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JAMES A. DEVINE (830) 515-3503 10605 240th Street PMB 223 - Kent, WA 98031ffjad5363@yahoo.com CAREER OBJECTIVEExploring career opportunities to utilize Construction, Project Management, Supervisory and Organizational Abilities in a challenging Construction Superintendent assignment actively supporting the operations of a progressive organization. QUALIFICATIONS ¨ Over 25 years in the construction sector with extensive global experience.¨ Career built with prestigious firms in commercial/residential construction and manufacturing.¨ Skilled in coordinating projects on an international, national and local basis.¨ Proven capacity in planning, budgeting, proposals, estimates, bidding and contract negotiations.¨ Expertise in master planned communities, military facilities and land development.¨ Strong IT capability and entrepreneurial skills.¨ Adept in QC, custom projects, churches, golf courses, aircraft hangers, warehouses and shopping center.¨ Knowledgeable in design, meeting client needs, research, evaluation, contractor relations and risk mitigation.¨ Record of progression to positions of wide-ranging responsibility and authority.¨ Expertise in comprehensive project administrative operations and functions.¨ Strong team leader and role model.¨ Skilled in evaluation and process analysis.¨ Outstanding competence in communications, report generation and policy/procedures.¨ Skilled in working directly with contractors, sub-contractors, vendors and labor teams.¨ Demonstrated customer service and interfacing capabilities.¨ Proficient in advanced business software applications, including MS Office Suite.¨ Bachelors in Business Administration. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEProduction Construction Superintendent, Westcott Homes, Everett, WA 2006 - Present· Recruited to direct multiple construction projects simultaneously.· Evaluate/assess client concepts leading to design development drawings and final construction documents.· Utilize expertise in construction methods, materials & building codes to complete projects on time, at budget and at specifications· Direct turn-key process of project implementation through completion including project planning, design changes and project implementation. · Coordinate with architects, client staff, property managers, building inspectors, union leaders and vendors. · Gained certification in Erosion & Sediment Control Lead (SWPPP) & OSHA 10.· Ensure achievement of highest quality standards of materials and workmanship.· Oversee scheduling and direction of subcontractors. · Achieve comprehensive use of all site security and safety policies/procedures. Regional Manager, Snap-Tite, Inc., Erie, PA 2003 - 2005· Retained to direct operations of company distributors and vendors in a 13-state region. · Coordinated with distributors to increase sales. · Increased revenues through close cooperation with multiple, large refineries on water requirements for fire control.· Designated to represent organization in Saudi Arabia to troubleshoot problems and facilitate training. · Achieved all objectives in Saudi project. JAMES A. DEVINE, Page Two Project Manager/Construction Superintendent, Evergreen Builders, Holly Lake, TX 1994 - 2003· Hired to oversee critical projects.· Successfully planned and constructed 440-acre master-planned gated community ($8MM), including 18-hole golf course ($4MM), with a clubhouse and restaurant ($1MM).· Originated and coordinated the land planning; plot approval, utility planning/permits and infrastructure installation, including land clearing, road planning/construction and construction for above project.· Named as Construction Superintendent, Residential Home Building Division, due to outstanding performance. · Spearheaded quality construction of custom-built homes from $100, 000 to $2MM.· Directed building of a large church ($2MM), stick-built on very challenging terrain. · Oversaw development of over 150 spec homes priced from $50,000 to $220,000.· Erected 15 model homes ranging from $75,000 to $125,000.· Successfully managed construction of multi-family homes of 10 units bi- and 4-plex units; a 10-unit strip shopping center and civilian aircraft hangers.EARLIER BACKGROUNDDuring 1982-1994, served as Deputy Program Manager/Construction Superintendent, for General Dynamics at multiple international locations. Key projects included: - DOD contract between the state department, the USAF GD, and Pakistan for the Foreign Military Sales of 36 F-16 aircraft. DAR and FAR familiar.
- Multi-family officer quarters of 20, $2.0MM buildings.
