JAMES EDWARD BROOKS JR

**** ******** **

Martinez, Georgia

706-***-****

MOST RECENT:

Empire Construction Inc. of Tennessee

Construction Superintendent. Multi-family

Contract for Capstone 05-2022 -05-2023

Controlled jobsite and multi-level units access for over a dozen subcontractor’s everyday and weekends as needed.

Supervised all subcontractors of plumbing, HVAC, electrician drywall, painters, window installation, builders and grounds personal and confirming proper installation and placement. Set one and two week look a head schedules and shared with trades and contractors for expectations of progress

Documented each trades progress daily and entering completions into job tracker Read trades contracts, Architect Drawings, and Engineering Plans regularly for cost reduction areas Controlled site Civil Engineering requirements of ADA, elevation compliance, new ground up building and positions and sewer tie-ins, directed rebuilding of SWTs and grading for grassed drainage grates, and new unit sewer pulls and Pavement layout

Supervised each units installation and testing of electrical pulls, internet, cable, fiber optic security runs and fire alarm system, confirmed meter cans were updated to code standards before high voltage connection.

Coordinated logistics of tenant’s temporary relocations for minimal disruption to get buildings ready for abatement contractor

Walked site 4 times daily communicating and confirming contractors were adhering to set time frames

& inspiring progress

Documented contractor’s arrivals and no-shows. Then contacted company owners of the contracts for explanation of no-shows and addressing the adverse effects and charge backs for performance related delays

Met each morning with superintendents for group updates on current phase and addressing any trade issues

Monitored materials use against site supply, procuring in advance materials for one and two week look a heads to avoid slowdowns

Found cost reductions within returns of damaged / defective / unused/ & overages of material Provided support and resources to contractors to succeed in quality craftsmanship improving time management and prioritizing for efficiency.

Held contractors responsible for cleanliness in work areas daily, to manage dumpsters pick up and return managing site debris

Used job tracker software during visual inspection of units and dated document milestones Provided solutions for trades on issues arising from previously unknown conditions not addressed in trade contracts

Negotiated cost-effective problem-solving decisions and expedited corrections with change orders & PM approvals

Performed photo documentation of all activities. Uploading to photo tracker file folders for quick organized access

Requested County inspections for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, fire stop and exterior details in proper sequence for timely permitting approval.

Formed professional relationships with inspectors by providing quality work, proof of process and being completely prepared for inspections.

Walked building and units with Architect documenting any visual deficiencies and addressed with trades all corrections needed

Communicated with Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager, on charge backs for scope of work performed by other trades, including materials not procured by original trade Confirmed completed work for draw meetings providing PM with up-to-date information for draw requests

Looked for and corrected any and all safety violations preventing injury and accidents. Kept daily contractor head count for evacuation if needed. Processed deliveries on inventory tracker matching purchase orders in tracker, reporting any damaged or backorders to assistant PM

Used professional conflict resolution techniques to avoid personality issues on site. No room for discrimination on my jobsite.

Controlled % grades on ADA parking, walkways, and building entrance pads before allowing concrete to be poured.

Operated heavy lift equipment keeping supplies stored orderly and safe Application of silt fence, and BMPs in drains preventing site damage and property runoff Oversaw and confirmed hand railings placements planned and determined additional railings where needed for compliance.

Educated maintenance staff on new equipment and operational defaults. Compensation annually: $70,000 base, $6000 vehicle allowance, $550 phone and an earned $7500 bonus for successful Contract Project completion.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYER:

Milestone g/c. Augusta, Georgia

Residential Superintendent

Start-up Temporary Position 6-2021 to 12-2021

Confirmed and marked clearly areas to be carefully removed where new additions connect to existing before starting the demolition contractor

During project demolition and abatement process visualized and suggested a change of size for patio and covered area enlargement that were well received by client and PM. Set new parameters of demolition and directed all demo work for desired changes needed. Providing support and guidance during specific demolition stages of project to protect rare exotic woods to be reused preventing, accidental damage reducing costs of renovation and addition Read and interpreted blueprints, site documents and Architects drawings for details of each phase at both tie-in points to direct trades on the proper placement and sequence Daily briefing with main contractor and attending subs to determine project progress and specifications were communicated correctly.

