JAMES PIKE

26 East Forest Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 736-8833
jpfc54ce@westpost.net
RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Experienced, certified and accomplished Superintendent, General Contractor, Proj
ect Manager and Carpenter with a record of developing, leading and supporting su
ccessful projects and solutions. Adept at incorporating a wide range of applicat
ions and processes. Consistently recognized by clients as an excellent resource
able to deliver quality work and direction, provide leadership, and ably manage
building development elements. Recognized as a quick learner and articulate comm
unicator. Able to work individually or as part of a team. Regularly and successf
ully completed both commercial and residential projects on time and under budget
.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Construction * Blue Print Reading * Caterpillar Generators * Trane Chiller * Par
king Garage Counters * Cleaver Brooks Boilers
* Change Orders * Subcontractors * Quality Control * Project Manager
Change Orders * Field Directives * Microsoft Project * Investment Analysis * Ent
repreneur
Pro-Forma Documents * Financing * Construction Budgets
CONSTRUCTION EXPERTISE

* Commercial and Retail

* Rough and Finish Carpentry
* Interior and External Remodeling
* Roofing
* Plumbing
* Residential
* Electrical Service Line Installation
* HVAC
* Free Cooling Systems
* Design and Drawing
* Procurement
* Scheduling
* Estimating
* Property Acquisition
* Site Investigation
* Cement Work
EMPLOYMENT
THE RIVERS CASINO Pittsburgh, PA
2009 - Present
Engineer Level 1
Skilled and respected construction leader recognized for technical contributions
as a Rough and Finished Carpenter and Supervisor. "Go-To' asset who provided k
ey assistance to the timely and cost conscious ordering of materials, and design
and drawing of new offices. Adept at reading blue prints. Hands-on professional
and Project Manager engaged with multiple departments and leading the accurate
design and construction of key initiatives.
* On-site resource for issues concerning Caterpillar Generators, Trane Chillers
and Free Cooling Systems, Parking Garage Counters, and Cleaver Brooks Boilers.
PIKE'S CONTRACTING, LLC Pittsburgh, PA
2001 - 2009
Principal / Project Manager
Successful entrepreneur who drove the growth and project delivery for a respecte
d and rewarded general contracting business. A valued specialist focused on the
construction and renovation of residential and commercial properties. Client fo
cused representative who achieved the construction of unique personal designs fo
r high end clientele. Controlled all sales, administration, and construction ele
ments while spearheading the workflow and activities of multiple trades and subc
ontractors.
* Ably led a team of 6 skilled tradesmen while subsequently running all aspects
of investment analysis, property acquisition, financing, payroll, general offi
ce management and construction budgets.
* Recognized for expertise in rough and finish carpentry, interior and external
remodeling, roofing, plumbing, cement work, and electrical service line install
ation.
SITTIG HOME AND BUILDING SERVICES Pittsburgh, PA
2001 - 2002
Subcontractor
BAIERL CADILLAC Wexford, PA
1998 - 2001
Customer Service Team Leader
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS
Associate of Arts, Business Management TracPipe Certification
ICM School of Business Flexline Gas Installation
Pittsburgh, PA
Manager+ OSHA 10 Certified