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Senior Construction Project Manager and Carpenter

Location:
Chicago, IL
Posted:
March 14, 2026

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Madison Loftis

Chicago, Illinois *****

312-***-****

***************@*****.***

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



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