JAMES PLOTTS
CONVERSE, TX *****
*************@*******.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain gainful full time employment within an established company as a Superintendent in the Residential or Commercial Industry.
WORK HISTORY
Carpentry and More Solutions, LLC, Converse, Texas Feb 01, 2016 - Present
Owner
Bid on various commercial construction projects within the United States
Read and interpret blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives, order all materials needed for the projects
Work closely with Project Managers/General Contractors and facilitate working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts
Specialize in demo work, FRP, frame work, finish carpentry, drywall, stainless steel backings in kitchen area, install seating packages, sheetrock, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings, build and hang custom doors and frames, installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets, and concrete pour back, and electrical signage
Construct safety provisions, including scaffolding, gang ladders, perimeter railings, fall protection and temporary covers, follow established job site safety regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area and monitor all tools and equipment conditions and arrange for repairs when needed
J & J Worldwide Services, Austin, Texas Jun 03, 2011 - Jan 29, 2016
Maintenance Supervisor
Supervised and coordinated schedules and workers to maintain and repair electrical, plumbing, ventilation and other building systems
Responsible for evaluating problematic systems or facilities and determining what installation or repair services need to be performed
Maintained systems and equipment by completing preventive maintenance schedules, restoring, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing faulty or inoperative components and parts
American Trim Works, Pleasanton, Texas Apr 01, 2008 - May 31, 2011
Interior Trim Carpenter
Bid on various projects, read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives, ordered all materials at take-off for the projects
Installed trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings, aligned and squared frames and forms for installation, framing finish out, developed proficiency in stain-grade trim work, hanging doors and drilling and setting door hardware
Correctly and safely used a variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties
Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained a safe and clean work area
NRP Group, LLC, San Antonio, Texas Apr 09, 2007 - Mar 31, 2008
Assistant Superintendent
Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction and checked framing for accuracy
Checked all plumbing fixtures, diffusers, and electrical systems were installed per plan specifications
Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule
Oversaw the entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management and reported the quality of performance on site to all site construction managers
Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities
Reported the quality of performance on site to all site construction managers
Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout
Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely manner
Carleton Construction, Dallas, Texas Feb 01, 2006 - Apr 02, 2007
Assistant Superintendent
Multi-family project that I oversaw the entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management
Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities
Provided safety kits to all construction personnel, which complied with safety protocols for the job site
Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout
Galaxy Builders, Ltd., San Antonio, Texas Feb 02, 2004 - Jan 31, 2006
Assistant Superintendent
Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues
Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer’s representatives
Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated them to other team members
Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed
Supervised the work of 30 team members, offering constructive feedback on their work performance
American Trim Works, Pleasanton, Texas Feb 01, 1990 - Jul 30, 2004
Assistant Superintendent
Competitively bid on various projects, read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives
Ordered all materials at take-off for the projects
Installed trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings, aligned and squared frames and forms for installation, framing finish out, developed proficiency in stain-grade trim work, hanging doors and drilling and setting door hardware
Correctly and safely used a variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties
Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained a safe and clean work area