Zachary Simmons
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Procore Certified: Project Manager at GC (Preconstruction)
Procore TechnologiesFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
OSHA 30- Hazard Recognition Training
American Safety Council, IncOct, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Procore Certified: Project Manager (Core Tools)
Procore TechnologiesJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Procore Certified: Project Manager (Quality & Safety)
Procore TechnologiesJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Procore Certified: Superintendent
Procore TechnologiesJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Procore Certified: Superintendent
Procore TechnologiesJul, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations
International Fire Service Accreditation CongressJul, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
On-Site Structural Assessment
International Fire Service Accreditation CongressJun, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
ICS 400
FEMAJan, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
EMT Basic
National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansOct, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Hazardous Materials Technician Level II (WSO-CHMT II)
Oklahoma State UniversityAug, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
ICS 300 Advanced Incident Management
FEMAAug, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Electrical Journeyman
City of Oklahoma CityFeb, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Stronghold Construction
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Jun 2022 - Present
As President, a founding member, and partner of Stronghold Construction, my role is to lead the company towards success. I work on creating and implementing strategies that will help the company grow, and I oversee the day-to-day operations of our commercial construction projects. At Stronghold Construction, we specialize in delivering high-quality construction services to clients from various industries. As a commercial general contractor, we are known for our professional and dedicated approach to every project. Being a founding member and partner, I am fully invested in the success and growth of Stronghold Construction. I am committed to providing our clients with the best service possible and ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standards. Overall, My role is to bring new opportunities, projects and partnerships to the company, as well as ensure the smooth running of our current projects, and I am excited to be a part of such a dynamic and growing company.
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Stronghold Roofing
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President
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Feb 2023 - Present
As the Vice President of Stronghold Roofing, my job is to ensure that our clients receive the highest quality roofing services possible. This involves overseeing all aspects of our operations, from sales and marketing to project management and customer service. I work closely with our team to identify new business opportunities, develop innovative roofing solutions, and maintain strong relationships with our clients. With a focus on delivering exceptional results and providing an outstanding customer experience, I am dedicated to growing our company and establishing Stronghold Roofing as a leader in the roofing industry. Whether it's working on a large-scale commercial project or a small residential repair, I am passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients. I believe in clear communication, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, and I am always striving to find new ways to add value to our services.
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CORD Construction Services
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Construction Operations - Project Manager
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Dec 2019 - Jun 2022
At CORD I fulfilled a project management roll within the operations team. I work in tandem with our field operations team while maintaining pre-construction, financials, schedules, sub-contractor relations and owner relations. Our projects range from tenant finish-outs & publicly owned sites, to private remodels and ground ups. At CORD I fulfilled a project management roll within the operations team. I work in tandem with our field operations team while maintaining pre-construction, financials, schedules, sub-contractor relations and owner relations. Our projects range from tenant finish-outs & publicly owned sites, to private remodels and ground ups.
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TOMCO Retail Construction
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Construction Project Manager
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Feb 2019 - Dec 2019
I returned to TOMCO for the position of project manager. A project manger is highly customer serviced based. My overall responsibility is to ensure profitability as well as a high-quality project to turn over to my clients. My lateral responsibility is to my co-workers- superintendents, APM’s, coordinators, Etc… While this includes design, estimating, architect coordination, scheduling, change orders, pay-apps, RFI’s and many other aspects- these are all components of setting your team up for success which will 9 of 10 produce a great result.
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REEDER Construction
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Superintendent
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Jun 2018 - Feb 2019
During my tenure at Reeder, I had the opportunity to work with a highly skilled and experienced team in the construction industry. The primary focus of our projects was on K-12 schools. As a superintendent, I spent the majority of my time on-site. My initial assignment at Reeder was to oversee the construction of the company's new corporate headquarters. Upon completion of this project, I was transferred to the Garland Independent School District (GISD) to manage a middle school renovation project. Eventually, I was given the responsibility of overseeing the entire bond program for GISD, which encompassed seven schools, five superintendents, and all field staff. This role also involved attending client and design meetings and managing the scope of the program as the project manager.
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TOMCO Retail Construction
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Construction Superintendent
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
During my time at TOMCO, I fulfilled a position as a traveling superintendent across the United States mainly in areas such as NYC, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle, and some areas of south Texas focused on high-end mid to low scope retail construction for some of the largest fortune 500 retail brands in the US. My main roll consisted of site supervision, scheduling, schedule creation, and client POC. On times in between projects, I fulfilled a roll of a PM with my daily responsibilities included bid buy-out, contract administration, site survey, QC checks, and pre-construction reviews.
