Taras Sokil
Spring Grove
Summary
Results-driven Construction and Fire Restoration Project Manager with over 15+ years of experience managing residential and commercial restoration projects from initial loss assessment through final completion. Expertise in fire, water, and storm damage restoration, insurance coordination, budgeting, subcontractor management, and client relations. Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and exceeding customer satisfaction standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Restore Construction Inc
Melrose Park
04.2022 - Current
- Manage 30-40+ fire and water restoration projects annually ranging from $125K to $3.5M.
- Conduct damage assessments and prepared detailed estimates
- Coordinate with insurance adjusters to secure timely approvals and maximize claim value.
- Review and submit supplemental damage and code claims.
- Supervise crews and subcontractors ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and deadlines.
- Maintaining 99%+ customer satisfaction rating through proactive communication.
- Reduced project completion timelines by 15% through improved scheduling systems.
- Led residential and light commercial fire restoration projects from demolition through reconstruction, to turn key completion.
- Developed project schedules, managed budgets up to $1.8M, and controlled material procurement.
- Worked with villages, towns and cities on permit submission and expediting
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and safety standards.
- Met with inspectors, engineers, architects and building commissioners.
- Review and revise architectural plans, and field corrections.
- Trained and mentored junior project coordinators and site supervisors.
- Increased gross margin by 12% through cost tracking and vendor negotiation.
- Timely problem solving and resolutions.
Project Manager
B&B Formica
Chicago
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Cabinet & Countertop Installation Oversight
- Budget Management & Cost Control
- Vendor & Supplier Negotiation
- Blueprint & CAD Interpretation
- Client Relationship Management
- Quality Control & Inspections
- Risk Management
- Construction Estimating
- OSHA Safety Compliance
- Manage 250+ residential and commercial kitchen and bathroom projects annually from design approval to final installation.
- Coordinate cabinet fabrication, countertop templating, and installation schedules.
- Supervise subcontractors including installers, plumbers, electricians, and finish carpenters.
- Control project budgets ranging from $15,000 to $150,000+.
- Conduct site measurements and verify layouts for custom cabinetry and stone countertops (quartz, granite, marble).
- Resolve field issues quickly to prevent project delays.
- Maintain 99%+ customer satisfaction rating through clear communication and proactive updates.
- Reduce material waste by 18% through improved ordering and inventory tracking.
Project Manager
Sokil homes LLC
Chicago
12.2007 - 08.2018
- Coordinate the planning and implementation of projects
- Traveling from site to site to provide specific instructions to teams of workers and assure completion of each job
- Oversee and prepare project budget including material and labor cost
- Perform job site inspections/audits of shoring, rebar/pt installation, safety and quality
- Develop and maintains customer relationships to enhance company's ability to procure projects, reduce risk, and ensure operational efficiency
- Plan and schedule projects
- Ensuring alignment with vendors, project leaders and multi-functional team partners
- Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts
- Acting as a liaison between customers, and product management teams
- Performs special projects and completes all other duties as assigned or requested for the general support of the organization
- Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
- Reading and understanding blueprints
Personal Fitness Trainer
Xsport Fitness
Chicago
12.2007 - 10.2009
Personal Fitness Trainer
Xsport
Niles
12.2007 - 10.2009
Education
Diploma -
Neuqua Valley High School
Architecture
Wright College
Chicago, ILSkills
- Microsoft Word Analysis skills, Project integration management, Achieving project delivery timelines, Insurance claim coordination, Procurement management, Project reporting, Active listening, Resource allocation, Compliance reporting, Smartsheet, Stakeholder expectation management, Status Reporting, Vendor negotiation Conflict resolution, Construction dispute resolution, Research and development, Construction quality control, Project scheduling, Time management, Project quality assurance, Issue tracking, Project planning Project resource management Project milestone reporting, Analytical thinking, Strategic management, Scope management, Construction cost control, Project leadership, Project communication management, leadership, Cost management Project task coordination, Team development, Budget reports, Google Meet, Post-project review, Renovation project management, Project resource allocation, Stakeholder feedback, Business operations budgets, Team debriefing, Working on construction estimation projects, Excel data analysis , Client communication , Blueprint reading, Microsoft PowerPoint, Customer relationship building, Permit management, Microsoft Office, ) Microsoft Excel, Supervising experience, Project management software, Microsoft Teams, Project dashboards, Regular stakeholder meetings
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Languages
English
Professional
Ukrainian
Professional
Russian
Professional
Polish
Professional
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Restore Construction Inc
04.2022 - Current
Project Manager
B&B Formica
08.2018 - 04.2022
Project Manager
Sokil homes LLC
12.2007 - 08.2018
Personal Fitness Trainer
Xsport Fitness
12.2007 - 10.2009
Personal Fitness Trainer
Xsport
12.2007 - 10.2009
Diploma -
Neuqua Valley High School
Architecture
Wright College