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Gerard Grabinski

Bolingbrook,IL

Summary

Dynamic construction professional with extensive experience as a Traveling Superintendent at Vision Construction and Consulting Inc. Proven expertise in subcontractor scheduling and inspection compliance, ensuring project completion on time and within budget. Adept at fostering strong team collaboration while enforcing safety standards, resulting in enhanced project efficiency and quality outcomes.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TRAVELING SUPERINTENDENT

Vision construction and Consulting Inc.
Stone Park, Illinois
05.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Vision Construction and Consulting Inc. is a family-owned full-service construction company providing construction management, general contracting, and services to clients throughout the United States. From pre-construction phase to post construction phase, Vision Construction and Consulting Inc has the unique advantage of being able to manage each project from inception to completion.
  • As Traveling Superintendent for Vision, I study the specifications and contracts to plan procedures for construction, ensuring start and finish times, safety, quality, and staffing/subcontractor requirements so each phase of the construction job is met.
  • I coordinate Subcontractors work in proper sequence while keeping the overall scheduled completion date.
  • Conduct weekly Subcontractor meetings and review a 2-week short interval schedule, current quality management and activities and overall jobsite safety.
  • I confer with and direct supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
  • I obtain and monitor all permits, building certificates and City inspections.
  • I become familiar with all local building enforcement procedures, in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • I confer with the Project Manager, General Superintendents, Architects, and engineering personnel, inspectors, suppliers of materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
  • With my OSHA 40 Hour certification, I enforce the organizations Safety policies in accordance with OSHA and by establishing a climate that emphasizes safety on the job.
  • I exhibit sound and accurate judgment at all times.
  • I inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship and materials conform to specifications and the adherence to the construction schedules.
  • Vision Construction and Consulting Inc. is a family-owned full-service construction company providing construction management, general contracting, and services to clients throughout the United States. From pre-construction phase to post construction phase, Vision Construction and Consulting Inc has the unique advantage of being able to manage each project from inception to completion.

SUPERINTENDENT

Hard Surface Solutions
Lombard, Il
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Hard Surface Solutions performs services for nearly every real estate company in the area with philosophy built around quality workmanship, continuous communication and developing relationships.
  • As Superintendent I evaluated projects with the project managers on site, overviewed estimates, and job costs, created files, job descriptions and instructions, maps, and drawings so the foreman are prepared when arriving on site.
  • Ordered materials, equipment.
  • Scheduled crews and oversaw projects start to finish, also I exceled as a teacher and mentor for many Foremen and labors as they perfected their craft!
  • Serving as safety officer Ensuring all OSHA safety regulations are observed and practiced.
  • During the latest COVID 19 Epidemic I made sure everyone followed the protocol set forth by state government and wrote many memos Keeping our crews and office staff safe!
  • Also keeping everyone supplied with proper PPE as we continued to perform work at select job locations, ensuring the costumers safety was a priority.
  • Hard Surface Solutions performs services for nearly every real estate company in the area with philosophy built around quality workmanship, continuous communication and developing relationships.

MASONRY AND TROUBLESHOOTING FOREMAN

Tip Top Builders
Skokie, IL
08.2006 - 05.2019
  • Company Overview: Tip Top Builders core competency has been the rehabilitation, renovation and maintenance of Gold Coast homes and the satisfaction of their owners.
  • I am the Troubleshooter for all Tip Top building and remodeling sites including high-rise Apartment and condo construction, facades, and commercial buildings.
  • Senior mason repair expert responsible for masonry and stone repair and installation, including sealant repair, paver replacement, demolition preparation, and structural steel installation.
  • Principal investigator and repair supervisor for all interior and exterior water problems.
  • Fire safety compliance officer for a large portion of Tip Top clients’ buildings in Chicago, IL.
  • Tip Top Builders core competency has been the rehabilitation, renovation and maintenance of Gold Coast homes and the satisfaction of their owners.

SUPERINTENDENT

Atlas Restoration
Buffalo Grove, IL
02.2006 - 08.2006
  • Company Overview: Atlas Restoration has been providing foundation repair and waterproofing services throughout Chicago and the Midwest and warehouse slab repair throughout the United States.
  • In my position as superintendent, I visited job sites that were sold by the salesmen and determined schedule, materials, and all logistics to complete the projects on time and budget.
  • I visited all ongoing projects to see if the crews needed anything and were on schedule.
  • I had weekly meetings with the owners and staff to discuss projects current and moving forward.
  • Atlas Restoration has been providing foundation repair and waterproofing services throughout Chicago and the Midwest and warehouse slab repair throughout the United States.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Amcraft Construction Co. Inc.
Hoffman Estates, IL
01.2005 - 02.2006
  • Company Overview: Amcraft Construction Company owns and manages over a million square feet of commercial and retail space at multiple locations in Chicago and the suburbs.
  • As Construction Manager I was responsible for all external and internal buildings and grounds projects, in the development and maintenance of Amcraft properties.
  • Amcraft Construction Company owns and manages over a million square feet of commercial and retail space at multiple locations in Chicago and the suburbs.

