15477 SW 36th Terrace, Miami Florida 33185 Email: jbf0561a@westpost.net Breadth of Experience: 23 years of experience Project Manager Construction Manager General Superintendent Owner Representative Construction Superintende Superintendent/Foreman Owner of my own Business Estimating & Job Costing Budget Analysis Quality Control Mgmt. Team Building & Leadership Permitting & Building Code Insulator Steel Erector Construction Planning & Scheduling Carpenter Operator: Friction Crane, Cheri-picker Crane, Track hoe, Dozer, Front End Loader , Fork Lifts, and all other types of equipment Objective: To offer my experience as an enthusiastic manager with a strong structural, tech nical, mechanical, and construction background with a talent for team building a nd managing multiple projects simultaneously and successfully. I am willing to b e a team player for the right company doing what ever role necessary to help the company succeed. I am into production not titles, I am very willing to apply my knowledge to help the team in what ever role necessary. I have been in the cons truction industry since a small child in Tennessee through both sides of my fami ly being in the construction industry. I have learned the hands on approach and it enables me to help understand every situation and allows me to teach and expl ain resolutions, earning the respect of all giving me a greater success. Skills and Strengths: a Excellent Communication Skill a Efficient Management and Leadership ability a Effective hands on Supervisory Skills with efficiency a Effective budgeting and cost management of projects a Expertise with latest tools and techniques a Efficient planning and coordination of activities a Effective quality checking of final deliveries a Well versed with the usage of computer and Microsoft tools, internet and ema il a Excellent Time Management to finish the work scheduled on time a Excellent Teaching skills to show the geometry of framing/cabinetry/ block wor k/ layout/ hanging doors/ painting/hanging and finishing drywall/reading blue pr ints/all aspects of construction to help make the team stronger a Having the ability to Manage the smallest or the largest projects and treat th em all with the same importance. Summary of Accomplishments: a Run the Office and all Field Operations a Planned, directed and coordinated activities of designated projects a Ensured the aims, goals and objectives were accomplished in accordance with ou tlined priorities, time limitations, and funding conditions a Analyzed results of operations for substantial gains and more efficient utiliz ation of resources a Developed staffing plans, work schedules, budgets, and time lines a Coordinated the successful simultaneous development of several projects a Negotiated contracts that ensured quality and met standards a Recruited or requested assignment of personnel a Reviewed project reports and schedule status at each phase a Analyzed all Bids for each project and did buyouts of each a Dealt with all engineers, architects, owners, owners reps and inspectors for e very project Work History and Experience: *Construction Manager/Superintendent Aug. 2009 to Date DCOTA Group/Cohen Brothers Construction Company Fort Lauderdale, Florida My responsibilities are to work with architects, engineers, designers, owners an d the subcontractors doing the work, while making sure the project is build per plan. At DCOTA we have design materials for all so the property is unique. We ha ve displays as well as many offices build outs and design changes to the actual structure. While with DCOTA we have done $14 million in renovations and new cons truction *Operations Manager/Project Manager/Estimator/Supervisor/Share holder Aug.2008 Nationwide General Contractors As operations manager for a small construction company just starting out, I have the responsibilities to do all take offs, estimating, buyouts, contracting, and actual management of all projects, actually doing hands on work whether it is d emolition, framing & hanging drywall, or painting, anything it takes to do a pro ject. I am willing to do what it takes to make every project successful. Since I have been with the company we have done 60 plus projects in a short span. Doing tenant improvements, build outas, and even new construction. In this economy it has been hard work but a successful adventure in these trying times while using all my skills and knowledge to make the best out of a bad situation. I do whate ver I can work 24 hours a day if necessary to be successful in every manner of t he industry. Owning a percentage of the business gives you an added plus even in this economy to help utilize what youave learned