James E. Smith
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EXPERIENCE
****-**** ** ********** *********** Inc.
Consultant/Database Administrator
Implement Builder MT/Timberline Database
Evaluate projects under construction to find reductions in costs and specifications
Develop production schedule, and specifications
2006-2007 Lennar Valencia/L.A. Division, California
Purchasing Agent
Evaluating and estimating cost impact
Requests For Proposals (RFP’s) to consultants and subcontractors.
a. Develop Scopes of Work and Invitations to Bid for subcontractor trades.
b. Negotiate, prepare, and award contract and detailed scope of work
Qualify all bids, and perform take-offs as needed.
Provide detailed project budgets
• Maintains communication with operations and other corporate departments on all aspects of
construction projects including schedules, milestone action dates, and costs.
• Maintain database of construction information and actual historical costs.
• Maintain working relationship with trade partners and vendors to ensure procurement of
materials and labor.
2004-2006 New Millennium Homes Calabasas, California
Purchasing Manager
Manage purchasing and options department
Implement Builder MT/ Home builder software
Serve as liaison in the interface between the design team and the projects’ construction teams
Value engineer building plans for market enhancement and cost-savings.
Prepare detailed takeoffs.
Prepare and maintain cost estimates and budgets
Prepare Requests For Proposals (RFP’s) to consultants and subcontractors.
a. Prepare bid instructions for all consultants and trades.
b. Develop Scopes of Work and Invitations to Bid for subcontractor trades.
c. Review proposals, perfect the bid and prepare bid summary.
d. Negotiate, prepare, and award contract and detailed scope of work
2002-2004 New Millennium Homes Calabasas, California
Purchasing Agent
Coordinate the review of plans and specifications prepared by outside consultants.
Prepare Requests For Proposals (RFP’s) to consultants and subcontractors.
a. Prepare bid instructions for all consultants and trades.
b. Develop Scopes of Work and Invitations to Bid for subcontractor trades.
c. Review proposals, perfect the bid and prepare bid summary.
Prepare detailed takeoffs.
Prepare and maintain cost estimates and budgets
Develop and maintain a database of construction and options information and actual historical
costs.
1998-1999, 2001-2003 New Millennium Homes Calabasas, California
Assistant Superintendent / Customer Service
Perform homeowner orientations.
Coordinate and identify any construction defects and repairs deemed necessary
Ensure the quality of all workmanship, materials and conformance to plans and specifications
Manage all field activities to achieve “on time” and “on budget” performance.
Keep Project Manager/or President of Construction informed as to:
a. Turnover dates, quality control inspection dates and homeowner walk dates.
b. Certificate of Occupancy dates.
c. Critical path of subcontractors.
d. Potential areas where delays may occur.
Schedule, coordinate and control all subcontractor and suppliers
1999-2001 Pacer Communities Thousand Oaks, California
Assistant Superintendent / Customer Service
Perform homeowner orientations.
Coordinate and identify any construction defects and repairs deemed necessary
Ensure the quality of all workmanship, materials and conformance to plans and specifications
Manage all field activities to achieve “on time” and “on budget” performance.
Keep Project Manager/or President of Construction informed as to:
a. Turnover dates, quality control inspection dates and homeowner walk dates.
b. Certificate of Occupancy dates.
c. Critical path of subcontractors.
d. Potential areas where delays may occur.
Schedule, coordinate and control all subcontractor and suppliers
Supervise and Coordinate all Finish trades of construction, Drywall to C.O.E.
EDUCATION
2008-Current Antelope Valley College Lancaster, California
Currently attending with emphasis on Business Administration and Accounting.
COMPUTER SKILLS CERTIFICATION
Microsoft Office Suite Builder MT
Timberline Workflow Management
Workflow Management Mold Remediation
Builder MT Build Pro
Supply Pro
Buzz saw