SUPERINTENDENT AND PROJECT MANAGER

Hard Surface Finishers Inc.
Wood Dale, IL
08.1999 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: Hard Surface enjoys a superior reputation for projects ranging from parking structures to historical facades and building interiors, such as The John Hancock Center, CAN Building, Bank One Plaza, IBM Building to name a few.
  • I was responsible for a wide range of operations, from the feasibility and economics of proposed projects and architectural detail to the supervision of professional staff and management of construction execution and inspection.
  • I was also involved in company policy, especially instrumental in the development and enforcement of safety programs, hiring and scheduling of subcontractors.
  • Hard Surface enjoys a superior reputation for projects ranging from parking structures to historical facades and building interiors, such as The John Hancock Center, CAN Building, Bank One Plaza, IBM Building to name a few.

SUPERINTENDENT AND FOREMAN

Tip Top Builders
Skokie, IL
03.1997 - 08.1999
  • My responsibilities included project scheduling, weekly project meetings, training, materials, and overseeing subcontractors.
  • Expertise included build outs of upscale penthouse condominiums, high-end kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and commercial space build outs.

PRESIDENT AND OWNER

Grabinski Construction
Darien, IL
02.1989 - 03.1997
  • Company Overview: I established an excellent reputation for planning and executing projects ranging from restorations on bungalows to high-rise apartments and commercial and industrial buildings.
  • I learned to plan and provide quality construction by offering efficient and effective techniques and service.
  • My business grew without advertising.
  • I established an excellent reputation for planning and executing projects ranging from restorations on bungalows to high-rise apartments and commercial and industrial buildings.

LABOR, JOURNEYMAN, FOREMAN, SUPERINTENDENT AND ESTIMATOR

D J Building Maintenance Company
06.1980 - 02.1989
  • I started out as a labor –supporting journeyman with materials and equipment, quickly moving up to journeyman where I perfected my craft of repairing and restoring building facades.
  • As foreman/superintendent I excelled in running projects start to finish and overseeing other journeyman and finally estimating projects helped me to excel as a leader.

Education

Diploma -

East Leyden High School
Franklin Park, IL
06.1980

Skills

  • Commercial office space build-out
  • Subcontractor scheduling
  • Inspection compliance
  • Blueprint comprehension
  • Computer literacy
  • Façade restoration
  • Stone and masonry restoration
  • Concrete restoration
  • Building façade inspection
  • Granite and marble work
  • Swing stage rigging
  • Tuckpointing restoration
  • Tile layout and installation
  • Sealant application
  • Light and heavy equipment operation
  • Limestone restoration
  • Safety compliance
  • Epoxy injection
  • Fabrication skills
  • Electrical systems knowledge
  • Chemical applications expertise
  • Coatings and waterproofing techniques
  • Carpentry skills
  • Plumbing expertise
  • drafting proficiency
  • Thermal and moisture protection strategies
  • Structural repair techniques
  • Underpinning resistance piers installation
  • Helical pile installation
  • Slab jacking methods
  • Excavation techniques
  • Fire protection systems knowledge
  • HVAC systems expertise
  • Masonry skills

References

References are available upon request.

Education And Professional Development

  • Diploma, 06/80, East Leyden High School, Franklin Park, IL
  • City of Chicago Department of Buildings and Masonry & Concrete Contractors License, MC5744
  • OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Certificate
  • Certificate for Scaffold Safety Training and Operation OSHA 1926
  • International Masonry Institute Fall Hazards Awareness Certificate
  • International Masonry Institute Silicosis Awareness Certificate
  • Master Certificate in Concrete Repair, 02/01, American Society of Concrete Contractors
  • Repair of Design and Construction Problems in Young Masonry Structures Certificate, 02/02, American Society of Concrete Contractors

Certification

40 HOUR OSHA CERTIFICATION

Timeline

TRAVELING SUPERINTENDENT

Vision construction and Consulting Inc.
05.2022 - Current

SUPERINTENDENT

Hard Surface Solutions
05.2019 - 01.2021

MASONRY AND TROUBLESHOOTING FOREMAN

Tip Top Builders
08.2006 - 05.2019

SUPERINTENDENT

Atlas Restoration
02.2006 - 08.2006

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Amcraft Construction Co. Inc.
01.2005 - 02.2006

SUPERINTENDENT AND PROJECT MANAGER

Hard Surface Finishers Inc.
08.1999 - 01.2005

SUPERINTENDENT AND FOREMAN

Tip Top Builders
03.1997 - 08.1999

PRESIDENT AND OWNER

Grabinski Construction
02.1989 - 03.1997

LABOR, JOURNEYMAN, FOREMAN, SUPERINTENDENT AND ESTIMATOR

D J Building Maintenance Company
06.1980 - 02.1989

Diploma -

East Leyden High School

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