James Baker
General Superintendent / Manager
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About
Results-driven construction leader with extensive experience in residential and commercial projects, from ground-up builds and large-scale remodels to expansions. Proven success supervising superintendents and subcontractors, bidding projects, and delivering on time and on budget while maintaining safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Hands-on background in carpentry, trim, blueprint reading, and drafting.
Experience
Commercial Superintendent at Kalos Services (2025-09 – Present)
- Partner with Project Manager, subcontractors, inspectors, and safety team to remodel and expand existing Walmart stores across Mid to South Florida
- Implement project schedules and coordinate with Realty Execution from groundbreaking to grand reopening
- Oversee all on-site work for quality, safety, and schedule compliance
General Manager at All Florida Wall Systems (2024-02 – 2025-07)
- Supervised superintendents, including interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions
- Bid projects and managed budgets and schedules to ensure on-time, on-budget completion
Project Manager / Superintendent at The Hauff Company (2016-10 – 2024-02)
- Oversaw residential and commercial projects, managing subcontractors and client relationships
- Ensured job site safety, quality control, and customer satisfaction
- Trained new hires and coached employees for performance improvement
Job Site Superintendent at Integrity Remodeling (2015-02 – 2016-10)
- Directed day-to-day field operations and coordinated subcontractors per job site
- Performed carpentry and trim carpentry work hands-on
Owner and Operator at Old School Construction Company (2007-07 – 2015-12)
Managed all aspects of residential and commercial projects, from bathroom remodels to building the Visitors Center at Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, IL
- Handled customer service, project design with architects, vendor/subcontractor management, employee supervision, and hands-on quality and safety assurance through final finishes
Education
Diploma – Hononegah High School (1983-06)
