Jim M. Wazney
jimwazney[at]hotmail.com
Summary of Qualifications
A construction professional,with over fifteen years of construction experience and ten years experience as a Construction Manager/ General Superintendent. Have a proven track record for successful completion of difficult projects on schedule and the ability to manage multiple projects and numerous workloads. Result oriented and very adaptable to change through knowledge of many aspects of the construction process and business. An excellent communicator, with a professional attitude, that will see all work through independently, or as a member of a team.
Construction Industry Accomplishments
Commercial/Residential General Contractor License
Responsible for many $800,000-$1,700,000 projects
Presented with multiple awards including Superintendent of the Year (2 times) and numerous Superintendent of the Month Distinctions
Responsible for well over 100 closings per year and upwards of $28 million in volume
Yearly
Many distinctions for Customer Service and Client Satisfaction
EMPLOYMENT
08/2008-Present: Property Manager
Michigan Affordable Housing, Detroit, MI
Complete renovation of distressed properties
Asses work to be done to bring properties up to code and pass various inspections, both
city and section 8, throughout the Detroit area
Coordinate and schedule trades to complete projects, quality control, and plan and
Perform installations and renovations, water damage, and more
2006-2008: General Manager
H2H General Contractors LLC., Gilbert, AZ
Operated a small general contractor business specializing in commercial and residential
demolition, improvements, and new builds
Managed and operated construction equipment and tools especially for concrete installation and
removal
Responsible for hiring, training, and managing over 20 employees
Responsible for all daily operations of the business such as construction bidding,
budgeting, estimating, specifications, plan design, and permitting
Solicited businesses and clients for contracted work and build and maintain relationships
2004- 2006: Area Manager
Beazer, Phoenix, AZ
Managed 1/4 of the companys subdivisions, and reported directly to the VP /President
Oversaw the construction of upwards of 575 homes at a time, and managed, hired, and trained
over 40 other supervisors
Maintained budgeting for the number of monthly closings and approved and filed changes
Hired and trained employees and trades to maintain quality
Forecasted completion for each quarter, and tracked each projects progress
2003- 2004: General Superintendent
Capital Pacific, Phoenix, AZ
In charge of 7 communities, and responsible for policy development
Ensured quality and timeliness of construction
Managed all purchase orders, and directed purchasing in trade selection
Monitored, and scheduled all orientations
1995-2003: Construction Manager (2000-03), Project Superintendant (1998-00), Customer
Service Agent (1995-98)
Ryland, Phoenix, AZ
Responsible for up to 12 active communities at any given time, with as many as 250 homes
Managed between 16 and 22 superintendents including their hiring and training
Ran monthly meetings with direct reports to assure teamwork and foster communications
Maintained customer and trade relations, and worked with engineers/architects, as well as
numerous municipalities
Maintained construction status and QA, through inspections and monitoring walk-throughs
Set up construction schedules and monitored job-sites
Managed administrative tasks, such as pre-construction meetings, scheduled trades, as well as
redlining plans
Conducted customer orientations and inspections, and followed-through on all concerns, making
sure trades delivered appropriate corrective action
Met with customers and assisted in resolving their issues
Other Professional Development
Customer Service/Assistant Superintendent, UDC Homes (1990-1995)
Operations Manager/Buyer, Berrys Appliance Warehouse (1987-1994)
Purchasing Manager, Construction Specialty (1986-1987)
References
Available upon request
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