and relationships made to help make your small business grow. *Project Manager/General Superintendent/Owner Representative Aug.2005 to May 2008 Turnberry Limited Aventura, Florida As Owner/Developer/General Contractor, I am responsible for all aspect of my pro jects. My duties include: sending out drawings for bids; contracts; working with owners to meet the design vision; dealing with the other contractors one on one , management and tenants; budgeting; maintaining a complete analysis on the prog ress of the projects and the projections. Taking control of the Project and maki ng sure they are properly controlled by the GC and their Subas. I also inspect a ll projects and make sure they are built from the design intent and drawings. I am responsible for buyouts and contracts for the projects. Responsible for overs eeing projects as the owner, developer, and GC. Projects with Turnberry: a Aventura Mall Entry Project $3 million a Model Sales offices in Aventura & Bahamas $3 million a Aventura Mall Renovation Project $28 million a Aventura Mall Expansion Preplanning $100 million a Turnberry Isle Resort,Fairmont $150 million At Turnberry Isle Resort it was a 360 acre resort. I renovated 4 hotels, built 3 restaurants one being a Micheal Mina Bourbon Steak Restaurant $13 million dolla r restaurant, we renovated spa, convention center, built 2 18 hole golf courses, swimming pool, 4 waterfalls, water slide, a lazy river, pro shop, private locke r rooms, golf shop, all lobbies, and walk ways around resort as well as reworkin g the entrance with a million dollar koi Pond in the entrance. I was also responsible for building models for the new Atlantis Hotel in the Bah amas her in the US and in the Island at the Bahamas. This was an adventure as we ll due to using different contractors and using different suppliers to meet desi gneras intent while matching designs. *Construction Mgmt./General Super Mar. 2001 to Aug. 2005 The Codina Group Miami,Florida Responsibilities were to manage/control all aspect of projects. Worked closely w ith all subs to assure schedule was on-time, and under-budget for the following projects: Flagler Station #27, Flagler Station #28, CAC medical facility and parking garag e, Neo River Lofts a 20 story high rise, Miami Childrens Museum, Rinker Concrete Administration facility, LAN Chile/Fine Air Eastern aUa, Sysco Foods, Preferred Freezer, State Farm, and another four story office facility. The approximate am ount of these projects was $280 million dollars. a Neo River Lofts, Supervising in the construction of a 199 unit loft style cond ominium building. We had subs and roughly 250 employees on this project. It was the second self performance project for Codina; it was a $35 million dollar proj ect. a Lan Chile/Fine Air Eastern aUa Project at Miami International Airport; This pr oject was the Construction of 3 state of the art cargo handling facilities total ing 1 milliion square feet and a 4 story red iron and glass office building. Thi s was an $80 million dollar project a Miami Childrens Museum; was a kids facility with many odd designs and over loo ks the Bay of Miami in Down town Miami. This was a $16 Million Dollar Project. *General Super/Project Super Oct.1999 to March2001 Tilt Con Corporation Orlando-Miami, Florida My responsibilities are to run each individual project from start to finish. Beg inning with a flat piece of ground until the structures are built. At tilt-con w e are just a structural contractor so solely doing structural work. I make sure all buildingas are laid out properly starting at building corners, building foun dations, pouring the slabs and laying out the tilt wall panels while making sure all layouts are perfect so when we stand them the metal beams hit there pockets perfectly. Itas like a puzzle building tilt buildings but everything has to be precise. I did several project while with Tilt-Con, here is a list of just a fe w of the projects: a Miramar Project a Union Planters Bank a Dismex Food a Doral Project a Lan Chile/Fine Air a Rooms to Go a Brandsmart a UPS a Many other warehouse buildings in Flagler starting as well *Bridge Superintendent Jan.1999 to October 1999 The Demoya Group Miami and West Palm Beach Florida My Daily responsibilities included running my crew on the project in West Palm B each; building footers, columns, and caps; setting beams, and pouring slabs. It was my responsibility to make sure that the bridge structures were built in a ti mely manner. I traveled 100 miles each way 6 days a week. I was offered a job wi th Tilt-con closer to home and making better money so I decided to move on. The project I was responsible for was a $27 million dollar