Project Manager Construction

JOHN KUCHARSKI

Phone: 406-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***

P R O J E C T S U P E R I N T E N D E N T

Date:

Dear Operations Manager,

I am exploring employment opportunities with your company and believe you will find my over 20 years of experience as

a Corporate/Industrial project superintendent, estimator, and master carpenter from a trade background. Specifically, I can

bring you highly developed talents troubleshooting and management projects valued at $50 Million USD. As a hands-on

team builder with solid leadership skills, I am certain I would make a valuable contribution to your company’s goals.

Previous Accomplishments Include:

Provided project management & coordination on diverse construction projects .

Handled construction drawings; ensured all documents accurately adhered to.

Managed up to 60 staff; provided training, development and co-ordination of these Disciplines : building

U.G. Utilities-Vaults-Manholes/Transitions, Deep Foundations, Augered Piling, Poured-in-place Structures

w/Foremost Forming Systems, Framing, Timber w/Mortise Joint, Structural steel w/Frame In-fill, Tube/Girt

System & Siding, Masonry Block w/Glu-Lam, aquatic parks, utilized on various projects.

Handled all purchasing and inventory responsibilities, for self-performed tasks.

Liaised with clients; gauged client needs; relayed information to construction team; ensured client

satisfaction with completed project.

Saved $(250,000.00) on major project, through proper resource coordination and

workflow streamlining techniques, and attention to detail.

My main focus is always on brainstorming and implementing innovative ideas. I am able to help streamline workflow to

maximize results while cutting significant budget costs. I am a dedicated employee that is always looking for methods to

increase productivity and efficiency, and I pride myself in an exceptional work ethic.

I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you in-person to discuss the “Fit” I may be for the needs of your

companies work-load; Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

John Kurcharski

Enclosed Resume (2 pages)

JOHN KUCHARSKI

Phone: 406-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***

P R O J E C T S U P E R I N T E N D E N T

High-caliber, skilled project management/superintendent professional, offering current knowledge of innovative

construction engineering techniques. An exceptional ability to foresee construction complications, quickly troubleshoot

problems and provide effective solutions and methods to ensure best use of company resources. A record of saving up to

$250,000 on major project through expert use of workflow streamlining methods. Exhibits hands-on positive leadership

and the ability to complete tasks on-time or ahead of schedule while meeting all specifications. Thrives in personnel

management; able to extract best performances from all staff. Project management experience supplemented by many

years of experience as a Project Manager/Superintendent /Estimator/Carpenter. Offering a comprehensive understanding of

construction industry coupled with superior leadership abilities.

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E Heavy Concrete

Swank Enterprise, Kalispell, Mt. / 6.3 yrs.

Project Superintendent 2001

Columbia Falls Waste & Water Treatment Plant, Columbia Fall, MT

Oversaw the addition and remodel of the plant. Project included building 2 Digesters, a Grit Removal Storage Building, a

Dissolved Air Flotation Tank; retro fitting the Air Blower system, rebuilding the Sludge Basin, retro-fitting the Aeration

Basins, retro-fitting the Chlorination Room. Modified and improved Control rooms in addition extensive underground

utility and power work, associated embeds, handrails and support structures.

• Managed team of 10- 20+ staff; ensured all staff able to efficiently and accurately complete tasks.

• Saved $ 300,000.00 for the contractor on major addition project; found innovative ways to successfully complete

project while working closely with mechanical and electrical Contractors.

• Liaised with officials; ensured all documents and permits in place for projects.

• Dealt with the time constraints utility lines that had to be turned over by a specific time.

Completed the one year, 3 Million USD project on time and earned a 10% Profit.

Brinderson Corporation, Costa Mesa, Ca. / 3 yr.

Project Superintendent

1983-1986

Coal Fired Heating Plant, Great Falls, MT.

Oversaw the construction of the 3 year, 33 Million USD project. Converted 68 buildings on base to low temperature hot

water system.

