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John Smigiel

Gowanda

Summary

Skilled Contractor with wide-ranging experience in residential and commercial construction projects. Strengths include project management, client relationship building, and problem-solving skills. Previous work highlights include successful completion of complex projects under budget and ahead of schedule, demonstrating strong leadership and commitment to quality.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Contractor

Smigiels Home Improvement
Gowanda
12.2008 - Current
  • Managed home improvement projects from start to finish for various clients.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their renovation needs and preferences.
  • Utilized power tools and equipment safely for carpentry and remodeling tasks.
  • Visited job sites and reviewed renovation plans to ascertain projects.
  • Resolved any problems encountered during the course of construction work.
  • Kept clients informed about progress status updates throughout the entire process.
  • Provided training on tool usage and safety protocols to new team members.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspaces to promote safety standards.
  • Ensured safety protocols were being followed at all times by employees and subcontractors on site.
  • Evaluated existing structures for repair or replacement options.
  • Maintained records of all costs associated with each project, including labor expenses, material costs, equipment rentals.
  • Established work, budgets, and construction timelines to manage and plan projects.
  • Identified potential issues or risks that could impact the successful completion of projects.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to procure necessary materials for projects within budget constraints.
  • Applied changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to optimize work.
  • Monitored progress against established timelines for each project to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment, and gather important materials.
  • Performed regular inspections to ensure quality control standards were being met throughout the project life cycle.
  • Developed innovative solutions to challenging construction problems.
  • Implemented corrective action plans when necessary due to unexpected delays or obstacles encountered during construction activities.
  • Minimized waste and negotiated supplier purchases to reduce expenses and maintain cost-effectiveness.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Roofing Foreman

Zwicks home improvement
Buffalo, NY
03.2001 - 03.2008
  • Assigned daily duties to each employee based upon individual strengths, effectively completing [Number]% of roofing jobs on time.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
  • Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.

Education

Associate of Science - Business

Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY
08.2002 - 05.2005

Skills

  • Project management
  • Carpentry techniques
  • Construction safety
  • Budget management

Timeline

Contractor

Smigiels Home Improvement
12.2008 - Current

Associate of Science - Business

Erie Community College
08.2002 - 05.2005

Roofing Foreman

Zwicks home improvement
03.2001 - 03.2008
John Smigiel