R ICHARD S TRAUS

**** *** ***** ****, **********, MD 21754

240-***-**** ~ acdkfu@r.postjobfree.com

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT

P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M A RY

Safety-conscious and dedicated superintendent with more than 20 years construction experience leading and driving

projects to successful on-time/on budget completions. Excellent ability to think “outside-the-box” for proactively solving

issues before they effect scheduling, and determining whether there are quicker, more efficient and less costly methods to

overcome challenges and still achieve successful on time and within budget project completions. Skilled at making critical

decisions that impact the outcome of construction projects. Strategically plan work for new and existing projects to assure

satisfied owners. Inherent ability to read blueprints, interpret specifications, and negotiate effective contracts. Work well

with architects, engineers and owners. Strong analytical, problem-solving and communications skills.

AREAS EXPERTISE

OF

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Project Planning and Multi-Layer Contracts and

Budgeting Drywall/Acoustic Grids Negotiations

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Bidding, Estimating and Millwork, Trim and Cohesive Team Building

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Proposals Woodwork Microsoft Project

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Building Layout Metal-Stud and

Structural Framing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Construction Superintendent 2002 – Present

HBW Group Inc., Rockville, MD (2011 – Present)

Commercial Interiors Inc., Arundel Mills, MD (2007 – 2011)

P&P Contractors Inc., Rockville, MD (2003 – 2007)

Cindell Construction Services Inc., Frederick, MD (2002 – 2003)

• Managed and oversaw subcontractors, maintained and updated schedules, and coordinated work at multiple sites

directly impacting existing/new buildings. Ensured plans and specifications were followed, and subcontractors complied with

their contracts.

• Supervised and coordinated activities of craftsmen such as plumbers, electricians, mechanical technicians,

roofers, carpenters and glass installers to guarantee work progressed according to schedule. Guided processes such as site

preparation, erecting frameworks, and finishing the building.

• Directed all construction activities to ensure projects completed on time and within budget. Provided technical

guidance to foremen.

SELECTED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

• VHC 8,000 SQ. FT. MEDICAL FACILITY ($550,000 contract; medical build-out): Rebuilt the project schedule to

properly sequence all required tasks for creating a logical flow. Completed 12-week project in 8 weeks within budget.

• MAGELLAN HEALTH SERVICES ($1.2 million contract; 4-floor remodeling of occupied spaces):

Successfully completed the remodeling project on-time and within budget despite having to perform the work during off-hours

and ensure the work area was fully cleaned each night so that customers could continue their activities each morning.

• HOLLYWOOD CASINO, Perryville, MD ($2.2 million design-build contract; 35,000 sq. ft. casino plus food

service building that included framing and finishing all interior spaces): Ensured project completed on time and within

budget although it was fast tracked with daily design changes, and required constant coordination and communication with

the General Contractor, design team and material suppliers.

• TC WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL, Alexandria, VA ($2.5 million contract; exterior structural framing, acoustic

ceilings and elaborate auditorium ceilings [half-barreled drywall with clouds]): Finished drywall project on-time and

under budget while overcoming obstacles such as maintaining consistency in elaborate exterior cornice trim work (7 different

details) across elevations, investigating anchoring systems to locate a product to fit field conditions which conflicted with

design plan, and researching lifeline tie-down systems to provide safe anchoring for workers.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Trained as a carpenter at Local #135, New York City, NY

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