Construction Manager Project
Resume:
Thomas E. Groh
Barrington, IL
******@*****.***
linkedin.com/thomas-groh
SUMMARY
Long term single family home construction professional. Beginning by setting client’s expectations and providing client service’s through a contracted project, interact with all trades and licensed professionals to close projects on time and on budget.
EXPERIENCE
West Point Builders, Hinsdale, IL— Superintendent
January 2022 - Present
Manage the daily operations of residential projects for a production homebuilder.
Supervise construction of semi-custom homes in the $480,000 - $700,000 price range in three different subdivisions located in the South Suburban Chicago and Indiana area.
Visit all jobsites on a weekly/daily basis to ensure compliance.
Schedule and coordinate all trades, subcontractors and municipal building inspections.
Attend all final walk throughs with customers and resolve any outstanding issues before closing.
Adhere to construction budget and close in a timely manner.
UBuildIt, Chicago, IL Metro Area
2017 - 2020 - General Manager
2003 - 2007 - Construction Manager
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the UBuildIt Chicago Metro area office and development of new business.
Review preliminary architectural plans and make recommendations to fit client needs and budget.
Consult with licensed professionals, municipal authorities, subcontractors and trades to facilitate implementation of the client’s homebuilding needs by following the build process from Permit through Certificate of Occupancy.
Approved by several bank lenders to act as the project consultant for the owner-builder model for construction.
Visit job sites to verify progress and contracted specs to assure client that project is on schedule.
Create and attend presentations for Home Show venues for UBuildIt consultancy services.
Father & Sons, Riverside, IL — Project Manager/Supervisor
2014-2017
Manage the residential remodeling process from the point of sale and assigning trades through the post construction warranty phase.
Inspect and maintain that all jobs comply with homeowner contract.
Approve completion of each subcontractor’s job in order to approve payouts.
Interact with all homeowners to deliver excellent customer service.
ernoBuild, Barrington, IL — Construction Manager
2007-2014
Supervise the build process in both fully custom single-family homes and remodeling/adding second story additions.
Coordinate and schedule all subcontractors, trades and inspections.
Attend any village meetings or zoning hearings related to customer project.
Market and attend Home Show venues to generate sales for renovations & additions.
Offer customers a choice of services as Builder of record – project manager – project consultants.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher
Planning Starts (CRM software)
MS Project
QuickBooks
Web Site Software: FrontPage, Expression Web, Joomla!
Photo & Design Software: Adobe Photoshop CS, SketchUp
CONSTRUCTION SKILLS
Ability to operate multiple types of track & rubber tire tractor-machines.
Experience with excavation: perform above ground/below ground site work including shooting for grades, foundation digs, site demolitions, removal, underground sewer & water digs + installations
CDL-A with airbrake, tanker & passenger
EDUCATION
Indiana Univ, Bloomington, IN
B.A Liberal Arts
Major: History
Harper College, Palatine, IL
Accounting Principals
MS Project
+ misc software
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