KENNETH A.

GORSKI
2018 N. 75th Avenue | Elmwood Park, Illinois 60707-3620
kg10b5de8@westpost.net | h: 708-456-4003 | c: 708.979.1562
ELECTRICAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Seasoned and highly skilled electrical project manager and estimator with extens
ive experience leading and contributing to highly complex commercial and industr
ial construction projects.
Skilled in directing full project life cycle from costing and bidding through on
-site building through final approval. Detail-focused administrator with keen bu
dget management, quality assurance, and cost control strengths. Highly regarded
for ability to turnaround struggling projects through effective troubleshooting,
needs assessment, and team leadership. Diplomatic and engaging communicator wit
h strong conflict resolution talents. Areas of expertise include...
Project Management ~ Materials & Labor Costing ~ Estimate & Bid Development
Permitting & Compliance ~ Design Builds / Drafting ~ Change Order Processing ~ Q
uality Assurance
Team Leadership ~ Subcontractor Relations ~ Procurement & Ordering ~ Billing
Client Relationship Management ~ Project Turnaround & Recovery
Estimation System ~ Microsoft Office
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECT MANAGER / FREELANCE ESTIMATOR / CONSULTANT
Project Control & Management (PCM) - Elmwood Park, Illinois (2000 to Present)
Independent Contracts - Elmwood Park, Illinois (1990 to 2000)
Consult with electrical construction firms including BMI Electrical / Communicat
ions, Rosset Electrical Company, and US Electric Company to provide estimation a
nd full life cycle project management services. Compile comprehensive project co
sting estimates using estimation software encompassing materials quotations, la
bor, permitting, and other factors. Complete design builds for permit drawings a
nd provided on-site project leadership; lead site meetings and address revisions
to scope and pricing. Procure / order materials. Submit billing statements to c
lients using Microsoft Office Suite.
Selected Projects & Achievements:
* Jewel Food Stores: Completed multiple new construction and remodel projects va
lued at $50K to $2M with accountability for estimation, bidding, negotiation, si
te management, and invoicing.
* Barrington Hospice: Selected to complete partial design build, budget / bid es
timation, contract negotiation, and onsite leadership for $1.75M project.
* Metra Market: Beginning one year prior to construction, oversaw client relatio
ns, partial design build, budget / bid estimation, and Contractor / Architect /
Project Consultant negotiations for $1.5M project at Canal Street Metra Station.
* CTA Pulaski Terminal: Engaged through local general contractor to complete ele
ctrical work for $2.5M project.
* Spearheaded review and negotiation of revised work between Electrical Consulta
nt and General Contractor to ensure satisfactory outcome for all parties.
* Identified time saving measures that brought project from behind schedule to o
n time completion without undermining safety or quality; avoided $250K in costs
and fees.
* McCormick Place: Recovered behind schedule electrical work for $1.75M construc
tion project, effectively negotiating with key stakeholders and expediting workf
low to avoid $375K in late completion fees and work costs.
* 33 W. Monroe Building: Acted as Assistant Project Manager on electrical work f
or two-year, $5M core / tenant development of 35 floor building.
* Earned exceptional reputation for ability to turn around underperforming or be
hind schedule projects leading to extensive repeat and referral business.
* Launched and grew successful construction services company from the ground up
with full accountability for business development, business finance, and operati
ons.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
VICE PRESIDENT OF CONSTRUCTION
Rosset Electrical Company - Chicago, Illinois
Estimated project costing, time frames, and scope and developed bids for commerc
ial / industrial construction projects. Led design and build phases of projects
with accountability for team selection and leadership, budget management, and qu
ality assurance. Managed billing and change orders. Served on point to address c
lient questions and concerns to ensure total satisfaction.
* Completed diverse projects including in Schaumburg, Lombard, Carol Stream, and
Lincolnshire, Illinois including IDOT, DeVry Technology, Modular Controls, Vanc
e Publishing, and Zebra Technologies.
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Early tenures with Gerson Electric Company and Progress Electric Company as Proj
ect Manager, Kelso Burnett Company as Project Draftsmen, and Austin Company as E
lectrical Draftsmen
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Illinois Institute Of Tech, Chicago, Illinois | Engineering & Mathematics
Allied Institute Of Technology, Illinois | Electronics
Triton College, River Grove, Illinois | Business Management & Real Estate