Well-experienced construction and development professional with broad exposure and expertise in managing highly complex, large-scaled, multi-million dollar government, private and public work projects.
Competitive Advantage:
ï± Completed solar training from Unitek for Certified Solar PV Professional certification. I plan to use my management experience within the solar industry.
ï± (NABCEP) Certified
ï± Proven expertise in MEP coordinating shop and field-base operations for large-scaled installations initiatives.
ï± Skillful in handling changes in project scope, capturing issues on potential crises, establishing contingency plans, as well as in assessing project success criteria and communicating them to involved parties.
ï± Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
ï± Proficient in evaluating, monitoring, and justifying data to ensure compliance with established operating and safety standards.
ï± Work effectively with clients on performing pre-sales and negotiation to post-implementation; successful in developing exceptional, long-lasting relationships.
ï± Known for dedication, results-driven, and budget-conscious leadership who consistently strive for quality and excellence.
KEY EXPERTISE
ï± Leadership and Team Building
ï± Construction Management
ï± Critical Path Project Management
ï± Budget Analysis
ï± Quality Control Management
ï± Workplace Safety and Compliance
ï± Solid Organization and Time Management Skills
ï± Estimating and Job Costing
PROJECT MANAGER
Gerard Sheet Metal, East Brunswick NJ 2009
Select, contract and oversee subcontractors working on various phases of the project. Monitor the construction schedule and all associated costs to achieve full completion of project within established timeline and budget.
Highlights:
þ Managed the development of the following projects: Ortho Pharmaceuticals Project ($125K); Philadelphia Airport special projects ($200K); Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Emergency generator upgrade ($450K); Merck lab upgrades (140K), and Bristol Myers Squibb Miscellaneous small projects.
Monsen Engineering, Fairfield, NJ 2008
Provided primary leadership in coordinating various functions related to estimating planning and financial control of construction projects. Managed cost-estimation and the project work scope. Partnered with and coordinated functions of various professionals involved in the project.
Highlights:
þ Oversaw the entire project life cycle and managed the purchasing of various projects, including Honeywell MEP project manager, Florham Park, New Jersey ($775K); 60-ton Rooftop Unit Replacement ($250K); and Commerce Bank Project, Paramus, New Jersey ($425K).
CAREER OVERVIEW
MEP PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATING
Hunter Roberts Construction Group, Bedminster, NJ 2006-2008
Directed overall functional areas of the project coordination, construction, and closeout to ensure compliance with time and budget Requirements. Coordinated the delivery and ensured effective utilization of materials, tools and equipment. Strictly enforced and maintained compliance with all building and safety codes, other regulations and requirements established by project's insurers.
Highlights:
þ Successfully managed the planning, development, implementation and coordination of various projects as MEP Project Manager; Village at Newark ($60M); UMDNJ MEP Project Manager, performed closeout ($1M); and Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($150K).
þ Participated in estimating for numerous projects, including New York Jets Training Center, Florham Park, New Jersey ($ 80M); The Red Bulls Training Center, Hanover, New Jersey ($30M); Red Bulls Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey ($150M); Givaudan, Hanover, New Jersey ($30M); West Lake Office Building, Neptune, New Jersey ($20M); and Georgian Court University, Southern New Jersey LEED project.
þ Participated in purchasing for Hewlett Packard and NY Jets, Florham Park, New Jersey, and other smaller projects.
SALES AND ESTIMATING
KEYSPAN ENERGY, Business Solutions HVAC Division, Pine Brook, NJ 2003-2006
Established and maintained productive relationship with clients to generate referrals and business repeat. Generated $12M in sales volume per year exceeding all other salespeople in the division.
Highlights:
þ Leveraged strong sales and design capabilities to effectively sold a $800K project that was running over-budget; re-engineered The design, replaced equipment with an alternative manufacturer, redesigned air-distribution system, and trimmed expenses within owners budget.
þ operations that significantly reduced man-hour cost and increased profitability by 3% in collaboration with the Drafting Department.
þ Successfully completed a complex HVAC Weehawkin Tunnel ventilation project with $2.625M in value.
þ Devised an estimating program utilizing expertise in MS Excel to efficiently Estimate costs involved in the project; trimmed the turnaround time by 30% by developing work cycles for all labor, material and equipment.
þ Won the $8.50K contract by creating innovative marketing tools to effectively promote company services.
PROJECT MANAGER
PRESIDENT
Allied Sheet Metal Inc., Fairfield, NJ 1981-2003
Oversaw the entire aspects of business operations on a daily basis; performed all sales and estimation of more than $7.5M annually. Prepared quotations and negotiated pricing on public and private projects, as well as prepared estimates for extra work, changes, bulletins and revisions. Managed all aspects of operations and finance; utilized strong leadership skills in directing a workforce of more than 50.
Highlights:
þ Planned, coordinated and managed the financial aspects of the following construction projects: New Jersey Transit ($950K); Schering Plough ($2.2M); American Home Products ($2M); Bergen County Jail ($1.7M); PLIVA ($1.2M); Novartis ($1.1M); Bloomberg ($900K); Bergen Record ($750K); Pfizer ($600K); Valley Hospital ($600K); Morristown Memorial Hospital ($500K); Harborside Financial Center ($425K); Prudential ($400K).
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Arts Program (75% completed)
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Unitek Certified Solar PV Professional certification (NABCEP)
OSHA 30 Certified
AFFILIATION AND ACTIVITY
Board of Directors, SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association)
Negotiated 2 labor contracts
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
I consider myself to be enthusiastic, energetic and highly organized with a strong desire to succeed and work toward outstanding results. I take pride in working hard and enjoy challenges and demands. To keep you abreast with some of my qualifications, here are the following qualities that I could bring to your organization:
ï± Successful career track in sales and estimating
ï± Proactive in managing changes in project scope, identifying issues on potential crises, outlining contingency plans, as well as communicating project success criteria and disseminating them to involved parties
ï± Proficient in evaluating, monitoring and justifying data to reflect compliance with established operating and safety standards
ï± Adept at performing various business management functions, such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports, as well as ordering supplies and equipment
If your firm is looking for a dependable, results-oriented professional with solid track record of performance, I would be interested speaking with you to discuss the value that my strengths and experience could bring to your company. I could be reached at the above telephone number and I looking forward to a favorable reply.
Sincerely,
Clifford Cardella
973-787-7377
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