• Supervised all the civil/concrete trades and crane operators, augured piling, reinforcing steel, concrete formwork,

placement, surveying/ control, compaction/ density testing for all structural foundation

• Interfaced with Mechanical, Piping and electrical subcontractors with foundation’s progress.

• Interfaced with subcontractors and participated in weekly meetings, with architectural applications to Roof.

• In charge of 25 -57 workers.

• Assured all safety procedures were being followed at all times.

Project was completed on schedule and achieved more than 10% (expected) profit .

Completed concurrently during contract work, an additional $ 5,000,000.00 in U.G. Utility + Foundation work

on the Air Force Base.

Brinderson Corporation, Costa Mesa, Ca. / 2 yr.

General Foreman

1981-1983

Encina Waste Water Treatment Plant, Carlbad, CA

In charge of guiding the 2 Year, 31 Million USD project from start to finish. Project included inserting over 1000 imbeds

in Heavy reinforced concrete buildings, constructing a Digester, Carbon Towers, Grit Removal building, two Dissolved

Air Flotation Tanks, and Sludge Dewatering Building along with multiple manholes, vaults and U.G. effluent transitions.

Project’s success promoted me to the next project- “Coal Fired Heating Plant”.

Project earned more than 10% ( expected) Profit.

Completed the project before schedule and under budget!

Earlier Projects

• Swank Enterprise, Kalispell, Mt. / 6.3 yrs.

• Project Superintendent

• Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Kalispell, Mt.

2000 Consisted of a Structural Mezzanine/ Structural Steel + Reinforced Structural Concrete Deck for Cardio Work.

Budget: $ 100,000.00 Time: 4 Months Results: Completed on time and within budget.

•

• Swank Enterprise

• Project Superintendent

• Bigfork Post Office, Bigfork, Mt.

1997

Consisted of 16,000 Sq.ft. structural foundation, structural steel frame, wood and timber in-fill, divisions 1-16 with all

associated architectural applications, Site development and parking.

Budget: $ 1,100,000.00 Time: 13 months Results: Completed on time, and for expected profit

• Douglas Barnhardt, San Diego, Ca. / 2 yrs.

• General Foreman

• Thurgood Marshall Middle School, Poway, Ca.

1996

Built three 12,000 Sq.Ft. school Buildings., gymnasium, racquet courts, structural spread footings, grade beams, moment

frames, structural slabs, structural steel bolt templates, structural steel frame, and wood frame in-fill, with divisions 1-16

