MICHAEL CORREA
229 Village Blvd South Baldwinsville, NY 13027
954-552-1355 mcorrea111[at]yahoo.com
Dear Sir/Dear Madam:
Having been the driving force behind numerous multimillion-dollar, diverse construction undertakings, from initial design through completion, I am a results-driven and proactive manager who has continuously demonstrated a passion for success. I command extensive team leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills and have exhibited strength in utilizing my broad business and technical acumen to deliver quality results for clients. Afforded the opportunity to showcase my unwavering desire to grow professionally in addition to a dedication to driving productivity and profitability, I am confident I would be a valuable addition to your team.
In the past, I have excelled in such roles as Senior Project Manager/Director of Construction, Construction Manager/Owners Representative, and Assistant Construction Manager. A sample of highlights from these and other previous positions includes:
Completed projects successfully (achieving bonus structure time lines) for clients with stringent schedules such as The Army Corp of Engineers, NAVY, ARMY, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), the Office of General Services (OGS) for the State of New York and the State University of New York (SUNY) campuses and hospital. (Omega QSE, Inc)
Managing 16 diverse construction projects, including interior renovations, structural additions, and total construction jobs, ranging from $300K to $23M each (Plan Art and Associates).
Executing a previously failing project for a key client, YM Group, within 2 weeks of hire
through strong team leadership and cultivating positive rapport with the client to repair a business relationship.
Saving a company and a client $1M+ in additional fees and avoiding the use of large grease traps in a newly constructed warehouse via research and extensive discussions with the clients building department inspector.
Orchestrating a multi-faceted, $108M construction project comprised of a 35-story, 780,000-square foot high rise tower; 330,000-square foot, 870-car parking garage; 65,000-square foot retail center; 25,000-square foot office space; and 47,000-square foot rooftop amenity space, while simultaneously managing 2 other projects on schedule (MAST Construction).
Facilitating an efficient design process and producing cost savings by creating and instituting drawing templates (Piermount Ironworks).
Please consider this letter and the attached resume an introduction to my qualifications. For a more detailed presentation of my offerings, I would appreciate a personal conversation at your earliest convenience. I look forward to speaking with you and thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Michael Correa
MICHAEL CORREA
229 Village Blvd South Baldwinsville, NY 13027
954-552-1355 mcorrea111[at]yahoo.com
CONSTRUCTION/PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Enthusiastic and results-driven self-starter experienced in directing multimillion-dollar, diverse construction projects simultaneously from initial design phases through final completion. Command track record of executing builds on schedule and within budget through determined team leadership and attention to detail. Expertly foster and sustain strategic, long-lasting relationships with clients. Adaptable team player able to assimilate to new, dynamic environments; eager learner who demonstrates commitment to pursuit of continuous professional growth. Fluent in Spanish and proficient in Portuguese. Exhibit strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical aptitudes.
Project Management RFI Preparation Construction Design/Management Client Relations
Change Order Management AutoCAD Workflow Scheduling Contract Management Budgeting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OMEGA QSE, INC., Syracuse, New York 2009-2010
Medium sized company based out of Central New York; main objectives are construction management, general construction and property maintenance. Projects include public school work, military contracts and commercial applications.
Director of Operations/Project Manager
Main goal is to maintain and build relationships with clients while providing results under budget and on time. Keep strict time tables, maintain documents, schedule, budget and manage subcontractors on various jobsites spread across the State of New York. Main Clients are the Army Corp of Engineers, DASNY, ARMY, NAVY, OGS and SUNY Universities.
PLAN ART AND ASSOCIATES, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 2006-2009
Medium-sized construction company with sister architectural firm; projects included retail and restaurant build-outs, condo conversions, leasing facility updates, and total warehouse/office building construction.
Senior Project Manager/Director of Construction
Spearheaded $40M in annual projects, supervising 8 Project Managers, 14 Superintendents, and various field laborers. Oversaw all in-house and external tasks, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Developed and issued workflow schedules for multiple projects, ensuring continuous status updates and timely project completion. Established and administered budgets for wide range of projects. Bought out subcontractors, while avoiding or minimizing change orders. Fostered and sustained strategic relationships with clients to drive business and project success.
Executed previously failing project for key client, YM Group, within 2 weeks of hire through strong team leadership and cultivating positive rapport with client to repair business relationship.
Managed 16 diverse construction projects, including interior renovations, structural additions, and total construction jobs, ranging from $300K to $23M each.
Saved company and client $1M+ in additional fees and avoided use of large grease traps in newly constructed warehouse via research and extensive discussions with clients building department Inspector.
