JODY B. LEDOUX
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: Lead Project Superintendent
Seasoned construction manager, project coordinator, and on-site superintendent with 20+ years of proven experience overseeing profit-producing ventures in commercial, nuclear and residential construction industry. Skillful alignment of subcontractors with blueprint specifications and planning sequence on multimillion-dollar projects. Exceptional organization, planning, and troubleshooting competencies; supervising skilled and unskilled workforce with equal success. Strong interpersonal skills, confidently communicating with owner representatives, investors, engineers, inspection officials, and architects. Ability to manage entire project infrastructure from ground floor to final inspection, including utility and road as well as rehab and renovation construction. Internally-driven with reputation for integrity; constantly striving to achieve higher levels of professional excellence. Areas of expertise include:
Project Management Subcontractor Supervision OSHA/Safety Compliance Building Codes
Scope-of-Work Contractor/Subcontractor Hiring Material Procurement Cost Management
Troubleshooting Specification Performance Schedule Management Estimating
Structural Expertise Redesign/Change Management Building Specifications
Negotiations/Contracts Rapport Building Internal/External Reports
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Avalon Bay Communities, Alexandria, VA. August 2007- August 2009
Lead Project Superintendent for Essex Place in Peabody, MA. redevelopment project of 240 2-bedroom units in 20 three story garden style buildings and 46 two story townhouse units a 11 million-dollar redevelopment. Essex Place scope includes 9,000 liner feet of storm drainage, 1640 feet 8 water main with fire hydrants with 1,800 liner feet of sanitary sewer line, also includes all new roofing, siding and windows in all buildings. Ground-up construction including excavation of a new leasing center, maintenance shop and trash-recycle center with landscaping. Interior scope includes all new HVAC change-out, kitchen and vanity cabinets, lighting fixture, switches and outlets, common area electrical panel, carpet, hardware, doors, appliances and much more. Project is scheduled to be completed on February 13, 2009; 14 weeks ahead of schedule and on budget. Due diligent on 1043 apartment units and three project sites since the end of February/09 to include scope of work, drawings, sub-contractor quote, class 1 budget, rough schedule.
THE DOUGLAS COMPANY, Orlando, Florida 2006-2007
Lead Project Superintendent
Directed construction for multimillion-dollar projects with absolute field authority and accountability. Developed daily activity schedule for up to 80 subcontractors, overseeing planning sequence and successful project culmination. Facilitated daily meetings with subcontractor foremen, proactively addressing potential problems and implementing feasible resolutions. Oversaw inspections and monitored work site for OSHA compliance, safety observance, and adherence to company performance standards. Completed company required paperwork and reporting procedures. Ensured 100% compliance with building codes and
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Quadplex Senior Living Villas/Sarasota, Florida:
Managed entire infrastructure for $7.3M, five quadplex senior living villas from start-up to completion, including preplanning efforts and construction phase of utilities and roadways.
Delivered 18% net profit on project with zero safety violations and zero accident reports.
Exercised extensive problem-resolution skills and multi-tasking capabilities; coordinated substantial, architect-approved field changes.
Duplex Villas/Vero Beach, Florida
Managed on-site operations of $42M, 183-unit three-story building with additional 24 duplex villas during last six months of project; successfully taking helm and seeing through to completion. Achieved zero accident reports during project management tenure.
HOUSING AUTHORITY/CITY OF WESTBROOK, Westbrook, Maine 2004-2006
Over 400 low income housing comprised of apartments and condo units.
Site Supervisor/Master Carpenter
Directed on-site operations for planned apartments and condo units consisting of low income housing for City of Westbrook. Managed broad-based projects, ranging from new construction to major rehabs, overseeing approximately 25 workers comprised of skilled and unskilled labor force. Served as liaison between subcontractors, Westbrook Housing Authority employees, and owners. Wrote scope-of-work package for each trade, researching and locating potential contractors; presented subsequent bids/proposals to Project Manager. Ordered material while monitoring budget parameters. Utilized organization and multi-tasking capabilities to facilitate timely scheduling, on-site safety, and quality work standards; consistently reviewed subcontractor work for compliance with building codes and specifications.
Managed on-site construction of $1.3M rehab of multiple 100-year-old buildings from site excavation to three-phase underground electricity to jacking building off foundation/adding new foundation, to frame and finish trim.
Executed numerous interior and exterior impromptu redesigns with complete confidence and skill despite zero Structural Engineering support.
Contributed to substantial savings in time and labor through structural assessments and recommendations, such as removal versus repair of various floors.
Achieved building final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy for 19-units in record time due to high-quality work standards and building code compliance.
Maintained zero work site accidents by monitoring OSHA performance standards and proactive supervision of safe operational practices.
UNITED COATING OF NEW ENGLAND & MAINE COATING CONTRACTORS, Saco, Maine 1991-2004
Project Manager/Majority Owner
Led daily operations for general contractor and painting business generating $480K in annual sales. Handled field and office operations, including project estimating (up to $250K),
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accounting, contracts, and supervision of up to 18 employees. Generated business through solid marketing and networking techniques based on quality standards and respected reputation. Operated two profitable companies for approximately 15 years.
Achieved total job site safety/OSHA compliance with zero accidents.
UNITED ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS, INC., Field Office P.O. Box 700: Seabrook, NH.03874 : 1989-1991
Trade Foreman, Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant, during construction through the first two refueling, working on special projects on loan from United Engineers to Public Service of New Hampshire (owner). Most projects were on the nuclear side of the plant that required a high level of security clearance.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
University of New England, Biddeford, Maine
Andover College, Portland, Maine
Completed various Business Administration courses
Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute, South Portland, Maine
Completed multiple certificate programs, including AutoCAD, Machinist, and Welding
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