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Michael Kaufman

Chesterfield,MI

Summary

Dynamic construction professional with extensive experience in Restoration, excelling in project management and budget oversight. Proven track record in leading restoration projects, enhancing team performance, and implementing effective communication strategies. Skilled in renovations, driving successful outcomes in complex environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter

Morgan-Heller Associates
04.2001 - 09.2010
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.

Small Business Owner

Self Employed
09.2010 - 08.2012
  • Provided service as a sub contractor for trim carpentry, rough framing, and door installation
  • Worked with clients on kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodeling project from inception to completion .

Restoration Project Manager

Onsite Specialty Cleaning and Restoration
08.2012 - 04.2014
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Senior Project Manager

Jarvis Property Restoration
04.2014 - 08.2020
  • 'Managed large loss fires restoration projects, multi family, commerical, and industrial losses.
  • Efficiently commutated with clients, contractors and management
  • Lead restoration and reconstruction projects from approval to completion, responsible for managing budgets, timelines, schedules, staff, subcontract's, and quality control.

Built a solid subcontracting base.

Construction Manager

Anytime Restoration
08.2020 - Current
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Managed problem jobs and projects that needed to be streamlined.
  • Worked with ownership to develop new strategies for the City and state lead abatement programs.
  • Managed estimators and assisted with necessary sub bids needed.
  • Trained new project manager.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Construction Project Management

Kent State University
Kent, OH
07-2017

High School Diploma -

East Detroit High School
Eastpointe, MI
05-1998

Skills

  • Building systems and services
  • Construction equipment
  • Renovations, building, and demolition
  • Team building and leadership
  • Change order management
  • Budget management
  • Decision-making
  • Communication

Timeline

Construction Manager

Anytime Restoration
08.2020 - Current

Senior Project Manager

Jarvis Property Restoration
04.2014 - 08.2020

Restoration Project Manager

Onsite Specialty Cleaning and Restoration
08.2012 - 04.2014

Small Business Owner

Self Employed
09.2010 - 08.2012

Carpenter

Morgan-Heller Associates
04.2001 - 09.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Construction Project Management

Kent State University

High School Diploma -

East Detroit High School