Human Resources Manager
Resume:
JOSEPH SERDAR
Saint Augustine, Florida 32084 United States
*********.***@*****.***
Highly motivated, experienced, knowledgeable, educated, and professional Project Manager, Superintendent, and former Company Owner in the construction industry. Many years of successful professional construction experience working in the Commercial Construction Industry and in a variety of fields of Residential/Estate construction as well as various specialized fields. Hard working Christian with high moral standards and ethics, with cutting edge, out of the box thinking, dynamic professional, that oversaw the day-to-day operations of Residential/Commercial/Multifamily ground up construction as well as remodeling and renovation projects. Provided the best quality Commercial Structures, Custom Estates & Homes, (1-3 Story ICF/CMU), Multifamily & Condominium projects, pools, patios, and amenities buildings. Provided the best products, and professional workmanship, while completing multiple projects from start to completion on time and within budget. Responsibilities included budgeting, estimating, managing client relationships, Complete Customer satisfaction, management of subcontractors and vendors, coordinate purchasing and scheduling of materials, ongoing inspections of completed work, managed strong professional relationships with building inspectors, FDOT, and local authorities; maintaining superb job safety and adherence to OSHA safety standards. Provided excellent listening/negotiating skills for resolution of all issues and problems while maintaining excellent customer relationships, fulfilling and exceeding complete customer satisfaction.
Professional Experience
TEG Development, Inc. January 2024-Present
Superintendent
*Supervise day to day operations of $110 million Multi Family Project consisting of 100 single story apartment buildings (293 2–3-bedroom units), 23 garage structures, and amenity buildings. Includes exterior fencing and privacy fencing, landscape work, roads and parking, security and disability amenities.
Responsibilities and Duties-Oversight of all phases of all construction projects and process. Read and comprehend architectural specifications and blueprints as well as all other construction documents to determine
The scope of work in a timely professional manner, ensured adherence to budget in terms of project completion, cost control, and subcontractor work. Provided quality control of workmanship and construction contracts to ensure all work meets and exceeds trade standards. Coordinated inspections, managed client relationships, resolved disputes in a positive and professional manner, managed vendor relationships and delivery scheduling. Maintained project in a safe clean organized manner in accordance with OSHA and all safety rules and regulations.
Florida Green Construction, Inc. January 2021-December 2024
Superintendent
*Supervise day to day operations of multiple High End Residential Custom Estates/Homes from ground up to
completion. These homes are specialized Green Building and sustainable Homes built with ICF
Technology and Block, 1-3 story Estate Homes from start to finish and within budget.
These homes are sustainable, energy and water efficient homes, providing a healthy, indoor environment.
They are also Hurricane, tornado, fire-resistant, and sound-suppressant homes. All homes are certified Age in Place designation, designed with Green Building Principles.
*Developed specialties in a variety of fields and new “Green Technologies” in the construction industry.
*Oversight of all phases of all construction projects and process.
*Read and comprehend architectural specifications and blueprints as well as all other construction documents
to determine scope of work necessary for each project.
*Coordinated daily operations and completion of work in a timely professional manner.
*Ensured adherence to budget in terms of project completion, cost control, and subcontractor work.
*Provided quality control of workmanship and construction contracts to ensure all work meets and exceeds
trade standards.
*Coordinated inspections, managed client relationships, resolved disputes in a positive professional manner,
managed vendor relationships and delivery scheduling.
*Maintained all projects in a safe clean organized manner in accordance with OSHA and all safety rules and
regulations.
*Professionally completed all projects on time and within budget.
Kaneco Construction Co- January 2018- December 2020
Superintendent
Specialized in new/remodeled Northern Florida area Ground up Construction of Commercial, Retail, and Restaurant projects. Current project-Moe’s Southwest Grill Restaurant. Directed and responsible for day to day on site construction operations for building the restaurant and completing the Project on Time and within Budget.
Responsibilities and Duties-Include oversight of all phases of the ground up construction process. Read and comprehend architectural specifications and blueprints as well as all other construction documents to determine work necessary for project. Develop, coordinate, and oversee schedules to meet project deadlines. Coordinate daily operations and completing work in a timely scheduled manner. Ensure adherence to budget in terms of purchases, cost control, and subcontractor work. Provide quality control of construction contracts to ensure their work meets/exceeds trade standards. Coordinate inspections, ensure compliance with building codes, OSHA/safety codes, and other regulations. Project liaison between architect, engineer, subcontractors, owner(s), FDOT, FPL, as well as city and county officials. Completing daily and weekly reports, RFI’s, and As-Builts. Completed installation of Storm Tech Under-drain System.
Florida Metal Buildings- 2016-2018
Superintendent
Specialized in new/remodeled Northern Florida Area Commercial, Retail, Storage, Warehouse storage, Multi level buildings and Office space properties. In charge of completing multiple new commercial projects and tenant build outs on time and within budget. Recently completed $12 Million project in St. Augustine.
Responsibilities and Duties-Include oversight of all phases of the construction process, read and comprehend architectural specifications and blueprints as well as all other construction documents to determine work necessary for project. Analyze project costs vs budgeted costs. Create bid documents, do take-offs, obtain, and negotiate bids from a variety of subcontractors. Developed, coordinated, and oversaw schedules to meet project deadlines. Coordinated daily operations and completing work in a timely scheduled manner. Ensured adherence to budget in terms of purchases, cost control, and subcontractor work. Provided quality control of construction contracts to ensure their work meets trade standards. Coordinated inspections and directly managed work
progress and construction sites on a daily basis. Supervised compliance with building codes, safety codes, and all regulations. Project liaison to architect, engineer, subcontractors, owners/tenant(s), and city/county officials.