Ensured contractual protection for company and improved access to files through identifying presidents needs, organizing files, and modifying contract verbiage.
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MAST CONSTRUCTION, Little Falls, New Jersey 2004-2006
Construction firm mostly handling exclusive, high-value projects for government clients.
Construction Manager/Owners Representative
Administrated exclusive, lucrative projects, from conception through execution, including analyzing size and scope of undertaking. Supervised 13 Superintendents as well as Subcontractors and General Contractors. Developed budgets and upheld proposed schedules. Approved and denied pay requests and conducted meetings on weekly basis. Functioned as liaison between city officials and General Contractors during projects. Generated punch lists and ensured successful completion. Identified and capitalized on cost-saving opportunities.
Construction Manager/Owners Representative, continued
Orchestrated multi-faceted, $108M construction project comprised of 35-story, 780,000-square foot high rise tower; 330,000-square foot, 870-car parking garage; 65,000-square foot retail center; 25,000-square foot office space; and 47,000-square foot rooftop amenity space, while simultaneously managing 2 other projects on schedule.
Directed lifecycle of 6 key projects, including complete renovation and total construction undertakings, ranging from $3M to $108M.
THE RBA GROUP, Morristown, New Jersey 2003-2004
Large-scale engineering, architectural, and construction management firm with 200+ personnel; clients included traffic distributors, colleges/public schools, golf courses, and country clubs.
Assistant Construction Manager
Provided key support for main Construction Manager, including investigating, coordinating, and reviewing paperwork, drawings, and submittals. Visited job sites to apprentice Manager and gain hands-on leadership experience. Played integral role in resolving project issues.
Assisted with management of 12 construction projects worth up to $13M.
Garnered extensive project management knowledge, including all aspects of successful submittal, engineering, and design processes, through collaboration and alliance building with diverse project personnel.
Improved Project Managers efficiency and facilitated successful project completion by ensuring accurate organization of all necessary documentation.
EDUCATION
Masters Degree, Business Administration
University of Phoenix, Plantation, Florida
Bachelors Degree, Construction Management
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey
CERTIFICATIONS & APPLICATIONS
AutoCAD New Jersey Transit Contractor 10hr OSHA Safety Training
Prolog Timberline ComputerEase SureTrak Submittals Exchange
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Completed Project List
Job NameLocationTypeSFValue
Omega QSE, Inc: (Director of Operations)
OGS Five Points Correctional FacilityRomulus, NYGround Up$5 million
DASNY SUNY Geneseo DormitoriesGenesio, NYGround Up & HVAC, Elec & Plumb Renovation to Existing$7 million
DASNY Broome DormitoriesBroome, NYInterior Renovation10,000$5 million
SUNY Upstate Medical Syracuse, NYInterior Renovation7,000$3 million
Candor Central School DistrictCandor, NYInt/Ext Renovations4,000$1.8 million
Solvay Union Free School DistrictSolvay, NYInt/Ext Renovations5,000$3 million
Onondaga County College Whitney HallSyracuse, NYInterior Renovation2,000$550,000
OGS Jocks Program State Fair AdditionsSolvay, NYGround Up3,000$250,000
Plan Art Associates: (Senior Project Mgr)
Highland Beach Municipal ComplexHighland Bch, FlGround Up24,000$23 million
Adrenalina Extreme Sports StoreOrlando, FlInterior Renovation12,000$2 million
Adrenalina Extreme Sports StoreMiami, FlInterior Renovation13,750$2.4 million
Adrenalina Extreme Sports StoreTampa, FlInterior Renovation15,000$3.2 million
I-med Diagnostics (MRI Center)Boca Raton, FlInterior Renovation6,000$1.7 million
Colliers-Abood-Arnold Warehouse DistrictFt. Lauderdale, FlGround Up/Tilt wall250,000$11 million
TOTO ShowroomFt. Lauderdale, FlInterior Renovation5,000$800,000
Beef O BradysSunrise, FlGround Up5,250$450,000
Beef O BradysW. Palm Bch, FlInterior Renovation6,700$650,000
Beef O BradysCoral Springs, FlInterior Renovation4,500$400,000
Salad Creations Weston, FlInterior Renovation3,500$300,000
Salad CreationsBoca Raton, FlInterior Renovation3,500$325,000
Salad Creations Coral Gables, FlInterior Renovation3,000$300,000
Salad CreationsFt. Lauderdale, FlInterior Renovation3,000$300,000
Sky Harbour East Condominiums (Ground Level)Ft. Lauderdale, FlInterior Renovation4,500$550,000
Arch Aluminum Warehouse AdditionTamarac, FlAddition11,000$1.2 million
Mast Construction: (Construction Mgr/Owners Rep)
East Orange Police Facility w/ Parking GarageEast Orange, NJGround Up50,000$23 million
