STEPHEN FORD RESUME
Construction Manager / Project Superintendant
Hello! I am reaching out to your company with the hope of landing a management position in the construction field. It is my belief, that if I was hired by your company, I would be a valuable asset for your company's future success.
Stephen
5/13/2024
STEPHEN R. FORD
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/PROJECT MANAGER/SUPERINTENDANT 1383 E. Via Azzurra Way
Fresno, CA. 93730
CONSTRUCTION RESUME
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts – Economics 1993
University of California Irvine
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION
Ford Builders Inc. / General Contractor B License 5/13/2004 - 4/26/2014 RPL Building Solutions / General Contractor B License 11/05/2018 - Present Mold Remediation Certification 2023
CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE:
November 2018 - Present
Owner - RPL Building Solutions - Fresno, Ca.
Participated in all aspects of construction including but not limited to the following: Estimating, accounting, scheduling, lien process, billing, day to day project management. Clients included Deli Delicious, Pro Physical Therapy, Pizza Guys, The Curry Pizza Company, Little Caesar's Pizza etc. Completed many of Residential Projects from permitting to final walk through and finish. May 2017 - November 2019
Construction Manager - Director of Construction and Development - Deli Delicious Corporate Oversaw the completion of over 10 Deli D franchises in various regions. Created bid package for contractors. Participated in sight surveys and lease negotiations. Created development handbook for franchisee's. Worked on new architectural design concepts for new store development. Participated in weekly corporate meetings as the head of my department. Managed the entire build out of a 18,000 sf. bakery, from design, permitting to final inspections and completion, for DD's bakery for Deli Delicious Corporate.
February 2016 - March 2017
Project Manager - H2 Construction
Participated in all aspects of the following: estimating, scheduling, client interaction, day to day operations of both residential and commercial projects. 2011- 2016
Owned and operated "The Blueprint Shoppe". Participated in the accounting, daily operations and development of a large format printing company. May 2004 - July 2014
Owner - Ford Builders Inc. - Fresno, Ca.
Estimated and managed all aspects of the build out of projects such as: Quizno, Chase Bank, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Davita Kidney Dialysis centers, Chik Fil A, Panera Bread, Little Caeser's Pizza, The Rio Grill, Nashville's Bar and Grill, Pizza Fusion, Fast Auto Loans, JK liquors and many more. One of 5 California approved Jamba Juice contractors. Participated in and coordinated a large scale Jamba Juice night time remodel project of over forty stores in the greater L.A. and central California areas. We also had a large framing and drywall crew of over 35 employees that participated in larger commercial projects all over the state of California. Also completed, from start to finish, various residential projects. 2007
Partner - BFM Charo Group - Visalia, Ca.
Purchased the territorial rights to thirteen stores of the Orange county based Charo Chicken franchise. Participated in the drawing, planning, permitting, build out and opening of first store in Visalia, Ca. Business closed as a result of the recession of 2008. November 2001- December 2003
Project Superintendant / Partner - Milcogeneral - Fresno, Ca. Continued to supervise the build out of many more fast track Starbucks projects. Partnered up to complete a 10,000 square foot "ground up" restaurant that included 72 lineal feet of grease hood and cook line. The largest kitchen I've built to date. I took this project from conception to turn key, including estimate, planning, permitting and job build out with no assistance. July 1996 – October 2001
Project Superintendent / Manager - Gotham Bay Construction – Emeryville, Ca. Responsible for project bidding, permit processing, scheduling, supervision, client relations, governmental relations, project closeout and delivery. Projects included: Starbucks, Noah’s Bagels, Briazz, Jamba Juice, Mr. Raggs, Fuzio, Plump Jack Café, Chipolte Mexican Grill, World Wrapps, Left Bank and many more. October 1993 – July 1996
Project Superintendent - Contractor Management Group – Santa Monica, Ca. Responsible for on-site supervision of subcontractors, scheduling, inspections, interface with design professionals and engineers, project closeout and delivery. Projects included: Starbucks, Noah's Bagel, Jamba Juice and many more.