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Greater Chicago Area

Effectively plans and implements multiple capital projects of $30M+ annually for ComEd facilities, including Critical DATA and Command Center electrical projects; strategically manages engagement of leads and project stakeholders; consistently ensures customer satisfaction.· Accountable for evaluation and negotiation of terms for new construction projects; bids on private funded projects.· Manages all financial aspects of project budgets, budget planning, invoicing, reporting, and reconciliation from inception to completion.· Supervises Project management team and their additional assigned projects as well as crews of 15+ master carpenters, electricians, mechanical, journeymen drywall hangers, foundation, and general laborer personnel; completes all projects on-time and under budget.· Manages all aspects of a commercial construction projects specialized in Data Center Critical infrastructure, HVAC, electrical, roofing, paving, and general construction; negotiates and secures equipment and materials for each project.· Ensures compliance with building codes, permits, and safety regulations; works effectively within strict budgets.· Oversees installation of electrical, Data / Command Center critical systems, generator systems, UPS systems, HVAC systems, BAS systems, fire life safety systems, insulation, various fixtures and appliances, windows and doors, flooring and carpet installation, roofing, finish work, cabinets, painting, paving, and other construction projects. Efficiently secures all required permit approvals.

Oakbrook Terrace, Il

Planning and implementing capital projects of 40M+ annually for ComEd facilities. Manage engagement of accountable leads & stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction. Negotiate terms for new construction projects, bidding private funded projects. Supervised crews of up to 15 master carpenters, electricians, mechanical, journeymen drywall hangers, foundation and general laborer personnel. Secured all required permit approvals. Manage all aspects of a commercial construction projects that specialized in HVAC, electrical, roofing, paving & general construction. Negotiate and secured equipment and materials for each project. Ensure compliance with local building codes, permit requirements, and safety regulations, hired and supervised subcontractors as needed, scheduled inspectors, and worked effectively within strict budgets. Manage installation of HVAC systems, BAS systems, generator systems, fire life safety systems, insulation, various fixtures and appliances, windows and doors, flooring and carpet installation, roofing, finish work, cabinets, painting, paving and other construction projects. Manage several energy reduction, lighting & renovation projects for ComEd facilities. Oversee carpenters, welders, installers, electricians, environmental contractors and general laborers. Manage environmental remediation and compliance. Manage all financial aspects of project budgets, budget planning, invoicing, reporting & reconciliation.

Consult with clients on progress and issues. Maintain strict safety standards and procedures. Hired and supervised construction workers and sub-contractors. Prepared bid proposals including materials, subcontracted work, construction activities and requirements, and labor. Computed cost estimates and negotiated with company representatives to obtain contracts. Manage document production and as-built prints. Interact with directors of construction, directors of operations, and project managers. Scheduled and supervised crews, while maintaining safe working conditions. Manage all activities of construction projects with carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and concrete finishers. Ensured compliance with local building codes, permit requirements, and safety regulations, hired and supervised subcontractors as needed, scheduled inspectors, and worked effectively within strict budgets. Maintained files, such as maintenance records, bills of lading, and cost reports. Calculate figures, such as labor and material amounts, manufacturing costs, and wages, using pricing schedules. Review documents, such as production schedules, staffing tables, and specifications to obtain information, such as materials, priorities, and personnel requirements. Compiled schedules and ordered, such as personnel assignments, production, work flow, transportation, and maintenance and repair.

Prepare management recommendations to maximize properties performance. Recommended and authorized capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment and property to increase efficiency and services of operations department. Enforce compliance of operations personnel with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and government regulations. Inspected and oversaw repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities to enforce standards for safety, efficiency, cleanliness, and appearance. Negotiated and authorized contracts with equipment and materials suppliers. Recruited, hired, and trained managerial, clerical, and maintenance staff, and contracts with vendors for security, maintenance, extermination, and grounds keeping personnel. Maintained records of sales, rental and usage activity, special permits issued, maintenance and operating costs, and property availability. Developed and administered annual operating budget. Inspected facilities and equipment and inventoried building contents to document damage and determine repair needs. Met with prospective leasers to show property, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local area. Prepare reports summarizing financial and operational status of property and facility. Maintained contact with insurance carrier, fire and police departments, and other agencies to ensure protection and compliance with codes and regulations. Conferred with legal authority to ensure transactions and terminations of contracts and agreements were in accordance with court ordered, laws, and regulations. Assembled and analyzed construction and vendor service contract bids. Directed and coordinated the activities of staff and contract personnel and evaluated performance. Investigate complaints, disturbances, and violations and resolved problems following management rules and regulations. Directed collection of monthly assessments, rental fees and deposits, and incurred operating expenses.

Supervised maintenance personnel for service requests, reviewed and approved prospective tenants, coordinated property and apartment showings, and completed lease negotiations, credit checks, and rental paperwork. Screened rental applicants, responded to tenant concerns, collected rent, contracting for repairs, met all applicable codes and regulations, ensured safe premises, provided customer service, placed ads in periodicals, and maintained an on-call status 24 hours per day. Provide vision and tactical leadership for 1337 unit property while managing a staff of over 50. Inspected building sites to ensure property meets building codes and work area adheres to OSHA safety regulations. Utilize financial skills in preparing budgets and bids. Supervised activities of work crews engaged in masonry work, general construction, building and grounds maintenance, and heavy equipment operation. Managed all general maintenance, repair work, refurbishment, and upkeep, including plumbing, electrical, roofing, drywall, grounds keeping, concrete, masonry, flooring, painting, and finish work.

1337 unitsRecommended and initiated personnel actions, such as employment, performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. Computed estimates and actual costs of factors, such as materials, labor, and outside contractors, and assisted in preparing budgets. Patrolled work area and examined tools and equipment to detect unsafe conditions and violations of safety rules. Recommended measures, such as procedural changes, service manuals revisions, and equipment purchases, to improve work performance and minimize operating costs. Trained workers in methods, procedures, and use of equipment and work aids, such as blueprints, hand tools, and test equipment. Completed and maintained reports, such as time and production records, inventories, and test results. Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, and replacement parts for work activities. Interpreted specifications, blueprints, and job ordered, and constructed templates and laid out reference points for workers. Examined object, system, and facilities, analyzed information, to determine installation, service, and repair needed. Conferred with personnel, such as management, customers, and workers' to coordinate work activities and resolve problems.

Assigned workers to perform activities, such as service appliances, repair and maintain vehicles, and install machinery and equipment. Trained workers in methods, procedures, and use of equipment and work aids, such as blueprints, hand tools, and test equipment. Directed, coordinated, trained, and assisted in performance of workers' activities, such as repair and or renovations of: H.V.A.C systems, refrigeration, appliances, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.

1337 unit propertyPerforming all aspects of property maintenance, preventative maintenance and renovations, including: H.V.A.C, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry