JAMES HOLLOWAY

483 Wyndham Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666

Home: 201-836-8366 or Cell: 347-728-9833 jh6ef660@westpost.net
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Solutions-focused, motivated professional with a comprehensive background in con
struction and facilities management. Proven success in managing and completing
multi-million dollar projects on-time and under budget, while working under pres
sure in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Highly versatile; quickly mas
ters new roles, responsibilities and situations. Reputation for integrity, dedi
cation and work ethic.
- CORE COMPETENCIES -
Cross-Functional Team Leadership New Construction & Remodel Projects Schedulin
g
Residential & Commercial Construction Budgeting Client & Vendor Relations Sta
ff Training & Motivation
Cost-Saving Strategies Safety Estimating Bid Negotiations Compliance Proble
m Solving
- ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS -
Cut energy costs in public areas of buildings by 30% through the implementation
of energy tracking systems for 10 different buildings across a 3-state region.
Generated a $3 million cost savings for commercial projects and delivered proje
ct 3 months early without disrupting current tenants.
Troubleshot and resolved a diverse range of complex project logistics 100 yards
from Ground Zero, by effectively liaising between government agencies that incl
uded the Department of Transportation, Department of Buildings and Department of
Environmental Protection.
Implemented safety program for demolition below grade and tracked manpower dail
y during asbestos abatement to ensure life safety for all workers; installed fir
e safety system in demolished and new stairwells.
- CAREER BACKGROUND -
K2 Construction, New York, NY (2009-Present)
Construction Superintendent
Thor Equities, New York, NY (2008-2009)
Facilities Manager
Boymelgreen Developers, New York, NY (2005-2006)
Construction Superintendent
Gotham Construction, New York, NY (2000-2005)
Construction Superintendent / Estimator
- KEY SKILL AREAS -
Project Management
Directed a broad spectrum of project management activities, including spec buil
d estimating, scheduling, jobsite budgets, budget allocation and final job compl
etion.
Integrated extensive market research and competitor analyses to stay abreast of
current industry conditions and negotiate with vendors, subcontractors and gene
ral contractors.
Consistently improved operational efficiency by applying extensive technical sk
ills toward delivering superior troubleshooting and problem resolutions.
Inspected various jobsites to ensure projects were moving forward, workers were
timely, materials were proper grade, and that staff strictly complied with heal
th and safety regulations.
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Communications
Recruited, trained and supervised support staff in order to timely complete dai
ly projects.
Monitored individual staff members to ensure strict adherence to internal polic
ies and procedures, as well as federal and state rules and regulations.
Actively liaised between subcontractors, clients, vendors and general contracto
rs to track project progress and keep projects within budget.
Motivated team to work together efficiently while mitigating conflict on issues
regarding estimating, scheduling, jobsite budgets, complete buyout, final job c
ompletion and close-out documents.
Scheduling & Logistics
Performed extensive research and analysis regarding client goals, objectives an
d overall requirements including applying for and obtaining City and State permi
ts.
Monitored project progress in anticipation of completion dates and effectively
allocated resources by establishing project priorities, timelines and deliverabl
es.
Created and executed project work plans and revised as appropriate to meet chan
ging needs and requirements.
Facilitated team and client meetings and updated project team members on change
s and problem resolutions.
- KEY PROJECTS -
Led a cross-functional 100-member team in a $75 million construction project in
volving 250,000 sq. ft., 16-story structural steel and lightweight concrete coll
ege building (one building on 5-acre, $400 million site).
Maintained full accountability for overseeing facility-based functions within 2
50,00 sq. ft. office (2 landmark buildings) in New York City and 70,000 sq. ft.
retail space (2 buildings) in Newark, NJ.
Spearheaded day-to-day operations for the successful demolition for 3 stories o
f brick/limestone faade and he installation of new curtain wall and lightweight
stone panels for exterior of 350-unit, high-end condominium building, with a tot
al contract value of $40 million.
Collaborated with a diverse team to timely oversee layout of interiors (3rd to
37th floor) as well as modernization of 7 elevators and demolition of 6 elevator
s as part of renovation for a 400-unit condominium, with a total contract value
of $125 million.
Served as Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent for series of projects in
NYC, with responsibility for executing quantity takeoffs, value engineering, ch
ange order procedures, budget coordination, pre-construction scheduling, and sit
e logistics activities.
Oversaw a diverse range of residential projects, including: $34 million, 64-uni
t condominium new construction project, $50 million, 104-unit condominium new co
nstruction project, $54 million, 274-unit apartment building new construction pr
oject, $84 million, 374-unit apartment building new construction project, and a
$28 million, 120-unit apartment building new construction project, including ro
of deck terrace and 10,000 sq. ft. parking garage.
- LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS -
New York City Superintendents License; F-94, S-92 Fire Guard Certification
- PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT -
Timberline Estimating; Franklin Covey Organization & Management; OSHA 10 hours;
Site Safety Managers, 7 hours; Scaffold Safety, 4 hours; BOMA Facility Managemen
t; Journalism - Miami Dade Community College