DERRYL COOLEY ad1xm8@r.postjobfree.com 904-***-****
Professional Summary
I am seasoned construction superintendent with the experience needed to generate impressive outcomes that consistently exceed expectations. With the ability to direct multi-site construction projects through their entire life cycle within diverse sections including school, military, commercial and residential projects. A meticulous and solution-oriented superintendent with impressive perseverance and ingenuity in completing projects within tight budgets and challenging schedules; utilizing 35 years of construction experience, skills and confidence to anticipate issues and problems, and make critical decisions quickly and effectively.
Employment Record
Project Builders, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
Position: Superintendent
07/2022 to 09/2023
Groom Construction
Salem, MA
Position: Superintendent
12/2021 to 06/2022
Northcon, Inc.
Hayden Idaho
Position: Superintendent/QCM
03/2019 to 10/2021
Walker & Company
Winter Park, FL
Position: Superintendent
08/2015 to 03/2019
Northcon, Inc.
Hayden Idaho
Position: Superintendent/QCM
07/2010 to 04/2015
Cooley Construction LLC.
Orange Park, FL
Position: Owner/ Operator
05/2007 to 06/2010
STT Construction Group
Jacksonville, FL
Position: General Superintendent
04/2003 to 05/2007
Jenkins Construction Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
Position: Superintendent
01/2000 to 04/2003
D.E. Wallace Construction Corp.
Alachua, FL
Position: Superintendent
08/1997 to 09/1999
G.H. Johnson Construction Company
Tampa, FL
Position: Superintendent
04/1994 to 08/1997
O.R. “Dicky” Smith and Co.
Jacksonville, FL.
Position: Superintendent
10/1991-02/1994
Phoenix Commercial Corporation
Orange Park, FL
Position: Superintendent
04/1989 to 09/1991
Coker Corporation
Jacksonville, FL
Position: Superintendent
07/1985 to 02/1989
Commercial Experience
Dept. of Defense – NAS Cecil Field, NAS Jacksonville, NAS Mayport, Camp Blanding, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, NAS Key West, F.L.E.T.C., Glynco, Ga., Eglin Air Force Base, Ft. Walton Beach, Fl., F.L.E.T.C Charleston, SC, MHAFB, Mountain Home Idaho, MacDill AFB, Tampa Fl.
Dept. Of Education – Bradford, Clay, Duval, St. Johns, Orange and Union County School Boards.
Walt Disney World, Lions Club International, Jacksonville Port Authority and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Schools – Churches - Restaurants - Office Buildings - New Car Dealerships- Hotels- Convenience Stores – Car Wash – Retail Centers – Medical Facility- Airport Pavement
Samples Of My Commercial Projects
Taxiway Foxtrot, Arm/Disarm Pad, MHAFB, Mountain Home, Idaho - $6.5M (Supt./SSHO).
Superintendent/QCM for $16.5M ID/IQ contract at FLETC Charleston, SC (Work from 2015-2020 contract).
oTSA Renovations Building 61 - $768K
oHVAC Replacement Bldg. 285 - $2.4M
oHVAC Replacement Bldg. 284 - $1.5M
oBuilding 285 Envelope Repair - $563K
Superintendent for $17.4M ID/IQ contract at FLETC Glynco, Ga. (Work from 2009-2014 contract).
oRenovate Building 65 - $2.6M
o4-Story Building for the US Marshals Service - $5.3M (Supt./QCM).
o3-Story Building for ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement) - $3.7M
o7,400 sq. ft. SCIF building for the Department of Homeland Security Cyber Division - $2.3M
oVirtual Firing Range for the Department of Homeland Security Division of Firearms - $1.1M (Supt./QCM).
Airborne Refresher Training Facility, Camp Blanding, Starke Fl. constructed for the Dept. of Military Affairs – $1.7M
FBO Building at Herlong Airport constructed for Jacksonville Port Authority, Jacksonville Fl. – 5,745 sq. ft. - $875K
DuPont Middle School, Duval County School Board, Jacksonville Fl. - $9.3M
Starke Elementary School, Bradford County School Board, Starke, Fl. - $7.9M
Lake Butler Elementary School, Union County School Board, Lake Butler Fl.
Three new class room buildings, 9,600 sq. ft. each – $2.4M
Ridgeview Senior High School, Clay County District Schools, Orange Park, Fl.
Transformed Ridgeview Middle School into Ridgeview High School - $5.8M
St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Orange Park Fl., 25,784 sq. ft. – 3.1M
Residential Experience
Custom Homes – Prefabricated Homes – Apartments – Condominiums
Core Qualifications
Experienced construction superintendent with great subcontractor coordination skills.
Excellent communication and rapport will all levels of construction teams, including owners, design teams, employees, coworkers, and inspectors.
Thorough knowledge of construction process and safety regulations.
Extensive knowledge of all construction trades for effective sequencing and quality control.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Strong ability to manage and direct others.
Awareness of the latest local and national building codes and regulations.
Excellent analytical ability to estimate project cost and finish time.
Proven track record of finishing up projects on time and within budget.
Multitasking and coordination skills.
Great flexibility in terms of working conditions (time, location, etc.).
Training/ Certification/ Education
MEWP Supervisor & Operator 03/2023
MEWP Type 3 Group A & B 03/2023
Rough Terrain Forklift Class 7 03/2023
Environmental Compliance Assessment, Training, and
Tracking System (ECATTS) 11/2021
First Aid, CPR & AED Certification – American Red Cross 08/2023
Airfield Drivers Training, MTN Home AFB Cert. No. C21-030 05/2021
General Worksite Hazard Control Procedures – UAC: 9E9133 05/2021
USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management For Contractors
SPK-USACE-02-21-001**-**/2021
OSHA 30 Certification – 36-600******-**/2012
Aerial Work, Boom Lift & Platform Safety Training 04/2018
Forklift Operator Safety Training 04/2018
St. Johns County Structural Steel Contractor, License No. BL-4836 07/2007
St. Johns County Specialty Contractor, License No. ST-7924 07/2007
Kore-Teck Panelized Building System – Panel Installation Course 08/2006
Butlers Construction Training School 06/2006
OSHA 10-hour training course in construction safety &health 05/1996
St. Johns River Community College 1979-1980
Orange Park High School – High School Diploma 1974-1978
References and a complete list of projects built by Derryl Cooley are available upon request.