Michael Kraycsik
Fort Walton Beach
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with extensive experience in residential construction, adept at crisis management and budget oversight. Proven track record in enhancing construction efficiency and ensuring quality compliance. Skilled in home design and renovation, leading teams to exceed project expectations while maintaining strict adherence to timelines and building codes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Linn’s Prestige Kitchens and Baths
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Directed all aspects of remodels and renovations.
- Inspected work in progress to ensure that work conforms to contract specifications and adheres to established work schedules.
- Coordinated subs and materials for the kitchen and bath installation.
- Modified time lines and work schedules according to progress and project changes.
- Ordered and scheduled materials deliveries and followed up on material orders and job needs.
- Guided the homeowners through the installation process to assure that their needs and expectations were met.
Project Manager
Robertson’s Renovations
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Directed all aspects of remodels and renovations.
- Inspected work in progress to ensure that work conforms to contract specifications and adheres to established work schedules.
- Coordinated subs and materials for the kitchen, bath and home renovations.
- Modified time lines and work schedules according to progress and project changes.
- Ordered and scheduled materials deliveries and followed up on material orders and job needs.
- Guided the homeowners through the remodel process to assure that their needs and expectations were met.
Project Manager
Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Manage and schedule all aspects of new construction and rehabs of homes.
- Establish budgets for new projects.
- Produce request for bids for subcontractors.
- Submit plans and NOA’s for building permits.
- Coordinate subs and materials for all projects.
- Modified time lines and work schedules of HFH construction staff and volunteers according to progress and project changes.
- Inspect work in progress to ensure that work conforms to the affiliates standards and adheres to established work schedules.
- Produce checklist and schedules to increase the construction efficiency of the affiliate.
- Approve invoices and compare real costs to budgeted costs of projects.
- Experience with NSP, government and private grants, Thrivent grants, and private donations in regards to budgeting and scheduling of projects in order to build simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need.
Project Manager
Wilson’s Home Renovations
10.2009 - 04.2012
- Directed all aspects of remodels and renovations.
- Inspected work in progress to ensure that work conforms to contract specifications and adheres to established work schedules.
- Coordinated subs and materials for the kitchen, bath and home remodels.
- Modified time lines and work schedules according to progress and project changes.
- Ordered and scheduled materials deliveries and followed up on material orders and job needs.
- Guided the homeowners through the remodel process to assure that their needs and expectations were met.
Architecture Manager
D.R. Horton Homes
11.2005 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: Deerfield Beach, Florida
- Accountable for all production and coordination of architectural drawings through all phases of design and construction, ranging from schematic design, design development, and construction documents for single family, town home, and multifamily communities.
- Coordinated the efforts of external consultants in conjunction with internal and external staff in a range of departments to produce a comprehensive architectural, engineering and specifications package.
- Responsible to ensure that all team members were informed on progress of plan development.
- Work with Community Development to meet project schedules.
- Coordinated with Land Development, Sales, Marketing, and Design to create new home products and to update current product to meet the needs for new communities.
- Worked with Purchasing to maximize cost benefit of selected building products, provide oversight for the movement of plans through the permit process and perform construction observation to ensure that resulting homes meet code, marketing and company construction standards.
- Deerfield Beach, Florida
Construction Manager
DiVosta Homes
01.2005 - 08.2005
- Company Overview: West Palm Beach, Florida
- Coordinated employees, equipment and materials on 14-28 projects simultaneously.
- Ensuring all jobs were completed accurately, efficiently, and in a quality manner.
- Directed all aspects of production and product support operations.
- Inspected work in progress to ensure that work conforms to contract specifications and adheres to established work schedules.
- West Palm Beach, Florida
Construction Manager/Builder
John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Company Overview: Charlotte, NC
- Primarily managed the construction process from the rough mechanicals to the finished product of this high-end semi-custom and custom home builder.
- Managed and scheduled all aspects of construction, solved problems, worked with multiple subcontractors, interfaced with sales and design departments, and worked with homeowners to resolve disagreements.
- Modified time lines and work schedules according to progress and project changes.
- Ordered and scheduled materials deliveries and followed up on material orders and job needs.
- Guided the homeowners through the orientation and closings of their new home.
- Provided the first year of all warranty issues and concerns for their home.
- Charlotte, NC
Designer
USA Fabrication
07.2001 - 03.2002
- Company Overview: Charlotte, NC
- Worked with clients to design solid surface countertops for their kitchens.
- Made templates of the cabinets in the client’s homes for the manufacturing of the countertops.
- Assisted with the scheduling and instillation of the countertops.
- Charlotte, NC
Store Designer / Store Manager
Sharon Luggage and Gifts
11.1996 - 06.2001
- Company Overview: Charlotte, NC
- Designed and supervised various projects including mall based and free standing stores.
- Designed the entire interior of the stores starting with the white box, including the walls, ceiling, floor coverings, tables, lighting fixtures, cash wraps and display furniture.
- Supervised the entire build out process.
- Demonstrated effective management skills and encouraged team concepts.
- Developed a strong team environment encouraging a positive and motivated sales force.
- Implemented an effective sales plan: trained, developed and motivated staff; forecasted store sales; maintained budgetary controls; supervised loss prevention, inventory control, merchandising, and customer service procedures.
- Developed and implemented corporate standards including manuals for design and construction, furniture, equipment, and signs.
- Charlotte, NC
Kitchen Designer
The Home Depot
02.1996 - 11.1996
- Company Overview: Charleston, SC
- Designed and implemented kitchen and bath designs based of the clients current and expected needs.
- Kept current on all the new cabinet and appliance designs on the market and the new trends that were becoming popular.
- Extremely analytical and inventive.
- Consistently came up with unique solutions to the design problems and current limitations of the clients.
- Designed master plans and detailed work for implementation.
- Charleston, SC
Assistant Manager
Kay-Bee Toy Stores
02.1993 - 12.1995
Education
B.A. - Architecture
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.1995
Skills
- Crisis management
- Problem solving
- Troubleshooting
- Independent thinking
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Budget management
- Autonomous work
- Home design and renovation
- Woodworking and cabinet design
- Construction skills
- Framing and electrical work
- Plumbing and tiling
- Space transformation
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Vendor management
- Building codes and regulations
- Quality control
- Scheduling
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Purchasing and procurement
- Productivity improvement
- Staff training and mentoring
Projects
Skilled in all aspects of designing and renovating homes, from design to demolition to finished product. Have hands on experience with all aspects of woodworking, cabinet design and construction, framing, electrical, plumbing, tiling, and the ability to transform a space and achieve the desired results.
Timeline
Project Manager
Linn’s Prestige Kitchens and Baths
02.2018 - 04.2019
Project Manager
Robertson’s Renovations
01.2016 - 11.2017
Project Manager
Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County
08.2012 - 09.2014
Project Manager
Wilson’s Home Renovations
10.2009 - 04.2012
Architecture Manager
D.R. Horton Homes
11.2005 - 12.2008
Construction Manager
DiVosta Homes
01.2005 - 08.2005
Construction Manager/Builder
John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods
01.2003 - 12.2004
Designer
USA Fabrication
07.2001 - 03.2002
Store Designer / Store Manager
Sharon Luggage and Gifts
11.1996 - 06.2001
Kitchen Designer
The Home Depot
02.1996 - 11.1996
Assistant Manager
Kay-Bee Toy Stores
02.1993 - 12.1995
B.A. - Architecture
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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