Thomas Mikelonis
New Berlin,WI
Summary
Seasoned construction professional with extensive experience in both residential and commercial projects. Demonstrated expertise in project management including blueprint analysis and project estimation. Ability to lead teams to complete projects efficiently and within deadlines. Ability to foster relationships with customers and stakeholders. Strong technical skill in detailed carpentry work.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Site Manager
Jeff Horwath Family Builders
09.2025 - Current
- Oversee custom home site operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project specifications.
- Collaborate with subcontractors to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Manage project schedules, coordinating timelines with team members for timely completion.
- Conduct regular site inspections to identify issues and implement corrective actions
- Ongoing communication with customers regarding home progress.
Manager
Zeiler Landscape
03.2011 - 09.2025
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground
- Hardscape construction to include brick retaining walls, patios, sidewalks and fire pits
- Promoted business expansion by designing and building custom decks
- Off season construction of home additions, rec rooms, garages and exterior siding
Lead Carpenter
Trim Specialist
05.2008 - 02.2011
- Led work crew of 15 plus carpenters
- Constructed apartment buildings from all rough carpentry aspects
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites
- Collaborated with project manager for daily and weekly scope of project including coordination with all subcontractors involved in project
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects
Owner
F&M Construction
09.2001 - 04.2008
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Built one to three homes per year as a general contractor
- Subcontractor for rough framing
Foreman
Wooden Thumb
09.1998 - 06.2001
- Enhanced business by adding new construction projects
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures
Carpentry Foreman
Classic Homes
11.1993 - 07.1998
- Supervised teams of up to four employees, answering questions, and providing feedback on work progress
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines
- Rough framing and finish work for new homes
Project Estimator
Rj Millwork
04.1988 - 10.1993
- Blueprint analysis, field measurement, pricing, and purchasing of materials needed for interior millwork doors and cabinetry
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Police Science
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WISkills
- Residential construction
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Interpreting blueprints
- Building code adherence
- Proficient in detailed carpentry work
- Subcontractor management
- Excellent customer relations
- Construction management
Timeline
Construction Site Manager
Jeff Horwath Family Builders
09.2025 - Current
Manager
Zeiler Landscape
03.2011 - 09.2025
Lead Carpenter
Trim Specialist
05.2008 - 02.2011
Owner
F&M Construction
09.2001 - 04.2008
Foreman
Wooden Thumb
09.1998 - 06.2001
Carpentry Foreman
Classic Homes
11.1993 - 07.1998
Project Estimator
Rj Millwork
04.1988 - 10.1993
Associate of Applied Science - Police Science
Waukesha County Technical College