Victor Tarka

261 Johnston Drive

Watchung, NJ 07069
vteeb2f6@westpost.net
H (908)-222-8880
C (908)-285-3660

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position of responsibility in construction/engineering company comm
ensurate with
my experience where I can successfully utilize my strong leadership skill toward
continued growth of the company.
WORK HISTORY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
AJS Construction & Management
June 2010 - present
Site Superintendent
New construction of Chase Bank -Middle Village ,Queens

Ryder Construction Company, New York City, NY

August 2007-June 2009
Senior Field Project Manager
New construction of luxury condominiums, two buildings - Williamsburg,Brooklyn -
est. value $40 million
Coordination between all trades including design, sequencing, scheduling and exe
cuting tasks
Conducting meetings between owners, investors, financial institutions, subcontra
ctors, design teams and senior management
Direct field supervision of 150 individuals
Providing solutions to any encountered issues related to design, drawings and en
gineering
Heavy interaction with NYC Building Department and control inspections
Tarka Management Services - Watchung, NJ
June 2004-Augsut 2007
Owner/ President of construction and consulting company
Major Jobs
a) Luxury residential building - renovation, 2004-2005,119 Beach Street Rockaway
NY est. value $6 million
b) Luxury condominiums - new construction, 322 Hicks Str. Brooklyn 2005-2007, es
t. values $8 million
c) Various residential and commercial designs
SKOTAR Construction Co, Brooklyn, NY
September 2001-June 2004
Co-owner/VP of Operations
Contracts negotiations
Project field supervision
Cost analysis
Managing, coordinating and executing of daily tasks
Managing all financial aspects of the business
Interactions with clients, financial institutions, designers etc.

Major Jobs
a) Popeye Restaurant, Bronx, NYC - new construction, est. values $2 million
b) Commercial building, Queens, NYC - renovation, est. value $1.5 million
c) 4 story residential building, Brooklyn, NYC - renovation to luxury standards,
est. value $2 million
d) 6 story residential building, Brooklyn, NYC - renovation to luxury standards,
est. value $3.5 million
e) Luxury condominiums, Brooklyn, NYC - new construction, est. value $4.5 millio
n

Quality Construction Co., Clifton, NJ

August 1993-August 2001
Senior Project Manager
Perform all construction duties from designing, estimating, contract negotiation
s to field supervision
Preparation of weekly payroll
Review job costs
Scheduling work and coordinating subcontractors
Sequencing and executing tasks
Heavy interaction with Building Department on obtaining permits and various insp
ections
Major Jobs
a) RAND ENT. LLC - conversion of 3 landmark apartments buildings to luxury offi
ce buildings
b) ATLAS TECH - rehab of existing landmark building
c) Kenny Rogers Restaurant - new construction
d) Checkers Restaurant - new construction
e) Wonder Camp indoor playground - new construction
f) Broadway American Hotel - renovation to luxury standards (77th St. NY)
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Highly motivated and self-disciplined; able to handle diversified responsibilit
ies and communicate effectively with all levels of management; strong leadershi
p skills as well as excellent problem solving aptitude; ability to multi task u
nder pressure and deliver outstanding results.
EDUCATION
Institute of Engineering and Architecture, Poznan, Poland
Master Degree in Architecture and Engineering - 1986
Certified Architect - Poland
Junior faculty member in Polytechnic Institute of Architecture and Engineering
- 1987-1990 Poznan Poland
Tishman Construction Management Seminar, Newark, NJ - 1998
SPECIAL SKILLS
Computer skills: Excel, Word, Buildsoft, Project Manager
REFERENCES
Furnished upon request