Roland “Tripp” Jones, III
Glen Allen, Virginia
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Twenty years of construction experience including landscape management, site work development, water, sewer and storm drainage certifications. Professional Experience
President
Westover Contracting, LLC,
Richmond, VA
September 2021 - Present
Perform backfills, rough grades and fine grades for residential and commercial builders in City of Richmond and surrounding counties.
President
RCJ III Landscape
Management, Richmond, VA
January 2015 - September
2021
Performed residential landscape management services for property development contractors. Sales and Leasing
Consultant
Patrick Auto Group, Ashland,
VA
September 2014 - January
2015
Sales Consultant
Communicate with diverse clients; build rapport and relationships, to achieve customer satisfaction. President
Horizons Site Solutions,
Ashland, VA
January 2003 - June 2011
Performed site work, wetlands restoration and installed water and sewer lines for commercial real estate developers.
President
Horizons Landscape
Management, Inc., Ashland,
VA
January 1998 - June 2011
Created an advanced landscaping and site contracting firm. Managed and completed projects valued up to $500,000+. Supervised and managed field and office operations for 20+ persons landscaping and site contracting work in City of Richmond, Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico Counties. Oversaw daily operations and provided organization, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. Thoughtfully designed conscientious, dynamic personnel teams; thereby ensuring work was completed accurately and on time.
Mentored personnel in leadership and development opportunities and created a multi-cultural work environment.
Stellar communication skills. Negotiated contracts with clients, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers and others. Developed and maintained excellent business relationships throughout the industry, based on trust and hard work.
Researched trends and new technologies to complement and enhance services. (e.g. Stamped concrete, paver installations, retaining walls, etc.). Installed pavers for fire lanes in Hanover and Henrico Counties. Education
Patrick Henry High School
Ashland, VA
September 1994 – June 1998
VA Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
August 1998
Key Skills
Confident communication skills.
Excellent supervisory and management skills.
Outstanding negotiator of services and contracts.
Proficient in estimating and plan takeoffs.
Heavy equipment operator.