To obtain a management position where I can demonstrate and share my unique skills and knowledge of the construction industry and make a difference.
JOHN ROMANO 2-2010 ________
18-A RISK AVE. SUMMIT NJ. 07901 (908) 273-9610 Cell (908) 377-6963 E-mail jromano1220[at]verizon.net
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
PRECISION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC., Bernardsville, New Jersey 1-1-03 - Present
GENERAL MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR
• Prepare Proposals with a detailed written Scope of Work derived from the construction documents for all construction projects. Residential, Commercial and Retail
• Manage all aspects of construction from start to completion including: Budget development, Project Scheduling, Bid documents, Bid process, Qualification of bids, Construction contracts, Construction process, Site inspections, Qualification of change orders, Project turnover, Punch list and Project closeouts.
• On-site Coordination, supervision and management for multiple ongoing projects.
• Select and coordinate sub-contractors.
• Site supervision to insure compliance to the scope of work and the owners design intent.
• Expedite and order materials necessary for each project.
• Communicate with the client to gather all information necessary for the successful completion of a project.
• Maintain projects within time and budgetary considerations.
• Maintain detailed job cost sheets which track all job related expenses and costs as well as each days progress
• Hands on Master carpenter with 30+ years experience in all phases of construction
TOMMY HILFIGER RETAIL, INC., 25 West 39th. Street, New York, N.Y. 6-12-02 – 9-20-02
VICE PRESIDENT OF RETAIL STORE DEVELOPMENT / CORPORATE CONSTRUCTION
• Manage Retail, Outlet and corporate construction which includes the development, and construction of Specialty Stores, Outlet Stores, Clearance Stores, as well as construction, renovations and maintenance of corporate offices, Warehouse space and Showrooms Company wide, throughout the United States.
• Manage and direct a staff of Project Managers and administrative personnel.
• Manage and direct all dealings with Architects and Engineers
• Manage all aspects of construction from design development through construction completion including: Architectural, Engineering, Budget development, Project scheduling, Bid documents, Bid process, Qualification of bids, Construction contracts, Construction process, Site inspections, Millwork and fixture manufacturing, Qualification of change orders, Project turnover, Punch list and Project closeouts.
TOMMY HILFIGER RETAIL, INC., Secaucus New Jersey 4/1/01 – 6-12-02
VICE PRESIDENT OF RETAIL STORE DEVELOPMENT / FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
• Through value engineering, management and working closely with Architects, Engineers, Millwork Contractors, and General Contractors I was able to decrease the build out cost of our Specialty stores by $25.00 per square foot on the very first store built under my direction.
• Develop, implement and manage a store communications program for over 150 Company owned stores. This program enables us to react and address all issue that may occur in any of our stores.
• Develop, value engineer, and implement new store designs.
TOMMY HILFIGER RETAIL, INC., Secaucus New Jersey 4/27/98 – 3/31/01
DIRECTOR OF STORE DEVELOPMENT
• Responsible for the development and construction of all Company owned retail stores.
• Work closely with division President, Vice President and Real Estate to compile all information necessary to design and build a new concept Specialty Store in an Outlet environment.
• Communicate with Developers, Landlords, tenant coordinators, real estate, and Attorneys on mall and store requirements and issues in the development of all retail stores.
• Extensive interaction with Designers, Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, and Vendors.
• Make site visits and perform detailed site surveys in order to verify site conditions and communicate them to Designers, Architects, and Engineers so that they can properly prepare the Construction documents.
• Review Construction documents, shop drawings, and bid proposals.
• Responsible for the preparation of yearly budgets, as well as individual store budgets.
• Maintain and track store development budgets as well as maintenance budgets.
• Responsible for developing and implementing Construction documents such as: Responsibility Schedule, Invitation and Instruction to bidders, Construction bid form, and a Construction Contract.
• Responsible for creating, implementing, maintaining, and updating company construction policies.
• Create and maintain a store opening forecast schedule, which communicates the development and construction schedule to all persons involved in house and out.
• Coordinate and manage multiple ongoing projects.
• Work closely with Regional, District, and Store Managers to address all development, construction related issues as well as maintenance issues.
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• Punch list site visits.
• Responsible for developing and implementing a maintenance program for all company owned stores.
• Implement, manage and maintain a nationwide network for the maintenance of HVAC for all Company owned stores.
• Manage and maintain inventory of Store Fixtures, Millwork, Light Fixtures, and Flooring, which are purchased in bulk to insure and expedite deliveries and on time construction schedules.
• Developed the Tommy Hilfiger “Work Letter” outlining the construction responsibilities of the Landlord in the build out of a Tommy Hilfiger store.
DONNALEE DEVELOPMENT INC., BERNARDSVILLE NEW JERSEY 1997 - 1998
PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR
• Prepare estimates and bid proposals for all construction projects.
• Prepare the written Scope of Work derived from the construction documents for use in estimating and distribution to the various trades and project supervisors.
• Coordinate, supervise and managed multiple ongoing projects.
• Select and coordinate sub-contractors.
• Site visits to insure compliance to the scope of work and the owners design intent.
• Expedite and order materials necessary for each project.
• Communicate with the on site job superintendent on a daily basis to keep up to date with the status of each project.
• Communicate with the client to gather all information necessary for the successful completion of a project.
• Maintain projects within time and budgetary considerations.
VISTA CONSTRUCTION INC., NEW YORK, N.Y. 1989 - 1997
PROJECT MANAGER / FIELD SUPERINTENDENT
• Project Manager and Field Superintendent for a broad range of Residential, Commercial & Retail projects including designer boutiques, department, mall and freestanding stores. Representative clients: Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Bergdorf Goodman, Fendi, Clinique, Stuben Glass, and Moschino Sacks Fifth Avenue, Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein, Guess?, Polo,.
• Communicate with the on site job superintendents on a daily basis to keep up to date with the status of each project.
• Communicate with the client to gather all information necessary for the successful completion of a project.
• Prepare estimates and bid proposals for all types of construction projects.
• Site visits to insure compliance to the Scope of Work and the Owners design intent.
• Maintain projects within time and budgetary considerations.
• Managed field operations and Subcontractors for all types of construction projects.
• Coordinate and manage multiple ongoing projects. Attend project meetings with Architects, Engineers, Clients, etc.
TRADESPERSON Prior to 1989
• Fine carpentry,
• HVAC, electrical contracting, plumbing, etc.
• Detailed understanding and hands-on experience in all phases of construction.
Education Accounting, Suffolk County Community College, Seldon, NY
Marketing / Accounting, C.W. Post College, Westbury, NY
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