Robert Novak
Downers Grove,IL
Summary
Construction Project Manager with over 35 years of diverse experience in the construction industry. Highly motivated, energetic, and innovative professional with extensive experience in construction management. Skilled in leading all phases of construction and renovation projects across multiple industries. Known for streamlining operations, ensuring customer satisfaction, increasing efficiency and profitability, and motivating personnel. Expert in commercial/residential multi-million-dollar construction project management, subcontractor scheduling/supervision, materials and time cost controls, quality control, inventory control, and policy and procedure development and implementation. Recognized for successfully directing multiple teams, projects, and locations simultaneously. Equipped with comprehensive skills in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships among project team members. Highly effective in working within competitive and stressful situations. Seeking to utilize knowledge and experience in an executive-style role within the construction industry.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
President/Owner
Dreaming Tree Construc5on Company
10.2019 - Current
- Extensive experience managing construc5on schedules and budgets for several different projects, ranging from mul5-living buildings to major renova5on on 4-million-dollar home
- Projects are ongoing.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
Commercial Flooring Subcontractor/Project Manager
Office Environments
06.2004 - 12.2019
- Superior Interpersonal and Nego5a5on Skills
- Cost Es5ma5on and Compe55ve Bidding
- Outstanding Customer Rela5ons
- Experience with change orders, purchase orders and variance purchase orders
- Effec5veness in managing all subcontractor and crews, coordina5ng bidding projects, wri5ng contracts and awarding contractors for projects
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Knowledge of contract risk management, as well as client-contract requirements and sub-contractor requirements
- Specialized in residen5al and hospitality projects
- Project es5ma5ng/bidding for a variety of projects ranging from 100k10million?
- Helped grow the company
- Responsible for large commercial bidding and project comple5on.
- Monitored OSHA compliance standards at job site.
President
Combined Service Construction
05.1988 - 12.2014
- Residential/Commerical remodeling and new construction firm.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
Vice President, General Manager
Hoist Lid Truck MFG.
12.1998 - 12.2002
- Demonstrated exper5se in direc5ng daily company opera5ons
- Finished developing 24 acres with 6 buildings and over 300,00sf and managed 12 new tenants
- Grew the Parts and Service departments through new business development and crea5ve inventory solu5ons
- The Parts department revenue grew consistently by 300% and lowering our warranty claims through Quality Control and Service by 55%
- Due to my Engineering mind and ability to crea5vely problem solve, I helped overcome new equipment complaints due to the knowledge of the equipment, task and innova5ve and respectful approach to solving unique problems
- Extensive travel (domes5cally and interna5onally) mee5ng with sales, dealers and clients.
Education
Electrical Engineering Training -
DeVry University
Chicago, IL1991
Diesel Technology -
Wyoming Technical Institute
Laramie, WY1989
General Education/Diploma -
Downers Grove South High School
Downers Grove, IL05.1986
Skills
- Mission Critical Construction Experience
- Value Engineering
- Site Inspections
- Construction documentation
- Construction Scheduling
- Scope development
- Change order management
- Cost Estimation
- Cost Control
- Hiring and Training
- Site Management
- Building, demolition, and renovation
- Interpreting Blueprints
- Project Documentation
- New Construction
- Schedule Coordination
- Reading Blueprints
- Risk Mitigation
- Process Improvement
- Staff Management
Accomplishments
Westin Hotel Lombard, IL 2007
InterContinential Hotel Rosemont, IL 2008
Military Living Quarters/Barracks Savannah, GA 2011
O'Hare Air Control Towers O'Hare, IL 2015
Midway Airport Control Towers Midway, IL 2015
Professional Highlights
Hotels built, Senior Living, Air Control Towers, 4 million house, Hospitals, ETC.
Training and Certificates
- NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) Earned my Certified Remodeler Certificate and title. (C.R.)
- Certified Lead Free Remodeler 1995
- OSHA Training
- Expert in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Proficient in Plan Swift and Chief Architect
- Flooring Inspector (Uncertified)
Timeline
President/Owner
Dreaming Tree Construc5on Company
10.2019 - Current
Commercial Flooring Subcontractor/Project Manager
Office Environments
06.2004 - 12.2019
Vice President, General Manager
Hoist Lid Truck MFG.
12.1998 - 12.2002
President
Combined Service Construction
05.1988 - 12.2014
Electrical Engineering Training -
DeVry University
Diesel Technology -
Wyoming Technical Institute
General Education/Diploma -
Downers Grove South High School
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