October 7, 2010
To Whom it May Concern,
I am responding to your interest in a Project Superintendent. I have a wide range of experience in a variety of Projects both Large & Small. Familiar with all aspects of being a modern day Project Superintendent such as RFIs, Daily logs, Contract and Print Reviews. My experience includes but is not limited to Site Work, Excavation, Structural Steel, Concrete, Metal Studs & Drywall, and Masonry. I have a Bachelors Degree in Interior Design from the International Academy of Merchandising and Design. Previous experience as a Project Superintendent at Concept Development Group, Doherty Construction, Viking Construction Management. and McClier Corp.
My most recent position was with Jones Lang LaSalle Construction as a Project Superintendent. Projects I have completed include a number of Projects for Sargent & Lundy in Chicago and Warrenville which included 2 floors of a building at 55 E Monroe and Installation of Security System on all 13 Floors S & L occupies there. Restaurant.com headquarters in Arlington Heights as well as a number of other various interior Remodels in the Chicagoland Area.
Before Jones Lang LaSalle Construction, I was a Superintendent for Concept Development Group Projects I have completed include Construction of New Summit Hill JH in Frankfort, IL, New Nancy McConathy Library in Sauk Village, IL, Classroom addition of Hillcrest HS, Buildout of 2nd floor at Indian Prairie Library in Darien, IL, Classroom remodels at Bremen HS & Oak Forest HS. Doherty Construction, Sunny Hill and Woodland Schools in Carpentersville, a Project in which Doherty held the General Trades Package at Foster & Kerkstra Schools in Oak Forest, IL Before Doherty, Viking Construction Management employed me as a Construction Manager. Projects for Viking included, a 32,500 sf Factory addition and 146 space Parking Lot and Detention areas and the new Prairie Oak School and Gymnasium for Berwyn School District 98. Prior to that I was a Project Superintendent for McClier Corporation in Chicago. At McClier, I was involved in a variety of projects including Demo & Remodel of two floors of Chicago office Building for Firemans Fund Insurance, project closeout for an installation of an auxiliary generator room at Comdisco in Wood Dale, Chicago area 7-11 building program from.
I believe I can be a valuable asset to your firm because of my extensive knowledge of the construction field and my passion for the industry. I am very detail oriented and have a solid track record for making the client happy and being On Time and On Budget for all Projects I have been involved with.
Sincerely,
Joseph L. Duffy
OBJECTIVE
A position in the Architecture & Construction industry as a Project Superintendent. My interests and abilities lie in my organizational and leadership skills of getting all trades to work together in a cohesive manner. I understand the need for different subcontractors to work with others to get a job done on time and within budget.
EDUCATION
1994-1999 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the International Academy of Merchandising and Design. Degree obtained June 2000.
1979-1982 Journeyman Certification. Painters District Council #30 Apprenticeship Program.
EMPLOYMENT and EXPERIENCE
2007-2010 Jones Lang LaSalle Construction: Project Superintendent for A variety of Interior office Buildouts for Sargent & Lundy and Installation of Security System on all 13 Floors they occupy at 55 E Monroe in Chicago ranging in value from $500K to $7M and an Office out in Warrenville. Restaurant.com Headquarters in Arlington Heights. L C Williams Office Remodel 150 N Michigan Chicago. Also a number of Smaller Interior Renovations at Aon Center 200 E Randolph and Smith Design in Evanston
2004-2007 Concept Development Group: Project Superintendent for various projects ranging from $500,000 to $32M. Specific projects include, New Summit Hill JH, Nancy McConathy Library, Classroom & Restroom Remodels Bremen HS, Hillcrest HS, Oak Forest HS, Hilda Walker Middle School, Indian Prairie 2nd Floor Build-out.
2003-2004 Doherty Construction Inc. Woodstock, IL: Currently Project Superintendent at Sunny Hill & Woodland Schools for Barrington S.D. 220 and Foster and Kerkstra schools in Oak Forest. Projects Consisted of Major Remodel of HVAC system and some General Construction i.e. new windows, doors, classrooms and new Cafeteria.
2001-2003 Viking Construction Mngmt. Lincolnshire IL: Val-Matic Factory Addition & 146 space Parking Lot & Detention areas, Total Project value Approx. $1.95M. Prairie Oaks Elementary School Phase 2 as well as Punch List and out standing Phase 1 work. Total Project value Approx $14M. Extra responsibilities include shop DWG & Submittal review, Pay Application review and approval, etc.
2000 -2001 McClier Corp. Chicago, IL: Project Superintendent for various projects ranging from $1.8M to $2.5M. Specific projects include, complete interior alterations of 4th & 5th floors of 200 W. Adams in Chicago for Firemans Fund, Chicago Metro area building of 7-11 stores, Project Close-out ComDisco Wood Dale Generator room and Web Availability area.
