SAM RAJAEE
Austin
Summary
Seeking to transfer 20+ Years of Experience in Residential and Commercial Construction, Management, and Sales into a Superintendent position. Self-motivated, results-focused professional with integrity and a strong desire to succeed. “Exceptional communication” skills according to my peers, and negotiation skills with an outstanding ability to earn contractor loyalty. Proven ability to locate and find new competitive trades and materials to help with VE budgets. Strong ability to develop and maintain excellent rapport and long-term relationships with trades and clients. Ability to successfully complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Partner
SNL CONSTRUCTION LLC.
Houston
04.2009 - Current
- Nominated for 2013 Best Historic Remodel (1101 Heights Blvd.) - Houston Heights Association.
- Handled Project Management duties for remodel and new construction for both residential and commercial.
- Executed all development related agreements and commenced all construction planning and budgeting for SNL's developments.
- Supervised (1099) construction of townhomes for ANC Homes in Houston Heights.
- El Sol Del Rio Apts. In Alief, 23 Fire reconstruction units ahead of schedule as a G.C. for Camp Construction Services.
- Subcontracted for Camp Construction Services/Grey Star/Lincoln property management various multifamily jobs and renovations.
- Houston, TX
Superintendent
Summit Design and Build
Austin
03.2024 - 04.2026
- Provided senior super with assistance on specifically assigned areas.
- Handle daily huddles, safety weekly agendas.
- Chosen as the liaison between GC and owners for specific tasks.
- Responsible for daily reports in Procore.
- Responsible for project progress photos in Procore.
- Handled Procore trade partner observations and QC.
- Assisted with bringing in trades to supplement nonperformance.
- Assisted with finding budget friendly trades for (multifamily/commercial podium 113million-dollar 2105 congress ave) prospective project. Came in to assist from framing to TCO at The Code Airbnb hotel(2323 S Lamar)after 4315 S. Congress condos were completed.
Superintendent
Hudson Construction
San Antonio
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Provide senior superintendents with assistance in managing the 4 assistants on the project.
- I was hired for an Austin project but was sent to San Antonio to assist temporary on Single family for rent"Casitas" near Sea world, however i was never sent to Austin.
- Responsibilities include sitework, leasing offices, amenities, among others. 246 Units.
- Creation of Pay applications.
- Negotiating contracts not within scope.
Lead Superintendent
Franklin Construction Limited
Austin
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Gruene project in New Braunfels, and Leander (17851 Ronald Reagan highway).
- Meeting with developers on design, estimating, planning, budget, and selection of Engineers/Architects.
- Assisted estimators/PM with recruiting new trades and meeting budget.
- Negotiated with Trades to keep under budget.
- Managed subs to scope, code, per plan and budget. My project never started so i was utilized as a temp super at different projects while i waited for city approval on the one i was hired for.
Assistant PM/Superintendent
Aspen Heights Partners
05.2018 - 01.2022
- Assisted PM with city meetings and requirements.
- Assisted with student housing projects in Myrtle Beach, Wichita, Knoxville, and Huntsville.
- In charge of meeting with the municipalities, finding trades and requesting new bids, meeting with development teams and Architecture/Engineering (Knoxville, Wichita).
- In Myrtle beach, Huntsville I was responsible for QC and being a liaison for property management and Construction.
- Meeting with developers on design, estimating, planning, budget, and selection of Engineers/Architects.
- Assist estimators with recruiting new trades and meeting budget.
- Negotiated with Trades to keep under budget.
- Managed subs to scope, code, per plan and budget.
- Assumed a lead role with assistants to share duties and keep schedule.
Self Employed General Contracting - Sole Proprietorship as a General Contractor
SRI
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Commercial build outs - 9 Rounds Boxing Gym.
- 16 historic loft style apartments rehabbed in the East End.
- Demolition and reconstruction of single-family (9) homes were affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Finishing Superintendent (1825 San Jacinto)
Allied-Orion Group
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Take over finishing of units/corridors once sheet rocked to handing keys to leasing office.
- Finish the COs on garage and common areas.
- Finish stairwells for CO access/egress.
- Handle contractor meetings/inspections.
- Commercial steel/concrete 8 story with amenities and pool on top floor.
- Approve completion pay outs.
Superintendent (Post Galleria-Afton Oaks-388 $91 million)
Rampart Construction
Houston
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Managed subcontractors to ensure deadlines of all phases of TCO's and Post's acceptance.
- Reviewed and verified subcontractor monthly draws.
- Restructured progress in compressed schedule to deliver quality demands of Post and create construction flow that was off track.
- Restructure team of staff to meet job's progress and demands.
- Took over project 2 years in after framing was completed.
- Acquired COs for Garage, Leasing, amenities, and units.
- Houston, TX
Superintendent (Modera Flats-Medical Center-265 units $51million)
Mill Creek Residential Trust
Houston
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Managed subcontractors to ensure deadline delivery.
- Reviewed and verified subcontractor monthly draws.
- Forecasted construction schedule to coordinate material delivery and execution.
- Delegated various tasks to field assistants to meet the requirements for inspections.
- Completed project 3 months ahead of schedule as Super and received award for Best New Development - Garden Style of 2015 by Texas Apartment Association (Modera Spring).
- Houston, TX
Assistant Superintendent
Trammell Crow Residential
Houston
10.2007 - 03.2009
- Projects: Alexan Silber ($38 million) & Alexan Bunkerhill ($30 million).
