John Simpson

Griffin,GA

Summary

Experienced General Contractor with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in Construction Management planning and deployment.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Pace Construction

Stockbridge, GA

02.2022 - Current

Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
Recorded all project costs and expenses and aligned with project budget.
Worked with third-party vendors to streamline appropriate processes for product storage, transportation and disposal.

Licensed General Contractor

JCS Door And Window Inc.

Moorpark, CA

04.1987 - 03.2020

Assessed Residential and Commercial project plans, spoke with clients or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
Managed talented teams of electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other craftsmen on commercial and residential projects.
Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
Implemented changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
Maximized cost savings by assessing subcontractor bids before completing contract agreements.
Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
Supervised labor, materials and equipment for large commercial projects with budgets in excess of $5,000,000.
Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
Reviewed plans from architects and consulted with clients to gain deeper understanding of project plans, constraints and objectives.
Improved operations and boosted profits by streamlining procedures, controlling waste and bringing in new clients.
Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives.
Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
Monitored, coached and supervised team of 49 employees in 2003-2006.
Promoted compliant practices and established well coordinated strategies and procures to reduce risks.
Monitored supply levels and identified cost-effective materials to reduce project expenses.
Managed hiring for certain roles and actively coordinated talent management and recruitment.
Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs.

Amphibious Assault Vehicle Crew Chief

USMC - AAV HQ 27th MAB

Twentynine Palms, CA

06.1983 - 04.1987

Developed, resourced and executed squad's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields.

Education

High School Diploma -

Taft High School

Woodland Hills, CA

06.1980

Skills

High End Custom Residential
Scheduling Releases
Managing Revenue Projections
Budgetary Controls
Vendor Selection
Project Deadlines
Project Permitting

Background in Project Management
Subcontractor Relations
Project Proposals
Restoration Projects
Environmental Remediation
Self-Motivated

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