Kevin Gillen
Lithia, FL ***47
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_________________________________________________________________________ Superintendent
A confident, resourceful and highly qualified construction superintendent with over 20 years of distinguished performance in the commercial and residential building industry. Broad-based background encompasses exceptional work ethic and commitment to organizational objectives within a highly competitive and rapidly changing workplace. Proactive manager, team builder and tactical planner with ability to take charge of complex business tasks. Recognized for decisive leadership and proven ability to face challenges head-on and execute sound decisions while directing corporate objectives.
Core Strengths
* Operations & Budget Management * Inspections, Safety & Security
* Materials & Labor Planning * Blueprint Interpretation
* Permitting Process * Job Cost Assessments
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Professional Experience
Interstate Drywall Corporation, Clifton, NJ …………………………………02/09-02/10
Foreman
• Confirmed interior layout of luxury suites, restaurant, and locker room facilities.
• Responsible for take-off and material ordering.
• Daily time sheets, weekly payroll, and weekly job meetings.
• Managed 50 construction professionals in regards to framing, drywall finishing, acoustical ceilings and trim work.
B & B Interior Systems, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, FL……………………………02/08-12/08
Superintendent
• Responsible for daily operation of the jobsite including coordination of sub contractors on the buildout of a commercial eight story office building in Tampa
• Managed construction personnell with regard to layout, framing, drywall, and finishing detail of the project.
• Scheduled, monitored and inspected all work from start to project completion
• Other responsibilities included confirming accurate building layout, material takeoff and ordering, weekly safety meetings, keeping to the job timeframe set forth and completing job under budget.
Angell Construction: General Contractor, Tampa, FL……………………………01/06-09/07
Superintendent
• Responsible for daily operations of the jobsite including scheduling, production, procurement of material, manpower and equiptment
• Managed completion of commercial construction projects valued in excess of $5M annually
• Performed take-offs and developed project proposals working directly with the subcontractors
• Supervised subcontractors from job startup to delivery of Certificate of Occupancy
• Implemented strategic system processes to deliver projects on time and under budget
• Skilled in resolving and finding solutions for the problems in every area of the business,
as necessary, including: budget, manpower, scheduling, and customer relations
• Administered and scheduled work activities and manpower requirements for all construction trades; reviewed and approved all change orders
Interstate Drywall Corporation: Clifton, NJ………...………………………...…….……..08/95-07/05
Foreman
• Prepared schedules and directed sequence/timing of construction assembly, while maintaining effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and design teams
• Seasoned Liaison and Negotiator skilled in facilitating clear and concise communications between design, architectural and construction professionals, permitting agencies, municipal authorities, and project stakeholders
• Managed construction activities at all corporate properties, overseeing projects ranging in cost from $50k to over $10M while provided technical direction and leadership to over 60 construction professionals
• Planned and scheduled jobs to increase profits, effectiveness and on-time delivery of the project while ensuring the critical elements of job costs were managed and controlled
Gillen Construction: Lodi, NJ………...…………………………………..........…………..05/91-08/95
Superintendent
• Managed multiple projects and responsible for the coordination and follow-up with regard to all project details, contract management, budgeting, planning, scheduling, progress tracking, job costs and understanding overall project estimates
• Executed all critical aspects of the construction process on a range of executive residential, multi-unit, commercial, municipal, and educational facilities
• Provide scope of works, review proposals and allocating the tasks to the subcontractors, including being responsible for the coordination of construction project plans with subcontractors and local government inspection agencies
• Directed overall construction activities on site, acting as primary technical liaison and lead negotiator among and between owners and contractors.
• Reviewed and approved all change orders, inspected sites daily, and worked closely with architects to ensure conformance with project plans, specifications and construction scheduling progress
Commercial Interiors: Franklin Lakes, NJ……………………………...………..……..….02/84-05/91
Carpenter Foreman
• In charge of entire building layout and design, from inception to completion
• Direct manager of up to12 carpenters on a daily basis
• Multiple jobs included wood and metal stud framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, doors and hardware
• Projects included wood framed strip malls, churches, residential housing and commercial leased tenant units
Recent and/or Applicable Projects
• Wilson Miller Engineers, Ybor City, FL – 3 story historical restoration
• Vitality Beverage, Tampa, FL – Interior Renovation, two complete floors of executive office suites
• Largo Medical Center, Largo, FL – Interior & exterior renovation of a 3 story medical plaza
• Ramapo College, Ramapo, NJ - 8 story dorm room facility
• Liberty View Towers, Jersey City, NJ -Two 38 story condominium high rise
• Hyatt Hotel, Jersey City, NJ - 7 story hotel with commercial restaurant
• Riverwalk, West New York, NJ – 9 story condominium building
• Target, North Arlington, NJ - Commercial store with food pavilion
• Hackensack University Hospital & Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ - 9 story emergency room, cancer unit and operating rooms
• Goldman Sach, Jersey City, NJ – 56 story commercial offices
• New Meadowlands Stadium Football Arena, East Rutherford, NJ – luxury suites, restaurant and locker room buildouts
Professional License
FL Certified General Contractor
License No. CGC1513348
Computer Skills
Basic
Education
Lodi High School, Graduation Diploma
Continuing Education, Bergen Community College
References Provided upon Request