Project Manager Construction

JAMES A. PIZL

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Yelm, Washington 98597

360-***-**** (Home) ( 253-***-**** (Cell)

abj7sg@r.postjobfree.com

OVERVIEW

Proven professional with over twenty-five years of construction management

experience with multi-million dollar projects. Skilled with coordinating

and developing all aspects of construction activities and ensuring

compliance with all regulations. Positive, resourceful problem solver with

proven track record for utilizing resources effectively. Intelligent, goal-

oriented, responsible leader who adapts quickly and confidently to change.

Strong ability to identify potential problems early in the process and plan

accordingly.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

. 25+ years of extensive construction and building knowledge

and experience.

. Strong ability to coordinate, implement and oversee a vast variety of

large-scale construction projects.

. Extensive knowledge and application of building codes.

. Ability to interpret and apply complicated building plans,

specifications, blueprints and sketches.

. Highly skilled with reading and reviewing specific plans including

mechanical, electrical, plumbing, public/private utilities, sewer,

transportation/streets, storm water and landscape design.

. Excellent arbitration and negotiation skills with ability to be

diplomatic, persuasive, clear and concise.

. Effective communication skills; meet with owners, architects and

engineers from commencement to completion; collaborate with stakeholders

to resolve challenges; serve as a liaison to provide information,

recommendations, and professional advice.

. Estimate job from start to finish; schedule and monitor progress

throughout job.

. Manage, direct and coordinate work with journey level personnel

and subcontractors.

. Ensure job site is safe; hold safety meetings, train employees on

equipment.

. Oversee quality control in conjunction with timely project

completion, code compliance and budget.

. Knowledgeable with current building codes, safety standards, OSHA and

L&I.

. Demonstrates eye for detail, organizational skills and follow through

for quality results.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Private Residence, Olympia

2009-Present

General Contractor

- Develop all site and floor plans; pour foundations; construct and frame

roof and walls for 3,300 sq. ft. high quality private residence.

- Hire sub contractors; ensure compliance with all building codes.

Pink Coconut Tanning Boutique

2006-2009

Owner/General Contractor

- Developed 13 locations in Washington; created and designed floor plans;

developed materials lists; scheduled and supervised sub-contractors;

ensured compliance with all building codes; completed within budget and

on time.

Gibson, Wise & Graham, Tacoma, WA 2006-

2009

2005-2008

Superintendent/Estimator/Project Manager/Safety Coordinator/Contract

Administrator

- Built 10-story high rise; re-built 8-story apartment building that was

structurally unsound.

Merit Company, Lakewood, WA 1996-

2005

Superintendent

- Church for all Nations, $29 million

- Peninsula Medical Center and Peninsula Medical Center Annex, $40 million

- Olympic Pharmacy, $7 million

- Peninsula Family Medical Center, $3 million

- Olympic College, $5 million

- McCann Cadillac, $7 million

- Mama Stortini's Restaurant, $1.5 million

- McCann Hummer and Fife Auto Center, $5.4 million

Oakhurst Development Corporation, Bellevue, WA

1992-1996

Superintendent/Construction Manager

- Constructed three five over three condos and renovated 400 unit apartment

complexes that were failing in health and safety reports.

Radco Construction Company, Orting, WA

1980-1992

Construction Manager/Superintendent

- Built 28 high-end custom homes and light commercial structures.

Swanson Dean Corporation, Bellevue, WA

1978-1980

Superintendent

- Built high-end custom homes.

Morrison Knudson Construction Company, Boise, ID & Seattle, WA

1975-1978

Superintendent

- Supervised construction of 46-story Colorado State Bank Building

Centric Corporation, Denver, CO

1972-1975

Superintendent

- Supervised construction of McNichols Sports Arena, 68-story 1st National

Bank of Denver and several tilt-up warehouses.

Boyle Brothers Construction Company, Denver, CO

1968-1972

Superintendent

- Supervised sinking of mine shafts in northern Michigan.

- Oversaw blasting, drilling and mucking of rock to open mine shaft.

- Worked with geologists to stay on course with laser guided boring

machines.

- Supervised installation of air and water lines and setting of steel for

wall and ceiling support.

CERTIFICATION

Forklift Instructor Snorkel Lift Safety Administrator

Instructor

Advanced CPR Blood Borne Pathogen Emergency Rescuer

EDUCATION

AA: Safety Administration and Emergency Response, Edmonds Community

College, Edmonds, WA 1995

AA: Business, Pierce College, Tacoma, WA 1995

BS: Civil Engineering/Business, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

1971

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