1. John D. Parris
2336 Dartmouth Bend Drive • Wildwood, Missouri 63011 • (636) 458-3915 • jdparris@aol.com
Seasoned and versatile construction project management professional with 20+ years of experience contributing to the
effective operation and profitability of successful construction projects through outstanding construction management
expertise. Confident and motivated project manager with proven ability to oversee complex and diverse array of
projects. Articulate communicator and leader with ability to develop trusting and productive relationships with
Owners, colleagues and contractors.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Construction/Project Management  General Contracting/Development
 Diverse Private Project Expertise  Estimating/Budget Creation
 Contract Negotiation/Writing  CPM Scheduling/Maintaining
 Change Order Negotiation/Writing  Troubleshooting/Creative Problem Solving
 Collaborative/Trusting Relations  Versatile/Innovative
SELECTED CAREER ASSETS
BUDGET
 Created initial construction budget based on history and pro forma and worked closely with other divisions and entities to
develop and finalize final overall project budget.
 Coordinated construction bid process with construction subcontractors and development suppliers and assembled all bids
to review and analyze relation to project budget.
 Negotiated and created all subcontracts and purchase orders for each project to ensure the project remained within budget
and that Owner standards were maintained.
COST MANAGEMENT
 Review and approve all subcontractor/supplier invoices to verify materials were received and amounts are within
constraints of subcontract agreement.
 Review, quantify and process Architectural Supplemental Instructions and Change Directives received from the Owner.
 Create and present monthly pay applications to Owner based on percentage complete of overall project including any
approved change order directives.
SCHEDULE
 Work closely with Owner and other staff to create a schedule to meet the client’s requirements.
 Reviewed a two-week look ahead schedule with on-site superintendant to anticipate issues that may influence any
milestones or deadlines.
 Conduct weekly meetings with on-site subcontractors to discuss and resolve any issues that may arise with material,
manpower or other factors affecting schedule.
 Update schedule of overall project to present to the Owner on a monthly basis and discuss any issues that will affect the
completion date.
COMMUNICATION
 Created monthly reports to review with the Owner which included schedule, material submittals, summary of RFI’s,
summary of Supplemental Instructions, summary of Change Orders, Progress Photos and miscellaneous issues.
 Served as liaison for Owner with various entities including Project Lender, Architect/Engineer, residual partners i.e.
Marriott or Hilton Construction representatives.
 On site contact for various construction entities when required including trade union representatives, OSHA safety
representatives, Fire Marshal and other specific governing authorities.
 Point of contact for subcontractors and/or suppliers to resolve issues that may arise throughout the duration of the project.
TEAM BUILDING/LEADERSHIP
 Provided leadership, guidance and direction for multiple site superintendants, carpenters and laborers and other trade
members to achieve individual and team goals.
 Encouraged an outside the box approach to resolve issues that arise throughout the project and maintained a “failure is not
an option” attitude.

2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER May 2011 – Present
Saint Louis Zoo St. Louis, Missouri
• Construction project manager for all BAU projects at the Zoo. Responsible
for the process from design through completion including bidding, award,
contracts, submittals, RFI’s, pay applications and closeout. Also served as
the on-site superintendent providing direction for the general contractor and
subcontractors.
PROJECT MANAGER February 2009 – 2010
Diestelkamp Construction, Inc. Fenton, Missouri
• Managed the additions to various schools in the St. Louis area:
 Rockwood Summit HS Library Addition $2,000,000
 House Springs Elementary Addition $5,000,000
 Stanton Elementary School Addition $1,500,000
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER August 2005 – 2009
Citadel Construction Management, LLC. St. Louis, Missouri
• Responsible the new construction of several Hotels in St. Louis, Indianapolis and Alexandria,
Virginia. Managed the process from construction documents, bidding, award of contracts,
FF&E procurement and final budget determination. Worked with governing authorities on permits,
franchisee partners on standards, project lenders on pay applications and with labor trade unions.
PROJECT MANAGER October 2003 – 2005
KCC Contractors, Inc. Springfield, Missouri
• Project manager for the 12-story, $32 million dollar Embassy Suites Hotel adjacent to the
St. Charles Convention Center. Administered all phases of the project including material
procurement, schedule, cost control, RFI’s, change orders, submittals. Approved pay
applications and provided monthly reports to the Owner on status of project. Coordinated
the connection of the buildings with Paric Corporation
PROJECT MANAGER May 2002 – 2003
Knoebel Construction, Inc. St. Louis, Missouri
PROJECT MANAGER February 1996 – 2002
Dominion Construction, Inc. St. Louis, Missouri
EDUCATION
B.S., Construction Management Bradley University Peoria, Illinois
Member of the Bradley University Baseball Team Member of Sigma Nu Fraternity
TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
Prolog Project Management by Meridian Systems
Microsoft Project