RESUME INFORMATION
Joel D. Jones
CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT
With over 20 years of experience in all aspects of construction and having acquired skills to be pro-active in managing projects, able to be a good communicator with all participants and plan thoroughly I am an ideal candidate for a position in Project Management.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
* 1979-1995Worked in the Construction Industry for such firms as J.M. Beeson Company, Williams Company of Florida, Kokolakis Contracting.
o Management of design / build projects, hard bid contract work as well as management of large construction & renovation projects for the Federal Government.
* 1995 1997Southern Metals of Tampa, Inc., Tampa, Florida
o Vice President / Operations. Main contracts included structural steel, miscellaneous steel, caging, and hydraulics for Disney Animal Kingdom and Busch Gardens Rhino Rally.
* 1997 2004:Walbridge Aldinger, Southern Division, Tampa, Florida
o Project Manager. Commercial shopping centers, theme park construction, multi-plex cinema, health care renovations, school renovations, hotel renovations and recreation center/theater for the City of Miami. Instrumental in the development and implementation of ISO 9002 quality procedures and project planning.
* 2004-2005:MH&M Construction Co. (fka KHS&S Concrete Division)
o Sr. Project Manager in charge of field operations for structural concrete construction. Projects included tilt panel construction, parking garages, cast in place blast walls, and elevated decks.
* 2005-2006:Foundation Contractors, Inc., Florida Division
o Manger of the Tampa Regional Office in charge of projects in central and north Florida. Tilt panel projects successfully completed include Kohls Department Stores, Home Depot Stores, Ashley Furniture and other retail centers.
* 2006-Present:Birdwell Builders & Associates, Inc., Lakeland, Florida
o Operations manager for a concrete contractor specializing in super-flat floors. Responsible for expanding client base, developing additional services for clients and develop and implement procedures to assure cost control and quality standards are maintained.
Attached is a more detailed work history with specific project examples.
PERSONAL DATA
* I am happily married with 4 children, ages 14, 20, 23 and 25.
* My outside interests include outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, kayaking, sailing, etc. I volunteer time to the local council of the Boy Scouts of America, having served in various positions and committees. I currently serving as the Venturing Program Chairman for the Council.
* Serve as a member of the building committee for University church of Christ.
* As alumnus of Florida College, my wife & I also volunteer as summer camp counselors and other activities as needed.
COMPUTER SKILLS
* I am familiar with computers and Microsoft Office, Powerpoint, Microsoft Project, Primevera Suretrak, Timberline, ProLog, AutoCad and various other software tools.
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EDUCATION
* Wichita Area Vocation Educational School, Mill & Cabinet Making (as part of high school studies)
* Florida College, Temple Terrace, Florida. Associate Arts degree studies.
* Construction Technology courses from Hutchinson Community Jr. College, Hutchinson, Kansas
Thank you for the opportunity to present this resume for review. I encourage you to review the accomplishments shown in my work history. I believe in working hard to build working relationships with Owners, Designers and Subcontractors, knowing that a truly successful project is not the result of any one individual but of a well coordinated team. I have a high regard for ethics and honesty in all relationships and will represent your firm well.
REFERENCES
Previous Employers:
Bryan Birdwell, President,
Birdwell Builders & Associates, Inc.863-393-4495
Lakeland, Florida
Hogan Herges, President
Cornerstone Construction (fka: MH&M Construction)813-888-7004
Tampa, Florida
Trade References:
Jim Phipps, Sales Manager813-962-3213
Florida Rock IndustriesExt. 237
Personal / Professional Association:
Tom Mann, EsquireCell Phone:
BB&T Bank Attorney813-601-3269
Council Commissioner, Gulf Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America,
Tampa, Florida
Personal Reference:
Steve Patton, EvangelistOffice Phone:
University church of Christ813-971-3179
WORK HISTORY
Operations Manager / Special Projects Manager
Birdwell Builders & Associates, Inc., Lakeland, Florida
Birdwell Builders & Associates is a concrete contractor located in Lakeland, FL.
The firm has developed a team of workers capable of producing high quality
concrete work including super-flat floors. The firm has received no less than 9
gold or silver trowel awards for flat floors, ranking them #3 internationally in
the number of awards for quality work.
