Kenneth B. Kaszniak
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JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER / PROJECT MANAGER
Journeyman carpenter/construction manager with a 30-year record of success overseeing all phases of construction projects for government and private-sector clients. Experience includes managing crews of up to 50 in large commercial and residential projects, with a variety of custom high end carpentry jobs. Backed by strong credentials and a proven history of on-time, on-budget and high-quality project completions.
Key Skills
Construction/Demolition Projects
Wood and metal framing
Master roof and stair builder
Master trim carpenter
Drywall and insulation
Acoustical ceilings
Doors, frames, and hardware
Read blueprints and layout Budgeting and Cost Controls
Bidding/Estimating/Proposals
Subcontractor/Crew Supervision
Site Safety/OSHA Compliance
Employer Summary
ARLINGTON BUILDERS, LLC (Rolling Meadows, IL) Project Manager/Carpenter, 3/03 to 12/10
Managed all phases of construction from design and estimating to completion, overseeing and working with journeyman carpenters, and training apprentice carpenters.
WILLOW CONSTRUCTION, INC. (Arlington Heights, IL) Owner/Project Manager, 2/92 to 3/03
Managed all phases of commercial construction, overseeing large crews of carpenters. Consistently exceeded margin goals and client expectations throughout eleven-year tenure.
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS Journeyman Carpenter 2/84 to 2/92
Worked on numerous successful commercial and residential projects, while mastering the carpentry trade.
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS Apprentice Carpenter 2/80 to 2/84
Learned the carpentry trade while working on a wide variety of construction projects.
Highlights
Arlington Builders LLC (2003 to 2010)
Helped form Arlington Builders LLC, a premier carpentry and construction company, with the emphasis on high end custom work, working closely with architects and clients, striving to be the best in the industry.
Willow Construction Inc. (1992 to 2003)
Started up and co-owned Willow Construction with the emphasis on commercial carpentry and quality craftsmanship that exceeded the competition. Developed close relationships with many repeat clients.
Journeyman Carpenter (1984 to 1992)
Excelled as a journeyman carpenter and was promoted to general foreman, working closely with blueprints, and performing the layout for a large variety of carpentry projects.
Apprentice Carpenter (1980 to 1984)
Completed diverse carpentry training, learning to work safely and efficiently in various construction situations.
Education
NILES WEST HIGH SCHOOL, SKOKIE, IL – GRADUATED 1979
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM 1980-1984