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Jeff Gardner

Jeff Gardner

Clayton

Summary

Highly accomplished construction superintendent with several years of professional experience, leading complex commercial and residential construction project from conception to completion. Possessing an in depth understanding of all construction phases including scheduling, budget management, quality control and safety compliance. Strong track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, while maintaining the highest standard of workmanship and client satisfaction. Adept at managing large multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability and implementing innovative solutions to challenging site conditions. Seeking to leverage extensive industry expertise and leadership acumen to drive sustained success in a demanding role.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Superintendent

Invitation Homes Inc.
06.2019 - Current


  • Responsible for full-cycle oversight of property rehab and turnover efforts.
  • Meeting with residents to complete Pre Move-Out Visits and documenting home condition and resident responsibilities for a successful move-out.
  • Meeting with incoming residents to complete Resident Orientations to welcome them, and educate them on the systems in their home as well as all important maintenance policies and procedures
  • Conducting Move Out Inspections including a detailed inspection of the property and using our budgeting program to create a comprehensive scope of work and identify costs that should be charged back to the resident at move-out in accordance with company standards
  • Overseeing all aspects of the rehab and turn process which includes communicating with contractors, submitting change orders, ensuring work is completed correctly and on schedule, and documenting the process with progress notes and "before" and "after" photos
  • Communicating with the Leasing Team about completion delays that might affect a resident’s move-in date
  • Observing and ensuring job site safety during project management visits
  • Negotiating terms of repairs with vendors and General Contractors based on company standards.

Maintenance Supervisor

Hawthorne Residential
01.2017 - 06.2019
  • Responsible for new construction oversight and repairs. In charge of day-to-day maintenance operations and physical upkeep and improvements of property. Handles outside maintenance operations in the RTP area. Ensures the property is compliant with local states and federal policies and standards. Timely completion of work orders and make readies, inspection of units, established preventative maintenance programs while working within budget guidelines. Maintain excellent resident relations, manage vendor relations, possess professional communication and customer service. Maintain accurate inventory control. Training and onboarding of employees.

Maintenance Supervisor

Robbins Properties
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Manage the property's maintenance and operational needs proactively. Responsible for training employees, scheduling, vendor procurement, inventory, purchase orders, and budgetary duties. Assign tasks to employees and ensure they are equipped with the proper tools to be successful with assignments. Supervise the make-ready process as well as work with other maintenance workers to complete all service requests quickly. Commitment to meeting and exceeding resident needs in a professional and courteous manner. Responsible for monitoring the progress of projects and assisting when necessary. Use of independent judgement to respond challenges. Knowledge of Fair housing and other related property management compliance laws.

Maintenance Director

Capital Properties
01.2004 - 01.2015
  • Maintenance and Operations Director for several years overseeing training and directing staff. Continuously monitoring processes and planning preventative maintenance. Code enforcement and compliance, Project management, Decision making, scheduling, and safety management including, but not limited to inspections for fire and sprinkler systems. Implement emergency protocols in the case of fire, natural disaster or other. Complete daily service requests and ensure they are completed properly and in a timely manner. In charge of inventory and purchasing. Act as a liaison between vendors and negotiate contracts such as landscaping, roofing, carpeting, painting, cleaning, major interior/exterior repair, pest control and other various agreements. Coordinate inspection of residential apartments.

Brentwood West Apartments | Drucker and Faulk
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Responsible for the oversight of preventative maintenance and completion of service requests.

Education

Associate of Science - Communications, Psychology

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Skills

  • Universal CFC, National CPO Certified, Wake county CPO, Plumbing, Electrical, Appliance repair, Cost control, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, YARDI, One Site, Ops Technology, ability to travel
  • Team management and individual guidance Consulting for projects Contractor, supplier and customer relations Crisis resolution and problem solving Relating risk analysis to superiors
  • 2019 Rising Star Award recipient for outstanding maintenance performance Personally managed my team to obtain the 2014, 2013 and 2012 apartment ratingscom highest overall rating for consumer reviews through dedication and attention to detail Recognize opportunities for continuous operational improvement Trusted team leader amongst staff
  • Construction supervision
  • Strategic planning
  • Subcontractor management
  • Training oversight
  • Cost estimation

Timeline

Superintendent

Invitation Homes Inc.
06.2019 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

Hawthorne Residential
01.2017 - 06.2019

Maintenance Supervisor

Robbins Properties
01.2016 - 01.2017

Maintenance Director

Capital Properties
01.2004 - 01.2015

Brentwood West Apartments | Drucker and Faulk
01.2003 - 01.2004

Associate of Science - Communications, Psychology

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Jeff Gardner