JAMES L. “BUTCH†CARR
403 Carr Lane • Raeford, North Carolina 28376
910.527.3565 • hdrider87[at]embarqmail.com
CONSTRUCTION & PROJECT MANAGER
Dynamic project and quality control manager with 13 years of experience. History of outperforming budget and schedule objectives while maximizing quality, safety (such as 4 years / 500,000 man hours without major incident), and alignment with plans / specs. Strategic thinker with record of substantially improving business unit effectiveness. Diligent team leader with proven ability to drive profit growth through outstanding performance, to cultivate strong business relationships, and to leverage a unique blend of managerial, technical, engineering, and hands-on expertise.
Construction Operations • Project Management • Quality Control / QA • Safety • Procurement
Team Leadership • Inspections • Maintenance • Contractor Relations • Customer Service
Infrastructure • Program Management • Budget Management • Materials & Supplies
Governmental Relations • Compliance / OSHA • Training • Roads / Streets
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, Fayetteville, North Carolina • 2004 to present
Municipal government with ~ 1,500 employees.
Street Maintenance Superintendent
Manage program / project operations, a $4M annual budget, 4 supervisors, and 65 team members for roadway maintenance and repairs. Develop and implement strategies to maximize cost containment, safety, quality, efficiency, and alignment with regulations / work schedules. Direct procurement of materials and services; review all invoices. Perform worksite inspections to assess quality and progress toward goals; devise plans to address shortcomings in collaboration with site supervisors. Enhance maintenance of division’s vehicles / equipment in cooperation with the QA technician. Planning, scheduling and co-coordinating training for employees in OSHA safety and job specific courses. Cultivate strong relationships with contractors (in areas including paving, guardrails, and concrete), other municipal departments, and local population. Oversee resolution of issues / complaints at jobsites and from citizens. Ensure employee proficiency with respect to equipment, OSHA requirements, and CPR / First-Aid.
Specific Accomplishments
• Led a 60-person division to 4 years without a lost-time injury (500,000+ man hours) by creating and implementing a safety rewards system.
• Achieved a business turnaround by improving division’s performance, oversight of Supervisors and Crew Leaders, and team morale.
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TRADER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, New Bern, North Carolina • 2004
Grading and General Contractor with ~ 200 employees.
Construction Manager
Directed project operations and the subcontractor. Enabled completion by securing timely availability of supplies and materials. Ensure project safety is in compliance with EM-385. Allocated equipment and team members for all aspects of the projects.
NORTEC CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., Fayetteville, North Carolina • 1997 to 2004
General / Utility Contractor focusing on infrastructure projects. Mainly Army / governmental clientele.
Project Manager / Safety Officer
Oversaw project / safety operations, site superintendents, and employees. Generated plans to achieve or surpass budget, OSHA safety, quality, and scheduling goals. Ensured adherence to OSHA guidelines and sufficiency of team training. Ensure USACOE project safety are in compliance with EM-385. Developed and maintained schedules for all phases of projects. Obtained change orders as necessary. Built productive relationships with owners, engineers, architects, and contractors (including securing of contracts). Drafted pay requests and documentation for the procurement of materials and supplies.
Specific Accomplishments
• Amassed a 100% record of meeting or outperforming project schedule and budget objectives.
• Enhanced profitability and company’s market profile through outstanding performance.
• Avoided failures to comply with schedules by effectively managing subcontractors.
Representative Projects Managed at Nortec
• Well Field Water Treatment Facility, Clinton, North Carolina ($2.2M).
• Cliffdale Recreation Center (Assistant Project Manager), Fayetteville, North Carolina ($1.6M).
• Guardhouse, SOTF, Fort Bragg, North Carolina ($938,000).
• Hillcrest Middle School Addition, Cumberland, North Carolina ($1.2M).
• Nose Dock #5, Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina ($839,000).
ACS CONSTRUCTION, Greenwood, Mississippi • 1996 to 1997
General Contractor focusing on projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. ~ 35 employees.
Quality Control Manager / Mechanical Quality Control
Maximized alignment of workmanship / materials with Corps of Engineers requirements and specs. Managed compliance with a three-tier quality assurance program, including documentation. Ensure project safety is in compliance with EM-385. Created reports on progress / inspection results for submission to the Corps.
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EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering
Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, North Carolina
ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CQM USACOE Certification
OSHA (30Hour) (10-Hour), Safe Equipment Operations, Confined Space, Work Zone Safety
Trenching and Excavation, Heavy Equipment Transport, First-Aid / CPR
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Public Works Association
COMPUTER SKILLS
MAINTRAC, JD Edwards, Primavera, AutoCAD, Timberline Estimating, Microsoft (Excel, Word)
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