Marvin (Greg) Arend
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Seasoned Construction Superintendent with 25-year career in construction supervision seeking a position that will leverage my industry experience, knowledge, and skills to contribute to an organization's performance and success.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Carpenter
Hickel Construction and Engineering
07.2023 - Current
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
- Skilled in reading blueprints, schematics, and specifications to ensure accurate construction according to design plans.
- Increased structural integrity of buildings through expert framing techniques, ensuring long-lasting durability.
- Improved project efficiency by effectively managing carpentry tasks and maintaining a well-organized worksite.
- Increased client satisfaction with high-quality craftsmanship in residential and commercial construction projects.
- Efficiently managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely completion of each assignment within deadlines set forth by clients or supervisors.
- Demonstrated versatility as a journeyman carpenter with experience in both rough framing and finish work across diverse construction environments.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and other team members for seamless project completion.
Shop Manager
Anchorage Sheet Metal
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Managed inventory control, accounts payable and receivable, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Maintained safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety and security protocols.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Managed purchasing, sales, and customer account operations efficiently.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Construction Superintendent
Cook Inlet Housing Authority
02.2006 - 11.2022
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Supervised job site employees to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Maintained tight construction standards while instructing multiple contractor groups on quality control.
- Maintained safety standards by adhering to established guidelines.
- Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
- Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs ranging from small to large budgets.
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers, vendors, and crew.
- Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
- Stayed up to date on OSHA and local safety guidelines and correctly reported incidents to management.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Assisted project manager in budgeting, bidding and award of subcontractors.
- Aided with obtaining permits or approval of revisions.
Construction Supervisor
Cook Inlet Housing Authority
12.2001 - 02.2006
- Worked on commercial and residential buildings for new construction, rehabilitation and maintenance projects.
- Supervised job site employees to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Supervised subcontractors across multiple trades.
- Eliminated project lags by inspecting work-in-progress, tracking lead times and testing work to achieve quality control specifications.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs ranging from small to large budgets.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Sustained safety protocols, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling and usage of equipment and materials.
Construction Supervisor
Hickel Construction and Engineering
05.1997 - 11.2001
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Worked on high-rise commercial and residential buildings for construction, rehabilitation and maintenance projects.
- Reported quality of performance on site to site construction managers.
Journeyman Carpenter
Hickel Construction and Engineering
09.1995 - 11.1997
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline processes.
Sign Installer
Young Signs Incorporated
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Created custom signs for customers with quality builds and careful installation.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Completed finish trimming, grommeting and hemming on signage.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
Preventative Maintenance Technician
Peak Oilfield Service Company
01.1988 - 01.1992
- Performed building maintenance tasks to include rough carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and appliance maintenance.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired halon system.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
West High School
Anchorage1985
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AKSkills
- Commercial and Residential Construction and Remodeling
- Subcontractor and Vendor Supervision and Coordination
- Project Proposals
- Permit Processing
- Blueprint Reading
- Building Codes and Regulations
- Construction Protocols and Standards
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Effective Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Workflow Coordination
- Work Site Preparation
Certification
- International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades Alaska Hazardous Painting Certification - 1991
- Journey Carpenter - Carpenters Local 1281 - 1995
- International Code Council Residential Building Inspector Certification - 2003
- Completed Housing Forum Construction Management Module - 2006
- Completed OSHA Construction Worker Safety Training - 2006
- Solid Surface Fabrication and Installation Level One Certification - 2010
Timeline
Journeyman Carpenter
Hickel Construction and Engineering
07.2023 - Current
Shop Manager
Anchorage Sheet Metal
11.2022 - 07.2023
Construction Superintendent
Cook Inlet Housing Authority
02.2006 - 11.2022
Construction Supervisor
Cook Inlet Housing Authority
12.2001 - 02.2006
Construction Supervisor
Hickel Construction and Engineering
05.1997 - 11.2001
Journeyman Carpenter
Hickel Construction and Engineering
09.1995 - 11.1997
Sign Installer
Young Signs Incorporated
01.1992 - 01.1995
Preventative Maintenance Technician
Peak Oilfield Service Company
01.1988 - 01.1992
High School Diploma -
West High School
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Alaska Anchorage
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