Gary Schlinger Frankfort, IL

708-***-****

acuzff@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Project manager with extensive experience in new construction development and remodeling of commercial, retail and residential property. Employs strong work ethic, communication and negotiating skills with team members. Demonstrated success in real estate. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Heartland Builders Inc., Frankfort, IL, 1997-present Owner/President and Project Manager; of private company committed to the construction, design and remodel of high end commercial and residential properties. Facilitated all phases of projects; meeting with clients and developing new business opportunities.

• Identify client requirements, negotiate pricing, and supervise project to client specifications from initial survey to sign off.

• Work with architects, engineers and municipalities to meet schedule timelines.

• Bidding process management, composing scope reviews and assigning contracts.

• Obtain building permits and coordinate inspections with municipalities.

• Schedule resources and travel as necessary to maximize productivity and minimize cost.

• Interpret architectural blueprints or design layouts as necessary.

• Developed a marketing plan and generate clients through networking. Invitation Homes, Chicago, IL. 2013-2014

Project Manager

• Created job scopes and budgets to return properties to market as quickly and cost efficiently as possible.

• Oversee rehab and construction process for 15-35 projects at any one time and over 12o over the course of the year.

• Managed general contractors and sub contractors to negotiate contracts & ensure rehab projects were done on time, on or under budget.

• Document and submitted change orders for approval.

• Manage quality control, created and reviewed punch list for all rehab projects.

• Document entire rehab process with before and after photos. Kern Construction Company, Tinley Park, IL. 2007-2008 Project Superintendent/Manager

• Liaison between owners and architects, coordinated and ensured project success.

• Performed design and layout of projects.

• Obtained all building permits and coordinated inspections.

• Developed and maintained project schedules.

• Scheduled and manage all work and trades.

• Completed daily job reports.

Projects;

• YMCA Health Clubs

• AT&T Retail stores

Coldwell Banker Honig Bell, Homer Glen, IL, 1994-2003 Leading real estate agency in Chicagoland and the surrounding areas. Realtor

• Awarded Top sales agent & Multi-million dollar producer annually for the sale of commercial and residential properties and vacant land.

• Conducted market analysis to determine property values.

• Represented the client to sellers, buyers, bankers, title companies and attorneys. Gagglione General Contractors Inc. Chicago, IL. 1984-1994 Carpenter/Superintendent

• Supervised 4-10 carpenters & laborers and other skilled trades man.

• Worked new construction, remodeling, demolition, layout and framing of steel stud and drywall as well as dimensional lumber.

• Have worked as a trim carpenter and have installed acoustical ceilings.

• Remodeled multi unit buildings, restaurants, hotels and other commercial projects. EDUCATION

Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL.

• Coursework toward an Associates degree with Concentration in Business, 1996-1997. Dean’s List.

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, BFA, 1980-1984

• NIU Hall of Fame Member, Football (1983)

LICENSING, TRAINING & SKILLS

• Texas Licensed Claims Adjuster, 2013-present.

• State Farm Catastrophe Adjuster Certification, 2013-present.

• Haag Certified Roof Inspector for Commercial & Residential property, 2010- present.

• Illinois Licensed Insurance Agent in Property, Casualty, Life and Health, 2000- present.

• Xactimate 28 Training (estimating software for the insurance and construction industry), 2015.

• Xactimate 27 Training (estimating software for the insurance and construction industry), 2011.

• OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training for the Construction Industry, 2011.

• Union Carpenter for 5 years.

• Illinois Licensed Realtor for Commercial, Residential and Vacant Land, 1994-2003.

• Computer skills including Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel. Open to travel

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