Louis E. Abrams
Greenville, Georgia ***** 407-***-**** adxwwn@r.postjobfree.com
Bilingual Senior Superintendent with 20+ Years of Experience
Specializing in Multi-site, Nationally Based Operations, Start-Ups, Catastrophes & Hurricane Restoration
Qualifications Summary
Innovative, results-driven, and solutions-focused Project Superintendent contributing progressive, large-scale, multi-million dollar, industrial, commercial, and residential construction industry experience. Skilled communicator, leader, and performer able to successfully prioritize workflow, proactively resolve issues, manage multiple and concurrent responsibilities, and craft winning environments that consistently exceed organizational objectives and vigorously defend and enhance company viability and growth. Proven propensity to establish and maintain solid relationships with clients, management, architects, engineers, sub-contractors, and building officials and a verifiable track record of successfully developing individuals and directing high-performance teams. Hands-on manager able to make difficult and challenging decisions and provide clear expectations and directions while fostering creativity and problem solving. Superior qualifications in team facilitation, group collaboration, and relationship management. Highly developed interpersonal, organizational, analytical, troubleshooting, and time management skills. Willing to travel.
Core Competencies
Operational/Team Management
Project Leadership/Start-Ups
Budget/Resource Administration
Contract Oversight/Fulfillment
Personnel & Staff Supervision
Deadline/Schedule Management
Project/Document/Cost Control
Financial Forecasting/Analysis
Quality Assurance Standards
Client/Subcontractor Relations
Job Estimates/Job Appraisals
Project/Change Order/Tracking
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Process Innovation/Optimization
Group Collaboration/Facilitation
Military Service
Military Police (E6), United States Army (Honorably Discharged)
Languages
Oral and Written Fluency in Six Dialects of Spanish
Licensure/Certifications/Training
Georgia Soil Water Conservation Commission License; Level 1B Inspector & 1A Certified Florida General Contractor
OSHA 10-Hour & 30-Hour National Center for Construction Education and Research Certification in Crew Supervisor Leadership OSHA All Terrain Forklift Training OSHA Competent Person in Cranes, Excavations, Fall Protection & Scaffolding ACI Tilt Wall Certification Tech/Supervisor AHA (AED, Blood Borne Pathogens, CPR & First Aid)
Project Experience (New Construction & Remodels)
Apartment Complexes Banks Big Box Stores Department Stores Fire Stations Government Projects
Hotels Movie Theaters Nationwide Distribution Centers Parks Pharmacies
Restaurants Streetscapes Strip Malls Super Centers Tilt Wall
Chronology of Construction Management Experience
New South Construction Georgia/South Carolina 2020 - Present
Senior Superintendent/Lead - Hyundai/MOBIS Engineering EV Motor/Control Plant (398K & 98K Sq. Ft.; $115M Budget)
Senior Superintendent/Lead - TTI Industries Tilt Wall Distribution Warehouse, Duncan, SC (1.8M Sq. Ft.; $85M Budget)
Senior Superintendent/Lead - Amazon Tilt Wall Distribution Warehouse, Greer, SC (1M Sq. Ft.; $75M Budget)
Graycor Construction Illinois/Nebraska/Tennessee/Texas/Virginia 2015 - 2020
Senior Superintendent - Stoney Point Fashion Mall, Richmond, VA (Total Remodel/New Add-On; $17M Budget)
Senior Superintendent - Aldi Foods Dry/Cold Storage Tilt Wall Warehouse, Nashville, TN (500K Sq. Ft.; $53M Budget)
Senior Superintendent - Katy Mills Mall, Houston, TX (Total Renovation; $19M Budget)
Senior Superintendent - Marriot Hotel, Lincolnshire, IL (Total Renovation of 400 Rooms/Common Areas; $45M Budget)
T.D Farrell Construction Georgia/Florida 2013 - 2015 Project Superintendent - Bed, Bath and Beyond, Jacksonville, FL/Kennesaw, GA ($30K Sq. Ft./$3M & $28K Sq. Ft./$5M)
Project Superintendent - Costco Tilt Wall Warehouse, Alpharetta, GA (135K Sq. Ft.; $50M Budget)
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Chronology of Construction Management Experience (Continued)
Warwick Construction Alaska/Alabama/Florida/Georgia/Mississippi/Texas 2009 - 2013
Project Superintendent - Tilt Wall Entertainment Complex: Bowling Lanes, Theaters, Bar/Restaurants/Café (48K Sq. Ft.)
