JODY HAMBLEN

122 Southwest Lanark Avenue, Lanark, Illinois 61046

815.499.9505
jhamblen@mchsi.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly talented, energetic, seasoned, and innovative professional equipped with
more than 10 years of experience in Design-Build, Residential / Commercial / Ind
ustrial Building Construction, and Project Management. Exhibit superior talents
in leading all phases of construction and renovation projects across multiple in
dustries. In-depth knowledge in scheduling, estimating, production, and on-site
inspection necessary to achieve defined business objectives. Show paramount effo
rts in directing multiple teams, projects, and locations simultaneously with com
prehensive skills in establishing and maintaining productive working relationshi
ps among cross-cultural team members associated with the project. Employ a keen
eye for detail with proven capability to multitask in competitive and fast-paced
environment.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Budget Implementation and Cost Control
- Quality Control and Safety Compliance
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Continuous Process and Performance Improvement
- Leadership, Training, and Team Building
- Outstanding Client and Subcontractor Relations
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Superior Interpersonal and Presentation Skills
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Organized and Strong Analytical Abilities

PROJECTS ACCOMPLISHED
- Masterfully led construction activities of a $380M Greenfield biodegrada
ble plastics plant
- Completed large $7M home project which was not finished by several other
construction managers
- Worked closely with Cord Constructions owner Bob Stroup on final punch l
ist (1009)
- Successfully finished project on corrugated metals of 40,000-square-foot
heavy industrial facility in Belvidere, Illinois amounting to $4.2M
- Administered $1.7M worth, four-phase construction of Perryville Crossing
s retail center in Rockford, Illinois with large amounts of radius glass curtain
walls
- Directed the construction of two 10,000-square-foot wood frame office co
ndominium buildings on Rote Road, Rockford, Illinois, each costs $280K
- Accomplished the construction of an 18,000-square foot Guski Building in
Rockford, Illinois with two interior build outs amounting to $1.8M

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
- Diligently manage simultaneous, large-scale, mission-critical projects w
ith consistency in adhering to timelines, quality, and cost.
- Ensure that construction projects were executed in compliance with build
ing codes, regulations, safety standards, structural soundness, and specificatio
ns.
- Prepare cost estimates for construction projects and assess cost-effecti
veness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids
as the project develops.
- Review blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materia
ls, and labor estimates.
- Compile and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontr
actors for future reference.
- Define scope, identify construction materials and methods, lead time pro
curement analysis, as well as develop material take offs, subcontract quotes, an
d pre-construction baseline scheduling.
LEADERSHIP, SUPERVISION AND TEAM BUILDING
- Spearhead project teams, prepare work schedules, and assign specific dut
ies and responsibilities.
- Expertly manage 500+ contractor employees, 17 cranes, 211 pieces of mobi
le equipment and materials.
- Conduct training to staff to develop their competencies and achieve the
highest level of performance toward timely completion of projects.
- Foster a positive work attitude to create high team morale toward achiev
ement of corporate objectives.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND RELATIONS
- Regularly interface with clients to negotiate revisions, changes, and ad
ditions to contractual agreements of projects and to achieve desired outcome.
- Build and maintain long-term quality relationships with clients to provi
de total satisfaction as well as to generate referrals and new business opportun
ities.
- Respond to clients to provide information in response to inquiries about
services as well as to address and resolve issues and effectively.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER ~ ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND / METABOLIX BIOS, CLINTON,
IA
2007–PRESENT
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT ~ CORD CONSTRUCTION, ROCKFORD, IL
2006–2007
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER ~ FIRST ROCKFORD GROUP, ROCKFORD, IL
2006
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT ~ STENSTRUM CONSTRUCTION, ROCKFORD, IL
2005–2006
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT ~ SUPERB ENVIRONMENTAL / DEMOLITION, FORRESTON, IL
2003–2005
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT ~ ICM CONSTRUCTION, CHICAGO, IL 1999–2003
EDUCATION
PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Achieved Journeyman’s Status: 1996–2000
CARPENTERS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Achieved Journeyman’s Status: 1993–1996

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA 10 | OSHA 30 | Tube and Clamp / Welded Frame Scaffold | Medical Gas Trainin
g |
Lead Base Paint Federal Certification | Several Computer Classes

ACTIVITIES
Member, Lions Club | Men’s Club | Lake Carroll Country Club

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Project, and Excel including Expedition and Primav
era