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CSL Construction, LLC.
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area
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Senior Operations Project Manager
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Aug 2016 - Nov 2017
I was approached by a founder and owner of CSL during their initial start- up to lay the primary groundwork for the pre-construction and construction divisions. My initial responsibilities were based around a PM/ Superintendent rolls, to supervise all ongoing job sites, sub-contractors, schedules & budgets. During this time, I slowly brought in staff to fill all necessary positions while training them during the process. Once all staff was hired and in place, my day to day included ensuring quality control of projects and contracts, supervising pre-con and construction divisions, budget oversight, client contact, and overall management of general operations.
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RSIM Properties, LLC.
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area
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Construction Manager
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Sep 2016 - Feb 2017
My roll as project manager was primary focused in residential real estate. My daily duties included walking all incoming or potential investment properties, building a construction design and blue print, estimating all repairs vs budgets and estimated returns, and verifying those estimates with local contractors. After properties had been purchased, I was responsible for oversight of all construction, orders, tracking all incoming inventory, maintaining job schedule with sub-contractors, job costing, and quality inspections for all finals.
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RS Investment Group, Inc.
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area
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Operations Manager
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Sep 2016 - Feb 2017
Under the same corporate head as RS Investments & CSL Construction, my role as project manager was primary focused in residential and multifamily real estate. My daily duties included walking all incoming or potential investment properties, building a construction design and blue print, estimating all repairs vs budgets and estimated returns, and verifying those estimates with local contractors. After properties hadbeen purchased, I was responsible for oversight of all construction, orders, tracking all incoming inventory, maintaining job schedule with sub- contractors, job costing, and quality inspections for all finals. My role in this company was temporary due to my contract as a start-up consultant.
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DBG Construction
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Construction Superintendent
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Dec 2015 - Aug 2016
As a Superintendent at Design Build Group, I was responsible for overseeing multiple projects with budgets ranging from $100,000 to $7 million. My duties included estimating and pre-construction coordination, site management, job costing, personnel management, RFI management, and ensuring compliance with site specifications and safety protocols. I was also responsible for quality control and scheduling throughout the entire project. I managed on-site safety and was responsible for the supervision of crew members. Additionally, I was responsible for the preparation and management of schedules and budget analysis. The projects I managed varied in scope and included retail renovations, healthcare facilities, university improvements, as well as warehouse tilt wall construction and ground-up school media centers.
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True Tech Home Services
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United States
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Electrical Project Manager
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Sep 2014 - Nov 2015
During my time at True Tech, I took the roll as a as needed field technician as well as manager of the electrical department. I was responsible for all ongoing jobs, and crews. As well as all pre-construction, final estimates, client contracts, quality control, scheduling, and A/B or A/R. During my time at True Tech, I took the roll as a as needed field technician as well as manager of the electrical department. I was responsible for all ongoing jobs, and crews. As well as all pre-construction, final estimates, client contracts, quality control, scheduling, and A/B or A/R.
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City of Oklahoma City
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Firefighter/EMT
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
During my time as a firefighter, my primary duties we station and equipment upkeep while training for promotion to driver/operator. Our overall duty was to provide emergency fire protection to all FAA & airport facilities, aircraft, and military locations within the airport. We were also tasked with medical first response to the same areas. This position required a TSA airport security clearance as well as many hours of FEMA and ICS emergency response and management training. During my time as a firefighter, my primary duties we station and equipment upkeep while training for promotion to driver/operator. Our overall duty was to provide emergency fire protection to all FAA & airport facilities, aircraft, and military locations within the airport. We were also tasked with medical first response to the same areas. This position required a TSA airport security clearance as well as many hours of FEMA and ICS emergency response and management training.
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Simmons Electric & Construction, LLC.
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Midwest City, Oklahoma
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Project Manager/ Superintendent
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Feb 2007 - Sep 2014
During high school, I officially started working for my family run business. I started as an electrical apprentice under the lead journeyman, and then graduated to a journeyman myself. After gaining my license, I spent quite a lot of time in the field, running my own crews and job sites before eventually becoming a superintendent/project manager once the company transitions from a commercial electrical company to a general contracting firm with an electrical division. My duties included quality assurance for all estimating, invoicing, and A/R. My final position was lead project manager while maintaining my title as office manager. I was responsible for ensuring project quality, assisting and supervising all crews and superintendents, scheduling and PR with all clients.
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Education
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Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Thermal Engineering (BSAE) -
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Fire Academy, Fire Science/Fire-fighting -
Rose State College
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business/Managerial Economics