Cover Letter

My name is Francois James. I have over forty (40) years’ experience in the building industry. My primary discipline in the building trade is carpentry. Over my forty plus year career and actively working, I have developed and mastered several other skills within the trade to compliment my carpentry skills, such as:

-Masonry

-Plumbing

-Electrical

My affiliation with various organizations have allowed me to benefit from many hours of hands-on and classroom related training, propelling my career from construction Laborer, to a Foreman, Construction Superintendent, and a successful licensed General Contractor in the state of Nevada.

With my skills, experience, and years of learning in the trades, as well as my superior customer service skills, my objective is to join a team where these attributes can be utilized constructively to complement other members of the team and to collectively achieve the overall organization’s goal. I am confident that I will add immediate value to your organization.

Summary

Construction and Building Engineer: with over 40 years’ experience in various combination of progressive employments and training in the construction industry. A leader with the ability and skills to supervise and complete projects on time. Results oriented, great team player and is focused on organization’s strategic goals. Skilled in the following areas:

§ Carpentry – rough and finish

§ Masonry – concrete- blockwork

§ Plumbing – rough and finish

§ Blueprint reading

§ Drafting and Design

Core Competencies

Effective communication skills; Adept in customer and interpersonal relations, and liaison.

Resourceful and well-organized; Skilled in activity planning and task management.

Keen sense of responsibility; Solid professional standards. Excellent track record of dependability.

Problem solver; Respond rapidly and appropriately to changing circumstances. Evaluate problems, make astute decisions to effect positive change, and refocus on new priorities.

Professional Experiences

Building Engineer

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Jan 2016 – Apr 2018

Any and all required to maintain the upkeep, remodel or renovation of the existing buildings and supporting infrastructure that encompasses the convention center.

Carpentry, plumbing, masonry, painting, plastering.

Low voltage electrical work.

Asphalt, paving and patching of parking lots, slurry seal and striping.

Other tasks - Training new and existing employees

Qualified Employee (QE) for General Constructor (Superintendent)

National Construction Dec 2006 – Mar 2015

Managed and scheduled several subcontractors.

Contract execution

Punch lists

Owner

F & P Construction Jun 2002 - 2006

Ran to-to-day operations of the business

Hiring of employees, sales, purchase and company P&L

Invoicing and billing

Client servicing – Clark county School District, City of Las Vegas, City of Henderson and Clark County

Compliance and safety officer

Foreman

Tri Star Jan 1998 – Mar 2002

Hotel renovations

Leader for over 15 employees

Time and attendance approval, scheduling, training, coaching and disciplinary action as needed.

On time project completion

Safety meeting and other team communication

Other various projects and responsibilities

Carpenter

Washington Construction Jul 1993 – Sep 1997

Layout, set and strip formwork

Concrete pour and finish

Cut, fill and compact

Other various projects and responsibilities

Carpenter

Ves-Phrey Mar 1978 – Apr 1980

Residential and commercial renovation work

Other various projects and responsibilities as assigned

Assistant to Superintendent

Government of St. Lucia Sep 1998 – Jan 2002

Public Works Division

Educational Background

City and Guilds Of London Institute – Diploma in Carpentry -1977§ Nevada Division Of Industry and Mining – Journeyman’s Certificate - 1996 § University of the State of N.Y – GED – 1986. § Long Island University – Drafting Certificate – 1987.

§ Other Certifications- - OSHA 30

-First and CPR

-Scaffold

-Welding

-Forklift

-Scissor-lift

-High Reach

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