For more than 30 years I have been involved in the contracting industry in the Washington D.C., the New York, and New Jersey metropolitan areas. Duties have include: day to day operation of large and small size mechanical and general contracting companies, including builder/developers. Business development for 8a Government contractors involved in general and Building Automation Systems, ESPC (Energy Savings Performance Contracts), Construction Management, restoration of historic sites, etc. Activities include: management, estimating, sales, purchasing, engineering and design, project management, energy management & conservation, including construction problem solving. Involved in new and alteration building construction, utility construction & retrofit, creative engineering for unique situations and construction solutions, negotiations of contracts and documents with owners, architects and engineers. Expertise in taking a project of any scope or size from initial concept through design and construction, including drawings, estimates, value engineering and energy costs. Additional duties include interfacing with customers and sub-contractors, as well as Local, State and Federal Government agencies.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Troop Construction & Electric, Inc. – Pine Brook, New Jersey November 2007 to October 2009
Senior Construction Project Manager for a Federal Government 8A company providing construction services to; Dept. of Interior, National Park Service, GSA, Veterans Administration, etc. Responsible for negotiating with sub-contractors, writing contracts, material purchases, submittals, client relations & meetings, sub-contractor dealings, managing field superintendent, pricing and negotiating change orders, monthly requisitions, close-out requirements and documents. Projects include the historic restoration and update of the Edison Museum, West Orange, NJ; restoration and rehabilitation of Grants Tomb Pavilion, NY, NY; upgrade and rehabilitation of the Garden walls at the Vanderbilt Mansion, Hyde Park, NY; refinishing of the various historic buildings at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Estate and Val-Kill, home of Eleanor Roosevelt, Hyde Park, NY; renovate chimney and roof at the home of Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook, NY; upgrade HVAC system and cosmetic make-over for VA Hospital Building 91 at Northport, NY; construct a new MRI facility for the VA Hospital, Castle Point, NY.
Fox Development Co., Inc. – Rockaway, New Jersey October 2003 to November 2007
As Senior Construction Manager for Fox Hills, a $150 Million Adult, 55 & older, condominium project, duties include day to day operation of complete construction and site work for the last 2 buildings, at this site. Coordination of all design team issues, sub-contractor selection & contracts, on-site performance, interfacing with local Building Department for permits, inspections and approvals. Coordination with the lender for financing. Other duties include troubleshooting and correcting problems discovered in earlier buildings, analysis of various designs and construction methods used to streamline construction, reduce costs and accelerate schedules. Thorough analysis of mechanical and electrical systems to reduce energy and installation costs. Additional duties include coordination of all occupied buildings for similar installations in common areas to guarantee uniformity. Strict analysis of work in place is necessary to aid in bank financing of the total project. Estimating from conceptual sketches, scope letters and plans of this and future projects, from site work to completion, for cost analysis, budgeting and financing.
ADM Consulting - Rockaway, New Jersey September 2002 to October 2003
Estimating and construction management consulting company for Federal, State, Local Municipal and Commercial Contractors. A full service multi-discipline estimating and Construction Management service using the latest Means data base and Pulsar estimating program , and local sub-contractors and supplier pricing. Projects estimated included Edison Job Corps. design-build warehouse($1.7mil), design-build alteration to the gymnasium, design-build portico to the cafeteria, etc. Other projects included Picatinny Arsenal High Propulsion Explosive facility ($25mil), McGuire AFB 3-bay Hangar extension ($4mil), McGuire AFB Flightline Operations Facility ($15mil), Ft. Dix Bldg. 5256 ($5mil), various projects for West Point, through a JOC (Job Order Contract), ranging from $10,000 to $1mil. Other projects include NJSCC Norman Weir School, Paterson, Clinton Avenue School, Plainfield, etc. In addition to estimating, services include jobsite visits for pre-bid meetings, negotiations, schedules for inclusion with bids and construction management throughout the project.
Woods Restoration Services. L.L.C. – Clifton, New Jersey July 2001 to September 2002
Chief Estimator and Senior Project Manager for a $6 Million insurance restoration and commercial contractor. Business includes the restoration of residential and commercial properties damaged by fire, floor, vehicle impact, etc. as well as commercial construction including new construction and renovations from a few thousand dollars to $1.5 million, per project. Duties include all functions of estimating, starting with design, design-build, conceptual up to plan and specifications, purchasing of sub-contractors and materials, project management of residential and commercial projects. Project Management is responsible for field liaison of design team and customer, coordination of sub-contractors and suppliers, supervision of field labor, both in-house and sub-contracted. Work entailed restoration of building structures, roofs, etc. Projects include work for the Archdiocese of Newark and Paterson, UMDNJ, Rutgers University, William Paterson University, Grace Church (White Plains) Soup Kitchen Alteration, Advance Realty and other New York and New Jersey real estate developers and managers.
