Kenneth Jones

 

CONTACT

Kenneth Jones
Stevensville, Michigan
269-208-4360

Email

TERRITORY

Michigan
Indiana
Illinois


CERTIFICATIONS
Bamboo
Carpet
Carpet Tile
Cork
Engineered Wood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Sheet Vinyl
Solid Wood
ADVANCED CREDENTIALS
Ceramic Tile
Wagner Rapid RH
SERVICES
Inspections

CAREER HISTORY

Experienced Construction Project Manager

Proven success managing Residential Construction and Commercial Building projects from start to finish. Fluent knowledge of construction trades and Codes and HERS-related technology disciplines. Proven ability to optimize labor/material costs, profit margins, and compliance with building/safety codes and other regulations. Highly skilled at reading construction blueprints, development drawings, and specifications with uncompromising attention to details, quality, contingencies, and deadlines.


Core Competencies:

| Construction Codes | Project Management | Safety | Contract Negotiation | Site Inspection, Estimating

| Staff Supervision/Scheduling/Training | Quality/Cost Controls | RFMS | Purchasing | HERS Energy Partner


Professional Experience

CFO/Senior Project Manager | JONES & JONES DEVELOPMENT LLC, Stevensville, MI |2000 – Present

Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals on all aspects of the construction process, schedule, and budget. Prepare and revise contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Submit budget estimates, progress reports, and cost tracking reports. Deal with contingencies due to delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site. Obtain all necessary permits and licenses. Direct and supervise workers.

Evaluated construction methods and determined cost-effectiveness of plans.
Developed and implemented quality, safety control program, MIOSHA,OSHA compliant guidelines.
Enhanced the cloud-based website “Builder Trend” to track bids, develop schedules, and document entire builds.
Gained the favor of banking lenders by maintaining transparency and completing projects early, under budget, and consistent with detailed profit projections.
Consultation on Commercial residential developments after purchasing , Highest HERS Energy rated homes occupancy requirements.

President / Sales Installation | KEN’S FLOORING LLC, Stevensville, MI | 1994 to 2012

Manager Flooring Department Inspected flooring surfaces, drew building diagrams, and recorded dimensions. Laid and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs. Calculated cost and labor estimates based on projected time and materials. Lead Installer, Trained staff, employees and owners all types of flooring, issues and recommendations.

Earned multiple awards for growth and expansion, with the highest percentage of profits in the industry.
Acquired and implemented RFMS business management software to track bids and boost purchasing power, reducing labor costs while generating additional profits.
Studied blueprints and analyzed flooring surfaces to determine precise material needs.

Sales / Project Manager | MARTINS PAINT & INTERIORS, Stevensville, MI | 1992 to 1999

Manager Flooring Department in Commercial & Residential division. Supervised, coordinated, and scheduled construction activities; read specifications and blueprints to determine construction requirements and plan procedures. Inspected work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and operational compliance. Estimated material and labor requirements;


Improved production by training staff on construction methods, equipment operation, safety procedures, and company policies; tracked personnel, production, and operational data on specified forms and reports.
Grew flooring department crews; increased profits 50% YoY . Expanded into fortune 500 companies contracts…..

Education/Training

Certificate of Completion: Construction Codes for Building Officials

CERTIFIED TRAINING INSTITUTE, Traverse City, MI | 2018