Professional Qualifications
James F. Skeeters
Bay City, MI
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Work Summary:
Superintendent Wolverine Building Group
Grand Rapids, Michigan
June 2023 – Present October 2024
Duties: Responsible for day to day build of multi-family housing. To give clarification of plans if contractor has questions. To ensure appropriate man-power is on site to complete scope of work also walk units with subcontractors and do pre punch list. Walk with inspectors and get any issues corrected. Ensure the site is clean and safe for work also to make sure PPE is being used in the appropriate manner for the scope of work.
Superintendent George H. Pastor & Sons
Livonia, Michigan
April 2022 – July 2022
Duties: Responsible for the day to day ground up build of a new Burger King restaurant in
Pottstown Pa. Oversee subcontractors to ensure build is complete within the contractor’s scope of work. To contact city inspectors and walk the project with the inspector also to make sure that all issues found by the inspectors are corrected. To write daily reports and have weekly meetings with the project manager. To keep a good list of all building materials on site. To make sure the site is clean and safe for work to be done.
Project Superintendent Oakwood Construction
Okemos, Michigan
September 2021 – December 2021
Duties: Responsible for the day-to-day management of rehab of units in apartment complex. Oversee subcontractors on site and to make sure all work is done to scope also have weekly meetings with subs on site. Walk all units and write up a punch list for subcontractors. Send in daily report of progress and make sure the site is clean and safe for work.
Assistant Superintendent Carleton Construction
Construction Dallas, Texas
March 2018 – February 2020
Duties: Responsible for the day-to-day count of subcontractors & supervision of construction projects for multi-family housing and commercial units. Oversee every phase of the new construction process within defined scope of work. Review plans with subcontractors and contact architects with any resulting questions and/or clarifications. Ensure appropriate manpower is assigned per each subcontractor and project milestones are being achieved. Walk buildings and units with city inspectors also document any and all issues with inspections with the onsite superintendent and subcontractor. Walk all units and write a punch list for subcontractors. Ensure the site is clean and safe for work to be done.
Construction Manager City Wide Community Development Corporation
Dallas, Texas
2006 – February 2018
Duties: Responsible for the day-to-day management of construction projects for multi-
family housing and commercial units. Oversee every phase of the new construction and
rehab process. Review bids and scopes of work for contractors. Prepare cost analysis,
develop project budget, acquire permits, and meet with architect, builder, sub-contractors
and develop project timelines. Ensure that contractors keep project on schedule and
within budget. Handle tree mitigation process with the City of Dallas.
Risk Assessor/Lead New York Housing, Preservation and Development
Inspector New York, N.Y.
2000-2005
Duties: Visually inspect and test for the presence of lead-base paint. Determine the best method of removal, supervise and monitor the abatement activities. Instruct new inspectors, proctor new employee classes, train and certify new employees.
OSHA 30 Certified
New York State Material Testing Laboratories
ACI Certified Inspector New Hyde Park, N.Y.
1996-1999
Duties: Inspect soil and sand prior to removal, prepare field density report, execute sand-cone compaction test and report, concrete field testing, utilize nuclear gauge testing equipment, authority to shut-down construction site due to inferior materials or excessive moisture, train new field inspectors.
Foreman Ogden Allied Abatement and Decontamination
New York, N.Y.
1990-1996
Duties: Supervise the preparation of abatement sites, supervise the removal and decontamination of asbestos and clean up procedures, operate and maintain air compressors.
Education:
Island Drafting & Technical Institute, Long Island, New York
Institute of Design & Construction, Brooklyn, New York
Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York
Queensborough Community College, Queens, New York
Art & Design High School
Military Service:
Army National Guard