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Youssef Nafe
Construction Manager
Orland Park,IL
Summary
Proven commercial and residential construction manager for 7+ years with a track record of delivering within budget projects and enhancing team performance at Nafe Group, INC. Skilled in site management and fostering strong subcontractor and client relationships, excels in project management and leadership, ensuring timely completion of high-quality construction projects. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes, achieving significant efficiency improvements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Construction Manager
Nafe Group, INC.
Oak Brook, Illinois
06.2015 - Current
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Provided accurate bids and estimates for multiple projects on a monthly basis
- Utilized Buildertrend to streamline budgets and schedules for various projects simultaneously
- Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members, or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
- Eased the change order process by sending clients necessary paperwork prior to implementing the change order
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship and addressing concerns promptly.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Utilized Buildertrend to input purchase orders
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to deliver under-budget project completion.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Job site cleanliness and safety protocol was evident in all managed projects
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
- Ensured documentation for all communication between clients, general contractor, and subcontractors
- Utilized Buildertrend for all subcontractor billing and owner invoices
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, leading to efficient collaboration on complex construction projects.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately managed inventories and budgets.
- Supervised a team of 20 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
- Fully abides by building and state codes
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
- Oversaw all aspects of commercial construction projects from bidding through final inspection, ensuring client satisfaction at every stage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL 12.2014 - 12.2017
Associate of Arts - Computer Science
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL 08.2012 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Universal School
Bridgeview, IL 08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Site Management
Subcontractor Management
Vendor and Contractor Negotiations
Construction management
New Construction
Team Building and Leadership
Project Management
Cost Estimation
Construction Permits Application
Schedule Management
Buildertrend
Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Blueprints interpretation
Software
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Construction Manager
Nafe Group, INC.
06.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
University of Illinois At Chicago
12.2014 - 12.2017
Associate of Arts - Computer Science
Moraine Valley Community College
08.2012 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Universal School
08.2008 - 05.2012
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