To obtain a challenging and rewarding position in construction management, project management or facilities management to enhance my career and allowing for expansion of demonstrated organization, customer service, communication, and project management skills proven by 28 years of successful and profitable margins in project management.
Robert B. Prate
260 S. Lecato Avenue
Audubon, NJ 08106
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position in construction management , project management or facilities management to enhance my career and allowing for expansion of demonstrated organization, customer service, communication, and project management skills proven by 28 years of successful and profitable margins in project management.
PROFILE
Highly qualified, knowledgeable, and self-motivated project manager with 20+ years’ success in directing the construction, renovation, relocation, and maintenance of properties. Apply expertise in project planning, design, scheduling, purchasing, staffing, and supervision of educational, industrial, restaurant, and office buildings. Consistently complete major build and capital improvement projects on time and under budget. Talent for quickly mastering technology. Consult with architects, engineers, planners, vendors, senior executives, and general contractors to establish and adhere to project standards and requirements. Coordinate projects ranging from 5 M to 70 M dollar budgets. Adept in the management of HVAC systems and controls. Results oriented and quickly resolve all issues and problems to achieve organizational goals.
Skills Summary
ïµ Project Management
ïµ Report Preparation
ïµ Written Correspondence ïµ Computer Savvy
ïµ Customer Service
ïµ Scheduling
ïµ General Office Skills ïµ Front-Office Operations
ïµ Professional Presentations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
New Road Construction Management Company, Inc. - Construction Management- 8 Years
Project Manager
Directed several projects run by other managers while managing my own projects. Responsible for overseeing all work and provide direction for all activities and personnel. Interact extensively with senior management, architect engineers and owner at each site to produce a user friendly complete project. Review project specifications and drawings during the design phase for constructability. Prepare plans, issue plans, receive bids and make recommendations to owner. Thorough knowledge of and hands on experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, geothermal systems and general building construction and maintenance.
Procure and monitored contractor’s activities and performance from start of construction through to completion. Review and monitor construction project schedule to achieve a timely completion of the projects. Evaluate and approve applications for payment and change orders submitted by the contractors. Order Township inspections and make changes as necessary to obtain approvals. Create punch lists and monitor progress through completion of work and satisfaction of owner.
Examples of completed projects include:
• 25million dollar referendum: additions and renovation to an elementary school and middle school and built a new elementary school in Medford, NJ.
• 40 million dollar referendum: New 250,000 square foot high school in Tabernacle, NJ
• 70 million dollar referendum: New 315,000 square foot high school in Jackson, NJ
• 30 million dollar referendum: additions and renovation to three elementary schools and a high school in Maple Shade, NJ.
Craft Century Construction, Inc. - General Contractor - 2 Years
Project Manager / Superintendent
Coordinated and scheduled 10 prime contractors and over 25 subcontractors on an 8 million dollar, 3 story Elementary School. Resolution of all problems during the construction phase of the projects. Assist in hiring and personnel management. Change order preparation and negotiations with subcontractors and building owner. Evaluated subcontractor’s bids and negotiated / awarded contracts. Conducted project and coordination meetings to coordinate all activities and resolve problem areas. Directed, coordinated and scheduled all project work activities to produce a timely completion of project. Inspected subcontractor’s work activities as the project progressed.
Joseph Jingoli & Sons, Inc. - Project Management and General Contractor- 5 Years
Construction Manager
Oversaw 5 prime contractors and 60 subcontractors during construction of a 25 million-dollar County Courthouse. Inspection and QC of all construction activity while monitoring contractor’s effectiveness. Reviewed and monitored the project for timely completion, handling all on-site problems promptly. Source Budget and control costs for separate furniture and telephone contracts.
Knowledge of all disciplines of construction including Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and General Construction.
Supervised contractors during the resolution of significant water damage insurance claim for building owner, resulting in contractor negotiations, scheduling, and closeout of claim.
Wagner-Hohns-Inglis, Inc. - Project Management, Scheduling and Claims – 5 years
Construction Manager
Liaison with the Owner, Architect, and Contractor in the construction of several multi million dollar projects. Reviewed Architect’s drawings during the design phase. Revised the general conditions of the contract documents to protect the Owner’s interest in the project. Received bids from contractors recommending contract award. Evaluated and approved application for payments and change orders. Completion of created punch list and turnover of project to owner. Frequently met with prospective clients as a marketing representative.
Completion of a 6.5 million dollar elementary school in Larchmont, NJ in only 11 months both within budget and ahead of schedule.
Faced with many contract budget limitations on a 4 million-dollar Administration Building in Lawrenceville, NJ while keeping change orders at 1.5% of contract.
J. J. White, Inc. - Privately Owned General Contractor – 3 years
Assistant Project Manager
Monitored subcontractor’s progress and compliance in the construction of a 44 million dollar Mercer County Court House project in Trenton, NJ. Interfaced with over 40 subcontractors to clarify design problems and schedule work activities. Evaluated performances of subcontractors, which were not meeting contract requirements, substituting where necessary and effectively reducing project costs.
Estimated and submitted over 200 change orders to owner and generated subsequent change orders. Prepared and submitted to the owner various specified requirements including Operation and Maintenance manuals, Punch Lists, and all guarantees and warranties.
Bechtel Construction, Inc.- Privately owned engineering, and construction company in the world. – 5 Years
Field Engineer (Civil and Electrical)
Completed systems / facility turnover to meet predetermined time schedules. Designed the routing of cable tray and conduit and oversaw installation and modification of equipment to meet manufacturer’s specifications. Directed the proper installation of concrete and steel construction with strict consideration for cost effectiveness. Ensured environmental compliance with State and Federal regulations during construction.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Technology, Spring Garden College
Dean’s List Student
Proficient in: Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel, Project
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