S.W. Day Construction Corporation - Chesapeake, Virginia March 1999 to November 2000
Senior Construction Manager a Government qualified 8a General Contractor located in Chesapeake, Virginia. With nine (9) offices along the eastern seaboard, S.W. Day specializes in long term renewable government contracts, i.e.; SABER, DOC, JOC, IDIQ, etc. Duties include management of the Northern Virginia office and new projects in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area, Business Development for new market growth in ESPC (Energy Savings Performance Contracts), mechanical contracting, commissioning, construction management, facilities management in both the private sector and the Federal Government, including marketing established goods & services. Responsible for a project from concept to completion, including design & engineering, establishing client needs, interaction between client and design teams, value engineering, estimating, purchasing, project management, commissioning and warranty. Other specialties of S. W. Day include Environmental Contracting for lead and asbestos abatement. Successful completed projects includes contracts for U.S. Navy, Air Force, NASA, and Army Corps of Engineers& private sector.
Lord & Company, Inc. – Manassas, Virginia October 1996 to March1999
Manager, Building Automation & ESPC Division of a diverse company including Industrial Automation, Special Projects and Manufacturing. BA responsible for 40% plus volume. Manage 20 employees, mechanical, electrical & systems engineers, designers and technicians. Business development, marketing and sales, manage the installation of DDC & pneumatic sytems. Interface with local, state & federal government agencies for QC and continued sales & marketing. Develop estimates of all construction disciplines, schedules and manpower, P&L data, personnel reviews, etc. Expanded markets into general, mechanical & electrical contracting, energy conservation and performance contracting. RFP experience in ESPC for the Department of State and other government agencies, on the International Level, including consulates in Germany, Spain, Austria, Japan. Completed projects: one(1) Wedge of the Pentagon, 1 million sq. ft., Federal Building No. 2, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), sixteen (16) Fairfax County Schools, various GSA (General Service Administration) Buildings in the Washington area and numerous private buildings.
H F Controls Inc. - New York, New York 1993 to 1996
Senior Project Engineer and Operating Officer for New York City based mechanical contractor, with volume in excess of $13,000,000, engaged in HVAC projects for office building, hospitals, schools and public facilities. Projects include work for St. Lukes/Roosevelt Hospital, NYS Dormitory Authority at Queens, NYC Technical and Queensboro Community Colleges, NYC School P.S. 4, Manhattan and Prospect Heights High School and the new New York Headquarters for Chanel.
Volt Technical Services Inc.- Garden City, New York 1990 to 1993
Senior Mechanical Estimator for engineering consulting firm active in the utility industry. Responsible for estimates in mechanical and supporting trades for retrofit and construction of fossil and nuclear utility plants and sub-stations owned and operated by Con Edison of New York.
Arnott Contracting Corp. - Ridgewood, New Jersey 1989 to 1990
Vice president and Operating Officer, for general contracting firm active in new and alteration construction. Responsibilities included full day to day operation and authority, with sales, estimating, purchasing, project management, hiring of personnel, interfacing with customers, architects, engineers and sub-contractors for this New Jersey office of a New York City company. Projects Continental Insurance, Mountainside Hospital, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Elias Associates - New York, New York 1983 to 1989
Owner and operator of mechanical contracting firm specializing in HVAC systems for building alterations. Performed work for NYNEX (Verizon) at UN Headquarters, N.Y. Eye & Ear Hospital, NYU Medical Center, Cornell Medical Center, The Penta Hotel, Stringfellows, Museum Towers Apartment, various banks, offices, stores, and luxury and specialized residences.
Penguin Air Conditioning Corp. – Brooklyn, NY 1974 to 1983
Chief Estimator and assistant to the senior partner. New York based mechanical contractor involved in alteration of air conditioning systems.
J.T.Falk and Co.- New York, NY 1969 to 1974
Estimator and Project Manager. Mechanical Contractor performing new and alteration work in New York City.
Other Experience
A part-time instructor in estimating, scheduling and project management for Empire State College of the State University of New York. Published paper for AACE establishing the relationship of market conditions, unemployment, inflation and the prime interest rate to profit in construction pricing, delivered at the AACE (American Association of Cost Engineers) convention, 6/30/1992
Skills
Personal computer usage, including knowledge of Windows, MS Office, MS Project, VISIO Technical and generic CAD. Additional programs include Means Cost Works & PULSAR. Hands on experience value Engineering for energy savings.
Education
AAS Degree in Electrical Technology.
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics.
Honor graduate of Dale Carnegie Sales Advantage Course
Means Estimating Cost for Delivery Order Contracts, etc.
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