Budget: $50,000,000.00 Time: 1.5 year Results: finished on time, and met budget

JOHN KUCHARSKI

Phone: 406-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***

P R O J E C T S U P E R I N T E N D E N T Summary of Projects

Howard Building Corp. / Los Angeles, CA. / 2.3 yrs. 2010

- 2012

Project Superintendent

Clarient/GE, Aliso Viejo, Ca. 2012

Cibola System, Orange, Ca. 2010- 2011

Swan Valley Log Homes / Somers, Mt. / 6 yrs. 2004 –

2009

Designer / Builder

Luxury Log Homes, Somers, MT. 2003-2009

Swank Enterprise / Kalispell, Mt. / 6.3 yrs. 1997 –

2003

Project Superintendent

Kalispell Aquatic Park, Kalispell, MT. 2003

Kandahar Lodge, Whitefish, MT. 2002

W.W. Treatment Plant, Columbia Falls, MT. 2001

• Flathead Travel Service, Kalispell, MT. 2000

Summit Athletic Facility, Kalispell MT. 2000

Ironhorse Resort, Whitefish, MT. 1999

Carquest, Kalispell, MT. 1998

Big Fork Post Office, Big Fork, MT. 1997

Douglas Barnhardt Constr. Co. / San Diego, Ca. / 2 yrs. 1995 -

1996

General Foreman

Thurgood Marshall Middle School, Poway, CA. 1996

Carlsbad High School, Carlsbad, CA. 1995

Kitchell Contractors Inc. / Irvine, Ca. / 4 yrs. 1981, 1988 / 1992 –

1994

Project Superintendent

Bakerfield Memorial Hospital, Bakerfields, CA. 1994

Scripps Psychiatric Ward, La Jolla, CA. 1993

Devereaux Foundation, Santa Barbara, CA. 1992

Anechoic Chamber, Torrance, CA. 1988

• Betty Ford CDRH-Hospital La Jolla, CA. 1981

JK Palmer Constr. Corp./ San Marcos, Ca. / 2 yrs. 1989 -

1991

Project Manager / President / Gen. Contractor

• 38 Unit Hud Project, San Diego, Ca. 1991

• Imperial School District Gymnasium, Imperial, CA. 1990

• Palomar College Computer Campus, San Marcos, Ca. 1989

Brinderson Corp. / Costa Mesa, Ca. / 5.5 yrs. 1981 – 1986,

1991

Project Superintendent

Anheuser Busch, Van Nuys, CA. 1991

Steam Heating Plant, Bremerton, WA. 1986

Coal Fired Heating Plants, Great Falls, MT. 1983-1986 (most successful)

Encina Waste Water Treatment Plant, Carlsbad, CA. 1981-1983

Kucharski Constr. Co. / Vista, Ca. / 2 yrs. 1979

– 1981

Project Manager / Owner / Gen. Contractor

• 38 Condeminiums, San Diego, Ca. 1981

• Shipke Residence, Carlsbad, Ca. 1980

• Egg Processing Plant, Lakeside, Ca. 1979

Trepte Constr. Co. / San Diego, Ca. / 1 yr.

1978

Journeyman Carpenter

Camp Pendleton Barracks, Camp Pendleton, CA. 1978

Bechtel Power Corp. / San Francisco, Ca. / 1 yr.

1977

Journeyman Carpenter

• San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant, San Clemente, CA. 1977

E. M. Penn Co. / Los Angeles, Ca. / 1 yr.

1976

Apprentice Carpenter

• Dixon Lake Water Treatment Plant, Escondido, CA. 1976

Century Southwest Constr. Co. / Van Nuys, Ca. / 1 yr.

1975

Apprentice Carpenter

• Multi- Apartment Complex, Oceanside, Ca. 1975

Magna Construction Co. / Carlsbad, Ca. / 2 yrs. 1973 -

1974

Apprentice Carpenter

• Built many track Homes in San Diego county for 2 yrs. 1974 – 1973

• Beginning of Construction Career

JOHN KUCHARSKI

CON’T Phone: 406-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***

S U P E R I O R S T R E N G T H S

Monitoring Safety Site Project Management Sub-Trade Coordination

Sage/Timberline Estimating Blueprint Interpretation

• Site Communication

Carpentry ( All Phases ) Geometric/ Engineering/Principles Budget Management

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving Materials Mgmt. & Quantification Cost Reduction

U.G. Pipe Placement & Density Tests Cost Estimates & Sub-Quotes Workflow Streamlining

Structural Frames & Suspended Deck Team Building & Motivation

Deep Foundation, Vaults and Select Auger Piling

Fill

F O R M A L E D U C A T I O N

Journeyman of Apprenticeship – Carpentry Vocational Drafting Degree

Palomar College- San Marcos, CA. Mira Costa College- Oceanside, CA.

Sage/Timberline Estimating

Lake Tahoe, Ca.

P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T & C E R T I F I C AT I O N S

COURSES TICKETS

Safety Management Course Journeyman Carpenter Certified

Construction Safety Training Systems Course Confined Space and Respiratory Protection

Power Actuated Tools Safety Course 2012

Carpentry Form-setting, Framing, Timber, Truss, Finishes Aerial Work Platform Ground

Interpersonal Relations Course Heavy Construction Safety

Leadership Management

References :

1) Howard Building - Frank Treptow - 818-***-****

2) Studio SA - David Oh - 714-***-****

3) Swank Enterprises- Bob Meinhardt – 406-***-****

4) Cibola Systems - Benjamin Djou - 714-***-****

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