I am a highly focused Estimator and Project Manager with over 25+ years of accomplishment in various roles including but not limited to conceptual and hard bid estimating,purchasing,and project management with some limited on site supervision throughout many areas of the construction industry.
My varied work experience includes the areas of Commercial Development, Commercial Office interiors,restaurant & retail, banking & financial, hospitality, healthcare,schools & universities, Laboratory,Theatre,Tele-Communications,Industrial,Auto Dealerships, Municipal and Multi-family residential home building.
My work experience includes new construction-Core / Shell and related land development and infrastructure,interior alterations,gut rehabilitation, and historic renovations.
I have successfully completed work on projects in various roles in NY, Metro NYC, Long Island, Northern and Central New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and various other states in the continental United States.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• A strategic thinker known for finding logical solutions needed to resolve issues with efficiency, cost and scheduling necessary to create a win win situation for all involved parties.
• Brings a broad and thorough knowledge of the construction industry to the building team.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills and is proficient at writing proposals and
negotiating contracts.
• Extensive experience at selecting subcontractors for award, conducting subcontractor scope reviews and
subcontract negotiations.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to meet or exceed the owner’s expectation of project scheduling and budgeting
while always maintaining quality and jobsite safety.
• Acknowledged as an insightful leader and fair mediator with exceptional interpersonal skills necessary to
support vital relationships with clients, peers and subcontractors.
• Recognized for a strong work ethic, approachability, fairness, the highest of character ethics, and a consistent commitment to the overall project’s success.
• Excellent at establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with the entire building team
including co-workers; clients; design professionals; subcontractors; suppliers; and regulatory agencies.
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To secure a long term executive track position that can utilize my pre-development and construction skills,
knowledge and experience which will allow me to further hone my career development in a professional career
oriented company.
EXPERIENCE:
COST NAVIGATION INC. –EAST STROUDSBURG, PA.
A full service cost consulting firm that caters to architects, property managers, retailers, commercial & residential developers, CM/GC’s and subcontractors in the construction industry throughout the NY, LI, NJ, CT & PA markets.
o Principal - 6/06-Present
o Services provided include pre-development services from Conceptual thru Final Bid / Permit documents:
• Prepare Order of Magnitude budgets, detailed schematic, Design Development, 80% CD and Final
Bid / Permit budgets.
• Provide constructability review analysis and recommendations to determine adequacy of bidding documents including any value engineering recommendations.
• Assist Owner Design Professionals in coordinating RFI process during the bid phase.
• Assisting owner with subcontractor pre-qualification and selection.
• Assist owner during the procurement phase by providing subcontractor bid leveling analysis and scope review during the procurement phase.
• Assist owner with subcontract scope preparation during the procurement phase.
• Assist owner with change order analysis and review, general conditions analysis, and monthly requisition
review during the construction phase.
JOSEPH A. NATOLI CONSTRUCTION CORP. – PINE BROOK, NJ
A family owned General Contractor / Builder who specializes in core/shell and fit out work in both the
public and private sectors. Partial Project list includes Paul Miller BMW- Wayne NJ, (Managed) Delbarton School –
South Fields and Field House, Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church, Cedar Knolls, Rutgers Univ. – Livingston Campus Student Center, and NFL NY Giants Training Facility – Meadowlands Sports Complex.
o Chief Estimator / Project Manager -4/07 to 1/09
• Supervised and mentored Estimating Dept. staff, Project Coordinators, and summer interns.
• Personally responsible for preparation of all pre-construction budgets.
• Assist company team to foster and encourage the development of the summer intern program so they can
grow to their potential within the company to secure permanent employment.
• Review all estimates prepared by other staff.
• Responsible to purchase materials and subcontracts or supervise other staff with purchasing.
• Conduct scope review and bid leveling of subcontract trades.
• Interact daily with Company Principals and coordinate marketing leads.
• Supervised roll out of web based ITB and on line bid solicitation systems.
• Manage projects when required with assistance of an assigned Project Coordinator and Project Supers.
PULTE HOMES –METRO NY/NJ DIVISION, BERNARDSVILLE, NJ
A fortune 150 “home building / lending company†delivering nearly 46,000 new homes in 2005 with revenues
exceeding $14.7 billion.
