To use my highly developed construction management skills to secure a rewarding career in the construction management profession
Highly motivated, analytical, creative, construction manager with 20 years field and office experience combining diverse industry disciplines in the fields of construction, construction management, finance and accounting. 100% of projects completed on time and under budget with $10 million in shared savings returned to the owners, and increased organization profits of more than 30% through innovative critical path management, accompanied with precise change management practices and expert negotiating techniques.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Contract Negotiations and Review
Change Order Management
Critical Path Management
Staffing Requirements
Subcontractor Coordination
Quality Assurance and Inspection
Material Procurement Management
Document Control Management
Accurate Fiscal Tracking
NOTABLE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
• Meadows Casino (Pittsburgh, PA ) - $130M, 351,000 SF Brown Field, fast track new construction project
• Wheeling Island Casino & Hotel (Wheeling, WV) - $45M, 98,000 SF fast track Gaming Floor and 7 story new hotel
• Buffalo Schools (Buffalo, NY) - $32M, Two school renovation projects, phased during active school year
• Dallas, Minnesota and Detroit Airports - combined value $10M, concurrently ran fast track projects
• Southland Gaming and Racing (West Memphis, AR) - $19M, 4 month fast track renovation project in operating facility
• Pittsburgh Airport (Pittsburgh, PA) - $60M Airport runway and utility renovations (Lane Construction)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LPCiminelli Inc. (Buffalo, NY ) October 2000 – June 2010
A Leading National Construction Manager and Regional General Contractor practicing in the areas of hospitality, education, and the medical fields
Sr. Project Manager, General Superintendent, Financial Analyst
• $315 Million in construction successfully managed since 2001; $10 Million in shared savings returned to owners
• 7 out of 8 projects delivered ahead of scheduled completion dates
• $3 Million in additional shared savings profits received by my organization above the scheduled profits
• Project performances delivered more than $1.2 Million in early completion bonuses; Project Safety performances resulted in $500,000 in insurance premium rebates
• Wrote and implemented financial closing processes and schedules still in use after nine years which decrease the monthly financial statement closing time frame from a period of 120 days to 15 days
• Recognized and rewarded for consistently having the best and most profitable out of state jobs in the organization
• $2.8 Million work average put in place per week for a 12 month period
Murak & Associates, LLC (Buffalo, NY) August 1998 – September 2000
A hands-on turnaround management consulting firm which focuses on the implementation of business improvement and turnaround performance strategies and interim management
Senior Consultant
• Conducted financial studies to determine areas of improvement to provide operational and cash flow performance in construction field; after implementation companies received 3 to 5 times return on their consulting investment
• Acted as Interim Controller for small to medium size construction companies; all clients fiscal closing occurred timely and accurately
• Analyzed and helped select Accounting, CPM and MRP software for small to medium size construction and manufacturing companies poised for growth to meet the analytical and management needs resulting in reduced processing time, reduction of material usage and shortages with higher ROI on human resources and equipment
RW Displays Inc. (North Tonawanda, NY) June 1992 – August 1998
Custom Manufacture of refrigerated show cases, salad bars, bakery fixtures and custom millwork
Chief Operation Officer
• Developed and implemented fiscal management practices improving cash flow to support 300% growth in two years, supervised monthly closing for timely and accurate indicators of business was succeeding
• Supervised OSHA compliance programs for manufacturing staff of 45 employees reducing recordable accidents from an average of eight, to less than two per year
• Project managed all domestic and international installations including Mexico, Canada and South America reducing late deliveries and custom issues more than 75%; Forecasted weekly and monthly manufacturing hours to ensure on time delivery of products and units
• Worked closely with sales and drafting department to ensure the execution of the contract details met scopes of work and specifications timely and accurately
Lane Construction Corp (Meriden, CT) 1983 -1992
One of the top 25 Heavy Civil contractors throughout the United States
Foremen/Quality Control Supervisor
• Supervised day to day quality control activities for Slip form paving and traditional free pours
• Acted as paving and structure concrete foreman
• Pipe and utility installation foreman
International Union of North America (Erie, PA) 1982 – 1992
Laborer / Iron Worker
• Performed duties of Labor foreman for Various out of town companies
• Performed duties of both structural steel erection superintendent and a rod iron installation foreman
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Finance and Accounting, 1986 West Virginia University (Morgantown, WV)
Masters of Business Administration, 1992 Gannon University (Erie, PA)
CERTIFICATES
Certificate of Human Resource Management, 1998 Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)
OSHA 10 and 30 hour Training Class, 2003 LPCiminelli Internal training and OSHA Course
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES HELD
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board 2010 – Present
Arkansas Contractors License 2004 – 2006
Tennessee Contractors License 2004 – 2006
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Turnaround Management Association 1998 – 2000
Society of Human Resource Management 1998 – 2000
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