JAMES M. CENTANNO

***** **** ***** **** • Grayslake, IL 60030 • 847-***-**** • acy4ey@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Exceptional Construction Superintendent with over 35 years’ experience leading large, complex commercial and residential projects for diverse customer across industries, e.g., Chase Bank, Office Depot and Starbucks. I have a proven track record of bringing projects in on time, under budget and to specifications. A strong but collaborative leader, I excel in troubleshooting and problem solving with an eye for precision. My trade knowledge and hands-on experience spans electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, exterior/interior finish, and high-end millwork. Key strengths include:

Project, Budget, Labor Management

Quality Control and Accuracy

Construction Consulting with Owners

Blueprint Review

Subcontractor/Architect Management

Compliance and Safety Regulation

Jobsite Logistics

Permit Requirements

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Managed projects with Chase Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Chipotle's, Office Depot, Ultra Cosmetics, L.A. Fitness, Barnes & Noble and Sweet Tomatoes Five Below retail units.

Excellent blue print reading skills along with civil drawings also addendums and changes to the plans.

Reviewed submittals and scopes of work to ensure that subcontractors were performing their scope correctly.

Rehabilitated buildouts with Architects on multi-tenant improvements.

Secured and built a 3 week look ahead schedule for the term of the project.

Took over jobs that were not making money and restored them to profitability in a short period of time.

Administered company's safety program, including conducting weekly OSHA safety meetings in-house.

EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY TRAINING

Construction Management Classes: College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL.

Chicago District Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 250

10-Hour Safety Program, OSHA

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Daily Reports.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sedgewick Properties Chicago IL. 2016-current

Senior Superintendent

New Construction of a Midrise 7 story ground up work with concrete matt slabs / pool.

Builtech Services LLC. Schaumburg IL. 2015- 2016

Superintendent

Successfully completed multiple projects on time and under budget, all ground up work with excellent quality.

G-2 Builders Hanover Park IL. 2013-2015

Superintendent

Worked on a 15 million dollar Mosque in Willow Brook IL trouble shooting with structural engineers and architect issues. Ground up project with a water retention field in the parking lot.

TMG construction Marengo IL. 2010-2013

Superintendent

Renovation of Menards Store ground up addition adding 85,000 square feet to existing building. Submitted plans to obtain permits and worked with subcontractors to make daily schedule requirements to meet company standards. Conducted weekly safety meeting.

ALTOURIAN BUILDERS, Lake Forest, IL

Superintendent 2004 - 2007

Designed exquisite custom built-ins for major commercial projects by identifying needs, determining budget requirements and utilizing extensive knowledge of carpentry/construction to create a vision for the product. Coordinated subcontractor work, including quality and execution.

Directed a carpentry crew in accurately executing architectural renderings.

Supervised all types of commercial metal stud framing.

Installed high-end millwork, including crown molding, chair rails, wainscoting and custom cabinetry.

Earned two promotions, in recognition of outstanding work.

J.C. CONSTRUCTION, Grayslake, IL 1982 – 2004

General Contractor

Self-managed this profitable construction company, including marketing, customer relations, sales, project management, billing and subcontractor crew (sourcing, interviewing, leading and supervising). Estimated, sold, planned and managed residential construction projects to the utmost satisfaction of all clients. Administered payroll and insurance.

Supervised multiple projects and crews simultaneously.

Expertly estimated trades to determine optimum pricing on jobs.

Reviewed blueprints.

Established sustainable subcontractor relationships.

Solved jobsite problems, e.g., architects and engineers inquiries.

Tracked daily job metrics to ensure budgets were met.

Earned repeat business and referrals by delivering exceptional work.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Successfully held Superintendent positions with demonstrated skills in: determining customer (commercial and residential) requirements for custom work; designing; defining project scope; estimating man hours, costs and budget; and planning successful delivery.

REFERENCES

Exceptional references upon request.

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