Superintendent

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Employment History at Gallin

• Mason Tender Foreman, 2002
• Superintendent, 2003

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Memberships and Certifications

• Member, Mason Tenders Local 79
  > Burning License
  > Scaffold Building License
  > Asbestos Removal License

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Notable Projects

• D.F. King
• Brooklyn Army Terminal
• The Durst Organization
• Shinkin Central Bank
• Countrywide Financial

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James Ackerman began his career in construction over 20 years ago as a mason tender for Morse Diesel Construction. Working his way up to Foreman, Jim mastered his trade and joined John Gallin & Son as Mason Tender Foreman in 2002. He was promoted to Superintendent within a year — a position in which he works hand-in-hand with clients, guiding them through the construction process from conception through completion.

Role and Responsibilities
As Superintendent, Jim coordinates the day-to-day operations of the job in the field. He ensures that the project adheres to the highest professional standards and is completed on time and on budget. He also serves as a liaison to the client and the architect, providing them with frequent progress reports.

Jim starts each project by reviewing the construction drawings to pinpoint potential problems. He schedules the subcontractors, organizes the trades and makes sure that the correct materials are on hand. When Jim isn’t walking the site to check on progress, he’s on the phone talking with his subcontractors and suppliers in an effort to head off potential problems before they can create delays.

Jim understands that earning the client’s implicit trust is vital to the success of a project. To that end, he goes out of his way to maintain open lines of communication and position himself as an integral part of the client’s team — a hallmark of Gallin service.