In 2006 I joined the team to manage operations and develop managerial
systems to maintain quality, train personnel and supervisors and provide financial
tracking for jobs. During my tenure we produced and published a company safety
program for all workers, conducted team building and training sessions for
supervisors and workers, increased our clientele by offering services beyond concrete
placement including complete structural concrete packages, tilt wall construction
and concrete design assistance. Review and tracking of bid estimates to assure
accuracy and maintain market competitiveness were implemented.
Unlike many of the concrete contractors in the area, we successfully sought out
personnel who performed quality work and were able to meet the security
clearance requirements to provide services at military installations and nuclear
power plants.
Florida Power & Light, Turkey Point Nuclear Facility, RTE Building, Florida City, Florida:
Due to the complexity of this project I personally oversaw the estimate and
negotiated the contract with the Client. After encountering issues on site during
the first week of work I took over direct management and control of work crews to perform
demolition of existing concrete slabs, preparation of limerock subgrade, concrete
foundations, slab on grade and concrete toppings. Due to the NRC security and
safety requirements all work had to be planned and coordinated thoroughly, then
properly executed. The quality of the work exceeded specified requirements and
quality goals. By initiating good communication with plant security access and
security personnel we were able to maintain compliance with all security protocols
and foster a good working relationship. Attention to safety resulted in zero recordable
accidents at a facility where a paper cut is a recordable accident.
A background in understanding and working within the FPL corporate and
managerial system was key to success on this project. Being familiar with
"Total Quality Management" and ISO-9000 managerial concepts proved to be invaluable
in managing our work within their environment.
MacDill AFB Building 501A Addition / Renovation for SOCOM, Tampa, Florida:
Successfully coordinated and executed completion of the structural concrete for
this high security addition to SOCOM. Foundation work included pile caps, grade
beams, flatwork including slabs on grade and elevated decks. As part of the
security protection for this building, we completed production of 1,000 lf+ of a
specially designed, cantilevered blast wall allowing the building to remain intact
in case of an external blast.
Schools for Hillsborough County School Board, Tampa, Florida:
Worked closely with the Construction Managers for the local School Board to
complete construction of concrete foundations, slabs and concrete tilt panels for
High School PPP in Riverview and Turner Elementary School in New Tampa. Our
work was critical to the overall construction schedule and even though delayed
by other trades, we modified our work to continue to make progress and "push
the schedule" for the client.
Martin Memorial Medical Facility, Stuart, Florida:
Due to delays in obtaining permits to commence construction, this project
started behind schedule and our help was enlisted to help accelerate completion
of the structural concrete deck. Through attentive field management, and
development of special concrete mixes we successfully constructed the deck
form system, placed the reinforcing steel, poured the concrete and stripped the
form system within 30 days time. Work was completed on a very small site and
successfully accelerated to meet the client's needs.
St. Joseph's Women's Hospital, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Tampa, Florida:
Remodeling of the recovery area of the hospital was accomplished in 3 phases to
allow "leap-frogging" between construction areas and the hospital recovery
areas. Client satisfaction was maintained through close communication with the
hospital staff and construction departments. The end result was that the final
AHCA inspection resulted in "no comments" by state inspectors. (This was a first
for this hospital and the inspection sheet is now framed and hanging on the wall
of the Hospital's Lead Architect.)
So. Metals of Tampa / Disney Animal Kingdom, Kissimmee, Florida:
Served as Vice President of Southern Metals of Tampa, Inc. in charge of field and
shop operations to manage and oversee a $9 million dollar contract to provide
fabrication and erection services for structural and miscellaneous steel and hydraulic
systems associated with the animal support buildings. Work involved coordination of
shop drawings, shop fabrication, shipping and field installation for a total of 26
specialized buildings. Good communication and coordination with Imagineering architects
and engineers was required to understand the use and intent of some of the specialized
caging and animal control devices.
Gulfside Elementary School, Pasco County:
Completed replacement of all HVAC duct, air handler and chiller units in an
elementary school for the School Board of Pasco County. The contract required
that the work be completed during the summer recess and be complete and
operational in time for teachers to set up classrooms for the new term. All of the
required deadlines were met or exceeded. Work was completed ahead of
schedule and with a savings of approximately $120,000 from the contracted GMP
pricing. This savings was achieved while still providing additional services to
paint existing walls and replace vinyl base that were not part of the original
scope of work. Proactive management allowed work to move systematically and
progressively throughout the project. Through goal setting and good teamwork
from all participants we were able to exceed our goals prior to July 4th holiday to
allow the project to be shut down over the holiday weekend without adversely
impacting the schedule. Full fee was realized and as a direct result of our
performance on this project, contracts worth over $26 million were awarded to
the firm by the School Board of Pasco County for the construction of new
schools. Further contracts were negotiated for replacing HVAC systems at other
schools during the summer breaks.
