Commercial Construction Superintendent w/Safety Coordinator experiece
Resume:
David William Kulacz, Sr.
Lansing, IL 60438
Business professional and tradesman with 30+ years of experience in the construction industry seeking to utilize diverse
background in project management, fiscal responsibility, talent acquisition, safety and trade skills in a leadership position.
This background is supported by strong written and oral communication skills, a dedicated work ethic, integrity and an
ability to meet/exceed deadlines.
Professional Experience
Sachi Construction Inc, Elk Grove Village IL.
Superintendent / Field Safety Coordinator 05/2013- 12/2013.
Chicago Water Reclamation District; Stickney, IL. Plant Retrofit and New Addition
Coordinate, schedule and see to completion all day to day construction activities.
Attend weekly production/planning meetings with District and field project manager.
Provide schedules, review and supply RFI requests.
Provide feasibility and value analysis reports.
Coordinate and implement daily field safety program.
Project completed ahead of schedule, under budget with no time lost injuries.
Concrete Structures of the Midwest, West Chicago IL.
Field Safety Coordinator 2010-Present
General Foreman/Carpenter 2006-Present (With the exception of 8 months with Sachi Construction as noted.)
Maintain solid safety record of "no time lost injuries" on any projects since assuming this position in 2010
Completed safety training in Fall Protection, Leading Edge, Harness and Retractable Use, Crane Hand
Signaling, Material Rigging, OSHA 10, OSHA 30 and CPR /AED
Facilitate weekly and monthly safety speeches and information sessions on job sites
Function as General Foreman on various projects some of which include: 30 E. Erie (I8-story residential),
Printers Corner (20-story architectural concrete), SoNo West (27-story condominium), SoNo East (25-story
condominium), Northwestern Memorial Lurie Children's Hospital (21-story), Rush Hospital (14-story
renovation), Hyatt Regency Chicago addition (l4-story), Oakton Community College Science/Health
addition (7 -story)
Review blue prints and RFI's; With special emphasis on vertical work.
Schedule tradesmen on projects ranging from 6-23 carpenters to 6-26 laborers on 2-5 crews
Maintain workflows; facilitate project planning and status meetings
Provide progress reports to Superintendent(s), obtain feedback and relay information to Foreman
Walk all project sites daily and prepare daily logs
Adjustable Forms, Lombard IL
General Foreman/Carpenter 2002-2005
Managed a variety of commercial projects most notably; FBI Headquarters building in Chicago 1600
Michigan Ave; 23 story condominium high-rise with special emphasis on vertical work.
Walsh Construction, Chicago IL
General Foreman/Safety Coordinator 1999-2001
Assisted with initial implementation of the Doka Forming Systems in Chicago .
Key projects included: Sterling project (high-rise and parking garage), Skokie Courthouse garage and Skybridge
project (high-rise).
Kulacz & Sons Builders Inc. Peotone, IL.
Principle Consultant 2001-2002. Principle 1992-1999.
Developed a part-time business that began in 1979 into a fully qualified construction operation with 17
employees.
Secured and maintained a portfolio of business clientele including residential new construction, residential
remodeling and light commercial strip malls.
Provided feasibility, value analysis, building and litigation consultation.
Provided consultation, performed estimations and completed bidding process for projects.
Managed a broad range of construction projects most notably:
-Christian Life Fellowship Church. Monee Illinois. – Developed entire project from entitlement to
opening with an economic scope of $1.5M. Completed on time at a cost of $.8M.
- Matteson Holiday Inn - renovation project of 204 guest rooms and a formal ballroom with an economic
scope of $3M.
Howard Construction, Chicago IL
Field Superintendent, 1989-1992
Gateway Construction, Chicago IL
General Foreman, 1984-1989
Field Foreman
* With special emphasis on vertical work.
James McHugh Construction Company, Chicago IL
Foreman/LeadMan, 1982-1984
Triad Forming, Hinsdale/Chicago IL
Job Foreman/Carpenter, 1978-1982
*With special emphasis on vertical work; Jahn System.
Military Experience
United States Coast Guard Aux.
• USCGA - Division 35-2 Chicago, 2002 – Present
• Watchstander qualified, 2003 - Present
• Crew Qualified, 2002 - Present
• Coxswain trainee, 2011 - Present
• Communications Staff Officer, 2005 - Present
Professional Affiliations - Maritime
USCGMM Masters License; 100 ton Inland Waters, 2004 - Present
Ship Masters Association; Master/Member, 2004 - Present
Professional Affiliations
United Brotherhood of Carpenters Chicago Local 54, 1978-Present
Home Builder's Association, 1993-2002
National Federation of Business Owners, 1993-2002
Construction Specifications Institute, 1991-2002
Financial Community Development Corporation, 1990-2002
Country Club Hills HUD Block Grant Program, 1990-2002
Education
Prairie State College, Chicago Heights IL
Coursework included:
Construction Management I &- II and Construction Technologies, 1982-1984
UBC Certified Welder; metal inert gas, MIG welder. 1982 - Present
UBC Certified Welder; MIG,ARC welder. 1980 - Present
Bloom Township High School, Chicago Heights, IL
Diploma, 1977 '
Community Service
Volunteer, Franciscan Brothers, 2008-Present
Volunteer, Catholic Charities, 2000-Present
Volunteer, St. Vincent's, 2000-Present
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