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Jim Crust

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Construction Manager at Crystal Blue Operations, LLC, leading self-perform work across commercial and historic-restoration projects.

United States
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At Crystal Blue Operations, LLC, I lead self-perform construction operations across active commercial and historic-restoration projects. I coordinate project planning, manpower, production, quality, safety, and closeout.

I work with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and Historic Preservation Commission stakeholders to support approvals and keep projects moving. I also support estimating, bid development, procurement, and execution planning.

As Vice President of Construction at Optimal Construction Management, I directed construction operations from preconstruction through completion, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, invoicing, and quality assurance. I communicated project status, risks, and corrective actions to clients.

Earlier, I helped manage two resort projects valued at more than $20 million each at JBenton Construction, including a $25 million project. I also founded and operated J&L Builders / JC Construction, delivering custom homes, remodels, additions, and renovations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

CL
Current

Construction Manager - Self-Perform

Crystal Blue Operations, LLC

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Lead self-perform construction operations across multiple active commercial and historic-restoration projects, overseeing planning, manpower, production, schedule, budget awareness, quality, safety, and closeout. Coordinate owners, architects, engineers, consultants, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and Historic Preservation Commission stakeholders to maintain approvals and project progress.

OM

Vice President of Construction

Optimal Construction Management

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Directed construction operations including estimating, budgeting, project management, scheduling, invoicing, quality assurance, subcontractor coordination, and client relations. Led projects from preconstruction through final completion, aligning scopes, budgets, schedules, resources, vendors, subcontractors, and client expectations.

LB

Superintendent

Living Stone Design Build

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Managed multiple multi-million-dollar custom residential projects from foundation through final completion, coordinating trades, inspections, schedules, materials, quality, and owner/design-team expectations. Worked directly with homeowners, architects, and design professionals to resolve construction details and maintain finish standards.

JC

Owner

J&L Builders / JC Construction

Jan 2005 - Jan 2018 (13 years)

Founded and operated a residential construction company delivering custom homes, remodels, additions, and renovations. Held end-to-end responsibility for estimating, budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontractor selection and coordination, customer relationships, quality, field execution, and profitability.

Education

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BS

Brainerd Senior High School

High School Diploma, General Studies

Completed high school education.

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Software and tools used professionally

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