To continue my career path in the construction industry.
RUSSELL J. FARONI
19 Cedar Rd Cell (203) 927-0445
Bethany, CT 06524 Email: russ.faroni[at]yahoo.com
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
Accomplished project manager with a proven track record of success in the commercial and residential construction industry with projects ranging to $18 million. Demonstrated success in growing revenue in existing and new business areas. Extensive experience in developing work scopes, writing contracts, estimating and scheduling projects, to ensure on time completion within budget. Problem solver with a demonstrated ability to facilitate communication between clients and design professionals, to quickly resolve conflicts should they arise. Strong technical knowledge that develops confidence and trust with clients and project team members. Extensive knowledge in cost estimating, budgeting, state and federal contract laws, employment law and construction insurance requirements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager, 2007 – 2008
PETRA CONSTRUCTION CORP, NORTH HAVEN, CT
Petra Construction specializes in renovations and new construction in the commercial and residential markets.
Work directly with the design teams and clients to develop optimal cost effective ways of bringing a project to completion, on time and within budget to satisfactorily meet and exceed client expectations. Proactively develop and implement strategies to keep project costs down using product research and value engineering. Administrate contracts including scope writing, and scope reviews. Conduct project buy-out with subcontractors and vendors. Track additional costs through the use of change orders and purchase orders. Maintain constant communication with both client and design team through progress meetings and meeting minutes.
Key Accomplishments:
• Expanded the company’s involvement in insurance covered projects, increasing annual revenue by $2 million.
• Negotiated directly with insurance company adjusters saving time and keeping general conditions and project costs to a minimum.
• Created numerous time saving steps to shorten the duration of the submittal process and project close-out.
Project Manager, 2005 – 2007
HOBBS INCORPORATED, NEW CANAAN, CT
Hobbs Incorporated is a high end residential building and remodeling firm, exclusive to Fairfield and Westchester Counties.
Collaborate extensively with the in-house Estimating Department to develop work scope and contracts, to achieve the Design Team and Client’s expectations, and to control project costs. Assembled successful teams of field and in-house personnel for project execution. Accurately maintain budgets, schedules and communications, enabling the project to be completed on time and within budget.
Key Accomplishments:
• Identified and reduced field related problems because of a solid “hands-on†understanding of construction technology.
• Implemented the use of field directed change orders to reduce down time from estimating and owner approvals resulting in time and cost savings.
Project Manager, 2002 – 2005
STANDARD DEMOLITION SERVICES, INC., TRUMBULL, CT
Standard Demolition Services, Inc is a medium sized company whose major focus is in selective and mass demolition and hazardous materials abatement.
Responsible for project estimates, and contract administration of medium and large size demolition and site work projects. Work with
design professionals and municipalities to meet federal and state labor and wage requirements.
Key Accomplishments:
• Instituted the Project Manager concept allowing projects to be conducted with significantly fewer delays contributing to project profitability and success.
• Created the Site Work Division. Added $9 million in revenue by successfully bidding and capturing municipal site work projects in the first year.
• Created the Structural Shoring Division. Increased company capabilities to convert formerly sub-contracted work, increasing revenue to $150,000 with a $23,000 investment.
President 1982 – 2002
TOTAL HOME CONSTRUCTION, INC., BETHANY, CT
Total Home Construction, Inc. was a residential and light commercial construction company.
Responsibilities included: estimating, specification writing, scheduling and purchasing. Built a solid reputation in the construction industry utilizing strong people skills and developing trust with clients and design professionals. A strong work ethic was the catalyst to continue to seek market niches to grow the business.
Key Accomplishments:
• Created Steel Structures, a division of Total Home Construction that dealt with the construction of pre-engineered steel buildings.
• Successfully won the bid under contract with Frank Mercede Construction to construct the Case Library in Orange, CT.
• Continuing education in the latest construction technologies and products.
• Accumulated and maintained an extensive inventory of tools and heavy equipment, necessary to perform new construction and remodeling projects.
EDUCATION
Southern Connecticut State University – New Haven, CT
Bachelor of Science, Education
Southern Connecticut State University – New Haven, CT
Candidate for MBA (anticipated 2009)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
• 30 hour OSHA Safety Training Course
• Commercial Drivers License
• “Competent Person†Certification for Staging and Shoring Inspections
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
• PC and Mac literate
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project)
• Other specific applications:
o Prolog
o Timberline
o Expedition
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