SHEM GRAF

**W*** GREENVIEW AVE.WARRENVILLE IL.***55

E-mail acxhr1@r.postjobfree.com PH.630-***-****

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Self-motivated, peak performing professional with 18 years of progressive supervisory experience in all phases of construction industry. Effective problem solver who enjoys the challenge of achieving goals and accomplishing objectives; Offering professional expertise and leadership in project management, field operations, estimating, site supervision and customers relations. Extremely organized and through with high attention to detail. Verifiable track record for the successful completion of multi-million dollar projects. Process-driven, comfortable with new technologies, multi-tasking leader, exhibiting an exceptionally high work ethic and highest level of honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, passion and team work. Career history of consistent advancement based on achievements and motivational tactics. Able to streamline procedures that improve safety levels, productivity and control costs through expertise in:

Team Building & Leadership Budgeting

Planning and Scheduling Customer Satisfaction Safety & Compliance Management Implementation

Blueprint Analysis Preventive Management

Organization & Time Management Vendor Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Flex Enterprises Inc. 2012 - Present

Manager/Owner

Manage all activities of the new construction and remodeling projects ensuring that all objectives are accomplished within specific time frame and established budget. Duties include but are not limited to:

•Plan and adhere to regularly scheduled meetings with the customers

•Project Status Reports

•Proactive approach in working towards overall company goals and objectives

•Provide prompt and accurate reporting of all required costs, changes, schedules

•Responsible for the construction project management of Development and Redevelopment projects, including the bidding of outside contractors, establishing budgets and project building plans and fostering collaboration between all internal and external project team members on projects

•Responsible for establishing and monitoring the construction schedule and maintenance thereof and managing the budget and daily schedule

•Responsible for the review and approval of construction Change Order Requests, onsite change orders and pay requests

•Responsible for review of design drawings as they progress, and provide value engineering options

•Responsible for on site inspections and testing monitoring quality, timeliness and completeness

•Responsible to provide technical and procedural construction direction

•Coordinate construction activities of owners, agencies, tenants and utility companies in order to assure the desired project schedule, budget and quality are achieved

•Ensure all construction is performed per design place ns, specifications,

•Obtain all required construction permits and Certificate of Occupancy if required

•Develop prequalified bidders list, review qualifications, solicit bids and award contracts

•Obtain all information and data required from contractors for evaluation of proposed changes

Opal Enterprises Inc. 2011-2012

Production Manager

Manage project or multiple work streams including project plan, scope, cost, work schedule and contractual deliverables. Applied PMP techniques and methods. Serve as a single point of accountability for the success of the project and single point of authority for related decisions. Hold responsibility for construction integrity and performance of contractors ensuring highest construction standards while maintaining budget, time line and providing excellent customers relations. Responsible for:

•Providing leadership in addressing overall areas of project cost, schedule and quality for project

•Providing leadership in addressing safety objectives

•Manage contracts, contractors and resources overall including all aspects of interface management

•Implement effective change management techniques, manage changes and change orders

•Challenge and ensure that different engineering processes actually meets project goals

•Ensure full and proper implementation of execution strategy

•Manage and ensure the provision of needed materials over project’s timeline

•Provide assurance of required procurement procedures implementation

•Break down overall project goals into smaller execution milestones and targets and continually apply assessments of progress against such targets/milestones,intervene in any situation where necessary

•Focus on Company business objectives for projects and beyond immediate project goals

•Oversee and ensure that construction activities are fully aligned with Pre-Commissioning requirements

•Demonstrate high ethical conduct in areas of procurement, contracts, evaluation of contractors and customer satisfaction

•Conduct final punch list execution

•Obtain necessary permits and maintain positive relationships with City officials

VP Interlink, Inc. 2007-2011

Project Manager

Oversee daily field and office operations of a construction corporation, handling residential and commercial projects including customer relations.

