James Odle

12481 Mirar de Valle ~ Valley Center, CA 92082

Phone: 760-535-9557 jo899ab0@westpost.net

QUALIFICATIONS
Highly accomplished construction professional with over 30 years leading and ove
rseeing residential and commercial projects including mass grading, infrastructu
re improvements, and building construction. Exceptional leadership managing empl
oyees at all levels; excellent interpersonal skills collaborating and interfacin
g with key shareholders, public officials, and customers. Accomplished in foreca
sting, budgeting and cost control methods; skilled in projecting materials costs
, identifying problems early in projects, and mitigating expensive errors in tim
e and materials. Proven success in completing projects with stiff budget restric
tions and tight deadlines. Expert in implementing SWPPP and NPDES measures and e
xperienced in environmentally sound maintenance and management issues.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Staff Retention: Recruit and retain experienced core staff through many projects
. Set policies and procedures in collaboration with team; establish routine to c
apitalize on team strengths.
Costing and Budgeting: Monitor markets closely and conduct ongoing research to d
etermine volatility in key material costs; factor in contingency numbers when cr
eating proforma budgets.
"In-Fill" Experience: Extensive experience working with "in-fill" development an
d the associated issues, generally geological or environmental.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PREMIER SITE SOLUTIONS, Valley Center, CA 2009-Present
Responsible Managing Officer
* Exercise direct supervision of construction operations for commercial office b
uildings, corporate workspace interiors, landscapes, and single family/multi-fam
ily buildings to ensure full compliance with licensing requirements.
* Assess blueprints, specifications, and project documents; ensure scope of work
matches contract terms, and develop proposals and bids.
* Identify long lead and potential cost escalation items, develop comparisons an
d material analysis, and prepare budgets, subcontractor packages, purchase order
s, and schedules.
* Mobilize project site, ensure permits, insurance certificates, and surety bond
s are "in place;" oversee and coordinate inspections.
* Conduct site inspections, track budget, monitor cost controls, and ensure qual
ity construction.
* Deliver COs & permits; issue guarantees, warranties, and instructions, and pro
vide as built drawings.
HERITAGE PACIFIC HOMES, Carlsbad, CA 2000-2009
Director of Construction
* Directed all stages of construction for residential properties including site
development, cost estimates, bid packages and proposals, take offs, sub-contract
or selection, contract negotiations, and home construction; averaged 150 home co
mpletions per year.
* Developed cost estimates and proposals and provide support to management in pr
oposal and estimate preparation; budget projects / change orders.
* Evaluated project documents and blueprints for discrepancies and value enginee
ring ideas.
* Performed and audited project needs assessment including project schedules, en
gineering, insurance, document filings, purchase materials, labor cost, job cost
reporting, equipment, and more.
* Implemented quality control procedures including staff and subcontractor super
vision, procedure development and implementation, quality checklists, and test a
nd inspection monitoring.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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* Established and maintained relationships and with city and county building dep
artments and coordinated utility activities; obtained permits, insurance certifi
cates, surety bonds, licenses and COs,
* Assisted municipalities and utility districts by facilitating construction of
facilities such as water tanks, major waterline relocations, etc.
* Communicated with customers on a routine basis, discussed changes and suggesti
on, and provided estimates for pertinent requests.
* Managed onsite documentation and supported efforts regarding plans, permits, b
udget, & scheduling of trade resources; managed billing of milestone and pass-th
rough revenue.
* Completed close out requirements and punch lists; ensured warranty for private
ly owned homebuilder was maintained.
HALLMARK COMMUNITIES, San Diego, CA 1997-2000
General Superintendent
* Managed projects from pre-construction to close-out as well as all offsite and
onsite tasks.
* Reviewed project documents and blueprints and analyzed for uncoordinated/not d
epicted items; created detailed plans, and determined objectives, schedules, pro
cedures and quality standards.
* Audited project in regards to engineering, insurance, document filings, purcha
se materials, labor cost, job cost reporting, equipment, and more.
* Monitored and controlled project safety, regulatory compliance, quality, budge
ts and schedules.
* Coordinated with city and county building departments and partnered with utili
ties.
* Maintained onsite documentation and support regarding plans, permits, budget,
& scheduling of trades.
* Interfaced with customers through all phases of project and resolved any outst
anding issues.
* Implemented post construction tasks including preparing and completing punch l
ists, overseeing site clean-up, assembling as-built drawings and owner materials
, issuing and reviewing guarantees, operating instructions and warranties, and d
elivering certificates of occupancy and permits.
INCO HOMES, INC., Ontario, CA 1991-1997
Project Superintendent
* Implemented and adhered to critical path schedule as directed and conferred wi
th Construction Manager on unforeseen problems that arose to mitigate time delay
s and unplanned expenditures.
* Managed all tasks to complete project from mass grading through completion of
infrastructure and new home completion.
VALLEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Escondido, CA 1987-1991
President
* Performed forensic investigations to identify source and extent construction d
efects; reported findings to clients, recommended corrective strategies, and mon
itored repairs.
* Served as expert witness on behalf of clients in litigation proceedings.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
BELFORD UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Public Works Inspection Training, Certified
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, 2008, Certified
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, SWPPP, 2008, Certified
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, NPDES, 2008, Certified
Licensed California Contractor