesigned fixtures and ADA regulation variances.
• Maintained excellent safety records on all projects.
DALCO CONSTRUCTION, INC., Little Rock, AR (04/02-04/03)
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
Supervised projects in Southern CA and Chicago, IL, which included, open store pharmacy remodels, Crate & Barrel finish interiors and 6 Office Max roll-outs in the Chicago area.
• Led and motivated work groups and subcontractors to ensure on-time completions.
• Value Engineered Office Max remodels to reduce costs and duration.
• Implemented and enforced job safety procedures for employees and subcontractors.
• Introduced innovative finish carpentry techniques on Crate and Barrel interiors.
DEARBORN CONSTRUCTION, Boise, ID (03/95-04/02)
SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER (2000-2002)
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER (1999-2000)
SUPERINTENDENT (1997-1999)
JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER (1995-1997)
Oversaw open store remodels and new store fixturing in CA, NV, AZ and NM. Scheduled and appraised subcontractors and staff for up to 15 concurrent projects. Coordinated multiple projects and rollouts for Sav-On, Lucky’s and Rite-Aid stores in widespread locations.
• Completed over 400 projects successfully, profitably and safely.
• Progressed rapidly to project design responsibilities with the client’s Project Managers and Regional Market Managers.
• Maintained excellent union relations.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Foreman and Journeyman Carpenter on commercial new construction and remodel projects at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Hilton, MGM Grand, Boomtown, Circus Circus, Grand Slam Canyon and other sites in Las Vegas, NV. Extensive experience in residential finish carpentry, cabinetry and yacht carpentry.
TRAINING & EDUCATION:
Journeyman Carpenter
Saddleback Community College – Computer and General Education courses
Continuing education: Safety Programs, including OSHA regulations, Red Cross and Forklift Safety
Familiar with project and contract accounting and wage/hour regulations
Computer skills:
Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other commercial software
Some knowledge of Expedition, Timberline, Prima Vera and Critical Path scheduling
“Competent Person†Trenching and Excavating Training OSHA and Cal/OSHA Standards
Forklift Safety
Rough Terrain Forklifts
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA 10 hour Occupational Safety and Health Training
Hilti Qualified Operator
Fall Protection Awareness
8 hour Workplace Sexual Harassment Awareness class
2 day LEEDS Associate Test class
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