Hudson County Correctional CenterKearny, NJGround Up90,000$48 million
Columbus Towers (Res. &Comm. Bldg w/ Pkg Grge)Jersey City, NJGround Up1.3 m$108 million
Boca Raton Fire and Police Training FacilityBoca Raton, FlComplete Renov.116,000$57 million
Montclair Train Station (w/ Parking Garage)Montclair, NJGround Up450,000$11 million
Jersey City University Grand StandsJersey City, NJGround Up20,000$3 million
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Completed Project List
Job NameLocationTypeSFValue
The RBA Group: (Asst. Construction Manager)
Paterson Public School #9 (new roof)Paterson, NJInterior Renovation150,000$6 million
Paterson Public School #11 (new faade)Paterson, NJInterior Renovation165,000$4.7 million
Paterson Public School #12 (new roof)Paterson, NJInterior Renovation163,000$7 million
Paterson Public School #13 (new HVAC system)Paterson, NJInterior Renovation155,000$5 million
Paterson Public School #16 (interior finishes)Paterson, NJInterior Renovation120,000$1.5 million
Paterson Public School #20 (cafeteria addition)Paterson, NJAddition/IR225,000$11 million
Paterson Public School #24 (site improvements)Paterson, NJInterior Renovation135,000$6.5 million
Paterson Public School #25 (new roof/faade)Paterson, NJInterior Renovation80,000$6 million
Paterson Public School #30 (new HVAC/roof)Paterson, NJInterior Renovation115,000$7 million
Morris County College Theatre RenovationMorristown, NJInterior Renovation35,000$4 million
Morris County College 3 New Dormitories (5 story)Morristown, NJGround Up75,000$13 million
Morris County College Cafeteria RenovationMorristown, NJInterior Renovation40,000$8 million
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Detailed List
Five Points Correctional Facility:
Ovid, New York (Position: Project Manager)
Total amount for the project was $6 million dollars. Ground up construction of a 55,000sf building. This project was the first phase of three which involved the new security perimeter, foundations, site work, underground utilities, steel erection and concrete flat work. Main responsibilities were maintaining budgets, updating schedules, pushing subcontractors and scheduling security entrances. This was a bonus project which was achieved for $350,000.00. Direct supervision of two superintendents and subcontractors.
SUNY Upstate Medical Hospital:
Syracuse, New York (Position: Project Manager)
Total amount for the project was $3 million dollars. Project consisted of interior renovations of the Radiation Oncology Department while maintaining the area functioning. New work involved new HVAC, plumbing, fire sprinkler, electrical and interior finishes. Main responsibilities were infection control, liaison between hospital executives and subcontractors (separate primes). There was direct supervision of two supervisors and subcontractors.
East Orange Police Facility:
East Orange, New Jersey (Position: Construction Manager)
Total amount for the project was $23 million dollars. It was a gut renovation including replacement of the faade. The adaptive reuse of the existing 50,000sf building includes a basement with 25 cells, all the principle operations for the Police Department, and a parking lot for 113 vehicles. The responsibilities were liaison between head governmental officials of East Orange, the general contractor, subcontractors, and the police faculty. There was a direct supervision of one project manager, three superintendents, and the subcontractors.
Hudson County Correctional Center:
Kearny, New Jersey (Position: Construction Manager)
Total amount for the project was $48 million dollars. It was a pile supported post-tension concrete structure that was 5 stories high and had a pre-cast panel faade. It included a dormitory and kitchen facility for 585 inmates plus services for the 2000 inmate population. Other upgrades included security and fire protection. The responsibilities were maintaining a strict budget and schedule. In addition, the organization of project files between County officials and the General Contractor. There was direct supervision of seven GC employees, subcontractors, and County employees.
Columbus Towers:
Jersey City, New Jersey (Position: Owners Representative)
This $108 million project, included the construction of a 35 story, 780,000sf residential high rise tower,
including 392 studios, one and two bedroom apartments, a 330,000sf 870 car garage, 65,000sf of retail
space and 25,000sf office space. This project also included a 47,000sf rooftop amenity space
consisting of a pool, tennis courts, plaza, and garden. The responsibilities included overseeing complete construction, maintaining documents, staying under budget and pushing project to be completed on time. There was direct and indirect supervision of land developers, general contractors, subcontractors, owners employees, and assistant staff.
