MARK SERNIAK
Mt Pleasant,SC
Summary
Proactive Project Manager experienced in managing a variety of construction teams and projects. Successful in creating effective communication between personnel, general contractors and the management team. Specialty in residential construction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Home Builder
Icon Construction
01.2024 - Current
- Meticulously reviewed architectural plans to ensure alignment with clients'' vision, making recommendations for any necessary changes.
- Reduced construction time by implementing efficient project management strategies and closely monitoring progress.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining timelines, budgets, staffing requirements, and materials lists for successful project execution.
- Conducted thorough site evaluations to determine feasibility and suitability for custom home construction projects.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients, offering personalized consultations and consistent communication throughout the building process.
- Assessed potential risks associated with each project, implementing mitigation measures to minimize impact on schedules and budgets.
- Conducted regular site inspections during construction phases to monitor progress, identify potential issues early on, and maintain open communication channels with all stakeholders.
- Collaborated with architects and designers for seamless integration of unique features in custom home designs.
- Coordinated permitting processes with local authorities, ensuring all necessary approvals were obtained before commencing construction activities.
- Oversaw quality control efforts during all stages of construction, addressing any issues promptly to maintain high standards of craftsmanship.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
Senior Project Manager
True Homes
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Project Manager
Jacksonbuilt Custom Homes
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
- Provided detailed product orders based on project drawings and technical specifications.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
Construction Superintendent
Toll Brothers
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Trained general contractors on company protocol and led quality assurance initiatives, maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to ensure timely completion of projects
- Delegated assignments based on site plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members
- Complied with all safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient site operations and achieve demanding schedule targets
- Maintained safety standards by completing OSHA programs and adhering to established guidelines
- Identified and reviewed all Proposed Change Order Requests
- Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns
- Maintained tight construction standards while instructing numerous contractors on quality control
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions
- Coordinated homeowner unit specifications to identify and discuss any construction problems
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors
- Delivered reports to Market Managers each week to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to ensure on-time project delivery
Senior Project Manager/Construction Manager/Custom Home Builder
Crescent Homes
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Educated general contractor personnel on the quality standards throughout the construction process
- Stayed consistent with project schedules and plans
- Performed construction site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits
- Accurately provided status information on project progress to the project management
- Efficiently recorded and rejected incorrect deliveries of material to site
- Monitored the safety of all construction activities, making on-site personnel safety the top priority
- Led and managed resolution of all issues during project construction
- Conducted informative meetings with customers throughout the construction phase
- Reviewed and investigated Proposed Change Order Requests (PCOR)
- Submitted all project closeout documents in accordance with the contract
- Followed through with competent execution of project plans by providing proper tools and equipment to all construction personnel
- Coordinated training for the construction teams on site-specific requirements, techniques and procedures
- Led the planning, budgeting and direction of all construction projects
Lead trim carpenter/cabinet builder
Smithson Contracting
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Performed carpentry duties, including installing interior trim, building custom cabinetry and installing cabinetsaccording to detailed drawings provided.
- Acted as liaison between clients and contractors.
Lead carpenter/supervisor
Dow Inc
05.2012 - 11.2013
- Educated general contractor personnel on the quality standards throughout the construction process.
- Managed ateam of 4 onsite general contractors for 18 months.
- Stayed consistent with project schedules and plans.
- Acted asthe liaison between subcontractors and the general contractors, as well as the clients.
- Assigned projects andtasks to employees based on their competencies and specialties.
- Followed through with competent execution ofproject plans by providing proper tools and equipment to all construction personnel.
- Accurately provided statusinformation on project progress to the project management.
- Efficiently recorded and rejected incorrect deliveriesof material to site.
- Monitored the safety of all construction activities, making on-site personnel safety the toppriority.
- Led and managed resolution of all issues during project construction and commissioning phases.
- Assisted the project manager with all aspects of jobs and projects.
- Properly maintained all onsite equipment andvehicles.
- Reviewed blueprints and engineering drawing to ensure that all tasks and projects are completedaccording to specifications and building codes.
Lead Carpenter/Supervisor
Jt Jones Construction
04.2009 - 04.2012
- Led the planning, ordering of materials and direction of all construction projects
- Reviewed blueprints and engineering drawings to ensure all projects are completed according to specifications and building codes
- Properly maintained all onsite equipment and vehicles
- Led and managed resolution of all issues during project construction phases
- Monitored the safety of all construction activities, making on-site personnel safety the top priority
- Efficiently recorded and rejected incorrect deliveries of material to site
- Accurately provided status information on project progress to the project management and client
- Followed through with competent execution of project plans by providing proper tools and equipment to all construction personnel
- Assigned projects and tasks to employees based on their competencies and specialties
- Acted as the liaison between subcontractors and the client
- Stayed consistent with project schedules and plans
- Managed a team of 5 onsite general contractors for 24 months
- Performed a wide variety of carpentry and residential construction tasks
Education
High School Diploma - General studies
Fruitport High School
Fruitport, MI1998
Skills
- Blueprint fluency Building codes and regulations
- Baseline schedules creation
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Project management
- Construction materials knowledge
- Subcontractor supervision
- Residential construction
- New construction and renovation
- Safety and compliance
- Project scheduling
- Construction Materials Knowledge
- Construction management
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Effective communication
- Project milestones
- Blueprints and schematics
- Staff Management
- Safety policies and procedures
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- Managed several $500,000+ projects, while supervising a team of 20+ workers.
- Led the construction and closed over 100 new home construction projects at Crescent Homes.
- Trained 3 assistant project managers, who later became project managers.
- Blueprint Reading - Read blueprints, work orders, and production schedules to accurately determine job instructions and specifications.
Timeline
Custom Home Builder
Icon Construction
01.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager
True Homes
03.2023 - 11.2023
Project Manager
Jacksonbuilt Custom Homes
06.2022 - 03.2023
Construction Superintendent
Toll Brothers
06.2018 - 05.2022
Senior Project Manager/Construction Manager/Custom Home Builder
Crescent Homes
08.2014 - 05.2018
Lead trim carpenter/cabinet builder
Smithson Contracting
03.2014 - 07.2014
Lead carpenter/supervisor
Dow Inc
05.2012 - 11.2013
Lead Carpenter/Supervisor
Jt Jones Construction
04.2009 - 04.2012
High School Diploma - General studies
Fruitport High School
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