Absolute Construction Enterprises

Vice President
Construction Manager
 

Jeff’s experience as a commercial construction manager was pivotal in re-inventing Absolute Construction in 2005.  With over 33 years of experience, Jeff has developed an understanding of all aspects of general construction and construction management. His responsibilities with Absolute include: 

• Managing company operations
• Business development
• Quality assurance
• Owner/Architect liaison
• Development of project schedules
• Monitoring progress
• Subcontractor performance reviews

 
Experience

Jeff started in the construction industry in 1979 working his way through the trenches to become Field Manager.  In 1992 Jeff became Division Manager of a large Kenosha based General Contractor, assigned with the responsibility of their new business development in the Milwaukee market.  In the final year as Division Manager, the new Milwaukee Division (one of five overall divisions) was accountable for 42% of that year's performance.

By 1996 Jeff was offered the challenge of joining a small Racine based General Contractor, as President/COO.  As President he introduced new accounting, management, scheduling, estimating and lead tracking systems.  During his tenure as president, he more than quadrupled the average annual volume of the company with the single largest year of $63 million, growing to the 7th largest contractor ranking in Southeastern Wisconsin as published by the Milwaukee Business Journal.  In 2005 Jeff joined ACE as Vice President with a concentration on developing Owner's Representative/Construction Management relationships.

 
Education and Certifications

• UW-Parkside (focus in architecture/engineering)
• Gateway Technical College
• Concrete Technician (WCTCB Certified)
• Four-year Carpentry Apprenticeship
• AGC Supervisory Training (two-year program)
• Tri-County Contractors Association, Past Board Member
• Labor Negotiations Committee TCCA (2003)
• Pension Trustee Racine Labor Fund (1998-2004)

President/Founder 1990
Construction Manager/Architectural Designer

Absolute Construction Enterprises was incorporated & founded by Tracy in 1990.  As a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), Absolute continues to grow since Tracy reinvented the firm by adding of one of the area’s most experienced commercial construction management teams.  Tracy believes success comes from working hard to become the best you can be no matter what difficulties you encounter.  As President, Tracy is responsible for the successful overall business operation of Absolute.  She holds copyrights on many of her Architectural and structural designs. Tracy's other areas of expertise include:

• Business Development
• Construction Management
• General Contracting
• Space Planning
• Contract Analysis
• Setting Corporate Objectives

Education 

• UW Milwaukee School of Architecture
• UW Parkside
• Gateway Technical College
• Focus on Architecture Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Communication/Marketing and Construction Law.
• Contractor Licensing Continued Education

Internship

AJ Seitz Architects (under Chuck Seitz & Bill Butterfield)
        Focus on Health Care Facility Design, Municipal Design

Certification

• Wisconsin State Contractors Certificate
• Lead Safe Trainer
• Red Cross
• WBE/DBE

Treasurer
Field Manager/Safety Director

Bob joined the Absolute Construction team in 2004 entering immediately into his current executive position helping to expand the business interest into Construction Management serves. 
During his over 30 years of experience Bob has developed a knowledge of construction from the trenches to close-out through his direct hands on technical exposure.  Bob’s responsibilities at ACE include:

• Owner/Architect relations
• Project Management
• Scheduling Activities
• Quality Control
• Project Safety Manager
• Monitoring Project Cost    
• Expediting
• Trade contractor’s daily performance evaluations

Experience

Bob has been supervising projects since becoming a journeyman and during the past 18 years he has continually performed as a Field Manager, combining supervisory and managerial responsibilities, on several major construction management projects. He utilized this direct technical experience to the benefit of projects both during the planning/design phase as well as following through to direct the actual construction. Bob is extremely detail oriented, thoroughly enjoys driving each project to success, dealing with its challenges, and producing a quality project.  Bob has a record of total owner satisfaction.


Education/Training

• Four Year Carpentry Apprenticeship
• AGC OSHA Safety Training
• AGC Supervisory Training (two-year program) 
• Lead Safe Contractor Certified
• Red Cross Certifications
• High Security clearance

Secretary
Sr. Manager / Estimator

Mike joined Absolute Construction in 2004. During his 20+ years of experience Mike has developed an understanding of construction from both the contractor’s and the owner’s point of view. His diversified experiences working as a manager on major projects include facilities such as; schools, a prison, water treatment, assisted living, city police/courthouse and multitude of renovation projects. At Absolute, Mike’s responsibilities include:

• Project Budgeting
• Quality Assurance
• Project Management
• Owner/Architect Relations
• Expediting Projects
• Oversee Facility Customer Relations

Experience

Initially Mike began his career as an Engineering Assistant to Kenosha Unified School District’s Facility Manager, Rex Blake. At KUSD he was involved with preparing bidding documents, interacting with Principles and staff to assess their facilities needs and then implementing construction/ maintenance projects. Mike held his fulltime job at KUSD while at the same time pursuing his Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering at UW-Parkside.

He utilized his experiences to pursue a career in Construction Management by joining a large Kenosha based General Contractor as Project Engineer. In 1996 he joined a small Racine based contractor and contributed significantly to the company’s growth ultimately working his way from Project Manager to Vice President. Mike is very well versed in detailed project estimating, conceptual budgeting, project management and construction scheduling.


Education/Certifications

• UW-Parkside
• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Past President of Union Grove TID District #4
• Union Grove Water & Wastewater Utility Board, Past Board Member