Project Manager Construction

JOSEPH L. REES

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CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT: Church, Restaurant, Retail

Established superintendent offering more than 20 years of experience

supervising construction on LDS church, restaurant, retail, and single

family residential projects. Superb track record overseeing construction on

high profile, complex build projects in 14 states covering all regions of

the country, including PF Chang's, Olive Garden, TGI Fridays, Red Lobster,

Carrows, as well as fast food restaurants, along with several LDS Meeting

Houses. Demonstrated ability to ensure on time delivery of projects with

top quality results, within budget, in the face of weather disruptions,

design modifications, and other unanticipated events. Hands-on leader and

team manager will maintain a safe work environment. With strong

communication and organizational skills he will lead, motivate and

coordinate as necessary, resolving issues while meeting critical path

deadlines.

Core Competencies

Construction Management ( Sub-Contractor Management ( Project Development &

Implementation

Ground Up / Tenant Improvement / Build Out Construction ( Budget Control (

Quality Control

Scheduling / Coordination ( Documentation ( Sub-Contractor / Vendor

Contract Negotiation

Staff Supervision ( Invoice Tracking ( Certificate of Occupancy ( Health &

Safety ( Organization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Superintendent

McCARTY CONSTRUCTION CO. INC., Norcross, Georgia ( 2005-2010

Led teams in the development and construction of high-end restaurants.

Orchestrated each project from construction to final certificate of

occupancy, overseeing sub-contractor and vendor contract negotiation,

resource planning, and site management. Delivered reports, incident /

accident write-ups, photographs, and paperwork from project sites to the

main office. Procured the necessary tradesmen, equipment, materials, and

safety gear to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of each project. Held

regular meetings with project teams to cover health and safety matters and

project status discussions. Supervised up to 30 personnel.

. Influenced a bid that secured a new build project for a PF Chang's

Chinese Bistro in Temecula, California; completed the restaurant 3 weeks

early and $400,000 below recently built PF Chang's of similar size and

type.

. Recruited as Superintendent on a Ballston Virginia PF Chang's, which

required structural repair to high rise host building and careful

scheduling given proximity to public walkways and highways.

. Avoided $165,000 in costs on the Ballston PF Chang's, keeping on budget

through careful planning, coordination, and negotiation with sub-

contractors and prudent financial management.

. Executed a PF Chang's tenant build out in Baltimore Harbor on time and

15% under budget.

. Finished a J Alexander's Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on

schedule and under budget in the face of several redesigns and delayed

custom material orders.

. Provided as-built drawings. Compiled vendor / sub-contractor and

supplier contact information, appliance sheets and warranty information

into an owner's manual for each client.

Superintendent

JACOBSEN CONSTRUCTION CO. INC., Salt Lake City, Utah ( 2000-2004

Directed the construction of LDS Meeting Houses throughout the U.S.,

overseeing teams, sub-contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Maintained a

master copy of each project's as-built drawings documenting compliance

with design, specifications and modifications. Handled contract

negotiations, pre-construction reviews, and relations with service

providers. Maintained steady communication on project status and upcoming

challenges with the Project Manager and Engineer. Scheduled meetings to

review and ensure compliance with health and safety policies. Assisted in

the preparation of construction schedule. Provided weekly forecasts,

documentation, and progress reports. Conducted pre-installation, safety and

coordination meetings, quality and safety inspections, as well as incident

and accident investigations

JOSEPH L. REES ( Page 2 ( *******.****@*****.***

JACOBSEN CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. Continued...

. Managed construction on 6 Meeting House projects while contributing

expertise to 7 additional projects.

. Restored productivity and assured on-time completion of the Cranbury,

Pennsylvania Meeting House project after a 4-month halt relating to

severe winter weather

. Earned a 99 out of 100 rating for Owners Acceptance of Building and a 95

out of 100 rating for Quality Assurance Inspection on completion of the

Winchester Hills Meeting House.

. Brought the Winchester Hills Meeting House to completion and returned

$16,000 to Owner after profit.

General Superintendent

CAMBRIDGE HOMES, Victorville, California ( 1998-2000

Oversaw construction teams in all aspects of custom home development,

including home designs, roadways and sidewalks, driveways, fencing and

gates, sewer and water, and custom features. Collaborated with the sales

team on the planning and design of new custom homes. Established a master

project schedule, tracked the budget, and hired sub-contractors and

vendors. Coordinated inspections and meetings with local building and fire

departments as well as other regulatory agencies. Enforced quality

standards through regular site inspections and hands-on attention to

materials used and custom feature designs.

. Repaired sub-contractor and local agency relations, controlled budget

overruns, and brought the build schedule current on the Riverbed

Subdivision project.

. Maximized productivity at up to 20 homes under construction and at least

one daily completion.

Superintendent

McCARTY CONSTRUCTION CO. INC., Riverside, California ( 1983-1998

Spearheaded a wide variety of construction projects. Specialized in well

known restaurant concepts, including Red Lobster, Carrows, Pizza Hut, Olive

Garden, TGI Fridays, Burger King, Long John Silver's, KFC, and El Pollo

Loco's among others. Secured and managed contracts with vendors, suppliers,

and sub-contractors. Performed in a supervisory capacity while also

contributing to framing, FRP installation, surveying, equipment and fixture

installation, and carpentry. Handled site inspections, documentation, and

status reporting.

. Safeguarded a key client relationship by securing necessary resources

and permits to repair weather damage and finish a Carrows Restaurant

build in Imperial Beach, California.

. Delivered 43 restaurants, 5 strip malls, and 1 apartment complex on time

and on budget.

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science - Carpentry/Construction, Vocational Teaching

Utah Technical College, Salt Lake City, Utah

Certificate of Completion, 4-Year Carpentry Apprenticeship Program

Journeyman Upgrading Program

U.S. and Utah State Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and

Training

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

Vocational Teaching Certificate, Utah Technical College

Qualifying Party General Contractor's License

Carpentry and Concrete Sub-Contractor's License

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