[Rhodes22-list] Work...elaboration of question.

[Brad Haslett]

JB,

You might want to consider the Mississippi Gulf Coast if you are patient
enough to wait for the rebuilding to begin.  There are literally billions of
$ worth of projects coming down the pike.  Most are in the engineering stage
right now.  Finding a place to live is difficult and few if any marinas have
been re-built from Katrina. That being said, the work will last for at least
ten years, maybe longer once it starts. Other construction markets will be
soft for awhile because of the housing and lending woes nationwide.  The MS
Gulf Coast is being driven by a whole different set of economic parameters.
Right now, the Federal government is still in town with her teats hanging
out and rather than helping, it is bogging everything down.  Once the Army
CORP decides whether or not it is going to buy low lying coastal property
for a "green zone", outside development money will start pouring into the
area.  The casino money is here now.  I started a small construction company
in Gulfport immediately after Katrina. Our expertise is in underground
utilities but we have a hard time competing with the "good ole' boy' network
in the public market so we've gone strictly retail - a lot of demo,
excavation, site prep, etc.  We have our own trackhoe, backhoe, skid-steer,
tractor, dump truck, fully equipped shop and office, all the usual
construction toys.  The market was quickly was saturated with contractors
from all over the country and most have gone home.  We would have too but we
didn't have a home to go to, so we dug in our heels, bought some property,
and are aggressively paying down our equipment debt.  When the real work
starts, we are ready!  We sometimes need additional operators but we're not
in a position to feed another mouth on a full time basis right now. We've
like being a Mom & Pop operation and have no desire or illusions about
becoming anything else. Come down anyway and visit with my brother/partner.
He can introduce to some larger contractors.  Good help is damn near
impossible to find on the coast.  Good Luck!

Brad

On 9/22/07, Justin A. Bain <jabain2 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hey guys,
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> Sorry, I have a habit of not being thorough in my posts. Guess I just
> assume
> that based on the boundless knowledge that I see in this list that at
> least
> ONE of you is psychic.
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>
> As far as qualifications, I do not have crap for qualifications in the
> boating industry, just being honest. Outside of sailing experience, I am
> limited.
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> Now it was mentioned in at least one response that there are some
> construction contacts out there. now your talking my language.
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> I have worked in the construction field my whole life. I currently own my
> own small concrete contracting business. I have extensive knowledge of the
> construction industry, management, operations, etc. Experienced in machine
> operation (Bobcat, excavator, etc.) If relocating, I would prefer to find
> a
> foreman or supervisor job somewhere. Between the general experience,
> management experience, and operations experience with two companies, I
> think
> I would be best suited for that. I also have worked as Operations Manager
> for a small property management company. Duties ranging in the day-to-day
> management of the property to a remodel of all eight units in one building
> about 6 months ago. I ran the project start to finish.
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>
>
> This is not extensive; however, it will give you an idea. If anyone with
> contacts that match up to this type of experience could get in touch with
> me
> directly, I would appreciate it. I often have trouble sorting through the
> post and finding responses, but I will try.
>
>
>
> As far as working for Stan, I was all about it, non-profit or not. but
> alas,
> he does not want me, for I am a smoker. =o(
>
>
>
> Thanks guys.
>
> JB
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>
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> Justin A. Bain
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> 1363 Delaware Ave. Apt. 3F
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> Buffalo, New York 14209
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> 716-715-5514
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> jabain2 at gmail.com
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