During two story addition layout footprint walk, discovered new addition was not designed for side setback compliance. Altered layout with as little effect on client needs as possible, making footprint work with sideline setback. Had new plans drawn with width needed for new addition compliance. Established new French drain locations for proper control of runoff at patio enlargement Supervised footings, foundations and block/brick work and concrete work using plans ensuring work conformed to all codes and proper process.

Offered framing design changes for usage improvements creating a better end result of space Met with owner on newly reshaped patio determined lights, switches, outlets and fans placements and control options Drafted electrical drawing and gained owner approved for go ahead. Directed electrical tradesmen to pre-wire the patios new electrical layout to prevent conflict of siding installation

Scheduled all county inspections at proper time to maintain schedule for sub-contractors continued progress.

Confirmed subcontractors met scope of work requirements and quality standards maintaining schedule for billing management

Mitigated structural repair costs and changes determined by newly discovered termite damage, then directed repair work using cost saving methods and PM approvals Prepared daily written progress reports documenting all completed structural work. Documented in photographs changes, existing, and new

Monitored daily weather and documented conditions and recorded effects of weather on planned work, making changes for the continuation of work by focusing trades on inside work due to inclement weather.

Communicated challenges and achievements to management, providing solutions for issues and cost savings

Stayed on site until last subcontractor completed daily objectives. Responsible for site security and safety and maintained a clean debris free worksite every day surpassing owner expectations.

Maintained a small footprint of construction material for better operational logistics and fully accessible material

Applied BMP silt fence where land disturbance occurred preventing damage and runoff. Coordinated with owners, contractor, subs, county code enforcement, suppliers and PM to maintain a seamless build.

Monitored supplier deliveries for excess materials and returned for credit large double delivery cutting costs and preventing waste

Directed all subs to place debris in dumpster and had dumpster placed in non-grassed area convenient to use and continued monitoring for pull dates.

This was a short-term project to meet company staffing needs and manage a starting date and maintain progress for client expectations, of this residential home addition. Milestone is a respected quality commercial g/c but has very limited residential projects and needed an experienced project Superintendent to start and keep schedule until their in-house Superintendent would be available. Fulfilled need successfully.

Compensation annually: $50000 base, $5000 vehicle allowance and $550 phone Self Employment:, 25+ years

Historic Recreations James E Brooks Jr

Owner/ Contractor / Manager/ Director/ Superintendent/ Quality Control / Trade Supervisor/ and Foreman of highly detailed builds 01-1993 to 06-2017

Acquiring & Manageing of my portfolio and over 15 Historic Restorations for client properties Lead the restoration of client owned properties on highly specific projects in Historic Districts operating as Historic Recreations.

Directed some commercial construction and building size, placement, layout and set FF work. Performing work in mostly high-end historic homes, with limited commercial projects. Took personal responsibility for the quality workmanship and demands on subs including on my personally held portfolio of propertoes

Performed mostly full house restorations of Historic homes up to 7000 sq. ft. and several others at 3000sqft.

Built any new construction to match original design styles where additions were to be added Staying in compliance with Federal, State and Historic District mandated rehabilitation requirements. Earning Federal and State Tax Freeze programs for clients and on my personal restored Historic home. Consistently met Summerville, Harrisburg, Sandhills and other Historic District mandates Met County code enforcement requirements on all projects. Awarded special professional completion and style duplication mentions of demanding projects in the newspaper and Summerville tour of homes programs. Generated over a million dollars in assets while acquiring properties and their restorations, unrelated to client projects .

Compensation: Contractual, with performance bonuses that were always met. Asset generation and expansion.

Additional Employment:

Nordahl Development Company

Director of Land Planning and Site Development.

01-200*-**-****

Locating and performing due diligence on desired land tracts of size, % of grade and infrastructure access for development of 200 home site subdivisions. Completed property boundary walks, identified road entrance locations, found encroachments, retention and detention pond locations. Confirmed sanitary sewer availability and storm water tie-in access.

