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Re:Employment application
Please allow me to introduce myself, through a profile of my company's services offered and previous project experience, as well as my recent personal career experience (Resume attached).
I have extensive experience in project delivery, both as a General Contractor and in Agency Construction Management, which has provided me with an understanding of both the scope and detail involved in the administration of capital projects.
I should like to offer my experience in construction project delivery, and am interested in joining an organization for this purpose. I am also willing to work as a consultant on a contract or project basis, and am available for travel without relocating from the Chicago area. . I would be interested in any opening that fits my qualifications.
Sincerely, Jeof
Jeof L. Close
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE of Jeof L. Close
2003 2009 Cymryc Corp. operations: (see 1984 1996) -Construction Management consulting services, under contract, for a new venture company originating as a McDonalds Corp. start-up. Developed front end Contract Documents, and performed design surveys and Project Management responsibilities for geographic area market deployment of small platform, scattered site retail vending kiosks. -Pre-construction phase consulting for General Contractor -Owners Rep. for design/build Hair Salon build-out -CM design/build contract for residential addition/remodeling -Design/construction of my own personal residence
2001 2003 Employed as Sr. Project Manager for construction division of northwest suburban real estate development company, directing Agency Construction Management contracts for: -design/construction of new $8 million clubhouse and maintenance facility for north shore municipal golf course -design/construction of $2 million addition/remodeling to regional 911 emergency dispatch center
1996 2001 Employed as construction Project Manager for west suburban architectural firm, directing Agency Construction Management contracts for: -renovation of historic commercial property in downtown Wheaton, including restaurant and retail units, and residential rental units -warehouse addition to hi-tech manufacturing facility -new private commercial building, including tenant build-out for day care facility -renovation of (2) public swimming pool facilities -new Park District maintenance facility -(2) residential addition/remodeling projects -new (18) unit luxury townhouse development
1984 1996 Incorporated as Cymryc Corp., and developed business as General Contractor, eventually specializing in custom Design/Build projects, serving commercial, municipal, and residential clients. -Commercial new construction, additions, build-out, and remodeling, including: hospitalclinic, restaurant, office, retail, and banking facilities -Municipal various office and public works facility projects -Residential both new construction and addition/remodeling Western suburbs, North Shore, and Chicago Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods
1982 1984 Established and developed business as Carpenter Contractor
1981 Associate Member, Chicago Board of Trade local Financial Instruments trader
1978 1980 Clerk for CBOT local trader clearing firm
1972 1978 Graduated Iowa State University with majors in Economics, History, and Accounting Worked as carpenter to finance college education Graduated Geneva (IL) High School
Project Management Experience
I have experience with all phases of Project Delivery, including program development and design phase management as Owners Rep., pre-construction phase front end documentation, procurement and contract negotiations, and construction phase operations and contract administration. (see resume, attached)
Education
I hold a BS in Business, and have (29) years of business experience, (18) years as Owner of my own enterprise. 1996-97 completed (2) courses in Construction Management and Project Delivery, sponsored by the CMAA, at the University of Wisconsin, Dept. of Engineering and Professional Development.
Professional Image
I have always approached construction services as a professional business, which has fostered confidence in my high-end residential clients, and provides my commercial and municipal clients with capable representation as director of the project team.
Good communication skills
Experience with business owners, public administrators, and private board members, as well as time spent as a tradesman, allows me to relate to all the elements of a construction project.
Well organized
Good documentation, writing skills, and time management.
Experience working with Boards and Committees
I have design/build experience as a project manager and business owner with village boards, park district boards, bank trust department, regional emergency dispatch system director, church day care school director, hospital/clinic administrators, etc. Life experience with father as school district administrator and County superintendent of public schools, and uncle as regional rep. for denominational church development.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Construction Management consulting services, under contract, for a new venture company originating as a McDonalds Corp. start-up, for deployment of small platform, scattered site retail vending kiosks. -performed design surveys and directed the design of Construction Documents -documented and managed the acquisition of building permits -developed front end Contract Documents, and negotiated construction contracts
Sr. Project Manager for construction division of northwest suburban real estate development company with Agency Construction Management contracts for: design/construction of new $8 million clubhouse and maintenance facility for north shore municipal golf course design/construction of $2 million addition/remodeling to regional 911 emergency dispatch center -directed design phase -developed front end, bid, and contract documents -negotiated and executed trade and supplier Owner-Contractor Agreements -construction phase management of architects and project superintendents
Project Manager for west suburban architectural firms Agency Construction Management contract for the preservation of a private property in Trust with the BankOne Investment Management Group. Contract for the design and construction required for restructure and renovation of an historic commercial property in downtown Wheaton, IL. -foundation stabilization, roof replacement, and replacement of original exterior masonry faade -interior renovation of restaurant and retail units -re-design and modernization of residential units
As General Contractor, provided ongoing custom Design/Build services to west suburban real estate investors. Construction and renovation of several commercial buildings, including -renovation of non-compliant buildings and sites -additions and remodeling for highest and best use -interior build-out per lease requirements -hospitalclinic, restaurant, office, retail, and banking facilities
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Mike LongPrinciple Construction Corp.847-615-1515 Director of Project ManagementBannockburn, IL
Otto KochA.G. Edwards630-966-7800 V.P. - InvestmentsAurora, IL
Larry PetersonRedbox Automated Retail630-756-8424 Director of ConstructionOakbrook Terrace, IL
Dennis RyanSt. Charles Park District630-584-1885 Director of ParksSt. Charles, IL
Ron RehlingRonald Rehling & Assoc.630-879-0577 Landscape Architect / ContractorBatavia, IL
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