Project Manager Construction

Mark Halamicek

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Houston, Texas 77070 *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A highly effective Construction Management Professional, who meets challenges head on and creates

positive change. An energetic leader with the demonstrated ability to build and lead teams to achieve

outstanding results. Proven track record setting strategic direction, executing to plan and managing

operations to ensure quality, safety, within specified time and budget constraints.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

A broad background in Construction and Project Management includes:

Project Management Site Safety Management Walk-through/Punch Lists

Sub-Contractor Management Inspections/Approvals Problem Solving

Product/System Sourcing Quality Assurance Programs Customer Relations

Strategic Planning Warranty Issues Invoice Review/Approvals

Scheduling Cycle /Lead Time Reduction Designer Relations

Site Logistics Estimating/Budget Review Industry Relations

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Cavalcade Custom Homes LP, Houston, Texas July 2009 – May 2010

Area Construction Superintendent

Conducted a new home construction operation in Houston for a successful Austin builder. Site manager

for the construction of three new home construction ($450 - 650K) projects, and two extensive

remodeling projects. Consolidated management efforts and effectively reduced site overhead by 60%.

• Successfully managed the construction responsibilities for three new projects, and two

projects in progress. Replaced approximately 70% of the sub-contractors and hired more

experienced, more effective crews. Restructuring the crews improved both the quality and cost

performance on the projects.

• Created and implemented a weekly project update program for the builder. The client’s

expectations of visits from Austin to Houston of no less than once a week by the builder.

Commitments in Austin prevented the builder’s weekly visits. To bridge the personal visits, I

created a weekly update for the builder to keep him informed of the production, and estimated

production timelines to completion for the customers. The improved communications and

updates satisfied the client’s expectations and were elated with the improved production process

of their homes.

Rueby Custom Homes, Houston, Texas February 2007 – June 2009

Project Builder

Responsible for the total on-site construction supervision of a very complex, $7M luxury estate residence,

with 15,000 square feet of covered space and 9800 square feet of living space. Managed the project from

the site preparation and excavation phase, to completion and delivery to the client. Effectively managed

all site logistics and scheduling and met regularly with the client. Developed a proprietary energy

monitor and water filtration system for the client, and authored and published Owner’s Operating Manual.

• Devised a change order control process to keep close track of the project . Early on, the

owner stated he did not need change orders, considering it was a cost plus contract, and he valued

what he spent his money on. Devised an email confirmation with the owner to advise him of any

overage from the cost plus budgets. Persuaded the builder to collect for the additional work I

performed outside of the contract obligations, for substantial additional revenue. We kept the

integrity of the contract and satisfied the documentation of the expenditures for the home without

contract conflict.

Chuck Morris Interests, Inc., Houston, Texas May 2006 - February 2007

Project Builder

Initiated the construction from startup to dry-in of a two-story home in Brenham, Texas, with 7,000

square feet of covered space and 4,000 square feet of living space. The 110-page architectural plans were

extremely complex, detailed, and designed according to commercial standards.

• The material specifications required a unique lead time format. Orders were placed as

far away as Italy for the marble exterior and interior stone and Dallas for structural steel. I

devised a projected time line for decisions and order dates. The owners and their managers

accepted the time line, and the project progressed in an orderly manner.

• The ranch has a herd of extremely valuable quarter horse breeding stock in the same

area where we were building their $3M custom home. I coordinated and maintained a

production schedule with the project manager, and on-site ranch hands along with safety

provisions to ensure the security of the horses around the construction site to the satisfaction

of the client.

Christopher Sims Custom Homes, Houston, Texas June 2004 - November 2005

Project Builder

Responsible for the construction of two homes, a custom home in progress, and a spec home in the

exclusive community of Carlton Woods, in The Woodlands.

• Assumed the construction progress of a custom home (10,000 square feet of covered space,

7,000 square feet of living space) from the rough-in phase through completion. The owners

were out of town quite often for extended periods of time. They requested to be kept 90 days in

advance of necessary decisions to avoid logistical delays. I coordinated and held meetings with

all relevant personnel and client, to stay ahead of the production logistics. We had no delays due

to a lack of decisions and strategic planning. The project was completed as scheduled.

John Bass Custom Homes, Houston, Texas July 2002 – May 2004

Project Builder

Responsible for the management of several custom home projects in Memorial and The Woodlands.

• A project in The Woodlands that initiated as a remodel quickly became a rebuild. After the

interior was stripped it became clear that the cost savings gained by remodeling versus rebuilding

was a minimal amount. When the owners were informed, they agreed that a rebuild was the best

approach and they were excited to have a new home, from the slab up for a very nominal

investment.

Mark Hala Construction Co., Inc., Houston, June 1981 – June 2002

Texas

President

As a second generation builder, I founded the company in 1981, managed through the mid 1980 real

estate downturn. Built an average of ten to twelve homes annually. The most homes closed in one year

were 15 homes with 20 in production at any given time and sales volume of up to $7 million.

• The company built homes, and in the process I built a relationship with the real estate

community based on integrity, loyalty, and honesty. Received numerous referrals from

realtors and several included my name in their advertised listings of the homes built by my

company.

• Voted 1997 Builder of the Year by the local builder association, GHBA, and was the President

of the association in 2000.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Greater Houston Builders’ Association, President – 2000, GHBA Board of Directors, 1994 –2001,

GHBA Builder of the Year, 1997, GHBA Continuing Education Chairman, 1998, Texas Association of

Builders, Board of Directors, 1996 – 2000, NAHB Spike Club, Graduate Master Builder, 1999

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