With over twenty years building construction experience, I have acquired extensive knowledge of the business. My expertise ranges from ownership and operation of a successful residential construction business to multi-site residential construction management. Coupled together, my practical knowledge and diversified professional experience, lend themselves to my ability to apply these skills to a wide-range of areas in the construction/development field. My objective is to work for a well-respected builder/developer, where I can apply my experience and knowledge as a licensed general contractor to further contribute to their success as well as my own.
Watson Custom Home Builders, Jacksonville, FL
2006 -07 – Field Construction Supervisor
As a Field Construction Supervisor, my responsibilities included construction oversight of high-end, custom homes ranging in price from $600,000 to $1,300.000 . Key accomplishments include the following:
Multi-site project management – supervised subcontractor projects in four communities
Provided oversight for the completion of twelve homes
Closed six homes in one month– greatest number of customer home’s closed in company history during this time period
Ensured all projects were completed within stringent timeframes and budget constraints
Len Chardo Custom Builder, Concord, MA
1994-2006 – Licensed Contractor – Self-employed
As the owner/operator of a General Contracting business, I have built many custom homes from permitting to closing throughout New England. These homes are generally wood frame and masonry construction ranging in living area from 3,000 - 6600 square feet, up to four stories, in prices up to $2.9 million dollars. Noteworthy accomplishments include:
Utilized my interpersonal skills to develop mutually reverent professional relationships with building officials and subcontractors.
Ensured client participation and satisfaction throughout entire homebuilding experience – from land acquisition to site work to construction to occupancy
Business plan includes standard procedures for successful operations, including: obtaining financing, land acquisition, permitting, and negotiations with local zoning and conservation boards.
Significant involvement with structural and civil engineers from project start through completion to ensure a safe product.
Daily responsibilities included: coordination of construction scheduling, hiring and overseeing subcontractors, ordering materials, accounting, financial record-keeping for creditors, procuring investors, and reporting to investors.
Marketing and selling of homes
Extensive technical knowledge of all trades
Chardo Custom Builders, Concord, MA
1980-94 – Site Laborer, Construction Supervisor, Site Foreman
From approximately 1980 to 1994, I worked for my family-owned construction company where I learned many construction trades. My duties included everything from cleaning the job site to concrete and brick and block masonry, frame and finish carpentry and site excavation. My duties and responsibilities increased as I learned the trade and the business.
1986-89 Middlesex Community College, Bedford, MA – Associate’s Degree – Business and Real Estate
1985-86 Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA - Building Construction Technology. Lab
Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License # CS 061598
Florida Certified General Contractors License # CGC1510704
Incorporated Leonard Chardo Custom Builders, Inc. with the state of Florida 02/2006
Florida Commercial Drivers License -CDL
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