Hello, I am James Merrill Dunkin and I am searching for a position as Construction Superintendent. I have been blessed during my 40 years in the trades, spending the last 32 years of my life in leadership positions as Superintendent being the head/lead of projects in Industrial, Commercial and Residential. I have successfully competed in all sectors of construction from Federal to Public Works.
I am a third generation construction worker. My project experience is extremely rounded from the many years in the carpentry trade. I have grown up in construction “through the ranks†starting as a Laborer to training as a Carpenter, advancing to Foreman Lead, and then to Superintendent. I find fulfillment in starting and completing construction projects on time, and under budget. A task done once, and done correctly is mantra best fitting me.
My safety record is exemplary. There have been no “fatals†or “near missesâ€. Safety, above all, is implemented on all projects. I also have extended training through OSHA, (for correct procedures in scaffolding, trenching, PPE, railing and cabling for fall protection, as well as HAZCOM-MSDS. Approximately 50 hours.)
I have completed training and have knowledge in MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, Sure Trac, Time Management, and Primavera Expedition. I have been processing all correspondence on a laptop computer since 1995. In addition I have taken leadership training courses from 2000-2002 (twice per month over an 18 month period) from Professional Management Training, in Portland Oregon. These courses ranged from:
• Essential communication skills
• Task focusing & Interaction with other key management positions and general employees
• Advocating for Partnering and Partnering agendas. Updating schedules, time lines, and labor reports. Focus in “Partnering Meetings†with owners, sub-contractors and suppliers.
I am of sound health and willing to travel. I am looking for a quality company with sound business expertise, high ethics similar to my own (committed, honest, high integrity, vision for the future, diversified).
Thank you for your time. References will be presented upon request.
James Merrill Dunkin
James M. Dunkin
25386 Second St. Hayward, Ca 94541 Home (510) 314-0010
SUPERINTENDENT, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Commercial / Multi-Unit Residential / Educational / Industrial / Public
Seasoned Construction Superintendent with extensive experience in constructing commercial, industrial, residential, Public & Federal works projects valued up to $22 million. Expertise in Superintendent on-site construction operations, estimating, budgeting, quality control and safety, with some Project Management experience. Successfully constructed more than 1,000,000 square feet of facilities throughout the West Coast. Consistently managed project on time and on budget. Experienced in a broad range of design/construction practices including, concrete tilt up, post tension, B-deck, structural steel, and conventional wood frame. Experience with Union and Public Works procedures. Able to multi-task & supervise multiple projects. Strong decision making skills and excellent problem solving abilities. Experienced with Suretrak, Microsoft Project, Primavera/Expedition and other software.
HIGHLIGHTS
 Manage projects through all phases from estimating, mobilization, construction, and close-out.
 Completed construction projects with multiple subcontractors and vendors, while managing in-house personnel.
 Promote good working relationships with project owners, building officials, architects, engineers and service providers.
 Create agendas and chair weekly field progress meetings with subcontractors.
 Develop project reporting to communicate project status to client at the summary level.
 Trained, motivated and supervise professional teams and administrative personnel.
 Manage on site construction compliance with contract requirements, safety policies and quality standards.
 Completed over 50 major projects from start to closeout ensuring fulfillment of all project requirements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DL FALK CONSTRUCTION, Hayward California 2008 to Feb 2009
Specialize in Public Works projects
Project Superintendent
Provide construction field management leadership. Design & maintain master schedule. Administer “Three Week Look Ahead Schedules†to sub-contractors. Lead role and active participant in weekly construction team meetings. Daily, OSHA-Safety Enforcement. Submit & Perform “Requests for Informationâ€. Submit & Perform “Change Order Requestsâ€. Submit & perform 72hr & 24Hr notice.
WRIGHT CONSTRUCTION, San Jose, California 2006 to 2008
Specializing: Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing, and Industrial Construction/Management throughout the Bay area.
General Superintendent
Manage multiple commercial and multi-unit residential projects. Lead projects from post contract negotiation to closeout with full responsibility General Superintendent & budget management. Master schedule updating, RFI & C/O/project management oversight. Oversee 4 superintendents with 100+ in house field personnel. Oversee all phases at present jobsites. Manage off-site activities of the project to ensure minimum impact on facilities operations. Representative for Wright Construction to home owners associations, engineering firms, and legal counsel.
