MANAGING DIRECTOR: Planning, Architectural / Engineering Design, Construction
Highly effective Planning, A/E Design and Construction Management leader with career history of delivering high profile EPC projects, envisioning innovative solutions, and delivering the highest levels of professional and construction services in both the Private and Public Sectors. Experienced Leadership supporting the Private and Public Sectors to deliver superior levels of project achievement, client satisfaction and regulatory compliance. Strong experience in International and Domestic projects. Problem solver, who fosters strong levels of communication, sets far-reaching goals, and advances cooperative team participation toward effective project delivery.
Program and Project Management • Licensed Professional • Architecture • Design • Construction
Effective Leadership • Consensus Building • Communication • High Profile Client Relations
US Government Positions • International Development • Executive Level Presentation
Private Sector Expansion • Public Sector Service • Regulatory Adherence
Strategic Planning • Capital Planning • Contracts • Negotiating
$ 4.5 Billion in Public / Private Sector Project Delivery
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PHOENIX GROUP Albany, New York • 2003 - Present
Leading A/E Design and Project Management Firm. Complex Construction Project Planning / Pre-Construction Analysis,
A/E Design and Design Management, Construction Management and Financial Packaging for Multi-Faceted Construction, Higher Education, Healthcare, Research, Commercial, Intermodal Transportation and Critical Infrastructure Projects. Developed a wide range of major domestic and international clients, including foreign governments and large public / private sector institutions. www.PhoenixGroup.org See Project List
MANAGING DIRECTOR, A/E Services: Deliver complete range of leadership tasks in A/E design management and consulting design firm. Coordinate complex scheduling, costs, contracts, project deliverables, LEED Certifications, alternative energy options, staffing, client satisfaction and more. Manage design and construction teams, assuring steady focus, complete quality, and time frame adherence. Demand and achieve full compliance with safety and regulatory concerns. Provide senior level executive presentations to domestic, international, public and private sector decision makers. Assure continued growth of firm with vision, meticulous attention to present tasks, and communication excellence.
• Delivered complete design / project management services for healthcare, research and critical infrastructure projects.
• Led company to major international project expansion, including India, the Baltics and Poland.
• Provided complete A/E design oversite and construction coordination for Owners, A/E firms and Construction firms.
• Positioned firm at forefront among LEED and alternative power supported construction / planning / design teams.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER – STATE OF NEW YORK Albany, New York • 2001 - 2004
Governor’s Office of New York State – Office of State Operations, which is responsible for daily operations of 64 state agencies, departments and authorities. See Project List Reported to James Natoli, Director of State Operations.
SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE: Delivered services considered highest priority, involving assessment and upgrade of critical support infrastructure statewide. Provided leadership and direction for major state assets and programs including Public/ Private Sector Planning, Design and Operations in Critical Infrastructure, Commerce / Intermodal Transportation Systems, Command and Control Facilities, Emergency Response Management, Critical Regional Communications and Power Systems Public Infrastructure Information Management and Continuity.
• Provided senior executive leadership to 11,000 state employees in response to 9/11 WTC attacks.
• Coordinated Regional Emergency Critical Infrastructure planning and budgets,
• Directed Regional Critical Infrastructure design and implementation.
• Task Force Manager for 22 State Agencies and Authorities focusing on Critical Infrastructure Systems.
• Directly coordinated $200M in federal grants.
• Managed or supported high priority Critical Infrastructure projects exceeding $1.2B in value.
• Served as Senior State Government Official on-site representing New York Governor’s Office - numerous venues.
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - CONSTRUCTION FUND, Albany, New York • 1997 - 2001
Design and Construction Management Office for the State University of New York
34 University and College Campuses, 5 Regional Medical Research Hospitals, Bio-Tech/Genetic Research Facilities
Site and Transportation Infrastructure, Research and Academic Buildings, Sports and Large Venue Facilities,
Provides Comprehensive Preconstruction Planning, Budget Management, Architectural and Engineering Design and Construction Management. Annual capital budget of $600 Million Reported to Michael Clemente, General Manager.
STATE DIRECTOR for Architectural / Engineering Design Services: Fostered dramatic improvement in relationship management via effective goal setting, status awareness and joint efforts between client campuses and professional design/construction teams. Built consensus, coordinated team efforts, maintained budgets, attained buy-in for design priorities, and garnered constant and continuously effective communication levels among major stakeholders. Defined planning, design and construction policy and represented fund at numerous client, professional and public venues. Assured agency attained position of effective, innovative leadership. See Project List
• Raised consultant design standards, created principal reviews, and instituted cost effective delivery programs.
• Led the industry with institution of Sustainable Design Criteria, E-Business, EPC, and Consultant Design Directives.
• Forged effective relationships between Private / Public Sector Decision Makers at State and Federal Levels.
• Achieved agency reputation as leaders in cost effectiveness, innovation and on-time / on-budget delivery for Complex and Innovative Projects.
