Carpenter, Super., P.M., Bidg. Insp., Code Enfforcment, Plan Reviewer
Resume:
Kenneth L. Ratajczyk
Antioch, IL 60002
Phone: 847-***-****
**************@*****.***
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• Building Code Inspection: Including field inspections, record keeping/data entry, customer relations, updating code knowledge through continued education. Code Enforcement and Plan Review.
• Construction Project Management: Scheduling, budgeting, estimating and subcontractor selection. Vendor comparison and materials management/purchasing, safety and compliance management, team building and leadership, organization and time management.
• Carpentry: All facets of residential and commercial projects. Read and interpret blueprints for purpose of material breakout, layout, labor and scheduling. Wood framed foundations to roof. Including: turrets, hips, and valleys, winding stairs, trim, and cabinets. Steel studs.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
October 24 to Present
Construction Superintendent
Monte Electric – N.E. Illinois and S.E. Wisconsin
Currently overseeing projects in Lake, McHenry and Cook County. As well as projects in Racine, Kenosha and Milwaukee Counties. Responsible for all structural duties, along with documentation, change orders and Client services. Meeting deadlines and costs, insuring all along that work performed is per approved plans.
June 2022 to September 2024
Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer/Plan Reviewer
SAFEbuilt, subcontracted to the Village of Lakemoor, Volo, Lindenhurst and Evanston, IL
Insure all structures where safe, and in compliance with state and local building codes. Conduct rental and business license finals/renewals. Enforce local zoning ordinances. Violation notices. Communication being a key factor with permit holders, violators, SAFEbuilt and Village employees. Required scheduling inspections, customer service, daily data entry and tracking. Attend annual training and obtain all certification courses.
January 2022 to June 2022
Project Manager
Opal Enterprises, Inc. Des Plains, IL
Window and door measurements. Create estimates. Once customer approved, place order. Purchasing through chosen Manufacturer. Estimates on siding and roofing also. Materials, project monitoring and data entry completed daily.
March 2020 to December 2021
Lead/Forman
Rohrer Construction, Lindenhurst, IL
Leading crew on variety of home remodeling projects including bathroom, kitchen and basement remodels, decks, roofing, room additions.
December 2018 to March 2020
Project Manager
ADM Contractors, LLC. Milwaukee, WI
Fire and flood damage restoration. Ground up construction and remodeling.
December 2017 to December 2018
Lead/Foreman Carpenter/Project Manager
Tradesmen/Chris Greene, Inc., Bob Anderson, Midwest Medical Systems and Back Constr., Glen Fern Constr.: F.M.C./Brookfield Kenosha Flea Market – VMC Loft Pharmaceutical – Lincolnshire, Ferguson Appliance - Highland Park – Walworth and Fontana
August 2015 to December 2017
Project Manager
American Building Contractors, Inc., Burnsville, MN (WI & IL)
Supervised Wells Street Station project in Delafield, WI, a 58-unit high-end apartment development and Aster Senior Living community in Fort Atkinson, WI. One hundred and sixth-eight unit. Rehab the Racine Radisson, now Double Tree by Hilton and constructed Festival Foods in Kenosha. Recently supervised the construction of Assisted Living in Grayslake. LVT flooring demolition and install for Pick N Save/Kroger’s - #14 stores in Milwaukee area.
April 2015 to August 2015
Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer
B & F Code Compliance Services, Inc., Elgin, IL
Conducted all inspections and plan reviews for the Village of Westchester. Respond on all complaints, along with property maintenance. Sub contracted full time through the Village of Westchester.
April 2014 to April 2015
Facilities Manager
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church & School, Wadsworth, IL
Schedule, assign and perform duties in carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), roofing, landscaping and security Recently complete revamping of contractors as result of opening up for bid. Inspect buildings, sites and equipment for needed repair / maintenance. Coordinate and work with outside vendors and contractors. Respond to emergency maintenance requests. Troubleshoot issues to determine cause and solution. Maintain records and prepare reports. Calculated a budget for year 2015-16.
June 2013 to April 2014
Carpenter
Trillium Staffing/Tradesmen International
Wenger Construction, Inc., & Trim Specialist, Inc., Milwaukee, WI
Exterior trim/soffit and fascia, plus siding, hung doors, casing, base board and cabinets. Previously installed stainless steel siding in the Village of Shorewood, WI. An eighty-four upscale apartment building with shared parking and a Walgreen’s facility as well.
April 2013 to June 2013
Regional Field Manager
Global Facility Management and Construction, Melville, NY (“Mid-West”)
Supervised construction of a Microsoft store located in St. Louis, MO. Responsible for hiring sub- contractors. Satisfy all local government agencies, allowing for smooth transition and final occupancy. While in local market, work orders and project orders are dispatched out for repairs, maintenance overseen as well. Work/Repairs are completed by myself or outside subcontractor.
August 2012 to April 2013
Commercial Fire Inspector
City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Conduct annual and semiannual fire inspections for business’s, church’s and vacant buildings. Ensuring compliance with local and international fire codes. Identifying properties and current owner or owners. Address complaints and administer timely and appropriate responses. Conduct monthly vacant building inspections. Verifying they are secure and at a acceptable level of property maintenance.
May 1988 to Present
Owner/Operator
Kenstruction, Inc., Antioch, IL
Home remodeling projects including bathroom, kitchen and basement remodels, decks, fences, roofing, room additions.
March 1999 to September 2009
Senior Building Inspector
County of Lake, Waukegan, IL
Insure all structures where safe, and in compliance with state and local building codes. Enforce local zoning ordinances. Led the department in red-tag postings and resolved violations. Required scheduling inspections, customer service involvement, daily data entry and tracking. Attend annual training and obtain all certification courses.
August 1985 to March 1999
Lead/Foreman/Supervisor - Journeyman Carpenter
United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America - Local 250, Waukegan, IL
Lead/Foreman Carpenter and Union Steward/Safety representative for the following contractors: Gustafson-Lindberg Inc., W.A. Anderson Builders, R & D Thiel Carpenter/Contractors, Boller Construction, Pickus Construction. Lead framing, back-out and exterior/interior trim crews in both commercial and residential building projects, succeeding in saving time and money through increased productivity and efficiency. Coordinated and communicated with job superintendents, project architects and engineers to complete projects within and under scheduled times.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL
Associate's Degree program Accounting/Business
Single and Multi Family, I.F.C., P.M. and P.M.I. Cert’s – 2015, I.C.C. and I.R.C. recertification 2024 (continued training)
B.O.C.A. Certification
O.S.H.A. 10 and 30 hour certifications 2024
CPR & AED certifications – 7/23
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, Acrobat, PowerPoint, Hansen Asset Work Management and Topographic/Mapping software, Timberline, Maxwell Systems ProContractorMX, Business Management Software, Sage MAS 200, Community Core, Inspector Connect, BeeHive, Microsoft, icloud - OneDrive, ProCore, BlueBeam
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