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Boca Raton Police and Fire Training Facility
Boca Raton, Florida (Position: Senior Project Manager)
This $57 million project was a complete renovation and hardening of a 116,000sf facility with complete interior demolition, roof replacement, new HVAC, electrical and interior construction of a fitness center, gymnasium, police athletic league facility, office and administration, classrooms and forensic laboratories. Main responsibility was supervision of in-field and in-office employees to maintain cash flow and payment of contractors. Direct supervision of estimating, two project managers and three superintendents to sustain schedule and turn over project on time. Also continued endless communication with the City of Boca Raton to keep officials updated.
Highland Beach Municipal Complex
Highland Beach, Florida (Position: Senior Project Manager)
This $23 million project consisted of new construction of a 5,000sf post office and a new 5,000sf police station. There was a renovation of a 9,000sf library and a 5,000sf administrative building. Extensive phasing and pedestrian routing plans were created and enforced as library and administration building remained in operation throughout the construction. The main responsibility was to make sure there were no interruptions to the administration and library. This was done successfully while sustaining the budget and completing the project ahead of schedule. Direct supervision of office staff and in-field staff.
Adrenaline: Extreme Sports Store
Miami, Florida Tampa, Florida Orlando, Florida (Position: Senior Project Manager)
This $2-3 million project consisted of renovating existing spaces inside of malls. These spaces ranged from 12,000 15,000sf. The new space also included a wave pool which was about 50x100. Work also included new HVAC, fire sprinkler, plumbing and intricate interior decorations. Main responsibilities included over viewing day to day operations, close contact with clients on tight schedules to avoid paying rents earlier than store openings and directly supervising site super and subcontractors.
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Public School Work
Candor Central School District
Candor, NY
Position: Director of Operations
Type: Addition/Interior Renovation/Parking Lot
Total amount for the project was $1.8 million dollars. New main entrance, asbestos removal, new windows and storefronts, new 50,000sf parking lot and interior renovations.
Solvay Elementary & High School
Solvay, NY
Position: Project Manager
Type: Asbestos Abatement/Interior Renovations
Total cost for the project was $3 million dollars. Complete Asbestos removal of all windows and interiors of the school. New cabinetry, new windows and new storefronts complete with new hardware packages.
Paterson Public School #9
Paterson, NJ
Position: Assistant Construction Manager
Type: Renovation
Total cost for project was $6 million dollars. The project included upgrading HVAC, new roof and exterior faade repairs.
Paterson Public School #11
Paterson, NJ
Position: Assistant Construction Manager
Type: Renovation
Total project cost was $4 million dollars. Work included new doors and hardware, upgraded HVAC, exterior faade repair.
Paterson Public School #12
Paterson, NJ
Position: Assistant Construction Manager
Type: Renovation
Total project cost was $7 million dollars. Work included new doors and hardware, windows, HVAC upgrade, and new roof to accommodate new equipment.
Paterson Public School #13
Paterson, NJ
Position: Assistant Construction Manager
Type: Renovation
Total project cost was $5 million dollars. Work included new HVAC system, windows, doors and hardware.
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Paterson Public School #16
Paterson, NJ
Position: Assistant Construction Manager
Type: Renovation
Total project cost was $1.5 million dollars. Work included upgraded HVAC system, revamping interior finishes, miscellaneous site repairs, and masonry repairs.
Paterson Public School #20
Paterson, NJ
Position: Assistant Construction Manager
Type: Renovation
Total project cost was $7.5 million dollars. Work included upgraded new HVAC system, new doors and hardware, new roof, exterior masonry repair, and upgraded cafeteria in basement with new fire alarm system.
Paterson Public School #24
Paterson, NJ
Position: Assistant Construction Manager
Type: Renovation
Total project cost was $6.5 million dollars. Work included new HVAC system, new doors and hardware, new roof, and miscellaneous site improvements.
Paterson Public School #25
Paterson, NJ
Position: Assistant Construction Manager
Type: Renovation
Total project cost was $6.5 million dollars. Work included upgraded HVAC system, new windows, new roof, doors and hardware, and site improvements.
Paterson Public School #30
Paterson, NJ
Position: Assistant Construction Manager
Type: Renovation
Total project cost was $6 million dollars. Work included new windows, roofing, doors and hardware, and upgraded HVAC system.
Dale School
Paterson, NJ
Position: Assistant Construction Manager
Type: Renovation
Total project cost was $8 million dollars. Work included new ceilings, new fire alarm and sprinkler system, upgraded HVAC, new roof, and exterior faade repair.
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