Mark Chasteen
8501 Holly Springs Road
Raleigh, NC 27616 919-422-7813
mchasteen[at]ymail.com

Summary
Results-oriented, ethical building trade professional with 30+ years experience in management and hands-on residential and commercial construction new construction, renovation, and repair. Demonstrated knowledge of plans, specifications, scheduling, priorities, deadlines, and subcontractor/crew management. Master carpenter; experience with all technical aspects of building. Insurance assessment, natural disaster evaluation and reconstruction experience. Excellent mathematical and problem-solving skills; verbal, written and interpersonal communication with all levels of employees, vendors, subcontractors, owners and management.

Experience
BENJAMIN CONSTRUCTION Raleigh, NC
Commercial Construction Superintendent 2004-2009
Responsible for execution of the project schedule to ensure work is timely and meeting or exceeding profit goals.
Maintained and enforced project site safety in accordance with company policies and procedures, OSHA requirements, local, state and federal laws.
Responsible for the on-site management of the project, coordination of the trades and management of the safety regulations, meeting quality objectives and promoting the company image and reputation.
Meeting budget and schedule requirements.
Accountable for overall leadership, supervision, technical management, quality and cost control for all onsite construction operations.
Directly supervised assistants, subcontractors and field trades on projects up to $2 million.
Effectively managed all crews while acting as the contractors onsite representative with the owners. North Hills Mall projects for Kane Realty in Raleigh, NC: Ben & Jerrys, Birkenstock, Liles Mens Clothing, Cameron Clothing, Possibilities Clothing, NC Symphony Box Office & Retail Store, Keva Juice, and Andys Pizza.
Remodeled corporate headquarters for Hear-X in West Palm Beach, FL

SAMARITANS PURSE INTERNATIONAL DISASTER RELIEF
Lead Carpenter 2003
Clean-up and repairs in the aftermath of floods and tornados in Iowa, Indiana and Kentucky. Worked with the National Guard and FEMA on sandbag removal, debris clean-up, removal of downed trees, covering damaged roofs, mud-outs, removal of damaged sheetrock.

CH ASSOCIATES
Partner 1998-2002
Residential and commercial construction, repairs, renovations; commercial fit-ups; painting and fence installation.
Interior trim for JVC Homes, Wake Forest, NC
Made alterations to a variety of business suites for Benjamin Enterprises, Raleigh, NC
Interior fit-up for Shelley Center (office/warehouse flex space.)


HARRISON JONES CONSTRUCTION
Insurance Consultant 1997-1998
Assessed damage to residential property both single and multi-family dwellings.
Rehabilitated and renovated damaged homes and buildings following Hurricane Fran.
Assessed and made repairs to fire and water-damaged homes.

RILEY CONTRACTING GROUP
Superintendent 1995-1996
Supervised commercial fit-ups for N.C. Department of Corrections and various others.

SELF-EMPLOYED
Carpenter 1990-1995
Interior trim carpenter for all JVC Homes Subdivisions in Wake Forest/Rolesville, NC, including Jones Dairy Farm, Smoketree, Wall Creek, and Franklin Ridge.

J & M CONSTRUCTION
Licensed General Residential Contractor 1981-1989
Provided turn-key new home construction.
Ensured quality product and customer satisfaction.
Scheduling and Management of all sub-contractors.
Implemented company policies, procedures, principles and completed paperwork required by the company.
Interacted with local municipalities to obtain all required permits and inspections.
Analyzed local and national building codes and managed projects within stated standards.

HOLLAND-SHIPPEE HOME IMPROVEMENT
Vinyl Siding Installer 1977-1981

Installation of aluminum and vinyl siding, roofing and guttering.
Repairs and renovations to low-income housing for DHIC (Downtown Housing Improvement Corporation) assisting with revitalization efforts in downtown Raleigh.

Education

Millbrook High School, Raleigh, NC
Business and Economics classes, North Carolina State University
Residential Contracting Licensure

References provided upon request.