TADEUSZ (TAD) PALECZKA
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A highly talented carpenter, craftsman and Field Project Manager with immense experience in constructing, remodeling, installing, finishing and repairing residential buildings.
Summary of Qualifications
19 years of experience
Sound knowledge of residential construction and remodeling, trades, best practices, procedures, county codes, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, and safety
Remarkable ability to read and understand blue prints, building/site plans and visualize the final product
Skilled in installing various types of refrigerators, ovens, cooktops, sinks, dishwashers (Miele, Bosch, SubZero, Viking, etc.).
Excellent mathematical and analytical skills necessary to perform material estimates
Exceptional ability to understand written and verbal instructions
Exceptional ability to establish relationships with all parties involved in the construction process facilitating a harmonious working environment.
Proficient at all task levels of residential construction from inception to completion
Proficient with power/hand tools including but not limited to (miter, circular, and jig saw’s, drills, framing/trim guns, jointer, router, planer, interior/exterior painting tools, etc.)
Proven ability to effectively organize his tasks ensuring timely project completion
Proven ability to work with and mange other trades on the job site.
Proven track record to deliver a high quality product
Professional Experience
Tradesmen International, Inc. Fairfax, VA
Lead Carpenter
July 2012 – Present
In his role as a Lead Carpenter, Mr. Paleczka specializes in remodeling from inception to completion starting with demolition, and ending with finished work. His tasks range from, but are not limited to installing drywall, windows, skylights, exterior and interior doors, finished interior and exterior trim, and increasing/decreasing ceiling heights. In particular, Mr. Paleczka did the trim work (trimmed 80 windows, columns, beams, installed plexi glass, etc.) for a commercial library in Prince William county supporting New Era Construction. Mr. Paleczka also built a two-story addition for a residential home, including exterior trim work and new window installation.
Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc. Burke, VA
Lead Carpenter/Field Project Manager
Jan 2010 – June 2012
In his role as a Lead Carpenter and Field Project Manager, Mr. Paleczka specializes in kitchen and bath remodeling beginning with demolition, and ending with finished work. His tasks range from, but are not limited to installing drywall, windows, skylights, exterior and interior doors, finished interior and exterior trim, and increasing/decreasing ceiling heights. In addition to being the Lead Carpenter, Mr. Paleczka also is the Field Project Manager at Sun Design. In this role he is responsible for the entire project from inception to completion. His tasks range from, but are not limited to – reviewing the drawings, ordering material, working with the designer, manage all trades, manage schedule, coordinate county inspections, and coordinate all aspects of the project with the Sr. Project Manager.
Case Design/Remodeling., Falls Church, VA
Craftsman
June 1999 – February 2009
In his role as a Craftsman, Mr. Paleczka specialized in kitchen and bath remodeling. He has a wide range of expertise in this arena, beginning with demolition, and ending with kitchen and bath installations. His tasks ranged from, but not limited to repairing HVAC, performing small electrical and plumbing jobs, installing drywall, windows, skylights, exterior and interior doors, floors (hardwood, tile), finished interior and exterior trim, and increasing/decreasing ceiling heights.
Lead Carpenter
June 1993 – June 1999
As a Lead Carpenter, Mr. Paleczka specialized in kitchen, sunroom, bath, and deck additions. These additions ranged from small bump outs to large multi-level additions with cathedral and flat ceilings. In this role, Mr. Paleczka performed the following, but not limited to installed and repaired exterior decks and fences, mixed and poured cement to prepare sites, demolition, installed load bearing beams, framing, setup rafters, ridge beam, fascia and freeze boards, tyvek, exterior trim, and insulation. Coordinated with electricians to ensure all electrical work was completed prior to drywall.
In addition, Mr. Paleczka finished custom basements for various clients, including building custom bars (with hung coffered ceilings and custom base cabinet enclosures for a framed in aquarium), guest bedrooms and bathrooms.
Education
Studium Ekonomiczne, Swidnica, Poland
Received an Associate degree in 1976
Specialized in Accounting and Auditing
Technikum Ekonomiczne, Swidnica, Poland
Graduated in 1971
Languages: Fluent in English and Polish
Excellent references and project photos available upon request