- State-of-the-art computer facility including mainframe computer area with printer room and Programmers area.
- Modern communication/telephone switching facility first in the interior of Pakistan.
- Numerous aircraft/component repair shops.
- Runway renovation covering extensions, overrun barriers and arresting gear ($750,000 per).
- Runway lighting systems/runway repair ($450,000 per).
OTHER EXPERIENCEDuring 2005-2006, served as Consultant/Guest Lecturer, Bicol University, Legazpi, Philippines. In this assignment, taught management, leadership, disaster mitigation and risk management.MILITARY SERVICEU. S. Marine Corps, E-6 Staff Sergeant (Disabled Vet/Honorable Discharge), 1972 – 1979Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding efforts and accomplishments; two Meritorious promotions. EDUCATIONTexas A & MBachelors in Business AdministrationNational Fire AcademyFire TrainingTexas Department of Emergency Management COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTPresident, Holly Lake Chamber of Commerce (2001-2003) Fire Chief (1998 – 2005), Fire Marshall (1999 – 2005), Pres. of Board of Directors (1996 – 1998) Wood County, Emergency Manager Coordinator, 1999– 2005 On Board of Directors of local Chapter of the American Red Cross PROJECT LIST for James “Jim” Devine In most of these projects I wore multiple hats, or a combination of hats most often as project manager and site superintendent. In the following projects I was the deputy program manager and finance manager for General Dynamics. This was a DOD contract between the state department, the USAF GD, and Pakistan for the Foreign Military Sales of 36 F-16 aircraft. For the construction projects I was the project manager and sr. superintendent. Being on an overseas deployment, I wore many hats. I handled contract compliance issues, contract negotiations, as well as biding of the contracts, hiring local trade’s people, safety issues, importation of materials and supervision of the projects. The following projects were preformed at several bases in Pakistan 1982 thru 1987. Single-family officers housing (25 - 3 bedroom units, $1.5 million) Multi family officer quarters (20 buildings that were 2 story, 2 bedroom 4 units in each building $2 million) Computer facility (Mainframe computer facility with printer room and programmers area. Cost unknown.) Communication facility (new telephone switching facility for local and long distance calls, first in the interior of the country) Multiple back shops (repair shops for air craft and aircraft components these were steel and concrete structures there were a total of 10 structures) Runway renovation with barriers (Extend the runways, install overrun barriers, and arresting gear $750,000) Runway renovation and new lighting systems (second airbase, repair damaged section of runway, installed new runway lighting system $450,000) Hardened concrete aircraft hangers (10 new hardened structures, cost unknown) Steel aircraft hangers (Built 8 units, and repaired 12 others. Cost unknown) Jim Devine – Project List cont. The following structures were built in Bahrain; I was the PM for these units. During 1992-1994. These projects were though the DOD and USAF contract with the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF). Constructed a mainframe computer facility, renovation of warehouse facilities cost $825,000. Helped design and configure health care clinic for the BFD. It did not get constructed. Project manager and some times field superintendent. The following were constructed in East Texas for Evergreen Builders. Time period was from 1994 through 2003 Onsite superintendent including supervision of the trades, scheduling, ordering materials, inspection of work etc… As PM worked contracts, bidding, permits and government regulation compliance. Plus what ever else came along. 440 Acre gated community with marina, complete land development including roads, utilities, land clearing, permits, Etc. $8m 18 hole golf course $4m Restaurant and clubhouse $1m High-end custom homes 55 homes in the cost range of $125,00 to $1m. Spec homes. Built somewhere around 150 spec homes, ranging in the neighborhood of $50k to $225K Model homes (15 units $75k to $125k) Low-end custom homes (unknown number range from $65k to $95k) Multi family homes (10 units. Bi and 4 plex units) 10-unit strip center (cost was $475,000.) Aircraft hangers (various sizes for civilian aircraft) Large Catholic Church (had sanctuary that sat 125, meeting rooms, offices $2m) Land planning of two subdivisions (one as a 500 acre plot the other a 125 acre plot.)
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