JAMES R MERRILL
***B-* *** Smokey Park Hwy Candler, NC 28715
828-***-**** acs8dd@r.postjobfree.com
** ***** **********/***** ********** in providing all phases of hands-on construction. Skilled in developing sound solutions and meeting deadlines. Experience as a Construction Superintendent/Project Manager/Safety Coordinator
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position as Project Manager, Superintendent, or Sales
HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Government projects for the U.S. Navy
Residential and commercial construction to include permitting, negotiation, budget control
Built 58 homes ($100,000-$250,000) for highly satisfied customers
Built 3 mini shopping centers
Project estimation, job layout, scheduling and coordination
Plumbing, welding, concrete, sheetrock, carpentry, underground utilities, electric, drainage, water and road construction
Delivered on-time, profitable subdivision project which had previously been mismanaged
Knowledgeable in wastewater treatment plants
Professional Experience
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
Building and Remodeling, Commercial and Residential
Merrill Construction Milford, NH
General contractor supervising team of sub-contractors and builders to grade lots, erect homes and finish landscaping.
Remodeled stores within malls, complete build-out for new residents
Scott Thomas Construction, Inc. Williamsburg, VA
Remodeled and built new stores meeting deadlines by managing sub-contractors and time efficiently.
Clients included: Fresh Market Stores, Gateway County Stores, Chico’s, Starbucks, Panera Bread, Thomasville Furniture Stores, Food Lion and Winn Dixie
Kinko’s Construction, Inc. (KCI) Orlando, FL
Remodeled stores or built new locations.
Provided or supervised general building maintenance and repairs.
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Lehto & Eisenmann, Inc. Sarasota, FL
Managing $5 million renovation of three (3) food-chain stores.
Supervised 20 plus person crew, setting-up jobs, oversaw safety and purchased materials.
Sawcross, Inc. Jacksonville, FL
Supervised crew and subcontractors on government projects.
Constructed 16 “well-1800’ deep drinking wells, wastewater treatment plants, pipe work, water, sewer and drainage in pier and tidal areas.
Managed major refurbishment of wastewater treatment plants for City of Jacksonville (shut down and bypassed 1,000 gallon per minute pump station to rebuild and install new pump while refurbishing interior of pump chamber.)
Design Build Group Lincoln, NE
Constructed 15,483 square foot octagon church from start to finish.
Supervised crews, reviewed plans and developed schedules with architects, contractors and subcontractors to assure proper coordination, efficiency and profitability and completion dates.
Hageman and Harris Building Contractor Melbourne, FL
Supervised crews up to 10 employees.
Scheduled work and directed subcontractors
Supervised installation of footers and foundations at Walt Disney World Headquarters Building in Orlando.
Operated excavator and worked with surveyor to shoot grades and elevations.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Project Management/Business Management (2 years) New Hampshire Technical School
Nashua, NH
National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) Certificates in General Safety and Confined Space
Intensive 14-week training in Heavy Equipment Operator and Mechanic, Personnel Management, U.S. Army