Partial projects included an $250 million active adult community consisting of 10 -75 unit low rise condo buildings,
a 21,000 SF clubhouse and outdoor amenities in Wanaque, NJ, A $60 million- 7 story- 101 unit condo building in
Jersey City, NJ, a 2000 unit mixed use commercial mid and high rise community in the Meadowlands currently in
pre- development, a High end 66 unit, 7 story condo bldg. with a 3 level parking garage in Morristown, NJ, a high
end 74 unit, 5 building condo complex in Point Pleasant, NJ and various other development projects throughout
North & Central NJ and upstate NY.
o Chief Estimator / Purchasing Manager -9/05-6/06
• Responsible to insure quality construction thru proper pre-development planning, cost estimating, value engineering, constructability, and management of outside consultants.
• Supervised, coached, trained and mentored the Estimating Dept. within the overall purchasing group
answering directly to the Director of Purchasing for the division.
• Assisted in planning and implementation of all directives and initiatives established by or association with
the Director of Purchasing for the Estimating & Purchasing Departments.
• Supervised the on going development of an estimating database to be used for traditional products,
multi-family products and amenity structures for the division.
• Developed and supervised all feability budget preparation of the house cost component for both the
traditional and multi-family products. This is a necessary first step for approval by the regional and corporate
offices within the Pulte organization to purchase land in the northern and central NJ, metro and upstate NY
markets.
• Supervised initial development and updating of budget estimates during the schematic and design
development phases after corporate approval of the initial feasibility budget.
• Developed and supervised preparation of detailed scope takeoffs for use as a negotiating tool by the
purchasing agents with subcontractors doing business with the division.
• Developed and supervised implementation of construction best practices and value engineering for multi-
family development within the construction documents.
• Supervised roll out of the Pulte National Specification Criteria within all budgets and all construction
documents for new communities.
• Developed constructability review processes during pre-development phase of new communities at the
schematic, Design Development and CD phases of all multi-family project documents developed by both
inside and outside consultants to ensure adherence to quality control and costs.
• Responsible to oversee and perform value engineering studies when warranted.
• Coordinated with the Land Development Dept. to establish scope responsibility between house costs and land development costs with the Land Development Manager.
• Interfaced and coordinated with the Land Acquisition, Land Development, Architectural Services, Sales
and Marketing, and Construction Departments.
• Responsible for researching the potential use new products and technologies and to oversee implementation
within new communities.
• Supervised investigation and tracking of national material cost trends.
• Worked closely with Sales Dept. in development of options within new communities in order to establish
final sales pricing.
• Developed project scopes and mentored the purchasing agents during scope reviews in order to negotiate buyouts with outside vendors
• Supervised and mentored purchasing agents with contract awards to outside vendors and assist in contract preparation.
STAMACK CONSTRUCTION, LLC - NY, NY
A Commercial & Residential CM/GC development firm specializing in corporate interiors for the legal and
financial sector, commercial interiors, restaurant and retail, and residential mid rise development in the NY metro
area and California.
Partial clients included Simpson Thatcher Bartlett, Major League Baseball, SeanJon, Overseas Capital and
numerous other clienteles.
o Chief Estimator – Core and Shell - 12/04-9/05
• Headed the Estimating Dept. for the company’s in house development division.
• Developed initial owner budgets, finance budgets, GMP construction budgets necessary for new
development projects performed by the company’s development arm and for outside clientele.
Projects included new Core/Shell, interior rehabs or alterations and building additions.
• Responsible for preparation of CM and GMP budgets and lump sum bidding.
• Assisted Construction Dept. Estimating team when available in review and preparation of lump sum
competitive bids.
• Supervised, coached and mentored work of other estimators within Dept. and acted as liaison between estimating staff and upper management of company.
• Supervised, coached, and mentored plan clerks in training for bid solicitation and plan distribution.
• Used the constructability review process to support client budget and contractor “go/no go†decision
processes.
• Performed value engineering tasks when warranted.
• Assisted with overseeing development of the company’s home grown computer estimating program.
• Responsible for overseeing subcontractor development and pre-qualification.
• Assisted Construction Dept. with scope leveling of subcontractors so awards could be made during the
procurement phase.
