J ames S tephen P arks, Sr.

**** ******** ****** ***** **********, MO 63034

314-***-**** acansd@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR MANAGER IN COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

Possesses 20+ years of success in engineering and construction management, handling all phases of the

lifecycle of complex projects ranging from several thousand to several million dollars. Demonstrated capability in

assessing projects and implementing strategies to optimize efficiencies, reducing costs, and improve quality.

Creative problem solver who combines a strong work ethic with a commitment to excellence to achieve short- and

long-term corporate objectives.

Core Competencies:

Prepare project estimates and bid proposals Foster positive relationships with owners/architects

Supervise jobsite activities and ensure safety Perform value engineering

Handle employer/employee/union relations Negotiate extra work and change orders

Coordinate and schedule construction activities Continually analyze project costs

Negotiate and write subcontract agreements Invoice receivables and approve payables

Schedule equipment maintenance Prepare closeout paperwork with final documentation

H ighlights

Contracted and constructed $13M+ in municipal, commercial, institutional, and residential business over a ten-year

new business start-up period, overcoming the challenges presented by a declining economy.

Provided construction management through project completion of numerous public improvements for many municipal

county, state, and federal government agencies as well as other private entities, ranging from $5K to $5M.

Performed comprehensive investigative planning and alternative study, compiled resulting data, and produced a five-

year airport layout plan for Lambert-St. Louis International Airport for a multimillion-dollar design/construction airfield

expansion program that was approved by the FAA.

Purchased and renovated a 2,200 square foot office building for company use.

C areer Track

BENZ-PARKS INC., President/Director/Owner 2003-Present

Prepares project estimates of competitive hard bid proposals for public works and private development. Upon being

awarded contracts, verifies and signs contracts and performance/payment bonds. Works with owners and subcontractors

to create project schedules. Coordinates long-lead materials and equipment. Shares plans and strategies with project

superintendents. Reviews value engineering proposals for projects. Continually monitors costs for monthly and year-end

P&L/financial analysis with partner, reports results to bonding company. Sources opportunities to reduce insurance rates.

SCHUSTER ENGINEERING INC., Vice President/Director 1981-2003

Initially hired by this $3M+ general contracting company as a Project Engineer. Helped grow the company to $20M+ and

advanced to Vice President in 1995. Appointed in 2000 to serve on a five-person Board of Directors; assumed

responsibility for overseeing the majority of the company’s project management delegation after award of contracts.

Previous Positions: Booker Associates Inc., Design Engineer II/III-Civil Department, Aviation Section; City of St. Louis

Airport Authority, Civil Engineer Trainee/Co-op Student; City of Berkeley, Missouri, Civil Engineer Aide/Co-op Student

C redentials

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Missouri, Rolla

Registered Professional Civil Engineer, State of Missouri (License #020318)

Master Drain-layer Certified, City of St. Louis, Missouri (License #111); County of St. Louis, Missouri (License #D7594)

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