- Maintained and updated all EPA/OSHA logs, meetings, inspections.
- Regulated and maintained plans/specs with all subs.
- Scheduled various City/Engineer/3rd party inspections.
- Scheduled various aspects of construction.
- Houston, TX
New Home Consultant
Lennar Homes
Houston
05.2006 - 07.2007
- Greeted and escorted prospective buyers and agents through subdivisions, model homes, and inventory homes under construction and explain the range of purchasing a home with benefits.
- Pre-qualify clients to determine buying power.
- Conduct presentations of amenities and options.
- Developed and managed relationships with real estate agents and mortgage lenders.
- Consistently maintained high J.D. Power Customer Service ratings.
- Cypresswood Trails - Houston, TX
Construction Manager
02.2004 - 05.2006
- Managed day-to-day progress on the jobsite and inspected all construction work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications was maintained carried up to 9 homes at once.
- Negotiated and managed subcontractor contracts to adhere to construction schedule.
- Provided oversight and monitored performance of contractors and business partners.
- Ensured OSHA and company safety, cleanliness, and environmental guidelines.
- Ensured that project goals were met within budget and designated timeframes.
- Recognized as Construction Manager of the month.
- Received Community Cup Award for best overall community performance- Sheffield Estates.
Construction Manager
Swiss Builders
Houston
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Supervised on-site construction and inspected all work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- The main goal was to deliver an exceptional Custom Home on time, within budget.
- Negotiated contracts, ordered, and received materials, scheduled, supervised trade partners to complete tasks.
- Coordinated installation of utilities for new and existing communities including electrical, phone, and cable TV.
- Townhouses in Camp logan(8 custom), Tanglewood custom home (5367 Fieldwood).
- Camp Logan/ Tanglewood - Houston, TX
Education
Business Major -
Ohio State University
Columbus, OHBusiness Major -
Houston Community College
Houston, TXLoan Officer Program -
Champion School of Real Estate
Houston, TXWebsites
Languages
- 3 other languages fluent
- Spanish
- 3 other languages fluent
Single Family Projects
- 6118 Wister Lane, TX, 77008
- 6310 Pineshade lane, TX, 77008
- 8211 Katy Freeway, TX, 77024, Treehouse condos 1, 2, 35
- 4415 Walker St., TX, 77023
- 902 Cordell, TX, 77009
- 5367 Fieldwood, Houston, TX, 77056
- 915 Franklin Ave, Downtown Houston, TX, 77002, Bayou Lofts old Union Pacific building 9E
- 160 County Road 3817, Cleveland, TX, Cabin
- 1101 Heights Blvd., TX, 77008, Nominated by City of Houston/Heights Historical Society for the 'RED BRICK AWARD 2012' for best Historical remodel
- 1202 Archer St., Houston, TX, 77009, spec home built 2016/SOLD 2025
- 3913 Lago Vista Drive, Austin, TX, 78734, spec home built 2021/SOLD 2024
Commercial Multifamily Projects
- 1700 Willow Creek Dr., TX, 78741, Aspen Heights 61 million podium
- 7777 Katy Freeway, TX, 77024, TCR 55 million wrap
- 21801 Northcrest Dr., TX, 77388, MCR project 50 million Garden
- 3131 West Loop south, TX, 77027, Rampart GC for Post properties 93 million podium
- 1755 Wyndale st., TX, 77030, MCR project 61 million podium
- 1825 San Jacinto, Downtown Houston, TX, 77002, Allied Orion 62 million concrete/steel 8 story
- 7613 Katy Freeway, TX, 77024, 9 ROUNDS boxing Franchise/ strip center remodel
- 6819-6825 Avenue C, Houston, TX, East end historical Gut/rehab of (3) 5plexes
- Strawberry Hill Apartments, Pasadena, TX, Gut/demo to studs/reconstruct 2 million
- 14405 Rio Bonito, TX, 77083, 23 units burnt, Re-shore/demo/reconstruct new for Camp const. services
- 2084 Alamo Parkway, San Antonio, TX, 46-million-dollar value
- 4315 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX, loft condos for sale
Timeline
Superintendent
Summit Design and Build
03.2024 - 04.2026
Superintendent
Hudson Construction
08.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Superintendent
Franklin Construction Limited
07.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant PM/Superintendent
Aspen Heights Partners
05.2018 - 01.2022
Self Employed General Contracting - Sole Proprietorship as a General Contractor
SRI
07.2017 - 02.2018
Finishing Superintendent (1825 San Jacinto)
Allied-Orion Group
01.2017 - 07.2017
Superintendent (Post Galleria-Afton Oaks-388 $91 million)
Rampart Construction
04.2016 - 12.2016
Superintendent (Modera Flats-Medical Center-265 units $51million)
Mill Creek Residential Trust
05.2015 - 04.2016
Managing Partner
SNL CONSTRUCTION LLC.
04.2009 - Current
Assistant Superintendent
Trammell Crow Residential
10.2007 - 03.2009
New Home Consultant
Lennar Homes
05.2006 - 07.2007
Construction Manager
02.2004 - 05.2006
Construction Manager
Swiss Builders
01.2001 - 01.2004
Business Major -
Ohio State University
Business Major -
Houston Community College
Loan Officer Program -
Champion School of Real Estate