SWEET CONSTRUCTION CORP. - NY, NY
A mid-sized CM/GC firm headquartered in NYC operating in the NY Tri-state area and Atlanta, GA specializing in commercial interiors, national high end retailers, boutique restaurants, hospitality, Schools, and Core/Shell projects.
Partial Clients / Projects include Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, The Gap Stores, The Disney Stores,
Ruby Foos, Olives, Heartland Brewery, Metrazure– Grand Central Terminal, Blue Water Grille, Nationally televised Rocco’s, China Grille, Prive Salon, Jolly Madison Hotel, “W†hotels, NY Methodist Hospital, Eger Health Care of
Staten Island NY, The Biltmore Theater rehabilitation and restoration, Berlitz, Jones Lang LaSalle Americas various
fit outs and infrastructure upgrades and numerous other clientele.
o Sr. Project Manager / Sr. Estimator - 9/97- 12/04
• Prepared cost estimates ranging from conceptual budgets, hard bidding, GMP and cost plus fee proposals for
private work.
• Prepared all proposals with required cost breakdowns and qualifications.
• Attended all bid review interviews with Owner and their representatives.
• Performed value engineering tasks when warranted.
• Used the constructability review process to support client budgets and contractor “go/no go†decision
processes.
• Prepared quantity surveys when necessary.
• Supervised, coached, and mentored plan clerks in training for bid solicitation and plan distribution.
• Responsible for overseeing subcontractor development and pre-qualification.
• Conducted scope bid leveling with subcontractors prior to awards.
• Negotiated buys and made awards to subcontractor’s and material vendors.
• Prepared A.I.A. subcontractor contracts and purchase orders.
• Prepared, distributed and updated project schedules as required.
• Served as point of contact with client, Owner Rep, End Users, design professionals and real estate managers.
• Hosted Owner / Design Team project meetings and prepared and distributed minutes.
• Participated in subcontractor project meetings and prepared and distributed minutes.
• Supervised Project Supervisors, Project Coordinator, Laborers, punch list carpenters, and other project staff.
• Personally supervised small to mid sized projects with difficult budget constraints.
• Procured and distributed Project Submittals.
• Maintained strict cost management controls.
• Processed change order requests and obtained approvals.
• Prepared monthly billings to Owner.
• Approved and processed subcontractor payments.
• Prepared and distributed Punch Lists coordinated with A/E developed Punch List.
• Compiled and distributed project closeout documentation.
• Completed OSHA 30 Hr. Safety Training course.
H.M. HUGHES CO., INC. - NY, NY
A small family owned NYC based CM/GC firm specializing in commercial interiors, Hospital & Health care,
Banks, Hotels, Telecommunications, and Embassy construction in the Tri-state area.
Clients / projects included: Citibank, NA.-various locations in the NY region. Corporate Operations included the
CEO office, Bldg. Cafeteria & Lobby renovations, Conference areas, Office fit-outs, Corporate re-stacking of multi
tenant floors, and a regional security command center. Retail Operations included branch renovations & restorations,
and construction of new branches. Other clientele included NY Presbyterian Hospital- East and West campuses,
NYU Medical Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, NYH / Cornell Medical Center,
AT&T-various interior and infrastructure projects, United Nations – various projects and Diplomatic Embassies.
o Project Manager / Estimator - 5/94-9/97
• Prepared cost estimates ranging from conceptual budgets, hard bidding, GMP cost plus fee proposals for
private work.
• Prepared all proposals with required cost breakdowns and qualifications.
• Attended all bid review interviews with Owner and their representatives.
• Performed value engineering tasks when warranted.
• Performed constructability review of bid documents and worked with Design Professionals to insure that
bid documents comply to the approved budget.
• Prepared quantity surveys when necessary.
• Supervised work of plan clerks necessary for bid solicitation and plan distribution.
• Conducted scope Bid Leveling with subcontractors prior to awards.
• Negotiated buys and made awards to subcontractor’s and material vendors.
• Assisted in preparation of A.I.A. and A.G.C. sub contracts and purchase orders.
• Prepared, distributed and updated project schedules as required.
• Served as point of contact with Client, Owner Rep, End Users, Design Professionals and building managers.
• Hosted Owner / Design Team project meetings and prepared and distributed minutes.
• Participated in subcontractor project meetings and prepared and distributed minutes.
• Supervised Project Supervisors, Project Coordinator, Laborers, Carpenters, and other project staff.
