FRANK DI BIANO
PROFILE
Senior Executive with track record of success overseeing the delivery of professional services and client relations serving the Life Sciences / Bio- pharmaceutical, Electronics, and Chemical industries. - Extensive design construct / design build experience. - Proven leadership abilities - 17 years in a leadership position - Skilled at adapting to different cultural and business situations to drive success. - Managed risks to maximize financial / commercial return to the business.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SKANSKA, INC., New York, New Jersey USA and Dublin, Ireland 2005-Present Sr. Vice President, Project / Account Manager / Project Executive, Skanska, Inc President, Managing Director Skanska Life Sciences Europe, Ltd. Executive responsibilities include overseeing operational adequacy, client relations and business development. Collaborated with various international operational units to create optimal solutions for clients. Established offices in Dublin and Cork Ireland to service clients in the European region. Senior executive responsible for the delivery of services for a $500 M lab /multi use facility in NY. Saved client undisclosed $ by completing $135 M project 2 months ahead of schedule.
BOVIS LEND LEASE, INC., Princeton, NJ2001- 2005 Vice President, Account Manager Directed business development, financial, commercial and operations activities for global accounts. Responsible for oversight and management of multiple international design/construction projects. Successfully coordinated the delivery of commissioning and validation services for select clients. Results - $475 M in Projects Developed.
LOCKWOOD GREENE, J.A. JONES, INC., Somerset, NJ 1997-2001 Director Project and Construction Services Directed project cost controls, scheduling / planning, estimating, procurement, contract administration, field design and construction services. Responsible for the forecasting & financial reporting for the NE Business Unit. Cultivated new business, engaged in contract review and client negotiations. Implemented earned value reporting system increased reporting / forecasting accuracy to 98%.
FLUOR DANIEL, INC., Florham Park, NJ 1995-1997 Project Director Directed detailed financial evaluations, independent engineering audits, due diligence analyses for capital sourcing purposes. Managed a service practice responsible for multiple engineering/consulting projects and responsible for producing targeted revenue between $250,000 and $1,000,000. Performed strategic level management consulting services including: Supply chain and operational analyses - Manufacturing strategy development. Facility and product rationalization - Time to market reduction; company, competitor and market analyses. Developed sales program that increased client base by 200%.
DAVY MCKEE CORP, KVAERNER JOHN BROWN E&C, Bridgewater, NJ 1991-1995 Manager Construction Services Directed the Northeast Operations construction effort, 7-9 direct reports, 150+ employees, including development and approval of construction planning, constructability analyses, subcontract and procurement strategies, review and approval of project estimates, development and monitoring of construction costs and scheduling. Assigned key personnel, supervised and coordinated the successful completion of projects in terms of cost, schedule, quality, and safety. Responsible for operations with project costs exceeding $500 Million USD.
ITT AVIONICS, Clifton, NJ 1989-1991 Project Manager/Facilities Manager Directed engineering, construction, and plant activities with responsibilities for facilities planning and project management for a wide range of capital projects involving all trades and disciplines. Managed multiple Avionics & Electronics Systems Manufacturing and R&D facilities 1mm sq. ft. encompassing seven acres. Strategic planning/justification for budgets, department staffing and resource allocation. Implemented new facilities management system that decreased facilities management costs by 25%.
SINGER CO., Wayne, NJ1986-1989 Project Engineer, Electronics System Division Provided engineering design parameters and supervised the design and construction of facilities and plant systems for product and service areas including electronic control and monitoring systems, aerospace material handling systems, radar systems, and aerospace support equipment. Prepared specifications for construction bid packages, automated systems, and packaging designs. Effective problem solver / resolution of organizational, operational and equipment issues. Part of a cross functional team automated/redesigned machine shop and decreased cost of goods sold 25%.
BLUE CROSS NJ, Newark, NJ 1981-1985 Industrial Engineer/Program Administrator Analyzed annual budget proposals of operating units; evaluated interdepartmental applicability and presented recommendations to the corporate budget committee. Conducted audits and operational analyses. Instrumental in establishing HMO BLUE a new subsidiary in the HMO segment of the health care industry. Developed / evaluated procedures for operations / preventive maintenance / asset management. Developed and implemented a more efficient management structure creating a reduction in cost by 30%.
EDUCATION
STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Hoboken, NJ Graduate Studies - Environmental Engineering and AI/Robotics Systems
NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Newark, NJ Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering 1983
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member of ISPELicensed Mechanical Contractor, State of NJ Certified MTM Analyst Member NJ State League Master Plumbers & Greater Newark Assoc. Security Clearance: Top Secret
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