W.E. LYONS CONSTRUCTION, Oakland, California 2003 to 2006
Specialize: Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing, and Industrial Construction/Management throughout the Bay area.
Project Superintendent
Manage multiple commercial, Industrial, and multi-unit residential projects. Lead projects from post contract negotiation to closeout. Full responsibility Superintending, Budget Management, Master Schedule Updating, Posting Weekly Three Week Schedules. Submit & Perform RFI & C/O. Supervise all subcontractors and logistics. Supervise additional Superintendents, 4 foremen and 60+ in house field personnel. Increased production rates by 20% and have all phases at present jobsite a minimum of three weeks ahead of schedule. Manage on site activities of the project to ensure minimum impact on facilities operations.
 Reduced over all schedule on Sterling Court asst living center project, resulting in a reduction of 15% in overhead costs.
 Helped with improving the constructability of a design/build observation tower by recommending design changes to the building which, reduced the cost of the finishes by 18%
GRAY/PURCELL CONCTRUCTION, Tigard, Oregon 1997 to 2003
General contractor to the pacific west coast states with a focus on industrial and commercial construction.
Project Superintendent
Provide “Construction Field Management Leadership†for concurrent design/build projects. Schedule subcontractor work,
RFI’s & Change Orders. Supervise and evaluated the performance of, up to, 4 foremen and 40 professional
Carpenters, laborers & apprentices. Implemented changes in work procedures that improved efficiency.
Performed site/civil building layout.
 Successfully managed and completed the construction of a Sellwood Loft project with a short hard timeline for completion.
 Completed the project within schedule requirements.
 Built multiple 100,00 sq ft concrete tilt up projects for a chain saw manufacturer, chemical manufacturer, & knife blade manufacturer for logging mills
 Redeveloped and improved cost coding documentation methods, which were successfully implemented into all other projects.
MNJ DEVELOPMENT/GENERAL CONTRACTORS, Milwaukie, Oregon 1992 to 1997
Construction contractor
Project Manager/Superintendent/Owner Builder
Management of Construction, commercial, /residential /single & multi-unit projects. Performed fast track, ground-up & tenant
improvements.
Projects include:
 “It Came From Outer Space†Theme park Tennant Improvement project at famed City Walk Universal Studios, 5,000 Sq. Ft comic & toy store designed as a space ship.
 Eleven homes built ranging in size from 1250 to 2300 Sq. Ft.
 Dark Horse Comics, Milwaukie, Oregon 19,000 Sq. Ft. tenant improvement.
 ITT School at West Covina, Ca, approximately 20,000 Sq. Ft. Total renovation
RJW CONSTRUCTION, Inc. Yorba Linda, CA 1985 to 1992
General contractor primary contracting in industrial and commercial construction.
Superintendent
Field Management multiple projects in Southern California. Schedule Sub-Contractor & Vendor performance. Lay-out/Self
performed work. Projects include:
 9 concrete tilt-up buildings ranging from 25,000-74,000Sq. Ft. $3-million + contract value
 El Toro Marine Base, El Toro, CA, Total value 2.8 million: tenant improvements at – remodel of hangars and barracks. Total demolish and rebuild, including office space, work areas, and new living quarters. All phases finished within specified contract duration.
 Barracks 12,000 Sq. Ft., Hangar 40,000 Sq. Ft., Hangar 25,000 Sq. Ft., Terminal Buildings 10,000 Sq. Ft.
 Standard Brands Paint Stores: Multiple locations. Excavation to Building Completion. Grading/Building layout, Control Points/Elevations. Footings/Stem wall foundations. Rebar layout at CMU Block, Interior mezzanine/framing. Exterior Mansard Framing.
ALLIED ARCHITECTURAL, Costa Mesa, California 1980-1985
General Contractor specializes in Retro/Remodel & Ground up construction
General Superintendent/California General Contractor commercial tenant improvements and ground up construction.
EDUCATION
Portland Community College, Union Journeyman Carpenter Local #226
Past Licensed General Contractor, State of Oregon
Past Licensed General Contractor, State of California
Training: Estimating; Leadership and Management, Site Safety Engineering; OSHA Safety Training
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