To obtain a senior lever construction management position with a reputable company where my skills and experience can be utilized to achieve a successful construction project and rewarding career.
MICHAEL V. CHOPPA
10 Amethyst Drive, Queensbury, NY 12804 (518) 281-3715
Sr. Project Manager - Commercial Retail & Hotel Construction – Northeast Regional Office
Professional Qualifications
• Building Experience: 27 years in commercial, industrial and residential construction.
• Personnel Management: responsible for numerous office support staff & field craftsman.
• Conflict Management: skilled at conflict resolution, problem-solving and foreseeing potential problems from extensive field experience.
• Site Work: experience in all phases including excavation, contaminated soil removal, storm water systems, utilities, concrete, curbing, grading, and paving.
• Subcontractor Supervision: in-depth experience monitoring subcontractors: mechanical, electrical, roofing, masonry, concrete, and carpentry.
• Regulatory & Permit Offices: highly familiar with protocol and procedures associated with federal, state and local building agencies.
Education
1982: SUNY Delhi, Delhi, NY ~ Associates Degree in Applied Science with a major in
Building Construction / Construction Management
Professional Experience
2001 – November 2009 : Construction Manager, Benderson Development, LLC, ~ Commercial Retail & Hotel Real Estate Development Company, Main Office: University Park, Florida
Responsibilities include:
• Operate regional satelite office in Albany, NY. Responsible for projects in New York and New England. Supervise office staff and field personnel.
• Attend municipal meetings to obtain planning and zoning approvals prior to submission for building permits.
• Offer value engineering suggestions to building committees in an effort to achieve proposed budgets.
• Responsible for the successful management of all retail and hotel construction projects within the geographical area that encompasses the Albany New York remote office.
• Prepare and distribute trade contractor bid packages for company owned properties consiting of large retail and hotel projects.
• Review and approve contractors request for payment applications.
• Interface with tenant representatives throught contruction process to satify their requirements.
• Generate and monitor project schedules with Microsoft Project Scheduling software.
• Organize and attend weekly progress meetings with clients, architect/engineers, subcontractors, and field superintendents. Maintain proper project documentation.
• Meet with the president of the hotel division to review and discuss capital porjects and define the scope of work.
• Field calls from tenants on completed projects to address any problems and or complaints. Solve all problems to the satisfaction of the tenant or hotel operations staff.
1996 -2001 : Project Manager, BAST HATFIELD, INC., ~ General Contractors & Construction Managers, Clifton Park, NY
Responsibilities include:
• Managing multiple projects acquired though competitive bid, negotiated contract, design build, and construction management with guaranteed maximum price.
• Prepare GMP proposals and attend oral presentations/interviews for CM selection.
• Estimate new projects and change orders utilizing Timberline estimating software.
• Offer value engineering suggestions to building committees in an effort to achieve proposed budgets.
• Attend weekly sales meetings and participate in marketing efforts to cultivate new business.
• Generate and monitor project schedules with Primavera Systems Suretrak software.
• Organize and attend weekly progress meetings with clients, architect/engineers, subcontractors, and field superintendents. Maintain proper project documentation.
• Review and negotiate contract agreements between owner and contractor. Prepare and execute contracts between contractor and subcontractor.
• Prepare bid packages and solicit subcontractor pricing on construction management projects.
• Acquire, review and transmit materials submittals to architect/engineer. Implement and maintain submittal log.
• Provide direction and assistance to field superintendents on a daily basis. Discuss and plan manpower requirements and sequencing of work.
• Monitor job costs and act accordingly to maintain and exceed projected profits.
• Prepare and timely submit monthly payment requisitions to maintain positive cash flow.
1992 - 1996: Project Manager, CONTAK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., ~ Developers & General Contractors, Glens Falls, NY
Responsibilities included:
• Acquisition of municipal permits and approvals, i.e.; site plan, building, storm-water-sewer permits, D.O.T. highway permits and curb-cut permits.
• Fast track scheduling and management of company craftsman and subcontractors.
• Coordination and supervision of sitework activities either subcontracted or self performed :
clearing & grubbing stripping & stockpiling installation of site drainage systems
fill materials rough & fine grading foundation layout & excavation
curbing & sidewalks landscaping asphalt paving & line striping
retaining walls irrigation systems municipal connections
• Ascertained the proper disposal of contaminated soils.
• Meeting with utility company representatives to determine the most cost effective way to provide electric, gas and propane services.
• Directed field superintendents/foreman responsible for light gage metal stud framing and sheathing, insulation, drywall, hollow metal doors-frames-hardware, acoustical ceilings, finish wood trim and treatments, painting and punchlist items.
• Supervised the installation of various membrane roof systems and architectural metals.
• Weekly involvement with tenant construction managers concerning progress, scheduling, plan and specification changes, quality control, completion dates, close-out packages and certificates of occupancy.
• Successfully bid, negotiated and managed numerous remodel/expansion projects.
• Responded to tenant complaints concerning minor repairs and warranty items.
1987 - 1991: Owner/operator, M.V. CHOPPA CONSTRUCTION CO., Glens Falls, NY
Performed light commercial construction projects primarily focused toward retail stores, restaurants, medical facilities, professional offices, factories and manufacturing plants.
Completed multiple projects with several national tenants and retailers in Vermont, New York, Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland.
Accountable for all phases of business management including:
• Estimating and preparation of bid documents.
• Municipal approvals and certificates of occupancy
• Material and equipment procurement.
• Soliciting and negotiating subcontract
• Job cost tracking, payroll, accounts payable and receivable.
1982 - 1986: Project Management Team, C.N. FLAGG & CO., INC. ~ Mechanical & Electrical Contractors, Meriden, Connecticut
Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Windsor, CT - 1984 - 1986:
Assigned as a field engineer to the project management team for modification of a nuclear facility owned by the United States Government
Millstone Unit III, Waterford, CT - 1982 - 1984:
Assigned as a project planner responsible for the scheduling of work activities associated with the HVAC installation within the auxiliary and control buildings. Received training and employed Project II computerized scheduling system.
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