Senior Construction Project Manager, Restoration & Reconstruction

ROD CONGER

Construction Project Manager Restoration & Reconstruction Specialist

Lapeer, MI 48446 • 810-***-**** • *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Construction Project Manager with 35+ years of hands-on industry experience spanning residential new construction, commercial tenant improvements, and insurance restoration/mitigation reconstruction. Proven track record managing budgets up to $5M, coordinating crews of 30+ in-house tradespeople alongside 15+ simultaneous subcontractor teams, and delivering complex multi-site projects on time and within scope. Deep expertise in restoration reconstruction including four years as a SERVPRO carpentry subcontractor, combined with commercial superintendent experience overseeing office buildouts, multifamily renovations, and national brand fit-outs (FedEx, Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts). Proficiency in Procore, Xactimate, Microsoft Project, Builder Trend, and industry-standard estimating platforms. Now leveraging decades of field expertise into a senior project management capacity, bringing unmatched credibility, technical literacy, and client communication skills to every project.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Foreman / Supervisor NC Carpentry — Milford, MI

May 2008 – Present

•Led all field operations as the senior foreman for a residential and light commercial carpentry firm, managing day-to-day project execution across multiple active job sites.

•Served as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and suppliers handling scheduling, material procurement, quality control, and on-site safety compliance.

•Directed a crew of up to 8 carpenters, maintaining project timelines and budget targets through proactive communication and daily progress tracking.

•Managed 21–50 construction and renovation projects annually, spanning new residential builds, remodels, commercial work, and tenant improvements.

•Maintained consistent on-time and on-budget performance over 16+ years demonstrating exceptional reliability, loyalty, and operational discipline.

Commercial Superintendent Multiple Clients (CBRE, Polestar & Others) — Michigan / Miami, FL

Prior to 2008

•Served as superintendent on large-scale commercial projects including apartment complex overhauls and national brand tenant improvements for FedEx, Starbucks, and Dunkin' Donuts.

•Managed 30 in-house tradespeople and 15 subcontractor teams simultaneously on concurrent multi-building projects coordinating daily site walks, resolving field issues, and reporting project status and budget standing to executive management.

•Maintained detailed project notes, entered daily logs into project management systems (Procore, Microsoft Build), and tracked milestone completions against schedule and budget.

•Handled subcontractor qualification, bidding, and selection applying a middle-bid philosophy balanced with reference checks, review history, and site visit evaluations.

•Oversaw projects up to $5M in total budget; managed all phases from permitting through construction closeout documentation.

Restoration Carpentry Subcontractor SERVPRO of Lapeer (Independent Sub) — Lapeer, MI

Approx. 2003–2004

•Provided carpentry reconstruction services as a subcontractor for SERVPRO, restoring residential properties following water, fire, and storm damage mitigation.

•Collaborated closely with mitigation teams and painting/drywall subcontractors to complete seamless post-mitigation reconstruction coordinating scope, sequencing, and scheduling across trades.

•Managed individual project scopes valued at $15,000–$20,000 in carpentry work, contributing to full property restorations valued at $60,000–$70,000.

•Gained firsthand experience with insurance-driven restoration workflows, client communication under high-stress conditions, and Xactimate-based estimating.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management: End-to-end project lifecycle, multi-site coordination, scheduling, budget control, change orders, closeout documentation

Restoration & Mitigation: Post-mitigation reconstruction, insurance claim workflows, Xactimate estimating, water/fire/storm damage restoration

Team & Subcontractor Management: Crews of 30+, subcontractor qualification & selection, safety compliance, quality control, conflict resolution

Client Communication: Homeowner & commercial client relations, high-emotion environments, expectation management, dispute resolution

Software & Tools: Procore, Xactimate, Microsoft Project, Buildertrend, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), HeavyBid, CAD (basic)

Technical Knowledge: Blueprint reading, local building codes, OSHA compliance, structural systems, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, framing, drywall, millwork, masonry

EDUCATION

High School Diploma — Lapeer West Senior High School, Lapeer, MI (1985–1989)

LICENSE

Valid Michigan Driver's License • Clean Driving Record •

Can pass a Background Check

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