1979-1994 Apprentice & Journeyman Painter
J.B. Mullen, National Decorating, All American, Ascher Brothers,
Worked all phases and aspects of being a union painter. Experience included setup and work on swing stages for high rises and stationary scaffolding. Experience included high end residential, factory, retail, new homes, and church restorations.
PERSONAL
Volunteer for Meals on Wheels from October 94 through March 17 1999.
Member of the Design Committee for Main Street Blue Island
Lector and Member of School Renovation Committee St. Benedict in Blue Island IL
PROJECT LIST
Jones Lang LaSalle Construction
GENERAL SKILLS: I am computer Literate and can run a variety of Word Processing programs some of the skills that I have obtained in the Superintendent position are as follows. I know how to read and interpret blueprints in great detail looking for possible conflicts. I am familiar with Change Order preparation and execution, RFIs ASIs, CCDs, Pay Applications and other AIA documents. Daily logs, and other pertinent paperwork and responsibilities of todays Professional Superintendent. I also understand the need for getting all subcontractors to work together as a team to get a project done on time and within budget. Other responsibilities included the overall safety of the construction sites, punch-list preparation and completion, weekly toolbox and job-site meetings, and communication with all project principles
SARGENT & LUNDY OFFICE BUILDOUTS: At 55 E Monroe in Chicago I was Involved in the Buildout of the 17th, 18th, and 35th Floors which are approx 35,000 sq ft as well as a Security System on all 13 Floors they occupy there. The 17th and 18th floors consisted of Demo to core walls and concrete ceiling and deck; Buildout consisted of offices and System Furniture as well as Breakrooms and expansion and remodel of Restrooms. The 35th Floor consisted of the Same as 17 & 18 as well as a State of the Art Conferencing Center, PC Training Room and Screening Room. Also 35 contains an Elaborate Welcome Center and Reception area and CEOs Office and was a LEED certified Project. I was also Responsible for Installation for a Security System on All 13 Floors that S & L Occupies at 55 E. The Security System involved Conduit and Related devices including Electric Strikes and Cameras in existing occupied Floors, which had to be cleaned up and put back together every night.
Project Manager: Greg Garland [at] Jones Lang LaSalle Construction (312) 228-2948
OWNERS REP: Kimberly Mackey [at] Sargent & Lundy (312) 269-3427
RESTAURANT .COM OFFICE BUILDOUTS: Work there consisted of Demo and Remodel of their Corporate Headquarters at 1500 Shure Drive in Arlington Heights. This Project was done in 2 phases over a year it consisted of the entire 6th floor, The First phase included offices and Breakroom and Conference Room. Second Phase consisted of Creating Pass Throughs and Offices and Conference Rooms, Both Phases consisted of System Furniture and Tele-Data Rooms and Auxiliary AC Unit.
Project Manager: Dave Laramie [at] Jones Lang LaSalle Construction (312) 228-2194
OWNERS REP: Linda Welch [at] Restaurant.com (847) 481-5576
l c williams office remodel: This Project consisted Minor Demo and Office Buildout as well as Painting Wallcovering and Carpet at 150 N Michigan in Chicago. This was an occupied Office and All Work had to be done to keep all of their employees up and running While work was being done.
Project Manager: Greg Garland [at] Jones Lang LaSalle Construction (312) 228-2948
OWNERS REP: Bill Dahlborn [at] Sargent & Lundy 312-565-4637
PROJECT LIST
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT GROUP
NEW SUMMIT HILL JUNIOR HIGH: Brand New 160,000 SF Junior High for Frankfort School District 161. Project Scope started at Site Clearing to Punch List beginning 04/06 to completion 07/07. Project consisted of 28 Bid Packages and numerous other subcontractors to coordinate on a tight schedule. There were many obstacles to overcome, numerous weather delays, unsuitable soils, Design changes and challenges and construction schedule changes yet the New JH was delivered on time. The Project consisted of all site utilities, road widening & parking facilities, two 2 story classroom wings, two gyms, band & Library, Administration Area and Cafeteria/Auditorium facilities.
ARCHITECTS: Architectural Resource Corp (708) 349-1225
OWNERS REP: Dean Gerdes [at] S.D. 161 (815) 469-9103
NEW Nancy MCCONATHY LIBRARY: Brand New 16,000 SF from site development to Grand Opening. Library is of Metal Stud, Structural Steel, and Brick Veneer. Construction consisted of Main Library, Meeting Room, Technology Room, all Mechanicals and Site Utilities. The New Library has filled a Void in the Community of Sauk Village as the Old Library was in an old Dollar Store. I Individually coordinated all trades to work together towards the common goal to complete the Project On-Time and Under Budget. Was responsible to communicate directly with MEP Structural, and Civil Engineers. I was able to resolve all conflicts with DWGs and Field Conditions to deliver the Project to a very satisfied Client
ARCHITECTS: WCT Architects (708) 349-1225
OWNERS REP: Nanette Wargo [at] McConathy Library (708) 757-4771
Classroom Remodels and Additions: Various Classroom Remodels including Science Labs, Food Lab and Restroom Renovations as well as a small addition to Hillcrest HS. Project scopes included Demo of existing Conditions Sawcutting existing slabs to install new plumbing, electrical and mechanical elements required. Summer 2005 Project consisted of 3 remodels going on simultaneously at 3 different schools and I was able to complete all three in a short 10-week period.
