Mike Kretowicz
Summary
Construction manager with 6 years of experience leading advanced carpentry and framing projects, known for pioneering techniques that enhance efficiency and quality. Demonstrates a proven track record in optimizing processes, reducing timelines, and achieving substantial cost savings. Adept at fostering seamless team collaboration, ensuring timely completion of complex renovations and consistently delivering high client satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Carpenter/Field Manager
11North
11.2024 - Current
- Satisfied customers with expert finishing work for residential and commercial installations.
- Determined repair and maintenance needs of existing structures with thorough inspections.
- Conducted quality control checks on completed work to ensure adherence to industry standards.
- Checked work against blueprints and directed corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Kept crews on-track by setting up expectations and guidelines in advance.
Lead Framing Carpenter
Boston Construction
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Framed buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior framers on team.
- Installed windows and doors in framed structures according to blueprints.
- Troubleshot potential issues during framing process, proposing solutions when applicable.
- Modified existing framing structures as necessary per client requests or design changes.
Lead Carpenter/Field Manager
Srs Exteriors
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Completed a multitude of construction projects ranging from siding, decks and exterior finish, window and door replacements, trim and interior finish, bathroom and kitchen remodels, and basement remodels
- Created detailed reports on project outcomes for management review upon completion.
- Monitored team performance regularly, providing feedback and addressing issues as needed
Lead Framing Carpenter
TBW construction
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Led framing projects, ensuring structural integrity and code compliance
- Managed team efficiency, reducing project timelines while maintaining quality standards
- Read and interpreted construction drawings to determine project requirements.
- Assessed job specifications, took measurements and calculated material requirements prior to beginning setup.
- Troubleshot potential issues during framing process, proposing solutions when applicable.
- Installed windows and doors in framed structures according to blueprints.
Framing Carpenter
TBW Construction
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Assembled wall, floor, and roof frames using power tools and hand tools.
- Assisted with layout of buildings based on blueprint specifications.
- Built scaffolding and other construction structures to support project needs.
- Troubleshot potential issues during framing process, proposing solutions when applicable.
Framing Carpenter
RA Remodels
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with team to complete residential home projects
- Utilized precision tools to measure, cut and fasten materials
- Learned the phases of construction and framing
Work Order Specialist
G@G Electrical
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Streamlined work order processes, reducing processing time and improving efficiency
- Coordinated with field technicians to prioritize and assign tasks effectively
Field Technician
Smart Rent
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Proposed and implemented creative solutions to unique installation challenges, adapting smart home technologies to diverse property layouts
Flooring and Finish Carpenter
World Flooring
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
Skills
- Reading blueprints
- Sill plate and joist layout
- Construction of walls and gables on deck and in the air
- Cutting rafters and stringers, installing trusses, finishing roofs
- Sheathing floors, walls, roofs
- Project management
- Staff management
- Building renovation
- Finish carpentry
- Trim carpentry
- Electrical basics
- Concrete forming
Timeline
Lead Carpenter/Field Manager
11North
11.2024 - Current
Lead Framing Carpenter
Boston Construction
09.2024 - 11.2024
Lead Carpenter/Field Manager
Srs Exteriors
04.2024 - 09.2024
Lead Framing Carpenter
TBW construction
01.2023 - 04.2024
Framing Carpenter
TBW Construction
08.2021 - 01.2023
Framing Carpenter
RA Remodels
04.2020 - 08.2021
Work Order Specialist
G@G Electrical
01.2020 - 04.2020
Field Technician
Smart Rent
09.2019 - 01.2020
Flooring and Finish Carpenter
World Flooring
06.2019 - 09.2019
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