Project Manager Construction
Resume:
JAMES T. ZIMMERMAN, JR.
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Phone: 615-***-****
Email: abmz65@r.postjobfree.com
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CONSTRUCTION DESIGN / MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
Thirty years of successful business in design/build construction in conjunction with experience in the
renovation of distressed projects. Proven leadership skills in: planning and coordinating construction of
projects; analyzing production and determining budgets and schedules; maintaining key leadership roles
in design; establishing rapport with owners, architects, subcontractors and laborers; coordinating the
acquisition and distribution of materials with construction schedules and communicating project status to
owners. Additional strengths include:
Hotel renovation projects
Water park and restaurant experience
Mixed use retail / condo projects
Experience managing multiple projects, general contractors and subcontractors
Have a unique perspective (from experience as both a designer and builder) to create plans that
achieve the client's design, budget and schedules
Proficient use of AutoCAD, Excel, Word, Ms Project, Peachtree and most common software
Passed Tennessee State Contractor’s Licensing Exam for General Contractor BC license
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager/Owner Rep Give Kids The World Village August 2008 – November 2009
Responsible for the daily operation of multiple construction project including:
o Construction of 19 new 2 bedroom fantasy duplex villas
o 3 million dollar water park with zero entry pool and interactive water features
o New boundary wall and force main replacement.
Working with city planning, codes department and utilities to permit new projects
Meeting with architects and engineers to develop design criteria and plans for projects
Ensuring the general contractors meet design specification and schedule
Projects are completing on under budget and future expansion on hold due to economy
Project Manager Krauss-Manning Inc. October 2007 – March 2008
Lead management role for final buyout and construction of 30 luxury villas in St. Thomas USVI
Developing scope of work, project schedules and coordination with Construction Managers on
procurement and shipping of materials
Review of submittals and shop drawings, RFI and change orders
The project never received USVI government approval to proceed
Field Manager/Owner Rep Ave Maria Development, February 2007- October 2007
Contract position for quality control in the field for a retail/condo project
Responsibilities include; verifying general contractor and sub contractors are complying with
plans, specifications and that workmanship is to the owner’s standard
Making field decisions on the owner’s behalf
Plan review for tenant build outs in retail space
Project complete
Project Manager/Owner Rep Meristar Corporation, December 2005 – February 2007
Retained by Meristar as Project Manager to complete the South Seas Resort project
Responsible for managing multiple general contractors and projects which includes the complete
renovation of 103 room hotel, new construction of 8400 sf 2 story restaurant & game arcade, 2
new pools with a spa and water features
Project complete
Project Manager Hospitality Renovations Inc., August 2005 – November 2005
53 million dollar renovation of South Seas Resort due to hurricane Charley damage
Task control, cost control/budgeting and quality control programs
Contract administration, schedule management, development and execution of necessary
contracts
Design management, value engineering, change order control
Selection interface with owner of all subcontractors and/or vendors
Coordination of all scheduled work and supervision of various trade workers
Project Manager/Owner Rep Sunshine Suites Ltd, Grand Cayman, September 2004 – August 2005
Supervision of the 5.6 million dollar demolition and reconstruction of 132 room hotel with
detached offices and restaurant facilities due to extensive damage from hurricane Ivan
Worked with insurance adjustors to determine the scope of work and the negotiations of
insurance settlement
Coordinated the purchase, export, shipping and import of materials
Procurement and management of local labor and contracts
Project complete on time and on budget
Project Manager / Designer Clements-Bartosh Interests, July 1997–May 2003
Brought construction company to profitability by improved efficiency and cost control
Responsible for day to day operation of residential construction company.
Design and construction of speculative and custom homes for company owned development
Contract closings
Conceptual design and working drawings for 136 unit extended stay hotel in Grand Cayman
Design and construction supervision of restaurant in Grand Cayman
Develop job cost estimate program-using Excel
Estimate job cost and develop budgets
Negotiate and prepare contracts and change orders for home sales
Initiate new accounting system using Peachtree Complete 7.0
Responsible for accounts receivable and accounts payable
Negotiate and administer rental contracts for use of commercial spaces
Design, assembly and maintenance of computer network between Nashville and Grand Cayman
Builder Dan Willis, Inc., 1985–1995
Guided and directed all aspects of construction for over 140 custom luxury homes (up to 11
houses under construction at one time)
Ensured the timely completion of projects within budget guidelines
Interacted with and updated homeowners on project status and necessary design changes
Hired and scheduled subcontractors and negotiated the best prices in terms of quality
Estimated costs, prepared budgets and monitored project expenses
Analyzed manpower needs, machinery requirements and non-capital expenses
Coordinated the purchasing of materials
Checked completed work for quality to ensure full compliance with codes inspections
EDUCATION
Middle Tennessee State University (Army R.O.T.C. scholarship) 1972-1975
Aerospace Administration
PROJECTS
Give Kids the World Village
19 new 2 bedroom fantasy duplex villas
3 million dollar water park with zero entry pool and interactive water features
Ave Maria Town Core
6 - 3 story retail/condo buildings
South Seas Island Resort
Complete renovation of 103 room hotel
Construction of new 8,400 SF, 2 story restaurant
Construction of new water park
Sunshine Suites Resort
Complete renovation of 132 room hotel due to hurricane damage
Construction of new Caribbean style restaurant
Prestwick
Gated community development and construction of 32 custom homes
Residential Projects
Over 160 custom and speculative luxury homes
References and Letters of Recommendations furnished upon request
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