Andrew J. Chitwood
Construction Management
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
20 + years of diverse experience in the construction industry Communicate and work well with individuals at all levels from client to architect to subcontractors Experience in supervising subcontractors in finishing projects on time and to customers satisfaction Proven ability to work well with regulatory agencies to the benefit of the employer and customer Proven experience in both solving problems and implementing the solutions to the satisfaction of the customer
Successfully bid, negotiated and administered the contracts for several projects simultaneously Collaborated with owners, architects, and engineers to provide precast solutions and budgets, that would be accurate throughout the 1-2 year project development period Met or exceeded sales goals in all required categories for 8 consecutive years Performed own take offs and created estimates on a wide variety of projects
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales - Precast Concrete March 1999 2009 Midstates Concrete Industries, South Beloit, IL Established relationships with existing commercial and residential customers, and developed new accounts throughout southern Wisconsin Collaborated with owners, architects, and engineers to provide precast solutions and budgets, that would be accurate throughout the 1-2 year project length Promoted new wall panel product to existing and potential customers Addressed customer service issues, recommended, negotiated, and implemented solutions Responsible for doing own take-offs and estimating
Field Service Manager March 1995 March 1999 Midstates Concrete Industries, South Beloit, IL Reviewed blue prints and inspected jobsites to ensure that product being produced matched what was being built in the field. Determined best method of installation and equipment required Coordinated installation between contractor, field service personnel, and crane company Assessed errors in the field or on prints, recommended solutions, determined responsibility, and negotiated potential cost
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Construction Manager Harvest Homes, Kenosha, WI Coordinated the building of custom homes in the Kenosha area Negotiated contracts with and supervised the work of subcontractors Managed small staff of laborers
Project Manager Kennar LTD, Wauconda, IL Managed all aspects of townhouse development in Wauconda, IL Drafted, negotiated, and administered all contracts Scheduled and supervised the work of all subcontractors from earthwork to village acceptance Developed and performed customer service procedures for new owner. Negotiated a variance and permit for a one-mile sewer connector in the village of Schaumburg, IL
Contracts Manager Cambridge Homes, Libertyville, IL Coordinated the development of plans, specifications, and model homes for large residential subdivisions of 100 200 homes in northern Illinois Drafted, negotiated, and administered the contracts for the building of subdivisions within established budgets Collaborated with municipalities to insure code compliance, and obtain all required permits Coordinated the design, bidding, and construction of subdivision clubhouse and pool Managed several subdivisions simultaneously
Construction Manager Jawort-Lowell, Williams Bay, WI Successfully worked with architects and owners to establish plans, specifications, and budgets for the construction of large custom homes and small commercial projects in the Lake Geneva area
Salesman Pella Window Store Ver Halen Inc., Milwaukee, WI Opened and managed a Pella Window Store in Racine, WI while selling Pella windows in southeast Wisconsin
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison in Construction Management Carpenters Apprenticeship, Madison Area Technical College
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