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Work History
Education
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Certification
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William Houk

South Bend,IN

Summary

Dynamic General Contractor with a proven track record ,excelling in client relations and project design. Renowned for optimizing project costs and ensuring safety compliance, I deliver high-quality custom homes while fostering strong communication and job planning skills. Committed to exceeding client expectations through meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Contractor

Self
  • Personally met with clients. Discussed their personal needs and designed their home. I drew up their blueprints as well oversaw the signing of a contract specifying all of my clients expectations. In including a four page specification sheet, indicating all client expectations colors, textures, tiles and stone.
  • Established a reputation for delivering high-quality work consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors to
  • Conducted regular site inspections to ensure adherence to project specifications codes
  • Obtained construction permits and verified compliance with relevant regulations.

Construction Subcontractor

Tri-M Construction Because the
1993 - Current
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, earning referrals for future business opportunities.
  • Optimized project costs through efficient negotiation of vendor contracts, resulting in significant savings for clients without compromising on quality.
  • Maintained a safe and organized worksite by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Developed a reputation for excellence in custom home construction by delivering personalized designs and high-quality finishes tailored to individual client preferences.
  • Worked closely with homeowners to ascertain specifics of project.

Multiple Subcontracting Positions

Vanderheyden Builders, VanTurnout Builders, Bradberry, Builders, Many Others
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Carpenter Foreman

Sollit Construction

Is a union carpenter I overall large scale projects primarily focused on cement form work while coordinating with ironworkers as well as other subcontractors.

Constructing Instructor

NCCER
08.2016 - 06.2022

Instructed students using theNCCER nationally recognized training system

Construction Technology Instructor

South Bend Community Schools
08.2011 - 06.2022

Conducted two 3 hour classes a.m. and p.m. At the end of term students received both high school credit as well as college credits and NCCER certifications.

Adjunct Professor Construction Technology

Ivy Tech Community College
08.2011 - 06.2022

Coincided with South Bend community school corporation instruction. At end of course students received construction certifications from Ivy Tech as well as college credits.

Construction Instructor

Vincens University
08.2008 - 08.2011

Conducted several evening classes, a week, covering construction techniques and issuing certifications

Education

Multiple NCCER Construction Certifications -

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
South Bend, IN

Mathematics – English

IUSB
South Bend, Indiana

Specialized Teaching Certification - Education

Indiana University Emergency
Indianapolis
08.2011

Riley High School
South Bend, IN
06.1967

Skills

    Facilitate and oversee all client needs and expectations

  • Safety compliance
  • Exemplary communication
  • Job planning
  • Design and planning

Accomplishments

Trained and competed in Skills Usa in international student competition winning first and state every year.


Received Indiana State construction teacher of the year award


Certification

Multiple NCCER construction and leadership certifications

Timeline

Constructing Instructor

NCCER
08.2016 - 06.2022

Construction Technology Instructor

South Bend Community Schools
08.2011 - 06.2022

Adjunct Professor Construction Technology

Ivy Tech Community College
08.2011 - 06.2022

Construction Instructor

Vincens University
08.2008 - 08.2011

General Contractor

Self

Construction Subcontractor

Tri-M Construction Because the
1993 - Current

Multiple Subcontracting Positions

Vanderheyden Builders, VanTurnout Builders, Bradberry, Builders, Many Others

Carpenter Foreman

Sollit Construction

Multiple NCCER Construction Certifications -

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Mathematics – English

IUSB

Specialized Teaching Certification - Education

Indiana University Emergency

Riley High School