David Sparks

About David Sparks

Accomplished general contractor with extensive experience gained by valuable knowledge from positions that included general labor, assistant project supervisor, foreman, project supervisor, salesman, project manager, estimator, sales, President and as owner. Widely known in the construction industry and community for integrity and high quality results, while repeatedly winning business and developing a loyal customer base, providing excellent project results and creating “win/win” situations for anyone involved. Verifiable reputation for consistently completing all projects on time and within budget while personally managing and coordinating all necessary manpower, materials and equipment, as well as providing daily supervision of progress and goals. Specialties: Sales, Contract Negotiations, Creative Problem Solving, Non-profits, Real Estate Acquisitions, Construction Planning, Code Compliance, Financing, Budgets, Schedules, Leadership, Management.

Experience

1. Sales

   Sparks-Grizzard Construction, Inc

   Sep 1985 — Present · Loganville, GE

   Purchased stock in the company and successfully transitioned through a second generation business purchase. Maintained expected sales volume, profit and customer satisfaction levels. Managed this construction company serving over 600 private owners, government, corporate and non-profit clients. Projects ranging in size from to over with a current average project size of Oversee all aspects of the business including general office administration, finance and budgeting, hiring and firing, and supervision of subcontractors, personnel of over 25 employees.

Education

• Marietta Vocational Tech

  Drafting and Construction

  1985 — 1986

Skills

• Non-Profits
• Contractors
• Budgets
• Finance
• Business Development
• Sales
• Green Building
• Marketing
• Renovation
• Residential Homes
• Leadership
• Construction Management
• Construction
• Schedules
• Contract Negotiation
• Management
• Project Management
• Nonprofits
• Subcontracting
• Negotiation
• New Business Development
• Team Building