•Review project, scope of work, estimates, bids, proposals, contracts and budget for contracted services

•Provide diligent coordination and direct on-site management and quality check to ensure project time line and budget requirements

•Prepare a complete work schedule and time projections

•Coordinate the schedule and work with subcontractors and designers

•Provide construction expertise and technical/code guidance/blue prints red line

•Prepare a complete written Bid Packages for each phase of the work

•Complete a detailed estimate for the requirements of the job

•Site remediation control/inspections

•Solicit bids from pre-qualified sources for each phase of work

•Ensure that all governmental, lender, manufacturer and consultants tests and inspections are performed in a timely manner and all approvals are obtained

•Review and process all subcontractor and vendor pay requests and payments in accordance with the processes and time frames

•Prepare and update Construction Budget/Buyout reports/Lender Draw Forms

•Ensure that all materials are delivered by Subcontractors and Vendors to be utilized in the compilation of a Project Warranty Manual

•Review final punch list and return for necessary correction, check off items prior to project close out

•Review any minor conflicts that may arise during construction make recommendations for solutions to the conflict in order for specifications and /or details to be corrected

•Obtain building Certificates of Occupancy and provide all warranty and non-warranty related oversight when requested

Neumann Homes 2005-2007

Construction Manager

Responsible for organization, execution and managing physical construction of the new Home Projects. Supervision and coordination of all daily field and office activities.

•Decision making on modifications to the project in order to keep it within the budget and time commitment

•Manage project within budget and with assurance that upholds current purchasing and industry standards

•Work closely with architects and engineers in reviewing drawings and specifications

•Schedule, conduct and actively participate in project meetings ( safety/sales and with customers)

•Provide coordination to establish and gain consensus on project goals, objectives and schedules using project management tools

•Supervise,evaluate and ensure proper training for field personnel ( Superintendents, Service Managers, Secretaries, Laborers)

•Evaluate subcontractors and vendors performance, pay requests and payments in accordance with established schedule

•Conduct daily inspections and confirm that all interior and exterior punch lists are completed promptly and all warranty dates are clearly established and communicated

•Obtain all necessary permits including building C.O.’s

•Work closely with City officials and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external customers.

•Provide continuous support to the upper management and necessary leadership

Accomplishments: Member of Safety Committee. Developed and created Land Development Pre-Construction check list for Acceptance.

Concord Homes Inc. 1996-2005

Construction Manager

Responsible to oversee the day-to-day job site operations .Supervise on site construction from the installation of the subdivision improvements to the completion of the project.

•Responsible for site plan implementation, schedules and reports development and necessary updates with 100% accuracy

•Manage project within established budget

•Conduct daily inspections to ensure compliance with plans, building codes and specifications

•Red line and update blueprints, manage utilities installations

•Conduct pre-construction and pre-drywall meetings with future homeowners

•Complete rough punches and obtain necessary permits including C.O.’s

•Conduct and participate in weekly safety meetings and sales staff meetings to discuss site specifics and address concerns

•Resolve construction issues daily, approve subcontractors and vendors purchase orders and invoices for payments, manage material deliveries

•Conduct Storm Water Pollution audits

•Supervise and train field personnel

•Provide continuous help to Service Department in difficult issues resolutions

•Set up and open Operation Centers, Sales Offices, built Model Homes

•Develop excellent relationships with City Officials and Homeowner Associations

•Responsible for hiring Superintendents, Secretaries and Laborers

Accomplishments: Member of Heighten Awareness Committee created and developed safety signs for company wide use. Implement new TDH ideas for company program. Resolved many Land Development job site specific issues. Completed several Management Courses and completed fast pace project in Palatine IL. (83 homes from April till October) with highest H/A scores and closing 69 “Zero Walk” homes (highest score within company). Recognized in Thank You letters send from satisfied customers to the upper management

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EDUCATION

Construction Management Certification from NIU including additional Land Development classes.

OSHA Certified

SWPPP Certified

LEAD Certified

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Completed numerous employer-sponsored courses and workshops, including:

File Management,

Excel,

Word,

Business Writing,

Microsoft Projects,

Leadership Performance Management and Management Essentials.

Completed several customer care related seminars..

Knowledge of scheduling programs including Oracle.

HVAC universal certified.

Training in first aid and use of fire extinguishers.

Experience in: risk management, field supervision, policies, procedures and customer service program

implementation.

LEAD Safety Certification

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