Mitchell Drazkowski

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT MITCHELL DRAZKOWSKI

Sterling Bay-Primary projects: 300 N Michigan, 160 N Morgan, 225 N Elizabeth, D2/D3 Lincoln Yards, 1601 South Blvd (Charlotte, NC)-Developing budgets for multifamily projects up to $200M-Projecting cash flow to share with lending partners for funding approval-Providing design input to maximize returns and efficiency of multifamily projects-Writing and reviewing contracts for architects, general contractors, and consultants-Creating entitlement presentations with design teams to present to city officials-Ensuring timely payments to all contracted parties by reviewing invoices and pay applications for monthly draws-Creating schedules for consultant work, marketing activities, and development activities informed by design timelines, raising capital, and construction durations-Creating and running the multifamily punchlist/closeout process-Bid leveling of general contractor proposals.Clark Construction-Team member on the build of a 26-story apartment and condo building located in the loop in downtown Chicago (Parkline, 50 E Randolph)-Purchasing and directly managing trades with crews of over a dozen members-Processing and negotiating change orders received from subcontractors-Scheduling and overseeing work completed by subcontractors in the field-Writing and distributing request for information (RFI’s)-Reviewing technical construction submittals and shop drawings from subcontractors-Presenting in person project updates to the Clark Northern region of the company (100+ attendees)-Delivering onsite orientation presentations multiple times per week to the trades-Co-Running the Chicago branch of Clark’s Strategic Partnership Program (SPP), a program for local MBE/WBE/DBE construction companies designed to grow their businesses and provide industry knowledge.Personal-Recruiting and interviewing candidates both in-person and via virtual platforms (Clark and Sterling Bay)-Side hustle executing construction takeoffs and shop drawings for small construction companies-Organizing charity events at local Chicago non-profits Care for Friends, the Anti-Cruelty Society, and the Polar Plunge-Completing hike of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania Africa to Uhuru Peak (19,341 ft elevation)-Receiving certification as a yoga instructor by completing a 200-hour yoga teacher training at the largest yoga studio in Chicago (Yogaview).