Construction Manager
Resume:
John Lamka
Algonquin, IL. 60102
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Construction Manager
July 19, 2009
I have extensive experience in leadership, management and contract negotiating behind residential, commercial, and multi family construction. I am a trained Construction Project Manager and Construction Inspector. Through my leadership skills, knowledge in all phases of the building industry, I would be an asset to your company. I will contribute and create a positive balance and economical operation of your projects. I know the importance of teamwork, as well as the importance of having a stern yet respectful relationship between myself, my crew and my fellow workers.
At this point and time in my life I am looking for a stable, structured company, one that will effectively utilize acquired expertise, creative talents and commitment to excellence.
A company that can offer me carrier growth potential.
The reasons I am applying for this position are as follows:
1.) I have a vast knowledge in residential, commercial and multi family construction and renovations. I not only have the ability to manage, I have the ability to perform required duties. Thus, giving me an advantage to manage the project more efficient. To stop, and solve problems in their early stages before they get out of hand.
2.) I have an outstanding sense in management, communication, and decision making. I offer a combination of high motivation with a can do attitude, and an entrepreneurial way of thinking. I am very comfortable speaking to anyone.
3.) I am very familiar with the high standards of prominent projects. I am a problem
solver and perfectionist.
Sincerely,
John Lamka
OBJECTIVE:
Construction Project Manager, Construction Supervisor Position, which will effectively
utilize acquired expertise, creative talents and commitment to excellence. Desire a
position with career growth potential.
SUMMARY:
• Twenty years experience in leadership / management
• Twenty years experience in sales
• Fifteen years of construction knowledge
• Thirteen years experience residential building, remodeling
• Ten years experience in commercial building and remodeling
• Ten years experience construction / property inspector
• Six years knowledge in commercial property management
EXPERIENCE:
Founder / Project Manager, June 1997 to December 2008
Legacy Contractors Corp, Algonquin, Illinois
• Conversant project management, property management, and leadership skills
• Acquired and applied knowledge of BOCA, OSHA, ADA codes
• Responsible for estimate costs, determining budget, and controlling costs
• Implemented the bid process, awarded contracts
• Accountable for permits, inspections, drawings, organization of sub-contractors
• Developed and controlled project safety awareness
• Negotiated contracts with banks, vendors, suppliers, city officials, and subcontractors
• Implement blueprint designs, AIA reports
• Developed customer service maintenance
• Acquired and applied knowledge of design, and planning landscape, pond, and low voltage
lighting installations
• Provide residential / commercial / multifamily construction progress inspections,
property assessment and conditions inspection reports for Wells Fargo bank, Northshore
bank, other local banks and lending institutions
• Construction accomplishments:
Commercial: interior and exterior renovations, project manager for small box,
retail and strip mall build outs.
Residential: New construction, gut and rehab whole house remodeling,
interior and exterior renovations, handicap accessible remodeling.
Multi-family housing: interior and exterior renovations, complete gut and
rehab, handicap accessible remodeling.
Skills:
• Knowledge in all phases of construction
• Ability to perform all aspects of: Carpentry, Plumbing, Electric
• Extensive Knowledge in: Project Management, Permit process, Mold Remediation,
HVAC, BOCA,OSHA, ADA codes, read Blueprints, AIA Reports, Draw request, Swarm Statement,
and Schematics
• Ability to operate: Skid Steer, Front End Loader, Backhoe, Dump Truck
• Extensive training in: Pole climbing, ladder climbing and safety,Man Hole safety, Pots,
DSL, Wifi, LAN, Main Frames, Inside and outside plant construction
Program Skills:
• Microsoft Word, Excel, FrontPage, Publisher, Outlook, Project
Certifications:
• Currently finishing my PMP Certification
• Red Cross Certified in both: First Aid and CPR.
• I hold a valid CDL- A License
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