Vito P. Jozaitis ObjectiveTo be hired as a Sr. Project/Construction Manager for a Developer, GC or Owner Experience2005-2009WALMART Bentonville, AR Senior Construction Manager Construction Mgmt duties included coordinating new store construction and expansions to existing/operational stores. Coordinated all pre-bid meetings with GCs. During construction monitored construction activity, schedules, resolved construction issues. Ensured punch-list items, compliance issues and closeouts were completed in a timely manner. Developed positive working relationships with GCs, AEs, Subs, Testing Agencies, Store Planning, Store Mgmt and Local Gov. Officials. Processed pay apps, invoices and change orders. To date at WLMT I have constructed Neighborhood Markets, Sams Clubs and have been involved in 40+ Wal-Mart Stores. Projects ranged from 6-20 million. Managed up to 15 stores under construction at a time. As a compliance manager managed storm-water pollution prevention as required by a consent decree with the EPA. Confirmed GCs adherence to strict controlled access policies and adherence to OSHA regulations. 2004-2005FEMA/ ATCS Florida Locations Project Manager Project Officer for Public Assistance work for FEMA in West Palm Beach. In Vero Beach and Pensacola Provided Project and Construction expertise in the installation of temporary housing for families displaced caused by the hurricane damage. Working in the coordination of activities between FEMA, State, County and City Officials and various communities and their leaders. Project costs ranged in the hundreds of millions. 2003-2004JPR Consultants Inc. Hanover Park, IL. Residential/Commercial Project Manager Provided consulting services for subcontractors involved in the pursuit of Construction Contracts. Involved in Estimating, Bidding, Coordinating, Buy-Outs and Scheduling. 2003Pacific Construction Services Chicago, IL. Project Manager Provided Project and Construction Management Services for the initial construction/contractor mobilization for the Harold Washington College Renovation Project for the PBC of Chicago. Project was a 21 Million, fast track 22-month, 4 phases and consisted of renovating 11 floors. 1996-2002Kajima Construction ServicesPalatine, IL. Project Manager Managed Industrial projects for clients such as Zenith, General Motors, North American Lighting, Nippon Cargo Air, AT&T, Qwest Communications and Sprint. Projects ranged from 1-25 Mil. Managed Commercial projects for clients such as Carmax, Costco and Hyatt Hotels. Projects ranged from 6-25 million. Worked as a Project Manager, Program Manager, MEP Manager, Construction Manager, Estimator and Superintendent as needed by my Employer. I have been involved in all phases of pre-construction services such as: Estimating, Bidding, Contracting, Buying-Out, Coordinating and Scheduling. Involved in closeouts, as-built drawings, O&M manuals etc I am proficient with a PC in Word, Excel, Projects and other software. 1995-1996 Halliburton/Brown and Root Houston, Tex. Project / Camp Manager As a civilian managed facility: construction, operations and maintenance of several U.S. Military camps in Bosnia for Operation Joint Endeavor. Responsible for the preliminary start-up of several other camps. This included negotiating land contracts with the local political powers, hiring local nationals and supervision of up to 200 employees. Also responsible for staffing, purchasing, payroll, and establishing service contracts. 1994-1995Pickus ConstructionWaukegan, IL. Project/QC Manager Managed construction and ensured quality workmanship for the renovation and construction of a 20 million dollar high-tech welding school at The Great Lakes Naval Training Center. 1984-1994Army Corps of EngineersChicago, IL. Chief Mechanical/Electrical Design and Construction As Section Chief responsible for the performance of employees in completing mechanical and electrical design work for the Chicago District. Projects included: Flood Control, Wastewater Treatment, Navigation Facilities and Buildings. Projects were 4-500 million. As the Corps natural disaster Support Specialist: Responded to the San Francisco Earthquake, Managed all contractor de-watering operations during the Great Chicago Flood, Managed construction in FL. schools damaged by Hurricane Andrew and managed GC de-watering operations during The Midwest Flood Crisis. 19761984Various Other CompaniesLocations Varied Engineering and Other Experience Mechanical Facilities Design Engineer for The Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Engineering Consulting work for Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. International, Consultant for the Water Reclamation District of The Greater Chicago Area, Construction Field Engineer for General Electric. Education19751979Illinois Institute of TechnologyChicago, IL. B.S., Mechanical Engineering StrengthsWell organized and would be an asset to my future employer in achieving their goals of profitability and customer/client satisfaction.
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