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Lead Carpenter Master Electrician

Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Salary:

Negotiable

Posted:

May 13, 2023

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Robert R. Kirby

Objective

Qualifications

To become an asset for a company that values the concept that their whole is only as strong as the sum of their individual parts.

35+ years experience with new & rehab, commercial & residential construction including: Hospitals & health centers, correctional facilities, apartment buildings & condos, historical restorations, retail & office fit-outs

30+ years experience in Ownership & supervisory roles, project management, consulting work, personnel & apprentice training, estimating, coaching, and mentoring

40+ years experience in rough, finish, & design / build carpentry

20+ years experience in residential & commercial electrical work

OSHA 30 & COVID-19 Job Site Safety Protocol Certified

Experience

07/2022 – 01/2023: On-Site Construction Project Mgr. / Otherworld Holdings, LLC:

Responsible for the overall operations (excluding exhibit builds) & safety of the project including: Wall layout as spec’d by plans, shared task with project engineer in sub-contractor coordination and hiring, material orders, personnel safety, et. al.

01/2020 – 03/2022: COO & Estimator / Imperial Constructors, LLC

Responsible for contract bids, estimating, project management, invoicing, etc.

09/2005 – present: Founder & CEO / R II K & Associates, LLC:

Responsible for the overall operations of the business including estimating, management, personnel training, carpentry design / build projects, consulting and contract negotiations.

11/2011 – 04/2022: Lead Carpenter / Tradesmen International, LLC / Worked on a project-by-project basis on high-end builds & installs, mostly prevailing wage work.

Commercial applications carpenter assigned to projects throughout the Tri-State area. Also was the Site Super for the CSX Train Station Renovation Project @ Grays Ferry

06/1996 – 06/2005: Sr. Project Mgr. / Hillside Construction Co., Inc.

Advanced from lead carpenter to Sr. Proj. Mgr.

Responsibilities included project & personnel management, apprentice training, estimating, sub-contractor hiring & coordination, materials take-offs & orders, et al.

Education

1990-1992: Community College of Phila. / Construction Tech. Major

05/1988-11/1988: Del Val School of Trades, Phila., PA / Bldg. Renovations Course / Graduated top of class

1986-1987: Indiana Institute of Tech., Ft. Wayne, IN / Eng. Major

1982-1986: Central High School, Philadelphia, PA / Class - 245

Robert R. Kirby

Notable Projects

Otherworld Philly Project / 2500 Grant Ave; Phila., PA: On-site Construction Proj. Mgr for a $2mil. / 45k sq. ft. commercial renovation into an interactive art exhibit.

Observation Deck for The Presidents’ House Historical Dig / 6th & Market; Phila, PA: Estimator / Designer / Proj. Mgr. for a $30k / 240 sq. ft. design / build deck w/ steps, ADA ramp, & roof built for the public to observe the excavation of artifacts. Over 200,000 observers visited.

Five Bridges Condo / 3720 Main St.; Phila, PA: Site Super / APM for the build of a new $25mil. / 5-story / 60 unit condo

Spectrum Health Office Renovation Proj. @ The Leon Sullivan Bldg.; 1415 N. Broad St.; Phila., PA: Estimator & Proj. Mgr. for a medical office renovation

Brooke Glen Behavior Health Hospital Renov. Phase 1 & 2 / Ft. Washington, PA / Estimator & Proj. Mgr. for the renovation of an existing facility to fit-out new patient rooms, padded rooms, & bathrooms, etc.

Haverford Mercy Sr. Behavior Health Wing Renovation / Broomall, PA

Estimator & On-site Proj. mgr.

Keystone Behavior Health Hospital Adolescent Wing Addition / Chester, PA

Estimator & On-site Proj. Mgr.

Khepera Charter School Partial Renovation / Carpenter Ln.; Phila., PA / General Contractor – $200k Contract was for the expansion and addition of classrooms, handicap ramp build, new reception desk design / build, etc.

CSX Train Station Renovation @ Grays Ferry / Phila., PA

Site-Super, through Tradesmen for Baltimore Contractors, for the overall renovation of the station including asbestos removal, painting, new HVAC system, office & room reconfigurations, etc.

Methadone & Rehab Clinic Proj. / 5000 Parkside Avenue; Phila., PA

Estimator / Proj. Mgr. for a $1mil. Conversion of an existing warehouse space into a medical rehab & methadone clinic including offices, labs, bathrooms, pharmacy, etc.

Contact

PO Box 6105

Elkins Park, PA 19027

215-***-****

adw3uv@r.postjobfree.com

References

Hillard Fontaine, CEO / H.F.& A Construction, Phila., PA / Cell: 215-***-**** / adw3uv@r.postjobfree.com

Kevin Dent, CEO / Environmental Designs, LLC, Phila., PA / Cell: 267-***-**** / adw3uv@r.postjobfree.com

Anthony Palimore, AIA / Cell: 267-***-**** / adw3uv@r.postjobfree.com

Rick Brown, Systems Engineer / Otherworld LLC / Cell: 304-***-**** / adw3uv@r.postjobfree.com