Project management professional committed to the development of quality projects under safe working conditions. Strengths include developing collaborative working relationships with union officials, business partners, customers, executives and inspectors.
PAUL D. VAIL
ssiwing[at]yahoo.com
Cell: (630) 885-4465
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PROJECT MANAGER
Project management professional committed to the development of quality projects under safe working conditions. Strengths include developing collaborative working relationships with union officials, business partners, customers, executives and inspectors. Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Suretrak, Project Talk and BuildPro.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hard Surface Finishers Inc. Wood Dale, Illinois August 2009 – January 2010 Privately held subcontractor specializing in all construction techniques dealing with interior and exterior hard surfaces: asphalt, concrete, marble, granite, brick, traffic membranes, waterproofing, etc.
Project Manager
Estimate all job costs, assist in the bidding process, organize tool lists, assign and manage personnel and coordinate with the client for proper work times and expectations.
Project List:
• 231- South LaSalle St. – Waterproofed vaulted sidewalk: 14,499 sq. ft; caulk all cracks, and seal sidewalks.
• 300 South Riverside – Restored and waterproofed vaulted plaza: 12 yds. exposed aggregate, 600 sq. ft. membrane.
• 500 W. Monroe – Replaced cracked granite pavers, chipped colored concrete, tree pits and caulked/sealed plaza.
• 525 W. Monroe – Replaced chipped granite pavers, caulked/sealed plaza.
• 680 N. Lakeshore – Removed brick pavers and replaced with stamped concrete: 1,250 sq. ft.
• 1 N. LaSalle – Waterproofed sidewalks: 2189 lin. ft. caulk.
• 181 W. Madison – Paver replacement and waterproofed vaulted plaza: 240 sq. ft. membrane, 10,000 lin. ft. caulk.
• In addition, I estimated and completed various similar projects including asphalt patching/sealing and line striping.
W. E. O’Neil Construction Company, Chicago, Illinois July 2006 – April 2009
Privately held construction company providing general contracting, construction management, design/build, and structural concrete services on primarily commercial projects throughout the US.
Project List:
Project Superintendent / Engineer:
Empress Casino (Joliet, Illinois) – $50M project size 2/2009-4/2009
• Assisted the Project Manager in all manners related to Millwork coordination.
• Guided the facility director on the designed location and parameters for required food service equipment.
• Reviewed shop drawings and coordinated millwork with stone and banquette dimensions.
• Reviewed scope and guided the design and functional requirements for the casino interior signage.
• Managed procurement of all millwork related items.
Project Superintendent
Presbyterian Homes (Evanston, Illinois) – $750K project size 9/2008-1/2009
• Supervised, directed and coordinated the transformation of three 226 square foot residential units into luxury spas. The fragile condition of the residents in the neighboring units required diligent coordination with the facility director to ensure the project was contained in a manner consistent with a biosafety level 4 environment. This was an active skilled nursing environment.
• Developed CPM master schedule, scheduled updates, and “three-week-look-aheads”.
• Reviewed and recommended general contracting staffing plan required to effectively manage the project.
• Established comprehensive short and long range plans to meet project goals; On Time, On Budget, Quality, No Accidents Safety Program.
Project Superintendent
Club Quarter’s Hotel (Chicago, Illinois) – $2.5 M project size 11/2007-9/2008
• Renovated the hotel lobby and lounge in a manner that promoted efficiency and quality of craftsmanship while limiting encumbrances on the hotel operations.
• Coordinated construction activities and requirements with the building engineers and hotel general manager.
• Developed CPM master schedule, scheduled updates, and “three-week-look-aheads”.
Project Engineer
Below Grade Project (108 N. State) Block 37 – $110M project size 6/2006-11/2007
• Assisted the Project Manager on a four-story below grade CTA express transportation facility for two city airports; top down mining construction with foundations to support a four-story retail center and a future 30-story condominium building above. Perimeter retention system consisted of slurry wall, micro-piles, secant piles, and 90’ deep caissons on a dense downtown site.
• Coordinated submittals between the architect, subcontractors and owner.
• Created “Request For Information” documentation; responsible for take-offs and general estimating.
• Updated and tracked field operations and performed field safety orientations for all subcontractors.
Team Leader – Remote Office Research Team
• Provided leadership and direction in researching the benefits of opening a remote office in the suburbs of Chicago
• Guided team members’ research to applicable, non-biased data.
• Gathered all information, categorized the importance of all research and provided a rating system to level each category among assigned territories.
• Created a proposal and presented all conclusions to executive management teams.
Lennar Homes, Hoffman Estates, Illinois June 2004-July 2006
One of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes.
Project List:
Construction Manager
Silverleaf (Joliet, Illinois) - 53 Single-Family Homes 12/2005-7/2006
• Responsible for all aspects of this residential, single-family community from inception to move-in.
Superintendent
Greywall Club (Joliet, Illinois) - 500+ Single-Family/Multi-Family Homes 3/2005-12/2005
• Supervised and directed all aspects of the “town-home” and “single-family” construction
• Responsible for quality control in construction.
• Maintained accurate written and electronic records of custom options and construction progress.
• Created and maintained residential production schedules.
• Created and coordinated the completion of both rough and trim punch lists.
• Scheduled and satisfied homeowner and inspector requirements.
• Satisfied homeowner and inspector requirements.
Customer Care Manager 6/2004-3/2005
• Responsible for the efficient service of closed homes in three communities consisting of town-homes, duplexes” and single-family homes.
• Performed homeowner orientations and quality assurance reviews with superintendent.
• Executed superintendent duties: scheduled production, presented association reviews and common area updates.
• Monitored expenditures on service/warranty appointments.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Masters in Project Management (MPM)-Keller Graduate School of Management; Naperville, Illinois (2008)
Bachelor of Arts; Major: English-DePaul University; Chicago, Illinois (2002)
Licensed Broker - IL #475.118653 (2009)
Licensed Broker - PA # RM421393 (2009)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGC)-LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations (2007)
Northern Illinois University Continuing Education Classes including Overview of Residential Construction and Project Management and Scheduling (2005)
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
International Events -I am an active volunteer for Chicago World Sports and the Chicago 2016 Olympic Committee.
Wrestling Coach-I assist as either a full-time coach or part-time volunteer for kids from grade levels 4 through 12.
Rugby Team Member-I am a member of the South Side Irish Rugby Club. I also act as an assistant backline coach and assist with the organization of tournaments and travel arrangements.
Tournament Director-WBBA (World Bean-Bag Association) I locate venues, negotiate contracts and organize the staffing and general requirements of the tournaments.
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