COLLETTI GROUP – ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS & PLANNERS, Sherburne, New York • 1981 - 1997
Full service, Design and Construction Management firm. Heavy Civil, Water / Sewer, Transportation, Bridge and Rail,
Environmental and Site Infrastructure Engineering. Research, Medical and Higher Education Buildings. Assisted Living and Resort. Winners of numerous awards for architectural, historic renovations and engineering design. In-house staff of over 100 employees. See Project List
MANAGING PARTNER: Built established Engineering firm into award winning, multi-faceted Architectural / Engineering firm. Managed complete range of planning, design, and construction activities. Hired, trained and supervised staff. Assured budgetary responsibility. Negotiated and managed all major design and construction contracts. Defined planning, design and CM standards, and, developed and maintained exceptional communication and coordination between firm, clients, contractors and all Local, State and Federal Regulatory Agencies. Defined and managed high level of quality and excellence in project delivery. Attained highest levels of customer satisfaction, receiving numerous professional awards.
• Established professional group as leaders in cost effective project design and delivery.
• Secured effective relationships with private sector clients, as well as with state, federal and local agencies.
• Managed strategic relationships between clients, professional firms and contractors for effective project delivery
• Tripled size of firm, building architectural and construction management divisions.
• Delivered acclaimed full service Architectural / Engineering projects exceeding $1.5B in value.
EDUCATION
Bachelor - 1981
Cornell University - College of Architecture, Ithaca, New York
Coursework / Training / Events
Cornell University College of Engineering
International University of Architecture at Venice, Italy
Albany Law School
US Naval War College - NYC War Games
G8 Summit – Sea Island
US/Baltic Congressional Conference
Professional Licenses
Architecture License - New York State
Architecture License - Arizona
A.J. COLLETTI – Project List
Lead/Professional In-Charge PIC
Senior Program Advisor SPA
Project Description Value Project Delivery Position
Critical Infrastructure
NY Metro Transit Auth Regional Security Integration 40M 2005-2007 SPA
Hudson Valley Center Regional Transportation EOC Center 30M 2001-2004 PIC
Empire State Plaza Multiple Government Buildings Assessments 30M 2001-2004 SPA
NYS Critical Data Center Statewide Public/Private Sector 60M 2001-2004 SPA
NYS Statewide Backup Communications Network 900M 2001-2004 SPA
NYS-EOC Alternative Seat of Government 90M 2001-2004 PIC
NYS Statewide Emergency Power / Com Systems 40M 2001-2004 PIC
World Trade Center Infrastructure Assessments/Coordination 200M 2001-2004 PIC
Ministry of Health Poland Regional Critical Infrastructure 100M 2003-2004 SPA
Ministry of Interior Estonia Regional Critical Infrastructure 30M 2004-2005 SPA
Ministry of Interior India Regional Critical Infrastructure n/a 2006-2007 SPA
State University of NY 34 State University Campuses 500M 1997-2004 PIC
USDA Multiple public water supply / sewerage projects 40M 1980-1997 PIC
Ports/Rail Multiple Projects 300M 1980-2008 PIC
Hospitals / Medical
Brooklyn Health Center Major Regional Health / Research Center 80M 1997-2001 PIC
Upstate Medical Center Major Regional Health / Research Center 80M 1997-2001 PIC
Cornell University Large Animal Hospital / Life Science Research 60M 1997-2001 PIC
Stony Brook Hospital Major Regional Hospital / Research Center 110M 1997-2001 PIC
Buffalo Health Science Major Regional Health / Research Center 60M 1997-2001 PIC
SUNY Optometry Manhattan Teaching / Research Center 22M 1997-2001 PIC
Commercial / Research / Higher Education
Pecos Center 160,000sf LEED Class A w Photo Voltaics 36M 2006-2008 PIC
Glass Rock Medical 180,000sf LEED Medical w Photo Voltaics 40M 2006-2008 PIC
Empire State Plaza Multi Buildings– structural assessments 20M 2001-2004 PIC
Albany Bio Tech Bio-Tech Research Center 80M 1997-2001 PIC
Broad Hollow Bio-Tech Research Center 16 M 1997-2001 PIC
Heavy Engineering Heavy Civil Research Center 18M 1997-2001 PIC
Binghamton Library Multi-story Library Research 12M 1997-2001 PIC
Morrisville Auto Tech Automotive Technology Research 12M 1997-2001 PIC
Norwich Center Multi-story Community Higher Education 16M 1997-2001 PIC
Axiohm Aero-Space Research Center 12M 1990-1992 PIC
Multiple Projects 850M 1990-2008 PIC
Residential
Croft Building Manhattan High End Residential 22M 2005-2006 PIC
Westchester Residential Tower Renovation 12M 2004-2005 PIC
Bridgewater Multiple 12 story Residential 32M 1990-1997 PIC
Historic Adaptive Re-Use 22 projects 40M 1980-1997 PIC
High Pointe 2200 unit Residential Resort 40M 1980-1997 PIC
Roxbury Run 240 Residential Resort 30M 1980-1997 PIC
Vanderhyden Estates 1100 Planned Unit Development 100M 1980-1997 PIC
Assisted Living Multiple projects 30M 1980-1997 PIC
Resort/Multifamily Multiple projects 100M 1980-1997 PIC
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