James a. Thomas
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Elburn,IL 60119 ********@*********.***
Construction Project Management
Reliable construction professional, offering more than 20 years of success in managing residential construction projects and site maintenance activities.
Career history of directing multi-million dollar projects. Dedicated to ensuring the highest levels of construction quality, maintaining full adherence to all dead lines and specifications.
Reputation for effectively promoting the development of outside consultants and contractors.
Proven ability to create, develop and motivate highly efficient construction project team.
· Crew leadership
· Quality control
· Building codes and permits
· Planning and schedules
· Project budgeting
· OSHA safety and compliance
· Materials management
Professional Development
Lakewood Homes, Hoffman Estates, IL 1994-2009
Senior Project Superintendent:2004-2009 Directed and organized residential building construction projects for a multimillion-dollar company. Lead construction team of 35, analyzed blue prints, managed subcontractors and scheduled project milestones, provided cost evaluations, inspected construction to guarantee workmanship conformed to plans, specifications and contracts.
Project Superintendent:1994-2004
· Lakewood Springs, Plano, IL: Delivered 1600 residential homes and 3 club houses
· Lakewood Trails, Minooka, IL: Delivered 750 single family homes and 1 clubhouse
· Timber Creek, Naperville, IL: Built models and started construction phase 1
· Lakewood Creek, Montgomery, IL: Delivered 750 homes and 1 clubhouse
· Caton Farms, Joliet, IL: Built models, delivered first 100 homes
· Lakewood Falls, Romeoville, IL: Delivered 1000 homes in 3 year period
Town and Country Homes, Oakbrook, IL 1991-1994
Trim Superintendent: Responsible for taking residential homes from drywall to completion. Ordered materials, scheduled trades, and performed homeowner walks prior to closing.
Cambridge Homes, Libertyville, IL 1989-1991
Trim Superintendent: Responsible for taking residential homes from drywall to completion. Ordered materials and scheduled trades and ensured quality work was executed.
Training and Accomplishments:
· Lakewood Homes won JD Power Award for Customer Satisfaction 6 out of 9 possible years.
· Completed Dale Carnegie Training in 2005 and 2006
· Completed 10 hour OSHA Training
Received numerous “Above and Beyond” recognitions at Lakewood Homes