James Baker

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.

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

Diploma – Hononegah High School (1983-06)