Kenneth L. Ratajczyk

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Antioch, IL 60002

Phone: 847-***-****

acsnml@r.postjobfree.com

AREAS OF EXPERTISE IN:

• Construction Project Management: Including scheduling, budgeting, estimating and job costing,

Vendor comparison and materials management/purchasing, safety and compliance management, team building and leadership, organization and time management.

• Compliance with local and international fire codes.

• Carpentry: Knowledge of all facets and phases of residential and commercial projects. Read and interpret blueprints for purpose of material breakout, layout, labor and scheduling. Wood framed foundations to roof. Including: turrets, hips, and valleys, winding stairs, trim, and cabinets.

• Permitting and Building Codes: Including field inspections, record keeping/data entry, Customer

Relations, updating code knowledge through continued education.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

August 2015 to Present

Project Manager

American Building Contractors, Inc. Burnsville, MN

Supervised the completion of Wells Street Station in Delafield, WI, a 58-unit high-end apartment development and currently with Aster Assisted Living senior housing community in Fort Atkinson, WI. Evaluate and rate siding crews, calculate materials time and labor. As result of thirty-two years with in the industry the ability to accurately estimate aids in insuring efficiency, proficiency and profitability. Continuous communication with General Contractors, Supervisors, Owners and Managers certifies expediency, craftsmanship and satisfaction of all immersed.

April 2015 to August 2015

Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer

B & F Code Compliance Services, Inc. Elgin, IL

Conducted all inspections and plan reviews for the Village of Westchester. Respond on all complaints, along with property maintenance. Sub contracted full time through the village.

April 2014 to April 2015

Facilities Manager

St. Patrick’s Wadsworth, IL

Schedule, assign and perform duties in carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), roofing, landscaping and security Recently complete revamping of contractors as result of opening up for bid. Inspect buildings, sites and equipment for needed repair / maintenance. Coordinate and work with outside vendors and contractors. Respond to emergency maintenance requests. Troubleshoot issues to determine cause and solution. Assist with construction project management. Maintain records and prepare reports. Calculated a budget for year 2015-16.

June 2013 to April 2014

Carpenter/Siding/Trim/Framing

Trillium Staffing Milwaukee, WI

Wenger Construction, Inc., Trim Specialist, Inc.

Exterior trim/soffit and fascia, plus siding, Hung doors, casing, base board and cabinets. Previously installed stainless steel siding in the Village of Shorewood, WI. An eighty-four upscale apartment building with shared parking and a Walgreen’s facility as well.

April 2013 to June 2013

Regional Field Manager

Global Facility Management and Construction Melville, NY (“Mid-West”)

Supervised construction of new Microsoft store located in St. Louis, MO. Interviewing of local and now retained contractors to complete project. Satisfy all local government agencies, allowing for smooth transition and final occupancy. While in local market, work orders and project orders are dispatched out for repairs, maintenance overseen as well. Work/Repairs are completed by myself or outside subcontractor.

August 2012 to April 2013

Commercial fire Inspector

City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI

Conduct annual and semi annual fire inspections for business’s, church’s and vacant buildings. Insuring compliance with local and international fire codes. Identifying properties and current owner or owners. Address complaints and administer timely and appropriate responses. Conduct monthly vacant building inspections. Verifying they are secure and at a acceptable level of property maintenance.

May 1988 to Present

Owner/Operator

Kenstruction, Inc. Antioch, IL

Builder/Contractor for hire. Single family dwellings, additions and alterations. Draft and submit blueprints for permit. Strong knowledge of state and local building codes and ordinances. Estimate, schedule, budget, customer relations, time, labor, material and project management.

March 1999 to September 2009

Senior Building Inspector

County of Lake Waukegan, IL

Insure all structures where safe, and in compliance with state and local building codes. Enforce local zoning ordinances. Led the department in red-tag postings and resolved violations. Required scheduling inspections, customer service involvement, daily data entry and tracking. Attend annual training and obtain all certification courses.

August 1985 to March 1999

Lead/Foreman/Supervisor - Journeyman Carpenter

United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America - Local 250 Waukegan, IL

Lead/Foreman Carpenter and Union Steward/Safety representative for the following contractors: Gustafson-Lindberg Inc., W.A. Anderson Builders, R & D Thiel Carpenter/Contractors, Boller Construction, Pickus Construction. Lead framing, back-out and exterior/interior trim crews in both commercial and residential building projects, succeeding in saving time and money through increased productivity and efficiency. Coordinated and communicated with job superintendents, project architects and engineers to complete projects within and under scheduled times.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

College of Lake County Grayslake, IL

Associate's Degree program Accounting/Business GPA: 3.0

Hansen Asset and Work Management Software training courses.

I.C.C., One and Two Family, I.F.C. and P.M.I. certifications.

B.O.C.A. Certification - annual training courses.

O.S.H.A. 10 & 30 hour certifications - retake necessary for reinstatement.

CPR certification - retake necessary for reinstatement.

Class “A” CDL - w/School Bus, Doubles, Triples and Tanker endorsements.

Football Coach at Lakes Community High School since school opening 2005

Computer Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Hansen Asset, Work Management and Topographic/Mapping software, Timberline, Maxwell Systems ProContractorMX, Sage MAS 200 ERP and AutoCAD.

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