Name : Rjparks
Industry Type : Home Builders
City & State : Charleston, SC
Job Title Project Manager
Relocation Preferences : South
Objective : Deeply experienced in all facets of high-end residential construction.
Resume :  
Ron J. Parks
2043 OLD HIGHWAY 52, MONCKS CORNER, SC 29461

843-761-1559 home / 843-291-8252 cel / ronjparks[at]hotmail.com
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CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT/ PROJECT MANAGER

26 years of progressive construction experience managing onsite construction, quality, cost control, coordinating trade partners, and building and maintaining client relationships. Experience includes four stories poured concrete construction on pilings and piers with hollow core floors and poured concrete decks. Able to identify and remedy design/construction issues quickly. Excellent interpersonal skills; collaborate with trade partners, designers, decorators, architects, and engineers to bring about quick solutions to immediate needs. Well versed in all aspects of accounting, billing, estimating, purchasing, customer service, and scheduling with accompanying computer skills including but not limited to MS Project, Outlook, Excel, Word, ProEst Takeoff and Estimating, and Soft Plan Architectural 3D Cad Software. High-End residential experience with some commercial. Skilled in a number of trades.


Work Experience:
Apr. 2008 -Superintendent
May 2009 Artistic Design and Construction1038 Jenkins Rd., Charleston, SC 29407
Elevated, multi-story, residential construction in Kiawah River Estates and Plantation at Stono Ferry
Coordinate and schedule construction efforts in the field.
Maintain client / builder relationships.
Make schedules and update scheduling software as the project progresses.

Feb. 2007 -Operations Manager
Aug.2007 Bova Custom Homes 308 N. 2nd St, Flagler Beach, Fl., 32136
High-end residential coastal construction in the multi-million dollar range.
Coordinate construction efforts in the field - Estimating - Billing/Purchasing - Design
Maintain client / builder relationships.
Began putting systems and procedures into place.
Purchased and implemented scheduling and estimating software that would allow single entry input and program interaction.

Aug. 2006 -Chief Estimator
Feb. 2007Harty Tractor Services Inc.924 E. Rhode Island, Orange City, Fl., 32763
Estimating of various site development projects. Initiate change orders.
Maintain client / contractor relationship.
Coordinating the estimating for the underground utilities, dirt work, and paving for numerous projects including subdivisions, schools, condos, resorts, and high-rise buildings.

Aug. 2005 -Construction Coordinator
Jul. 2006Machin Design Builders3 Hargrove Grade, Palm Coast, Fl. 32137
High-end residential coastal construction in the multi-million dollar range up to 4-storys.
Coordinate construction efforts in the field - Estimating - Billing/Purchasing - Design
Maintain client / builder relationships.

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Nov 2001-Sole Proprietor/President
July 2005Parks-Maitland Construction Inc.P.O. Box 1862, Winter Park, Fla. 32790
Designed a home for the Ryan family in Bluegrass Estates. The home is 6900sf. living, 10,000sf. under roof.
Designed the Hall family Residence a 4900sf. (6000sf. Under roof) in Bluegrass Estates.
Designed the Masri residence a 5400sf. home (6200sf. Under roof) in Bluegrass Estates.
Built the Dowling residence a 4600sf. home in Bluegrass Estates in December 2003. (Aided in design of this home)
Built the Cajigas residence a 5900sf. (9200sf. Under roof) home in Bluegrass Estates.
Designed and Built the Haley residence a 5200 sf. (6500sf. Under roof) home in Bluegrass Estates.(Designed this home)
May 2003 took over construction on a failed project for the Hicks family and Colonial Bank, a 4200sf. ( 4900sf. Under roof) in Bluegrass Estates. Completed October 2003.
Built the Thomas Ranch residence; 4900 sf. Custom home (6000sf. Under roof) in Eustis.
Designed and built a 3600 sf. Custom Home (5000 under roof) for the Johnson family in Bluegrass Estates.

April 1999-Project Manager
Nov. 2001
Managed construction and performed design for Keller Outdoor Inc., on three Winter Park high-end remodeling projects.
Acted as project manager for Charles Clayton Construction to finish two large estate homes - one in Winter Park and one in Alaqua.

Dec. 1997-Project Manager
March 1999
Constructed an 11000 sf. Home (17,000 under roof) for the Don Prewitt family in Sweetwater Club Estates. (Designed all interior elements).

Sept 1995-Project Manager
Nov. 1997Interwoven Design/Construction420 W. Bedford Euless Rd., Hurst, Tx. 76053
YResponsible for scheduling, bidding, and requisitioning of materials, as well as the daily supervision and construction of two estate homes-22,000 sf. for the George Grubbs Jr. family and 17,500 sf. for the Pat Summeral family.
Scope of work also included ponds, bridges, wells, fountains, putting green, hitting-green with sand trap and T-boxes; landscaping, lightscaping, brick walls, drainage and irrigation.
YAssisted in the design/selection of Interior finishes, selection and staging of mouldings; Designed Built-ins.

Nov. 1989-General Manager
May 1995Classic Cellular1801 Airport Frwy., Bedford, Tx. 76021
Responsible for the daily operations and overall success of two retail Cellular and paging stores. Entered into negotiations with the Cellular Carrier. Earned a number of awards including #1 In Customer Service, and #1 In Customer Retention.
Realized continued growth in the midst of changing times. By 1994 we
were running more efficient while realizing a 40% increase in profit.
Created spread sheets in Excel. Designed newspaper ads in Corel Draw.
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Oct. 1981-Sole Proprietor
Nov.1989RJ Parks Company5822 Diamond Oaks Drive, Ft. Worth, Tx. 76117
Residential remodeling and add-ons, up to 2000 square feet. Commercial finish-out, up to 5000 square feet. Apartment rehab and construction, up to 365 units. New home construction, up to 2800 square feet.
Managed up to 48 employees plus sub-contractors.
Bid jobs, secured contracts, requisitioned materials, supervised and managed construction.

June 1979-Partner/Owner
Sept.1981Best Homes3808 Avenue H, Eureka, California
Remodeled homes.


Jan. 1976-Concrete Construction
June 1979James Lambert Concrete ConstructionPueblo, Colorado
Began as a laborer and graduated to form-setter and finisher. It was here that I learned
concrete from one of the best in the business.
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Community Involvement:

2007-President, Florida Outlaws SASS Mounted Shooting Club
2008Central Florida

1994-Board of Directors
1995NE Tarrant County Chamber of CommerceHaltom City, Texas

1986-Parks and Recreation Board Member
1991 City of North Richland HillsNorth Richland Hills, Texas




Education:High School and some college

Strengths:Strong computer skills - Very personable - Detail and success oriented -
Able to see the big picture - Responsible and conscientious V Good appearance and great communication skills - Client oriented yet company minded V Deeply experienced

Hobbies: Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Horse training, Furniture painting and finishing.


Physical: I am 53 years of age, a very fit and quite healthy non-smoker.





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