Michael Karkalla
Summary
34 years of experience as a Hands-on Project Manager recognized for flawless execution and finding solutions to complex problems. Communicative and reliable professional polished in developing scopes and objectives and maintaining comprehensive project documentation. Commended for unexcelled record of completing critical projects on schedule and within budget.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project manager
Thomson Properties / Arcadia Homes Inc.
Pittsburgh
03.1993 - Current
- Led project planning and execution for residential developments.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure necessary materials and services.
- Developed project schedules and monitored progress against timelines.
- Facilitated communication between clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance project efficiency and quality.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
Education
Associate Degree - Graphic Arts
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
08.1988 - 05.1990
Diploma - Carpentry / Building Construction
Parkway West Career Center
Oakdale, Pa. 08.1984 - 06.1988
Montour High School
McKees Rocks, PASkills
- Project management
- Construction management
- Budget management
- Schedule development
- Resource allocation
- Project estimation
- Vendor management
- Vendor sourcing
- Permit processing
- Building codes
- Commercial construction
- Roofing
- Verbal and written communication
- Blueprint reading / comprehension
Affiliations
- Master Mason - Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
- Past Monarch - Grottoes International
- AW Beattie Career Center - Board of Directors 22 years
- Kentucky Colonel
- Eagle Scout -BSA 1986
- Knights Templar Eye Foundation life member
- Alaska Fishing Guide & Boat Captain
- Forest Grove Sportsmen Assoc. - Chairman
- Sewickley Valley Conservation Association. - Director
- USA Hockey - Coach/ Twig Hockey USA skills Founder
Accomplishments
- Sportsmen of the year - Allegheny County Sportsman League -2009
- Kentucky Colonel- Governor Brashire
- Knighted - Sir Knight - Pennsylvania -2012
- Past Monarchs Club- Gold Ring 2019
- National Home Builders Association- Golden Spike -2006 Orlando FL.
- Gunmakers Fair at Kempton- Head Judge 30 years
Certification
- First Aid
- CPR
- Trauma / Stop the Bleed
- AED
- AW Beattie Career Center - Recognition award 2016 - Project Management
- NOCTI - State Testing - Proctor
Timeline
Project manager
Thomson Properties / Arcadia Homes Inc.
03.1993 - Current
Associate Degree - Graphic Arts
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
08.1988 - 05.1990
Diploma - Carpentry / Building Construction
Parkway West Career Center
08.1984 - 06.1988
Montour High School