Mark Halamicek

14607 Forest Lodge Drive 281-370-4131

Houston, Texas 77070 mhb46b3c@westpost.net
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A highly effective Construction Management Professional, who meets challenges he
ad on and creates positive change. An energetic leader with the demonstrated ab
ility to build and lead teams to achieve outstanding results. Proven track recor
d setting strategic direction, executing to plan and managing operations to ensu
re quality, safety, within specified time and budget constraints.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
A broad background in Construction and Project Management includes:
Project Management Site Safety Management Walk-through/Punch Lists
Sub-Contractor Management Inspections/Approvals Certificates of Occupancy
Product/System Sourcing Quality Assurance Programs Customer Relations
Strategic Planning Warranty Issues Invoice Review/Approvals
Scheduling Cycle /Lead Time Reduction Designer Relations
Site Logistics Certificates of Occupancy Industry Relations
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Cavalcade Custom Homes LP, Houston, Texas 2009 - 2010
Area Construction Superintendent
Conducted a new home construction operation in Houston for a successful Austin b
uilder. Lead the construction management of three new home construction ($450 -
650K) projects, and two extensive remodeling projects.
* Successfully obtained the construction management responsibilities for three n
ew projects, and two projects in progress. Replaced approximately 70% of the su
b-contractors and hired-in more experienced, more effective crews. Restructuri
ng the crews improved both the quality and cost performance on the projects.
* Created and implemented a weekly project update program for the builder. The
owner's expectations, from the builder, of visits from Austin to Houston of no l
ess than once a week. Commitments in Austin prevented the weekly visits. To br
idge the personal visits, I created a weekly update for the builder to keep him
informed of the production, and estimated production timelines to completion for
the customers. The improved communications and updates satisfied the client's
expectations and were elated with the improved process of the production of thei
r homes.
Robin Rueby Custom Homes, Houston, Texas 2007 - 2009
Project Builder
Responsible for the total on-site construction supervision of a very complex, $7
M luxury estate residence, with 15,000 square feet of covered space and 9800 squ
are feet of living space. Managed the project from the excavation phase to com
pletion and release to the owner. Effectively managed all site logistics and sc
heduling and met regularly with the client.
* Devised a change order control process to keep close track of the project. Ea
rly on, the owner stated he did not need change orders, considering it was a cos
t plus contract, and he valued what he spent his money on. Devised an email con
firmation with the owner to advise him of any overage from the cost plus budgets
. Persuaded the builder to collect for the additional work I performed outside
of the contract obligations, for substantial additional revenue. We kept the int
egrity of the contract and satisfied the documentation of the expenditures for h
is home without conflict.
Chuck Morris Interests, Inc., Houston, Texas 2006 - 2007
Project Builder
Initiated the construction from startup to dry-in of a two-story home in Brenham
, Texas, with 7,000 square feet of covered space and 4,000 square feet of living
space. The 110-page architectural plans were extremely complex and detailed; a
nd designed according to commercial standards.
* The material specifications required a unique lead time format. Orders were p
laced as far away as Italy for the marble exterior and interior stone. I devise
d a projected time line for decisions and order dates. The owners and their man
agers complied and the project progressed in an orderly manner.
* The ranch had herd of extremely valuable quarter horse breeding stock in the s
ame area where we were building their $3M custom home. Coordinated and maintai
ned a production-to-grazing schedule with the project manager, and on-site ranch
hands along with safety provisions to ensure the security of the horses around
the construction site.
Christopher Sims Custom Homes, Houston, Texas 2004 - 2005
Project Builder
Responsible for the construction of two homes, a custom home under construction,
and a spec home in Carlton Woods, The Woodlands.
* Assumed the construction progress of a custom home (10,000 square feet of cove
red space, 7,000 square feet of living space) from the rough-in phase through to
completion. The owners were out of town quite often for extended periods of ti
me. They requested to be kept 90 days in advance of necessary decisions so they
would not delay the project. Coordinated and held meetings with design staff,
owners, and builder to stay ahead of the production logistics. We had no delays
due to a lack of necessary decisions and the project was completed as scheduled
.
John Bass Custom Homes, Houston, Texas 2002 - 2004
Project Builder
Responsible for the management of several custom home projects in Memorial and T
he Woodlands.
* A project that initiated as a remodel quickly became a rebuild. After the int
erior was stripped it became clear that the cost savings gained by remodeling ve
rsus rebuilding was a minimal amount. When the owners were informed, they agree
d that a rebuild was the best approach and they were excited to have a new home,
from the slab up for a very minimal added investment.
Mark Hala Construction, Houston, Texas 1981 - 2002
President
As a second generation builder, I founded the company in 1981, survived the mid
1980 real estate downturn and managed an average of ten to twelve homes in annua
l production. The most closed in one year was 15 homes with 20 in production at
any given time and sales of up to $7 million.
* The company built homes, and in the process I built a relationship with the re
al estate community based on integrity, loyalty, and honesty. Received numerous
referrals from realtors and some included my name in their advertised listings
of the homes built by my company.
* Voted 1997 Builder of the Year by the local builder association and was the Pr
esident of the association in the new millennium year 2000.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Greater Houston Builders' Association, President - 2000 * GHBA Board of Dire
ctors, 1994 - 2001
GHBA Builder of the Year, 1997 * GHBA Continuing Education Chairman, 1998
Texas Association of Builders, Board of Directors, 1996 - 2000 * NAHB Spike
Club,
Graduate Master Builder, 1997