HAZZAA KAREM
Houston,TX
Summary
- Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 10-year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
- Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities and updates clients.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Construction Manager
BLACKSTONE BUILDER
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Developed and implemented quality control plan to guarantee highest standards of workmanship.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Managed successful construction of multi-million dollar commercial building projects from concept to completion.
- Led design and development of residential and commercial buildings.
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Supervised team of [Number] construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
- Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
- Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PROJECT MANAGERS
Venice Custom Home Development
01.2018 - 01.2022
PROJECT MANAGER
Luxe Maison Property
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed all aspects of construction and project management for a wide range of residential remodeling projects from estimation through completion, to include planning development, project scope and budget preparation, schedule development, and the coordination of all vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel/crews
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- Developed and maintained strong supplier and trade contractor relationships; communicated quality and performance standards to each trade contractor and supplier
- Created detailed cost estimates, schedules and planning for the coordination required between the multiple disciplines engaged in each project to achieve timely delivery of project
- Prepared, processed and performed change requests per project specifications and needs; prepared and submitted estimates and cost tracking reports
- Led scheduling, project budgeting, building code compliance/inspection, project development, quality control, and certifications of completion processes
- Determined labor requirements and costs; made strategic decisions regarding inventory and requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments based on schedules and project orders.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
08.2010 - 03.2017
- Manage and oversee all aspects of construction management, project management and field operations for diverse residential home construction projects, to include site development, project scope and budget preparation, schedule development, and the coordination of all vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel/crews
- Maintain project plans, safety logs and inspection reports and create detailed cost estimates, schedules and planning for coordination between the multiple disciplines
- Prepare, process and perform change requests per project specifications and needs; prepare and submit estimates and cost tracking reports; obtain all necessary permits and licenses
- Interface with team leads and staff, owners, contractors and design professionals/architects to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints or construction problems
- Develop construction schedules and adjust as needed due to contingencies in construction, delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies, while meeting/enforcing all safety, quality or legal requirements
- Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
- Control costs in materials and wages, drive control over rate of construction progress in order to complete construction project within time limits, and assist in the scheduling of jobs and operations
- Lead inspections and commission of day to day construction work to enforce conformity to specifications
- Collaborate with architects, engineers and all trades crews on all aspects of design, functionality and project plans/changes to ensure alignment with customer needs, specifications and timelines
- Drive daily scheduling, project budgeting, building code compliance review, project development, quality control, and certifications of completion processes
- Make strategic decisions regarding inventory and requirements, work procedures, and workload based on schedules; plan, organize and direct daily activities.
01.2010 - 03.2017
Education
ASSOCIATE OF - SCIENCE
Houston Community College
5.2000
Skills
- Building Site Supervision
- Project Management
- Schedule Management
- Knowledgeable in Construction Safety
- Cultural Awareness
- Subcontractor Management
- Residential Construction
- Permit and License Procurement
- Construction Scheduling
- Hardworking and Reliable
- Leadership
- Blueprints
Languages
Arabic
Timeline
Construction Manager
BLACKSTONE BUILDER
02.2022 - Current
SUPERINTENDENT OF PROJECT MANAGERS
Venice Custom Home Development
01.2018 - 01.2022
PROJECT MANAGER
Luxe Maison Property
05.2017 - 01.2018
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
08.2010 - 03.2017
01.2010 - 03.2017
ASSOCIATE OF - SCIENCE
Houston Community College
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