Madison Loftis
Chicago, Illinois *****
***************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Candidate with over thirty years of experience in the construction industry with experience in commercial construction and as a union carpenter. Skillfully manages construction projects from pre-construction phase to close-out, while protecting company from non-standard quality craftsmanship. Maintains a working knowledge of current technologies and up-to-date methodologies.
SKILLS
Managing site work
Supervising company crews
Scheduling
Request for changes
Microsoft Office Suite
National Cost Estimator Software
QuickBooks
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Virtual Professional Construction Management Course – CMAA September 2024
Superintendent Training - Chicago Carpenters Union 2005
Chicago Carpenter’s Union, Local 141 1983 - Present Carpenter Apprenticeship - Washburn Trade School 1983-1987
EXPERIENCE
L&B Carpentry Construction Chicago, Illinois
Owner 2008 - Present
Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables
Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition
Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency, and cost savings
Completed various residential rehabs, new construction, and commercial projects
Total home rehab bought depreciated properties and restored the property back to market value
New construction; excavated and prepared for foundation work and rough framing
Commercial projects; metal stud framing, acoustical ceiling, door insulation, cabinets, and trim molding
Project bidding, material take off, and project management
Projects
oMLK Apartments - kitchen cabinets, bathroom accessories, door hardware
oWestwood Apartments- interior framing, ADA accessories
oNew Life Covenant counseling office - full renovation plumbing, electrical, heating and carpentry
oAutumn Leaves Assisted Living - contract for metal framing and doors, and windows (24,000 square ft)
oChicago State University
oAIMCO Management
oRealty Plus
oQuality Car Wash
oCasablanca Lofts
Safeway Construction Chicago, Illinois
Superintendent 2007 - 2016
Fountain View Apartments responsible $7,000,000; 45-unit renovation project
St. Edmunds Annex Senior Home new construction 5 story 34 units
oSupervised day to day construction and scheduling
oManaged site work - sidewalks, curbs, driveway, parking lot and underground storm drain
oStructure, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
oScheduled staff meeting, as well as meeting with city inspectors
CMP Construction Chicago, Illinois
Foreman 2006 - 2007
Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands
Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects
Foreman for a commercial metal framing company - responsible for 8 men to work on a new health club
Worked with heavy and light gauge metal framing exterior and partition walls
Installed acoustical ceiling
Chicago Carpenters Union Chicago, Illinois
Journeyman Carpenter 1987 - Present
Read blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws
Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines
Projects
oYMCA Gary Indiana
oMidway Airport
oSoldier Field
oNew Home Building
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Ace Amandla Charter School Chicago, Illinois
Carpentry Instructor Sept 2023 - Nov 2023
Taught fundamentals of carpentry and construction trade building and related classes
Created curriculum and lesson plans
Taught related math curriculum
Provided tutoring during lunch and after school
Dawson Technical College Chicago, Illinois
Instructor 2005 - 2006
Prepared lesson plans for courses for carpentry training programs.
Trained usage of power tools and hand tools.
Taught blueprint reading
Installed model houses.
Chicago Board of Education Chicago, IL
Varsity Football Coach 1989 - 1999
Created practice schedule
Monitored players academic performance
Helped players apply for football scholarships