American Restoration, Ltd. 1986-2016
President/Owner
Started, built, and managed day to day operations of High-End Construction Company that completed Residential & Single-Family Estate Homes, Commercial retail, office buildings and large box stores, Multi family, & Historical projects. Managed, Supervised, and Completed multiple projects simultaneously from start
to finish and within budget. Developed specialties in a variety of fields and new “Green Technologies” in the construction industry.
Responsibilities and Duties-Included oversight of entire company and its profitability. Oversight of all phases of all construction projects and process. Read and comprehend architectural specifications and blueprints as well as all other construction documents to determine scope of work necessary for each project. Created bid documents and specifications, do take offs, obtain and negotiate bids from a wide variety of subcontractors and specialty contractors. Negotiated contracts for all Subs on projects. Developed, coordinated, and oversaw schedules to meet project objectives and deadlines. Coordinated daily operations and completion of work in a timely professional manner. Ensured adherence to budget in terms of purchases, cost control, and subcontractor work. Provided quality control of workmanship and construction contracts to ensure all work meets and exceeds trade standards. Coordinated inspections, managed client relationships, resolved disputes, managed vendor relationships, and directed the purchase of all materials and delivery scheduling. Professionally completed all projects on time and within budget.
Additional Areas of Expertise
Custom Home builder, remodeling, Restoration, & Specialty Contractor.
ICF certified Installer with ongoing certification at advanced levels.
Certified in various aspects of Green Building, green building products, and building principles & techniques.
Master Masonry Certified Contractor with advanced certifications in Stone, Brick and CMU.
Advanced Master Certified EIFS and Stucco Contractor.
EIFS/Stucco certified Systems Installer for various EIFS manufacturers.
Concrete Contractor with Master Certifications in Decorative & Architectural Overlays.
Master Certifications in Vertical Stone Masonry Artistry.
Certified Contractor in various Waterproof Coatings and Caulking.
Insurance damage repair/restoration and mitigation services.
Accomplishments
1988 Founded American Restoration, Ltd. as a residential/commercial construction company specializing in
Masonry, Concrete, and EIFS/Stucco exteriors.
Expanded company into Residential Custom Home Building, new construction & Remodeling.
Expanded Company into Commercial Ground up and tenant build out/remodeling projects.
Expanded Company into ICF building systems for residential, low-rise commercial construction.
Expanded Company into custom ICF pools and Safe Rooms.
Worked on various award winning projects in residential, commercial, as well as historical work.
Worked on award winning ICF projects in Iowa, California, and Illinois.
Expanded Company into Insurance damage & mitigation work.
Expanded Company into Decorative Concrete overlay systems for interior and exterior.
Expanded Company into Stone Artistry and Vertical Stone Wall application/carving systems.
Expanded Company into Concrete Counter tops, Outdoor Kitchens, and Waterscapes.
EDUCATION
Graduate of Winona State University Cum Laude
Attended John Marshall Law School
References will be provided upon request
Project Completion List will be provided upon request
JOSEPH SERDAR
1700 Lightsey Road
Saint Augustine, Florida 32084
*********.***@*****.***
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENT
-Master Certified Contractor in Masonry including brick block and stone.
-ICF Certifications in Integra Spec and other ICF Systems.
-ACI Master Certified Contractor in Concrete
-Master Certified Contractor in Repairing Concrete
-Master Certified Contractor in Decorative Concrete
-Master Certified Contractor in Advanced Techniques of Decorative Concrete
-Concrete Counter-top Institute GFRC Certified Concrete Counter-top Contractor
-Master Certified Contractor in Advanced Concrete Counter-top Fabrication
-Master Certified Contractor in Vertical Walls, Fireplaces, Water Features
-Master Certified Contractor in Adv. Vertical Walls, Fireplaces, Water Features
-Master Certified Contractor in Vertical Concrete Stamping & Carving
-Master Certified Contractor in Advanced Vertical Concrete Stamping & Carving
-Moisture Free Warranty Certified EIFS/Stucco Repair Contractor
-Southwest Technical College-Certified Masonry Contractor
-AWCI Mechanic Certified Contractor
-Dryvit Master Certified Installation Contractor for all Exterior Cladding Systems
-Dryvit Master Certified Contractor for Ultra-Tex Decorative Concrete Systems
-Elite Crete Systems Certified Architectural Decorative Concrete Overlay Systems
-Increte Certified Installation Contractor of Decorative Concrete Systems
-Ensurco Duradek Certified Applicator
-Seamco Laboratories, Inc. Certified Installation Contractor Flo–Crete Surfaces
-A.L.L. Certified in Word software
-A.L.L. Certified in Intermediate Word Software
-Additional 30 Certificates of Achievement for a variety of specialties
PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
-Master Certified Scuba Diver, Dive Master, & Underwater Photographer.
-Former College & Professional Football Player-Linebacker
-World Class Powerlifter
-Coached various athletes & lifters in Power Lifting
-Coached Junior Spartan Football & Boys Baseball
-Coached Girls Softball
-Contributed time & effort for Various Charitable Organizations over the years
-Member of the Church on the Rock, St. Augustine Fl.
References will be provided upon request
Project Completion List will be provided upon request.
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