Career Objective: To obtain a leadership position in the Development and Construction Industry where my team building skills and prior experience will add value.
James G. Richards
Career Objective: To obtain a leadership position in the Development and Construction Industry where my team building skills and prior experience will add value.
Director of Construction/Project Executive
Erickson Construction LLC, Lincolnshire, IL
March 2006 to Present
• Energetic leader of a team of construction professionals in the construction of Sedgebrook Retirement Community in Lincolnshire, IL.
• This team was seeking leadership, so I developed them into a cohesive team that understands and visions of the top management of the Erickson Retirement Communities. This was done with establishing standards and goals for the team and individual members, training team members to meet these standards and goals and follow up with periodic evaluations of the individuals to measure growth then provide rewards and recognition were merited.
• Instilled the values of pride, integrity, customer service and quality control in team members. This team learned the constructing a quality building, following plans and specifications strictly and delivering it on time and under budget is a rewarding experience.
• Managed the Systems Verification to assure the projects had been built per the plans and specifications.
• Lead negotiator for all on site union disputes to the satisfaction of all parties.
• Excellent subcontractor relationships developed by typically settling disputes early.
• Passion for excellence demonstrated by establishing quality goals for all employees, not only in the finished product, but also in the paperwork and documentation as well. The quality level improved on each completed project.
• This team has built three apartment buildings and one four story parking deck, remodeled tenant space for a dental suite and a finance office. This team is currently on track to complete the 132 bed state-of-the-art extended care facility by April 15, 2009.
• The project safety record for this team has improved annually.
• This team has found creative ways to raise in excess of $100,000 for the Sedgebrook Benevolent Care Fund over three years as well as participating in assisting other charities.
Project Manager/Project Superintendent
Frederick Quinn Corporation, Addison, IL
December 1999 to March 2006
• Management of the St. Mary of the Annunciation Church in Mundelein, IL from the budgeting to completion. As team leader we solved issues unique to rural Lake County including septic mounds, fresh water well, an underground fire suppression water reservoir and the late addition of an emergency generator.
• Management of the Renovation and Addition of the St. Alphonsus School in Prospect Heights, IL, converting the gymnasium and cafeteria to class rooms and adding new gymnasium, cafeteria kitchen, and meeting rooms. Construction took place during the school year and no attendance was lost due to construction.
• Management of the Renovation and Addition to the St. Mary of Vernon Church in Indian Creek, IL. This project presented unique storm water management and sanitary sewer challenges.
• Completed all of the above assignments on time and under budget.
James G. Richards
Project Superintendent
Zurich Construction, Inc., Arlington Heights, IL
February 1999 to December 1999
• Daily jobsite supervision of the new Arlington Heights Train Station and associated site work. Worked with Village Officials, as well as Metra for tight coordination of this center piece of the new Central Business District of Arlington Heights.
Project Manager
Thorleif Larsen & Son, Inc., Itasca, IL
August 1997 to February 1999
• Project Manager for the masonry subcontractor of Federal Courthouse in Hammond, IN.
Project Manager
Benson Industries Inc., Chicago, IL
February 1996 to August 1997
• Project Management of curtainwall and stone for the re-clad of the Prudential Building in Chicago, IL.
• Prepare and negotiate a substantial delay claim.
• Recruit, train and supervise assistants.
Project Manager
DiMucci Construction Inc., Palatine, IL
September 1995 to February 1996
• Project Management of the Dick’s Sporting Goods in Rockford, IL.
• Train and supervise superintendents.
Project Manager
Tarcom Corporation, Elk Grove Village, IL
August 1994 to August 1995
• Project Manager for the new Piccadilly Cafeteria in Orland Park, IL.
• Project Manager for the Rogers Park (Devon Avenue) Post Office in Chicago, IL.
• Project Manager for the remodeling of the Sears Retail store in Matteson, IL and Sears Hardware in Addison, IL.
Project Manager
LaSalle Construction LLC, Chicago, IL
February 1993 to August 1994
• Project Manager for the Remodeling of the Continental Bank Executive offices in Chicago, IL.
• Supervise and train college interns.
James G. Richards
Project Manager
Morse Diesel International, Chicago, IL
September 1989 to December 1992
• Project Management of skin trades; i.e. curtainwall, granite material, storefront, roofing, etc., for the Chicago Title & Trust Tower a fifty two story office building in Chicago, IL.
• Travel extensively, to expedite the manufacturing process of Italian Granite and other building components to assure quality and schedule commitments.
Project Manager
E. W. Corrigan Construction Co., Oakbrook, IL
September 1985 to September 1989
• Project Management of 200 North Dearborn Apartments, a 47 Story Apartment Building, In Chicago, IL. At the time, this was E. W. Corrigan’s tallest construction project.
• Project Management of The Sporting Club At Illinois Center a 7 Story State of the Art Health Club Chicago, IL.
• Project Superintendent for the historic rehab of the Pontiac Building in Chicago, IL.
Estimator
Kennedy Homes, Inc., Arlington Heights, IL
July 1983 to September 1985
• Estimating and buy out for the construction of Custom & Semi-custom homes in Lincolnshire, Deerfield, and Arlington Heights, IL.
Independent Consulting Experiences:
LFL Properties, Chicago, IL
Assume the management responsibilities of stalled retail project at Grand North Avenues in Chicago, IL, for the owner. Manage build out of Chicago Public Library.
Crystal Lake Park District, Crystal Lake, IL
Assume the management responsibilities of stalled beach house project for the Crystal Lake Park District. As owners representative I lead the team that negotiated the final settlement with the terminated general contractor. Acted as chairman in the architectural selection committee, and negotiated the contract with the new Architect. Work with the new Architect on programming and design.
Education:
Bradley University - May 1982 - Peoria, Illinois
Bachelors of Science Degree - College of Engineering - Construction
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