ARCHITECTS: Architectural Resource Corp (708) 349-1225
OWNERS REP: Tom OMalley [at] Community High School Dist. 203
PROJECT LIST
DOHERTY
SUNNY HILL AND WOODLAND SCHOOLS: My responsibilities on this project INCLUDED THE INSTALLATION AND DEMOLOITION OF THE Schools HVAC System. This included removal of existing Hydronic piping and extensive installation of New Piping. There were many other related installations, which included Controls Installation for Building Automation. Electrical, Sheet Metal, Masonry, Acoustical Ceilings, Carpentry and other related Trades were also involved. The Schedule for this Project was VERY Tight as we began on 06/04/03 and had to be Substantially Complete by 08/26/03 to allow School to begin. I was able to coordinate all trades to accomplish the Project and the New Chiller was Up and Running by the time School Started
ARCHITECTS: Greg Stahler [at] Cashman Stahler Group (630) 889-8800
OWNERS REP: Steve Fields [at] Community Unit S.D. 220 (847) 381-1792
DOHERTY REF: Ken Schutz, Tom Doherty [at] Doherty Const. (815) 334-8300
PROJECT LIST
VIKING
VAL-MATIC Factory Addition: This project consisted of a 146 space Parking Lot with 1-acre detention pond. The 32,500 sf Factory Addition consisted of a Structural Steel & Masonry Building at two different elevations. I ran this Project from breaking ground and site clearing till Punch List. The building had four below grade truck docks as well as an on grade dock. Everything on this Project was my responsibility. The approximate value of the Project was $1.85 million. This was a ground up building that consisted of two different floor and roof elevations. Also a detention area had to be created for the new parking lot as well as reshaping an existing detention area.
ARCHITECTS: Mike Colombo, Enrique Castel [at] JTS Architects (847) 634-8100
OWNERS REP: Mike Berchem [at] Val-Matic (630) 993-4033
PRAIRIE OAKS SCHOOL: My responsibilities on this project have been very difficult as I came onto this project in January of 2002 and the Project began in August of 2000. I took over in Phase 2 of the project, which consists of a new Gym, Lobby, Offices, and restrooms. I am also dealing with Phase 1 Punch Lists as well as outstanding items not completed. Phase 2 also has the final site work to complete and Playground Paving. This project has been a challenge as many of the contractors were familiar with one CM and had to adjust to a new CM as well as a different style of management. I have developed relationships in a short period of time and have taken the project in a more positive direction.
ARCHITECTS: Joe Messina, Kevin Sullivan [at] FGM Architects (630) 574-8300
OWNERS REP: Ken Keeling [at] Berwyn S.D. 98 (708) 484-6200
PROJECT LIST
McClier
FIREMANS FUND: This project was located in a 30-story office building in downtown Chicago. McClier acted as the Project Managers on this project, GHK were the project architects. I was the Head Project Superintendent for the entire project. I was responsible for coordinating all subcontractors as to when their specific part of the project was required to be completed. I was responsible for quality control and safety for all subs. The project consisted of an interior build-out of the 4th and 5th floors of the existing building. I took the project from demolition to inspections through punch-list and client delivery.
PROJECT MANAGER: Stephen Miller [at] McClier (312) 373-7700
ARCHITECTS: Chris Nylander, Kim Murdah, and Erica Langhorst, [at] GHK (312) 263-6605
PROJECT MANAGER for Firemans Fund: Edyie Bergeson (415) 899-2490
COMDISCO WOOD DALE: On this project I basically handled the closeout, which included all of the final punch list items as well as a few final extras and final completion of subcontractor responsibilities. The project consisted of two separate contracts. The first was the construction of what was called the Web-Availability area. This consisted of a command center viewing rooms ADA accessibility ramps and raised floors and extensive electrical work.
PROJECT MANAGERS: Glenn Wilson & Jerrod Kowalewski [at] McClier (312) 373-7700
7-11 CHICAGO/ CITGO BUILDING PROGRAM: On these projects I oversaw the supervision of the General contractors that McClier hired for the project. I also coordinated different subcontractors hired directly by 7-11. Some of these contractors consisted of the canopy erectors the gasoline contractors and the store equipment and furnishings sub. I was involved these projects from demolition to site-work all the way through store completion and delivery to store manager. This work included the installation of all underground utilities and tanks and piping for gasoline dispensers.
PROJECT MANAGERS: John Kouchoukas & Mike Nimetz [at] McClier
