CORP REAL ESTATE / CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Highly accomplished director of Corporate Real Estate / Construction Management projects with a focus on providing accurate project feasibility reports ( business plans / budgets / milestone timelines), following code compliancy -safety guidelines, and delivering results both on-time and within budget. Adept at leading development - construction projects from the ground up, as well as build-outs, relocations, and renovations for schools, data centers, and public structures with a combined value in excess of $3.4B. Proficient in creating financial models, business plans, RFP development Bid Process and associated tasks relative to corporate real estate operations and construction management. Proven ability to successfully manage concurrent projects while maintaining top-notch client satisfaction. Possess several technical proficiencies, knowledge of DOB, OSHA and Fire Safety regulations.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Business Planning
Cost/Benefit Analysis
Safety Regulations/OSHABudget Forecasting
Contract Negotiations
Project ManagementVendor Relations
Finance Management
Cost Accounting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE



UNITED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, Location, New York 2005 Present
Director of Corp Real Estate / Construction Management
Build $1.6M construction consulting business from the ground up; provide services to Verizon Corp Real Estate / Construction projects, including program management, project management, and inspections. Lead full lifecycle project development, from requirements gathering and scheduling to testing and final documentation.
Key Engagements:
Midtown Garage & New Building in Manhattan: Direct team for design, construction and managed all budgets and deliverables for $50M project.
4770 White Plains Road Renovation: Direct team for design, construction & budget of mixed use facility (parking garage & admin space).
54th Street Disposition & Associated Restacking: Direct team for feasibility, design, constructed, voice / data, furniture and moves associated to disposition and relocation of users.
1095 Ave of Americas Disposition & Associated Restacking: Direct team for feasibility, design, constructed, voice / data, furniture and moves associated to disposition and relocation of users.
101 Willoughby St. Disposition & Associated Restacking: Direct team for feasibility, design, constructed, voice / data, furniture and moves associated to disposition and relocation of users.
395 Flatbush Avenue: Direct team for design, construction & budget relative to comprehensive fire protection upgrade based on federal guidelines.
Misc Projects: Direct team for design, construction & budget relative to 100+ various projects and provided high level management and reporting to client.
PROBITY, INC., Location, New York 2004 2005
Program Manager
Championed the oversight of budget, design, and construction activities for several Verizon projects.
Key Engagements:
New Midtown Garage: Directed all development activities from the award process to construction.
140 West Street, 15th through 21st floors/375 Flatbush Avenue, 2nd through 5th floors: Negotiated CO and payments for large-scale projects while managing design, construction and budget activities.
131 Street New Garage: Executed feasibility study for building new parking garage and directed design and construction associated to new facility.
Empire State building, 87th floor: Coordinated schedule and payments for entire project.
NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY, Location, New York 2002 2004
Project Officer, Level 2
Served as Lead Project Officer to oversee construction of Public School PS254Q from start to finish, as well as several closeout projects at other NYC public schools. Developed project policies and procedures; recommend project approach to clients, with a focus on scheduling, budgeting, and strategic planning. Supervised all construction personnel and consultants; controlled inspections, design consultants, and project consultants. Evaluated field report data and resolved issues in a timely manner.
Key Achievements:
Managed complete renovation and demolition of existing factor to build new school at 500K square foot facility; interfaced with multiple government agencies and utility companies to ensure all regulations and safety codes were met or exceeded.
ICS BUILDERS, INC., New York, New York 2000 2002
General Superintendent/Project Manager
Coordinated and supervised construction activities with architects, engineers, clients, property managers, and vendors for several large-scale projects. Composed project budgets based on client requirements and project scale; awarded bids to clients and scheduled all deliverables. Facilitated construction for clients such as Paine Weber (NJ), Merrill Lynch (Queens/Long Island), Cushman & Wakefield (Manhattan), Intrepid Air & Sea Museum (NY), and Marymount Middle School (NY).
Key Achievement:
Challenged to meet rigorous schedule and delivery for several projects, including $7M theater renovation in Manhattan; implemented aggressive double shifts to complete project by Memorial Day.
TISHMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, Manhattan, New York 1996 2000
Superintendent/Project ManagerConstruction Management Services
Oversaw construction operations from conception to completion for Verizon data centers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Maintained workflow of critical systems within facilities by minimizing construction impact.
Key Achievement:
Collaborated with team members to generate comprehensive closeout manual for standard operating procedures (SOPs) by Tishman/Bell.
Prior experience as a Project Manager for Leonti Corporation and as a Foreman and Lead Carpenter with CDM Construction, Corporation to gain extensive knowledge of the construction industry and solid experience directing tasks across multiple team members.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS



Architectural Technology Curriculum, Certified / Business Management Curriculum, Certified
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (SUNY) AT FARMINGDALE
Monthly Continuing Education Coursework, NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY
NYC Fire Safety Certified OSHA Certified (10 hour)
Technical Proficiencies: MS Professional (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project), Primavera/Expedition, Skire/Unifier Web-based Project Management, AutoCAD LT. 2002, MEANS Cost Works,
Lotus Notes, Verizon Software Programs

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS



CRF Foundation, President
All Island Charities Organization, Member
United Brotherhood of Carpenters/Joiners of America, Member
Building Trades Association of New York, Member
Certification: Nassau Local 1093 Certification: Suffolk Local 1873