Hadley Park Community Center, Miami Florida:
Construction of a new Community Center with a Performing Theater for the City
of Miami Parks and Recreation Department in the Liberty City area. The contract
for this project was a Cost Plus / GMP which was a new contracting method for
the City of Miami. Administration required good, open and objective
communication with the City, the Architect / Engineers and the operator of the
theater facility. The theater portion of the project was greatly expanded midway
during construction and we were able to provide effective management to
reduce the expected delay costs associated with the changes as well as provide a
state of the art theater facility within the City's budget. Due to our work on this
project we were brought by a City Commissioner and City Staff to consult on
other upcoming projects.
Marriott Hotel Renovation, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida:
$1.2 M renovation of the lobby, restaurant and meeting rooms of a flagship
hotel. Work was performed on a cost plus basis with almost daily changes in
scope. Work was still performed within the allotted time for each phase as event
reservations had to be maintained. The end result is a facility with high-end finishes
one expects in a flagship Marriott Hotel that is better suited to meet the current
market needs for the hotel.
Carmike Cinemas, Bradenton, Florida:
Completed a $12 million multiplex cinema in Manatee County, Florida within the
allotted time and under budget. Proactive management, building good working
relationships with all members of the project team, and good Owner / Architect
relations allowed this project to be completed during an industry-wide labor
shortage, without sacrificing quality. In spite of the Owner filing for bankruptcy
on the day the theater opened, we were able to collect 100% of the contract value,
all change orders, legal fees and interest on the outstanding monies for the General
Contractor and Subcontractors. This was achieved through active negotiations during
bankruptcy proceedings without the need for a lawsuit and trial.
MUTEC, Inc., Columbus, Georgia:
Managed the design and formulated the construction budget for the expansion of this
subsidiary of Matsushita Corporation. The existing facility manufactures alkaline
batteries for wholesale consumers. The expansion involved providing industrial engineering
services to maximize production capacity with a yearly peak in customer demand. Working
closely with key Japanese managers we were able to provide a complete plan that improved
their packaging and warehousing capabilities within their capital budget goals.
Busch Gardens, GWAZI, Tampa, Florida
Overcame obstacles in obtaining imported materials and coordinating specialized
work associated with construction of the roller coaster maintenance, ride access
and concessions buildings and pedestrian areas. Work was complicated by a
very tight schedule and delays in importing materials from South Africa. Log
framed and thatched structures could not be completed in the traditional way
due to the tight site logistics without serious delays in the schedule. Framing
crews were augmented and set up in remote areas to perform all work at ground
level. Ethnic Zulu workmen were brought in to install the thatch work on the
roof structures while still at ground level. Once complete the six thatched
structures were moved by crane to the main walkways and set on log posts. The
result being that the ride opened on the dates as planned.
United States Coast Guard Air Station, Clearwater, Florida:
Management of a $10 M contract for the construction of new maintenance,
facilities, housing, water training center and administrative offices as well as
the renovation of two fixed wing hangers and construction of a new tarmac for
C-130 aircraft. This project was administered by the Federal Government and
USCG jointly and required great attention to documentation as well as
construction.
Shopping Center and Commercial Projects:
*Costco Wholesale, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
*Gulf Coast Factory Shops, Phase IV, (aka Prime Outlets at Ellenton), Ellenton, FL
*Coral Isle Factory Shops (aka Prime Outlets at Naples) Naples, FL
*Kohl's Department Stores, Brandon, Lutz & Sanford, FL
*Ashley Furniture & Retail Shops, Kissimmee & Pinellas Park, FL
*Palms of Carrollwood Shopping Center, Tampa, FL.
*Shoppes at Cloverplace, Palm Harbor, FL
*Springhill Shopping Center, Springhill, FL
Office Buildings:
*Oaks at Gandy, St. Petersburg, Florida: 3-story steel structure with brick veneer.
*Roosevelt Lakes Office Park, St. Petersburg, Florida: 3-story steel structure with brick veneer.
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