Eric W Ziemann

Superintendent II at Leopardo Construction

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

About

An accomplished superintendent and team leader with experience in General Construction and Masonry project management, leading to multiple award-winning projects, prioritizing safety, with extensive training and certifications.

Experience

  • Superintendent II at Leopardo Construction
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Tyler Lane Construction Inc. (31 yrs 6 mos)
    • Superintendent
      Apr 1995 - Present · 31 yrs 3 mos

    • General Superintendent
      2014 - Oct 2025 · 11 yrs 10 mos

      Provide leadership for on-site field administration/supervision and technical management for all construction operations, including direct supervision of assistants, foreman, subcontractors, and other construction related trade personnel, attending owner/AOR meetings, safety and risk management, ensuring all projects complete on-time, within budget Lead and coordinate project management for a high volume of construction projects from inception to completion, including: project planning, cost estimation, budget preparation, bidding, procurement, scheduling, permitting, inspections, quality control, risk management, and project closeout Develop project scope, budgets, and timelines, including construction documentation, insuring timely and efficient design development for each project Coordinate selection, qualification, and hiring of subcontractors, and other service providers as needed Monitor and drive subcontractor performance (safety, quality, schedule, budget) for each project Manage costs within budget and maintain accurate project cost records Review all change order requests, allowance and owner change orders for approval Review all project closeout documents with the general contractor and owner prior to contract close out Projects under leadership include: ! 2020- Sullivan High School (MCR: $27Mil) ran 3-shifts with 150 trades personnel per day, ! 2020-2018- Miscellaneous JOC Work CPS ! 2017: CBC Rehab of the Year and Owner’s choice award winner ! 2017: FVAGC: Renovation of the Year ! 2017: AGC Merit Award ! 2017: CISCO: Rehab of the Yea ! 2015-2016: Lane Tech High School (MCR: $52Mil; 607,000 sq. ft. building): ran 3-shifts with 300 trades personnel per day, 17 month project (256,000 hours); Scope of project: replaced 2600 windows, 215,000 feet of roof, 160 drains, 1000L’ of custom copper gutter, 160 new mechanical hoods, removed and replaced 34,000 sq.’ of brick buttress and over 15,000 pieces of terra-cotta, replace 1 million bricks, restored the histor

    • Mason
      1995 - 2005 · 10 yrs

      Oversaw all masonry projects in collaboration with GCs, owners and architects regarding scheduling manpower, materials/equipment, and general project progression Served as Lead Mason for historic restoration projects Highlighted Projects included: ! The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland: Built an all new stone addition, new elevator and interior rehab on the historic Polish Consulate ! Excellence in Masonry Award winner ! Lake Park Crescent: Ground up construction of an 8-story 148 unit apartment building with stepped masonry and detailed brickwork ! General Jones Armory: Successfully completed detailed stone work at this historic armory after taking over the contract of the original low bidder who went out of business during the contrition phase ! Armour Square Apts, Shields Apts, Flannery Apts, & Lawrence Apts: oversaw extensive masonry restorations to existing mid-rise and high-rise apartment buildings which were mostly occupied during construction ! McKinley Lofts: Oversaw the restoration of 6-story condo/apartment building with 161 units and included the addition of 3-story structure on top of an existing building ! Vanderpool School; Chicago & Glenview Harley; Great Lakes Naval Base; 15th St. Lofts; Leland Apts; Little Black Pearl Workshop; 455 E. Illinois St; Hawthorne Warehouse ! NIU Altgeld Hall