Name : Antonios (Tony) Fountoulakis
Industry Type : Engineers
City & State : New York, New York
Job Title Construction Manager/Program Director
Relocation Preferences : New York City & Surrounding Areas
Objective : Results-focused, detail-oriented Construction Project Manager with over 14 years experience in Construction Project Management and Engineering. Looking for a challenging construction management position in public works projects with particular emphasis on heavy civil rail / transportation.
Resume :  
Results-focused, detail-oriented Construction Project Manager with over 14 years experience in Construction Project Management and Engineering. Documented track record for meeting and exceeding aggressive operational goals and objectives working on public sector projects for the Port Authority of NY & NJ, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the corporate sector (General Dynamics Corporation/Electric Boat Division). Proficient at establishing business relationships and working with individuals and groups; Acting as liaison between a company, its internal staff, external business associates and vendors. Hands on multi-task construction / project management, problem solving and the development and implementation of new technical methods and procedures. Experience backed by BE in Mechanical Engineering and BS in Aerospace Engineering.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager
EARTH TECH / AECOM , NEW YORK , NY2005 Present

Construction Project Manager / Program Director and team leader of a construction management team responsible for the administration of Construction Management and General Contracting services of a $65 million Security Capital Construction program at various Port Authority infrastructure hubs. Reviews contract documents & work order packages; develops work scopes and bid packages for solicitation to prospective subcontractors & bidders. Managing security subcontracts/work orders at various infrastructure locations, overseeing subcontractors and monitoring work and schedule milestones.

Port Authority Project Management: Managing security upgrades & installations at various Port Authority of NY & NJ light rail transportation, bridges & airport infrastructure locations. Coordinates with subcontractors, Port Authority of NY & NJ personnel and field personnel for the scheduling and monitoring of work. Hands on coordination and project management assuring project issues are mitigated quickly and corrective measures are implemented.

Port Authority Program Management: Program Director responsible for the overall administration and execution of the $65 Million Security Capital Program. Attends regular program status meetings with Port Authority of NY & NJ program representatives. Liaises between Earth Tech, Port Authority of NY & NJ representatives, A/E firms & subcontractors and holds bi-weekly project specific status meetings assuring all project issues are handled promptly and efficiently.

Contract Administration: Responsible for the oversight and development of diverse and comprehensive work scopes, and bid packages. Solicit prospective specialty contractors / bidders and oversee the contract administration process from initial solicitation to final award. Developed software tools and procedures for bid analyses and assists management in the final recommendation for award to client. Drafts and awards construction contracts to subcontractors.

Scheduling & Milestones: Coordinating with subcontractors for the development and maintenance of project schedules utilizing critical path methodology. Defines work activities and interrelationships, and define/set project milestones. Performs periodic evaluation of work and monitors / compares project progress against baseline.

Infrastructure Security Management: Managing the installation of security infrastructure upgrades at various Port Authority facilities. Coordinating with subcontractors and specialty vendors for the installation of physical security upgrades as well as electronic security hardening such as laser motion detection systems, access control & biometric systems with associated electrical infrastructure work.


Project Manager
D&E ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., LONG ISLAND CITY, NY2001 2005

Managed the Flushing Line Rehabilitation Project, a $15 million, (as part of an overall $52 million) contract for the MTA/NYC Transit Authority for an electrical contractor specializing in the NYC public works sector. Directed activities of up to 40 employees including engineers, draftsmen and field electricians in multiple shifts rehabilitating #7 Flushing Line between Main Street and the East River Tunnels to Times Square.

MTA Project Management: Managed a $15 million MTA/NYC Transit electrical rehabilitation project. Self-taught electrical engineering concepts and managed project to completion.

Supplier Subcontract Management: Identified electrical equipment/gear suppliers and helped negotiate equipment pricing and delivery schedules. Assured gear met specifications and monitored performance throughout project lifecycle.

Internal/External Liaison: Liaised between company, vendors, MTA/NYC Transit representatives and acted as a focal point for all stakeholders. Assured that all project issues were handled promptly, and all project deliverables are met.

Manpower and Work Planning: Coordinated scheduling and management of field teams at times when the MTA/NYC Transit issued a General Order suspending train service to allow 54 hour concentrated work periods.

Engineering Prototypes: Contributed to the development, testing and implementation of a full-scale mock-up of passenger trains with clearance envelope using Steinway Tubes East River Tunnel proportions. Fit lighting equipment on tube surfaces allowing adequate clearance for passing trains.


PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Assistant Project Manager for Excel Group Inc. (2000 2001);
Assistant Construction Manager for Bohler Engineering, P.C., (2000);
Assistant Project Manager/Engineer/Cost Estimator for Marangos Construction Corp. (1998-2000 & 1994-1996); Mechanical Engineer (Structural and Stress Analysis & Design) for General Dynamics Corporation/Electric Boat Division, (1996-1998)

EDUCATION

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT STONY BROOK (SUNY), STONY BROOK, NY
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (B.E.M.E.), 1996

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, BROOKLYN, NY
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering (B.S.A.E.), 1993

CERTIFICATES

OSHA 10 HR & 30 HR Construction Safety Training





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