James Robert Ready, jr
Employment:
Senior Estimator/Pre-Construction Manager - Site ConstructionYears Employed (2007-2009)
Benderson Development Company, LLC.University Park, Florida
Responsible for Pre-Construction Management of various Site Development, including but not limited to, underground utilities, concrete curb/flatwork , earthwork and landscaping, Highway/Roadway Construction, Commercial and Residential Projects located throughout the Southeastern United States. Activities included preconstruction budgeting, assisting with permitting, procurement and inter-departmental coordination, preparing Bid Packages, vetting contractors, project award, RFI responses, scheduling and project management.
Project Manager/Estimator - DevelopmentYears Employed (2005-2007)
Water Equipment Services, Inc.Sarasota, Florida
Responsible for Bidding and Procurement, Permitting, Scheduling and Construction Management of various Site Development projects, including underground utilities, concrete curb/flatwork and earthwork scopes, as well as Company-wide marketing, labor management/supervision.
Manager of Development ServicesYears Employed (1997-2005)
Lakewood Ranch Development, LLCManatee/Sarasota, Florida
(Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Inc.)
Responsible for Planning, Budgeting, Engineering and Construction Implementation of a 38,000 Ac. Multi-faceted Development. Integrated Development Services with various Departments, including Site Development and infrastructure (underground utilities, concrete curb/flatwork, earthwork and landscaping, Roadway Construction and Commercial/Residential construction. Instituted and managed GIS (Geographic Information System) as well as Computer-aided design and drafting. Managed and maintained subsurface irrigation infrastructure (Braden River Utilities). Managed and supervised CADD department, oversaw staff of 10 employees, including timesheets and personnel reviews.
Senior Design EngineerYears Employed (1996-1997)
Bishop Engineering, Inc.Sarasota, Florida
Responsible for the Design, Permitting and Construction of Multi-family , commercial and single-family developments throughout Florida and the Bahamas.
Senior Design EngineerYears Employed (1985-1996)
WilsonMillerNaples/Sarasota, Florida
Responsible for the Design, Permitting and Construction of Multi-family , commercial and single-family developments throughout Southwest Florida.
Engineering Design DraftsmanYears Employed (1981-1985)
Glace and Radcliffe Engineers, Inc.St. Petersburg/Maitland, Florida
Managed drafting and Civil Site design for local Engineering Company.
Education:
Certificate of Completion - Civil and Advanced Mechanical DraftingYears Attended (1982-1984)
St. Petersburg Vocational InstituteSt. Petersburg, Florida
Skills:
Proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel (18+ years);
Construction Engineering and Site Development Estimating (15+ years);
Civil Engineering and Environmental Design and Permitting;
Communications with various local Government and State Agencies;
ArcGIS and ArcMAP mapping solutions - version 8.3;
Affiliations/Certifications:
Certified Engineering Technician (since 1997);
Land Development Desktop;
Land Planning/Environmental permitting short course (1998);
Society of Professional Estimators (member at large since 2002);
FDEP Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector;
CPR and First Aid Certified;
Level One HAZMAT Responder;
OSHA 10 hour Certification;
Community Involvement:
Science and Technology Fair Exhibits Judge - Sarasota County Schools;
Award of Merit - Sheriff Charley Wells (cattle rescue);
Career Day - Manatee County Schools;
Sertoma Member;
Habitat for Humanity;
Hobbies:
Camping, boating, fishing;
Student pilot;
References upon request.
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