1. Ken Just
773-259-9990 • K.Just13@gmail.com
PROFILE
Construction Project Manager/Superintendent with 20+ years of experience in residential renovation and
remodeling projects. Knowledgeable in every aspect of residential construction including all MEPs and municipal
coding and inspection. Highly competent in working within a budget while meeting or exceeding expectations.
Particularly skilled at interfacing with management, sub-contractors, clients and municipalities. Adept at building
strong customer relationships based on trust, reliability, honesty and timeliness which has resulted in significant
repeat business and high satisfaction. Resilient to change and evolving technologies.
Core competencies include:
Project Management
Product Planning
Municipal Permitting and
Inspection
NARI, CRPM Certified
MEPs
Customer Satisfaction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AIROOM, LLC, Lincolnwood, Illinois 2015 – Present
Airoom is a premier home remodeling company in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, founded in 1958.
Residential Remodeling Superintendent
Responsible for the coordination, oversight, and management of teams of sub-contractors for renovation and
remodeling projects on the North Shore.
Currently overseeing $2M of simultaneous projects.
Oversee entire onsite production and act as the company representative on all assigned jobs.
Serve as central point of contact between layers of management, labor, clients and municipalities.
Work side-by-side with architects, internal finance department, designers, estimators and purchasers from
permit issuance to project completion.
Secure and host on-site inspections with municipal agents.
Serve as key resolution specialist focusing on customer satisfaction, responsible for assuring all projects are
on time and up to code.
Goal oriented – reached quarterly production and completion goals and rewarded bonuses accordingly
Implemented value engineering to maximize cost effectiveness
Demonstrate strong communication, leadership and organizational skills
CATALYST CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING, Chicago, Illinois 2009 – 2015
Start-up residential remodeling company. Revenue grew from $500K/yr. to $3M/yr.
Project Manager
Responsible for management of multiple and simultaneous projects, some in excess of $750,00.
Drove all aspects of production planning including, but not limited to: project Gantt charts, scheduling
subcontractors, ordering long lead items, material take-offs and architect RFI.
Assured project scope was being adhered-to, requested and oversaw municipal inspections.
Maintained very frequent contact with clients to assure on-time and exceptional delivery results.
Called on job after job by repeat clients to oversee additional projects.
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JUST RIGHT CONSTRUCTION, INC, Chicago, Illinois 1997 – 2009
Start-up venture for residential remodeling.
Owner
Built successful business on referrals alone through a very challenging time for home construction and remodeling.
Oversaw all aspects of business ownership- estimating, sales, overseeing contractors, production, accounts
receivables, accounts payable, etc.
Built and still maintain relationships with local vendors from national brands to specialty shops.
Recognized by clients for strong communication skills which led to their referrals for additional business.
EDUCATION
University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Mechanical Engineering
CERTIFICATIONS
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM)
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office Suite
BuilderTrend – Construction Management Software