James Joles
Cell: 318-***-****
Email: *****.*****@*****.***
Objective
To Obtain a Project Management Position with an Industry Leading Company.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering Technology
Louisiana Tech University – Ruston, LA
Graduated: November, 2006 100% Self Financed
Professional Experience
October 2009 – May 2010
Estimator – ACT Construction Dallas, TX
Responsibilities:
· Estimating Multiple Retail / Tenant Improvement Projects - Typ. 15-20 projects per month. (Price Ranging from $100,000 - $400,000).
· Working with City Plan Reviewers in order to Acquire Building Permits (City of Austin, Dallas, Richardson, Garland, etc.)
Projects Estimated and Awarded:
Jimmy John’s Sandwiches, Anytime Fitness, Red Mango, Spicy Pickle, Melting Pot, Yogen Fruz, Mercantile Coffeehouse, European Wax Center.
March 2008 – July 2009
Office Engineer – Rogers-O’Brien Construction Dallas, TX
Responsibilities:
· Assistant PM / Assistant Superintendent Responsibilities.
· Implementing Practical Means and Methods in order to Maintain Job Quality Control.
· Submittal/RFI Processing Throughout All Phases of Construction. Submittal/RFI Log Posting through Timberline Software.
· Updating Plans: Posting RFI’s, ASI’s and Any Changes Made to the Contract Documents. Updating As-Built Drawings.
· Producing of Closeout Documents/Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
Field Experience:
· Bluebonnet Medical Plaza: (The Cirrus Group) 30,000 sf Medical Office Building. $6.2 Million.
· Methodist McKinney Hospital: (Methodist/Nueterra Real Estate) 65,000 sf Hospital. $35.3 Million.
January 2007 – February 2008
Estimator - Rampart Construction Grapevine, TX
Responsibilities:
· Work with Team Coordinating Pre-Construction Services.
· Services Include: Qualification Process for Subcontractors and Vendors, Value Engineering, and Estimating of Projects from Schematic Design Through Final Construction Documents.
· Total Plan Distribution: Invitations to Bid, Bid Reminders, Broadcasts, and Plan Coordination on FTP Sites.
· Performing Detailed Quantity Take-Offs for Work Being Bid.
· Analyzing Proposals. Producing Sub Contractor Tabulations. Entering Final Qualified Pricing into Budgets.
Jobs Estimated:
· Frisco Bridges: (Post Properties) - 269 Unit Multi-Family/Mixed Use, Frisco TX (Construction Complete). $27.9 Million.
· Kirby Old Spanish Trail: (Simmons Vedder & Co.) - 293 Unit Multi-Family/ Mixed Use, Houston TX (Construction Complete). $29.5 Million.
· City Centre: (Simmons Vedder & Co.) - 370 Unit Multi-Family/Mixed Use, Houston TX. (Construction Complete). $35.7 Million.
· Cityville Oakpark: (First Worthing) - 372 Unit Multi-Family/Mixed Use, Dallas TX (Currently Under Construction). $31.8 Million.
· Post South Lamar: (Post Properties) - 302 Unit Multi-Family, Austin TX (Construction Complete). $31.2 Million.
Skills and Technical Experience
Computers and Applications: Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point,
Sage Master Builder, Head’s Up Bidding Software, Timberline, Presto Digitizing Software.
Completion of OSHA 30 Hour Training Course.