JAMES W.

KICK II
Crown Point, IN 46307
219-308-7795 (c) kickeeeer@gmail.com

PROJECT MANAGER CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Visionary construction professional with a proven record of facilitating very large construction
projects that generate substantial revenue and lead to additional business. Specialize in all phases
of construction, including project development, budgeting, scheduling and negotiating contracts.
Strategic thinker skilled at examining projects and problems from a broad perspective and
developing innovative solutions that quickly achieve results. Consistently build and maintain longterm client relationships and aggressively manage contracts to ensure deliverables and timetables.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
On-Site Construction Management Land Development Project Planning Client Relations
Contract Negotiation Cost Control Budgeting Quality Control Regulatory Compliance
Purchasing & Invoicing Scheduling Team Leadership Communication Vendor Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mrs. Fields Famous Brands
Broomfield, Colorado 2012-Present
Construction / Project Manager / Owner Representative
Oversee the development of new Mrs. Fields and TCBY locations for franchises from the Midwest to
the Southeast and Northeast Regions. Worked on RFP/RFQ bid response and negotiate the
contract between the franchise and the general contractor, review all bids and change orders, and
negotiate the FF and E package. Consistently develop projects that meet and exceed time frame
and budget.
Major Contributions:
Instituted the new design of the kiosk program and reduce cost from $125,000 to $25,000
Oversaw the construction of the portable kiosk for Fox and Friends morning news
Responsible for the opening of over 100 stores throughout the eastern half of the U.S. in the
past 3 years with budgets from 200K to 500K

STARCON International
Manhattan. Illinois 2009-2012
Construction Manager / Project Manager
Supervised, estimating, and RFP/RFQ bid response for various maintenance, piping jobs,
boilermaker jobs, scaffolding, insulation, steam trace and turn-around with clients such as Stepan
Chemical, KCBX, Lyondell, Blue Island Phineal, and Aux Sable.
Major Contributions:
Completed training and received certification in the following: Construction Site Safety
Technician, Field Safety, Safety Technology, and Construction Site Safety Supervisor
Took a 6 week project and successfully developed it into a 2 year maintenance contract at
Stepan Chemical.

AARENE CONTRACTING
Atlanta, Georgia 2006-2008
General contractor generating $10 million annually from construction of restaurants nationwide.
Project Manager
Directed construction projects for high-profile clients such as Continental Airline, Chilis restaurant,
On the Border restaurant and Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport, maintaining client relations and

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ensuring contract deliverables. Negotiated, hired and managed 10 different contractors and
subcontractors.
Major Contributions:

Developed personal relationships that generated more than $1 million of additional work with
the Hartsfield Jackson Airport in Atlanta.

Successfully completed 6 construction and renovation projects valued as high as $1 million,

completing all projects on time and within or under budget.

BROWN BUILDING COMPANY

Elmhurst, Illinois 2005-2006
A $15 million general contractor specializing in local-area restaurant construction.
Project Manager / Superintendent
Coordinated project managers and field construction staff for multiple construction projects valued as
high as $3.5 million. Conducted daily briefings with owners to build relationships and track project
status. Supervised 10 different contractors and subcontractors, negotiating contracts and ensuring
full contract delivery.
Major Contributions:

Oversaw the successful completion of 3 major construction projects in 1 year, completing all on
time and within budget to secure future projects.
ST. CLAIR CONSTRUCTION
Louisville, Kentucky 1999-2005
National Construction Company generating $20 million in annual revenue.
Superintendent
Managed daily activities of new-construction and remodeling projects with total budgets of up to $10
million. Coordinated the work of as many as 50 different contractors and subcontractors to ensure
quality deliverables. Clients included high-profile food and beverage companies such as Outback
Steak House, Carrabbas Italian Grill, Old Country Buffet and Bucca Di Peppo. Retail such as Jiffy
Lube, Waldo Dollar Stores as well as multiple municipal clients such as a New Jersey Turnpike Rest
Stop and Louisville International Airport.
Major Contributions:

Directed the successful construction of 11 major projects over 6 years, completing all projects
on time and within or under budget.

PHOENIX CONSTRUCTION
Indianapolis, Indiana 1997-1999
National general contractor of cell towers and switch gears for telecommunication companies.
Generates $20 million in annual revenues.
Superintendent
Directed all aspects of assigned construction projects in the telecommunications industry,
overseeing day-to-day operations and managing daily work production. Maintained project
schedules and supervised all subcontractors. Reviewed change orders.
Major Contributions:

Project managed 3 major construction projects (a cell tower on top of a water tower, 10
regeneration stations and 2 telecom switching stations); implementing processes to ensure all
projects were completed on time and within budget.

EDUCATION
Purdue University Civil Engineering
Vincennes University General Education

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