project. *Project Manager/Operations Manager/Owner/Supervisor Rose Construction Company April 1995 to Dec. 19 98 I started this Company in Tennessee home area: Daily responsibili ties included bidding jobs, drafting, hiring of staff, and placing them where th ey would be most productive. We specialized in concrete, laying blocks, framing houses, hanging sheet rock, and all aspects of house building. We also specializ ed in building private bridges, boat houses, and doing architectural concrete. A s owner and employee, I put many hours in trying to have a successful company. I feel I learned a lot on my own that gives me an edge when working for someone e lse that allows me to know what hard work and staying ahead means to a company. I did many types of specialty work to have an edge from cabinet building, wood s tairs, doll house bedrooms, to hideaway closets. What ever people wanted I did. I built the houses from the ground up from start to finish. I spent many hours d ealing with clients, suppliers, designers, and subcontractors to come up with th e best for everyone on every project. *Bridge Superintendent June 1993 to March 1995 Odebrecht Construction Company Miami, Flor ida I started as a Lead Carpenter, then advanced to foreman, and finally as Superint endent. I worked forming abutments, to columns, diaphragms, and setting beams th en pouring slabs and barrier walls. I lead and instructed the men on how to set and remove the forms with great speed and accuracy. I made sure I ordered all ma terials that were needed to do the project and made sure all pours and deliverie s were scheduled. I had a crew size of 35 men working under me. The project name :*The Project name was the Golden Glades Interchange Overpass Project this proje ct was over $30 million dollars. *Carpenter to Foreman September 1991 to June 1992 Brindley Construction Company Cullman, Alabama We built two six span bridges over water with two copher dams, driving piling, a nd sheet piling. All forming up and concrete work, and we also tied up our own s teel. We built these bridges from the ground up to completion. It was a great ex perience, and gave me the ability to learn and show what I could do. I left this company due to lack of work, and the chance came to move back to Miami and I to ok it. This was a $7 million dollar project. *Carpenter, Leadsman, & Operator September 1991 to June 1992 L&A Construction Company Miami, Florida We built bridges and concrete walls on I-95. This job was my first experience wi th different cultures and languages. I was able to communicate and work well wit h everyone. I operated cheri-pickers, cranes, track hoes, loaders, and man lifts . This was a small project but I was willing to travel and follow the constructi on projects no matter what I was willing to work and get the experience. *Insulator Jan. 1991 to Sep. 1991 Shamrock Insulators Pickwick, Tennessee I went to school to be trained in respiratory training. I am certified to remove asbestos and insulate pipes, while being able to work in extreme temperatures. We worked under tremendous conditions over boilers and furnaces in paper mills. We insulated pipes in the Paper Mill. *Steel Erector Mar.1990 to Dec.1990 Watkins Engineer and Contractors Pickwick, Tennessee We built steel buildings by hanging iron and bolting it together. We also set ch ipper equipment. I became a certified welder. I also ran the cranes, forklifts, and man lifts. I worked very hard to become a hanger. This job had a lot of risk but the experience was great and it aloud me to add more credentials to my resu me. *Labor, Lead man, Carpenter, and Operator Dement Construction Company June 1988 to Feb. 1990 Jackson, Tn. To Birmingham, Alabama I did everything there was to do in regards to building bridges, replacing roadw ay, driving piling, and pouring concrete, operating all equipment. I built bridg es in Pulaski, Tn., Birmingham, Alabama, and Southaven, Mississippi; I also got certified as a Carpenter under the state and company program. Certifications: *Adamsville High School graduate 1988 *Certified Crane Operator in Birmingham, Alabama 1989 *Certified Carpenter in Mississippi State Program 1990 *Certified Welder in Pickwick, Tennessee in 1990 *Certified in Respiratory Equipment in 1991 *OSHA Certified Training Certification Yearly *Continued Education Courses getting a Masters Certification in Concrete Constru ction Management *Florida Atlantic University-OSHA Certified Management Program 2002 References: *Hector Rodriguez HRC Construction Comp. Owner (305)796-0424 *Bill Powell Safety Management CO., Owner (786)229-2877 *Jose Suarez Atlantic Awnings, Owner (786)291-4947 More upon request.