Responsible Construction Superintendent with 40plus years of comprehensive experience leading teams of up to 30plus contractors and subcontractors. Outstanding blueprint and design interpretation and comprehension abilities with excellent communication, budgeting and project management talents. Extensive knowledge of all construction sub-trades, construction materials, and supplies.
Dynamic construction management experience. Contribute a wealth of knowledge in all phases of construction integrating new and renovation projects for residential and/or commercial and multi-family sites.
Expertise includes comprehensive trade knowledge, for multi-family, custom home building, home remodeling, commercial tenant build outs, ground up commercial buildings, churches schools and other construction. Project Manager and Troubleshooter, tasked with quality control, budgets, change orders, and customer/subcontractor relations. Ensure project remains on-target, while meeting strict schedules, building codes and safety issues.
Awarded high dollar contracts through effective bidding and estimating. Develop and maintain cross-functional communications with all stakeholders i.e. clients, building professionals and inspectors.
MS Office (Word,Excel,Outlook), QuickBooks. Manage project tracking, reporting, briefings, subcontractor hiring, negotiation of contracts, compensation packages and site walk-throughs.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Project Manager
Dwyer Restoration
09.2024 - Current
Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
Established successful relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive referrals.
Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular site inspections and implementing necessary corrective actions.
Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring high-quality work was consistently delivered on time and within budget constraints.
Construction Project Manager/Superintendent
Vision Design Build
11.2021 - 09.2024
Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
Managed construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
Put together estimates, specifications, and other project documents.
Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
Scheduled workforce needs with subcontractors and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
Projects: Ground up prestigious residences, memory care facility and high-end home remodeling.
Construction Superintendent
EIB Contractors, Inc.
05.2018 - 11.2021
Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient site operations and achieve demanding schedule targets
Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks
Complied with all safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks
Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors
Supported subcontractor field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency
Aided with obtaining permits or approval of revisions
Delivered reports to owners & architects each day & week to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes
Identified and reviewed all Proposed Change Order Requests
Coordinated owner unit specifications to identify and discuss any construction problems
Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns
Projects: Commercial buildouts for: River City Credit Union, James Avery Jewelry, Starbucks Coffee, Qdoba Restaurant, Commercial Kitchen at Lackland Air Force Base. Ground up Clubhouse for Woodlake Estates Subdivision
Superintendent Construction
JMI Contractors, LLC
05.2017 - 05.2018
Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction
Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies
Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues
Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
Reported to the vice president of production on conformance with the contract schedule
Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer\'s representatives
Digitally archived weekly progress and technical “Knowledge Base” photographs of all assigned
Projects: Devonshire Condominiums multifamily interior and exterior for 28 buildings. Superintendent for all trades. Sedona Canyon Apartments exterior work for 20 buildings, Supervised all trades
Construction Project Manager
AllPro Construction
10.2015 - 09.2016
Traveled extensively throughout multi-states to manage commerical mold remediation and construction projects for properties to include large warehouses, vacant Walmart stores, drainage around buildings, parking lot renovations and retaining walls,
Prepared inspection and property condition reports, provided estimates and secured projects requiring a broad range of construction for both interior rebuilds and exterior renovations. Managed computerized project bidding and estimates for large companies wishing to acquire malls,office buildings and multi family complexes for subsequent flipping and sales profit.
Primary project liaison resposible for meeting with subcontractors, property manages and owners.
Construction Project Manager
United Built Homes
04.2014 - 04.2015
Served as a buyer consultant and residential construction superintendent for a company serving as a General Contractor to clients buying lots and home building services (homes priced $150K-450K).
Co-consulted with the customer on the selection of building amenities and home lay out.
Upon hire served as primary conflict manager and troubleshooter, tasked with managing a full range of seriously delayed construction and warranty work due to prior mismanagement. Effectively mediated with irate homeowners, terminated/hired new subcontractors to complete quality site work.
Re-established company credibility, quality control and positive customer relations.
Owner/Construction Manager
Scott Tannenbaum Construction
06.1995 - 04.2014
Designed and built spec homes priced in $650K range within Illinois area
Launched a division (Adaptive Living Solutions, Inc.) to design and construct home amenities, to enable improved living for handicapped and older individuals to remain living in their own homes. Certified as Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), 2008
Maintenance Manager (Contract), for Creative World Schools with multi-city locations. (2011-2014)
Over twenty five years experience in home remodeling, custom carpentry and restoration
Part of Carpenters Union Local 1889
Commercial interior office buildouts on multi-level buildings for McWilliams & Associates
Construction Superintendent
HJ Pokorny
05.1982 - 06.1995
Noteworthy Projects: Ground up projects include; St, Thomas the Apostle Church, St Raphael Church, St. Elizabeth Seton Church, River Run Country Club, Pre-Emption House Naperville Settlement, Stonebridge Country Club, Hawthorn Bank, Oakhurst Elementary School, Granger Middle School, and multi level addition to Aurora University
Managed daily production, worked closely with project owners, held daily and weekly job meetings with owners and trades, scheduled trade teams and carpentry work