Completed process from raw land to the finished infrastructure and complete build out of subdivisions. Responsible for supervising several subdivisions and superintendents from each site. Maintained cleanliness during build out having Superintendents hold subs responsible for their own mess. Documented under construction infrastructure footage, road layout, curb and gutter, storm, sanitary manholes and more for approval of contractor invoices. Joined Augusta Richmond County’s Storm Water Subcommittee. Participated in storm and sanitary sewer route locations meetings. Participated with engineers, land owners, city and county officials in planning for undeserved areas and maintaining input for land infrastructure improvements Completed the NPDES Storm Water continuing Education Class at the University of Georgia Campus Due to adverse real-estate market and downturn with with recession the company cut staff then ceased operations and is no longer in business.

Compensation annually: $60,000, $4000 vehicle allowance, $300 phone ADDITIONAL WORK:

James Brooks Sr. Site Development, Road Staking and Grading Co. Instrument operator/ crew chief.

06-1979 to 12-1993 continued as needed until 2017

Performed layout, reading and interpreting blueprints and site plans, topography recordings, setting elevation and FF grades, staking centerlines of miles of roadway and all infrastructure grades and placements on commercial and residential developments in Georgia and South Carolina. Performing extremely detailed boundary points and angle turning successful with mandatory elevations and alignment of grade tie-in work, using engineering site plans and blueprints for site and road layout. Projects included Augusta Civic Center, SPLOST, City and State projects, Jones Creek golf course location of tees to greens, clubhouse and roads, Kings Bay Naval Base-DOD project work involving roads, dwelling FF development, storm and sanitary sewer grade and placement, sidewalk layout, curb and gutter, ponds, abutment dams and other contract plans

Property boundaries, staking out many high-end commercial projects and large apartment complexes throughout Augusta and all-around Georgia and South Carolina with heavy involvement in pre- construction layout for clearing, dirt management and grade site work. Finish grade and curb and gutter staking.

Development and performance of site preparation for commercial projects, light industrial, residential subdivisions, State and Federal projects and executive office, and commercial detailed site work. Developed great work ethics and an attention to detail working for my father. A driven man. We worked 41 days straight to accommodate several large clients in keeping projects and their men working during a dry period.

Worked on and completed many Developments for James G Swift Engineering Firm, privately owned manufacturing company additions, Southern Road Builders Inc., Mabus Brothers development company, Prather Contracting, Casey and Hickman and several other site contractors and Developers in Georgia and South Carolina.

Compensation hourly:

$15-$20 hour, with bonuses

Additional Work

Morris Global Communications Corporation

Account Executive Sales & Marketing

01-1993 to 06-1999

Communication and new customer relations and generation, client development of trust and business knowledge for over 8 years in Newspaper Advertising Sales and Marketing I am trained in communication professionalism and comfortable with relatable communications including the subtleties of sharing both good and bad information with invested parties. I had extensive training on the corporate level while working for a large printing corporation in a position stationed in Augusta, Georgia for Morris Communications newspaper division. I also sold print advertising successfully to large Manufacturing Companies, regional and small business and privately operated businesses and mom and pop stores. Multi-tasking of Advertising and Marketing while servicing clients for various Morris owned publications from magazines to weeklies and the daily Newspapers from Alaska to Florida.

Won many sales contests and was considered a top seller and both a creative and innovative producer of sales and advertisement conceptions.

Used my monetary gains and a home and a lake property purchase to begin my long-term career in development and construction.

$35,000-$51,000 commission/ salary

Thank you for consideration of employment with your company. I desire taking on new and demanding projects of any scale and detail. I have a lot of experience to draw from and have not met any challenge that I could not handle. I possess the interpersonal skills needed to communicate with various groups. Facilitating professional communication with construction and development personal at all levels. I read and interpret schematics, blueprints, artists renderings. Disciplines from preparation of raw land to completed site development including infrastructure layout and working with contractors, Architects, designers, owners, subcontractors, inspectors, bankers, labor and company personal for ease of transition throughout build. I would welcome an opportunity to gain additional experience in light industrial and commercial renovations and ground up builds. I am comfortable in the multi-family redevelopment projects. Some travel, let’s talk.

THANK YOU

James E Brooks

706-***-****

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