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Full-service General Contracting firm, offering services in both new construction and renovationsLead Project ManagerDirect commercial and industrial clientele, as well as job order contracts (JOC) for the University of Illinois at UIUC, Cook County, Cook County Health & Hospitals, Northwestern Hospital, Illinois Tollway, City of Chicago, Chicago Housing Administration (CHA), and the Salvation Army representing over 200 projects valued at over $30Mil• Manages and implements a portfolio of construction projects, ensuring consistency with department strategy, commitments, and goals• Leads and directs the progress on each project including initial planning, scope development, contracting, construction, and closeout; maintaining leadership responsibility throughout the project life cycle• Defines the project’s objectives, determine the appropriate partners, and oversee quality control while meeting strict deadlines and managing the project budget and will also participate in strategy development, leading and managing team members, and coordinating vendor participation• Acquires and nurtures relationships at intern-government/business which produces results for the both the client and company• Prepares and responds to RFPs by completing the required due diligence, research, and analysis of project requirements, producing detailed scope of work; review of client proposals and estimates will meet client’s specific needs will be met including time, materials, and manpower• Evaluates, hires, and manages qualified subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered according to plan and schedule• Conduct joint project scope meetings on and offsite to review and discuss project progress, construction schedule, and problem resolution to ensure complete client satisfaction

Managed a portfolio of over 600 homes/properties for a Property Management Company, Standard Medallion on new and capital improvement projects•Initiated and implemented policies, programs, and operating procedures and standards to assure property assets are preserved through sound maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation procedures on all properties in the portfolio•Reviewed and analyzed the bids and awards all contracts•Created budgets for both large and small projects•Vetted and hired new employees which include contractors and office staff•Coordinated work activities with staff to minimize disruption to the residents•Created a punch list for each property to ensure all work was completed in a timely fashion to the highest standards Medallion expected•Pulled permits for all projects•Met with City of Chicago Inspectors and perform property walk through to ensure the passing of inspections•Fast tracked any and all violations and ensures all repairs are made in a timely fashion•Represented the company alongside the company attorney in court on a multitude of issues ranging from court violations, permit issues, and complaints from inspectors•Assisted the maintenance department with all aspects of construction, maintenance issues, and helping to keep a timely turnaround time for all issues that arise•Met with investors, responding to budget issues and lead time inquires•Communicated with the owners on a weekly basis to report all issues happening in the company•Performed troubleshooting on any issues that are pertinent to my position as I oversee all employees who report to me•Updated the owners and investors with daily reports on all employees who work under me•Restructured the quality control and procedures for Standard Medallion properties ensuring the quality of work received from outside vendors and contractors were of the highest quality of housing and that investors interests and tenants were protected at all times

Provided project specific construction management for commercial and residential (new and or remodel) construction projects ranging in construction costs from $10,000 to $1 million, projects include interior/exterior remodeling and additions, kitchen and bath remodeling, basement finishing, single, multi-family, and multi-use residential/commercial properties; as well as work as a subcontractor to major home remodeling retailers including Home Depot and IKEA• Provided leadership and direction in the areas of company construction policies, client relationships, accountability, training/employee development, subcontractor and supplier relationships• Ensured effective contract administration, including: generation, review, management and monitoring of subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documentation• Inspects work in progress to insure quality, specifications, and schedule requirements• Maintained strong working relationships with internal/external team members, which included staff, clients, subcontractors, vendors, architects, owners, and other industry professionals• Interfaced with various villages and municipalities to obtain permits and schedule inspections• Monitored Purchase Orders and receipt of goods, including verification of discrepancies• Documented, tracked, and issued approved change orders during course of project• Met with and kept clients informed throughout the installation/remodel process• Handled all change orders including securing payment for all additional charges• Obtained completion certificate signed by client• Completed quality projects on-time, within budget, while meeting and exceeding the client’s expectations

Builder of condos and multi-use properties in the Bucktown Chicago areaProject Superintendent• Managed major build-out projects for this high-profile residential and commercial builder in Chicago• Provided on-site coordination for all phases of design/build construction that included the coordination of tradesmen and multiple subcontractors, materials and equipment; ensured that specifications were being strictly enforced and work was proceeding on schedule and within budget; scheduled inspections, quality control, and job site safety, training/employee development, subcontractor and supplier relationships, project and company growth and profitability• Ensured effective contract administration, including: generation, review, management and monitoring of subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documentation• Inspected work in progress to insure quality, specifications, and schedule requirements• Maintained strong working relationships with internal/external team members, which included staff, clients, subcontractors, vendors, architects, owners, and other industry professionals• Interfaced with various officials to obtain permits and schedule inspections

Commercial and residential contractor and remodelerProject Manager• Provided overall on-site administration and technical management through planning, coordination, and supervision of craft employees and trade contractors to ensure projects were constructed in a safe and organized manner that was in accordance with design, budget, schedule, and quality• Oversaw subcontractor work, as well as direct contract work• Conducted site meetings with vendors, contractors, and subcontractors• Managed cost estimating and value engineering processes• Managed purchase orders and change orders• Maintained project schedule and project cost estimation• Interfaced with various villages and municipalities to obtain permits and schedule inspections• Fostered and enhanced owner, architect, subcontractor and vendor relations• Managed budget and financial reporting• Oversaw the quality control program• Managed and oversaw field operations processes and procedures

$30M retail sales/merchandising services organization, serving clients throughout the Midwest and NortheastRegional Manager, Home Depot AccountResponsible for coordinating the installation and completion of customers’ jobs (which averaged over $1 million dollars a month in sold residential projects), consisting of but not limited to siding, windows, roofing, and decks, while ensuring the job is completed on time, within specified cost, and to the customer’s satisfaction• Performed all pre-installation inspections, which included responsibility for timely measurement of jobs, ordering materials, field inspection of jobs in progress, collection of receivables, managing inventory, tracking the completion of service orders, training sales staff in field practice, hiring competent subcontractors• Directly hired, trained, and supervised 20 subcontracting crews totaling 80 installers to meet the demand of client• Prepared and executed construction schedules; administered contract documents, including bids, change orders, invoices with initial approval signatures on invoices and requisitions• Prepared/administrated budgets, advertising, and marketing to increase brand recognition and uniformity among all crews• Drove service levels, implement safety and quality processes/procedures, cost reduction, and manage service issues• Improved profit margins through price restructuring, controlling manpower hours, product sourcing and renegotiating purchasing contracts• Actively participated with the sales department in long range planning decisions and daily operational decisions as needed• Coordinated and communicated with applicable departments to ensure resolution of all customer issues and performed services• Resolved all installation issues to ensure complete customer satisfaction

• Supervised sales and specialty associates (7), trained, coached and developed associates in each department to ensure customers received excellent service and could easily find the merchandise they needed• Provided valuable input into merchandising decisions to the Store Management Team• Managed work schedules, generated reports for management, reviewed and maintained store's sales plan, placed orders, handled inventory control in each department, reviewed open quotes, created, provided, and maintained work lists and purchase order, communicated with vendors, and followed-up with all customers • Demonstrated product knowledge and was able to explain to customers the uses of a variety of floor adhesives; knowledge of a variety of carpeting including in stock and special order, and explained and demonstrated ceramic tile installation including ceramic style countertops and hardwood floor products and their installation including hardwood, laminate, vinyl flooring, as well as explained the various closet products and installation