Project Superintendent - Two Forever 2l Retail Stores, Bay Brook Passages Shopping Center (40K Sq. Ft.; $10M Budget)
Project Superintendent - Two CVS Pharmacy Remodels, Florida & Georgia ($5M Budget)
Project Superintendent - Washington Crossing Shopping Center: Ross, Plant Fitness & Supermarket ($9M Budget)
Project Superintendent - Shopping Center: Whole Foods, Home Goods, DSW, Mattress Firm, Restaurant ($10M Budget)
Omega Design Build St. Augustine, FL/Savannah, GA 2006 - 2009 Project Superintendent - Courtyard by Marriott, St. Augustine, FL (3-Stories; $17M Budget)
Con Tech of Delaware Florida/Alabama/Georgia/Maryland/Pennsylvania/North Carolina 1997 - 2006
Project Superintendent - Kissimmee Commons, Kissimmee, FL (140K Sq. Ft. Multiphase Shopping Center; $20M Budget)
Project Superintendent - Steam Plant Condominiums, Key West, FL (Five, 5-Story Buildings; $40M Budget)
Project Superintendent - AmSouth Bank, Lakeland, FL (3,800 Sq. Ft. Building; $6M Budget)
Project Superintendent - Revello Beach Park, Daytona Beach, FL ($1M Budget)
Project Superintendent - Gainesville Downtown Street Scape, Gainesville, GA ($750K Budget)
Project Superintendent - DeKalb County Fire, Station #25, Dekalb, GA (12K Sq. Ft. Building; $14M Budget)
Project Superintendent - Dillard's Department Store (Remodeled 17 Locations Throughout Florida)
Project Superintendent - Wal-Mart Stores; Nationwide (Ground Up (7) and Remodels; $5M - $20M Budgets)
Key Qualifications/Highlights of Construction Management Experience
Specialized in the on-time/on-budget construction of high-profile commercial and industrial projects ranging from $1M to $115M.
Provided leadership to carry out organizational goals and directives; achieved excellence in customer service and ensured continued success, innovation, and company growth.
Performed accurate and timely reporting of project(s) status including adjustments for market changes and planning in compliance with strategic mission/plan; achieved and/or exceeded profit goals on every project.
Supervised teams of up to thirty (30) Sub-Contractors; collaborated closely and cooperatively with the Finance and Business Development Departments.
Presided over and managed multiple assignments and subcontractors; supervised trade partners, scheduled and coordinated projects, enforced quality standards, and met deadlines.
Worked in tandem with clients, management, architects, engineers, sub-contractors, and building officials; motivated and managed labor force, instituted and enforced productivity standards, monitored quality of work, and enforced adherence to safety procedures and applicable laws.
Monitored and enforced all job site operations for compliance with contract requirements.
Conducted weekly job progress meetings with all subcontractors to coordinate project progress and to ensure compliance with the Quality Control Plan.
Performed daily quality control inspections of all work in progress to ensure compliance with contract requirements; prepared and submitted detailed daily project and quality Control Reports.
Oversaw all testing requirements for materials, factory tests, and manufacturers' certifications; maintained accurate records of all quality control operations, activities, testing, and inspections performed on site.
Estimated projects and presented bids; ordered and coordinated the delivery of materials and equipment.
Operated within established budget to purchase goods, maintain equipment, and hire subcontractors.
Coordinated with subcontractors and vendors regarding all material submittals requiring approval from either the Designer or the Owner; reviewed, approved, and submitted all requests to the approving authority.
Read, analyzed, and interpreted financial and legal documents; communicated effectively orally and in writing with customers, clients, employees, subcontractors, and other experts/project principals as needed.
Maintained accurate As-Built drawings on a weekly basis.
Early Employment/Prior Skilled Trades Experience
Cabinetry, Door & Window Installation Electrical Heavy Concrete Form Carpentry Landscaping Plumbing
Residential and Commercial Lead Carpentry Residential Frame Carpentry Trim Carpentry
Professional Development
Continuing Education in Business and Construction Management
Technical Knowledge
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Word) Plan Grid Procore Prolog Vista