• Procured and distributed Project Submittals.
• Maintained strict cost management controls.
• Processed change order requests and obtained approvals.
• Prepared monthly billings to Owner.
• Approved and processed subcontractor payments.
• Prepared and distributed Punch Lists coordinated with A/E developed Punch List.
• Compiled and distributed project closeout documentation.
MURRAY MILLER CONSTRUCTION CORP. - GREAT NECK, NY
A small privately owned Long Island based CM/GC firm with offices in California and Florida specializing in
national retail, Dept. Store retail, telecom work, Churches & Synagogues and small Core/Shell construction and
bldg. additions.
Clients / Projects included Macy’s, A&S, B. Altmans, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney’s, Federated Dept. Stores,
May Company, Lord & Taylor, Burdines, Bullocks, Neiman Marcus Stores, K Mart Stores, Melville Corp.
(K-B Toys, Linens & Things, CVS, and Marshalls), Brookhaven National Laboratories, Catholic Diocese of
Rockville Centre, AT&T, NY Telephone Co. (Now Verizon), Teleport Communications, and other clientele.
o Project Manager / Estimator - 2/87- 5/94
• Prepared hard cost competitive bid estimates for public and private work.
• Prepared all proposals with required cost breakdowns and qualifications.
• Prepared quantity surveys in order to check subcontractor bids.
• Negotiated buys and made awards to subcontractor’s and material vendors.
• Drafted scope items necessary for riders for A.I.A. sub contracts and purchase orders.
• Assisted in preparation, distribution and updating of project schedules as required.
• Served as point of contact with Client, Owner Rep, End Users, Design Professionals and building managers.
• Hosted Owner / Design Team project meetings and prepared and distributed minutes.
• Procured and distributed Project Submittals.
• Processed change order requests and obtained approvals.
• Prepared monthly billings to Owner.
• Prepared and distributed Punch Lists coordinated with A/E developed Punch List.
• Compiled and distributed project closeout documentation.
STRUCTURE -TONE INC. - NY, NY
Large NYC based CM/GC firm with several offices in the US and abroad.
o Estimator / Project Estimator - 6/86- 2/87
• Prepared hard cost competitive bid estimates for private work.
• Prepared conceptual budgets for small interior renovations.
• Prepared quantity surveys in order to check subcontractor bids.
• Processed change order requests for assigned projects.
NICO CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. - NY, NY
Large NYC based commercial interior GC/CM firm with several offices in the US.
o Estimator - 6/85-6/86
• Prepared hard cost competitive bid estimates for private work.
• Prepared conceptual budgets for small interior renovations.
• Prepared quantity surveys in order to check subcontractor bids.
HERBERT CONSTRUCTION CO. - NY, NY
Large NYC based commercial interior GC/CM firm.
o Jr. Estimator / Plan Clerk - 1/85-6/85
• Prepared quantity takeoffs. and solicited subcontractor and material bids.
THE HALLER TESTING LABS INC. - PLAINFIELD, N.J.
o Field Inspector - 9/80-1/85
• Supervised controlled inspections of curtain wall systems at various high rise projects throughout the
New York City Metro area.
• Conducted controlled inspections for building materials for NYC DOB compliance at various jobsites
throughout the tri-state area including the Jacob Javits Convention Center.
EDUCATION:
• NYIT - Old Westbury, NY - B.S. in Architectural Technology - 1985
AFFILIATIONS:
o Professional Organizations
• North Isle Village Inc., Coram, N.Y. 1990-2001; Vice President- Board of Directors
• National Trust for Historic Preservation, Washington D.C., 1986-1996 - member
• Loyal Order of Moose # 1379, Port Jefferson, N.Y. 1991-1996 - member
• Middle Smithfield TWP. Middle Smithfield, Pa: – appointed Board Member.
 Planning Commission- 2001 – 2006
 Zoning Hearing Board- 2006 – present
• American Society of Professional Estimators – Garden State Chapter, 2004-Present
• Boy Scouts of America – Minsi Trails Council, Troop 83 –Asst. Scoutmaster – 2004- Present
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY:
o Computer Application Skills:
• Microsoft Office applications:
 Excel; Word; Power Point; Outlook and MS Projects
• Industry specific:
 On Center Software® On Screen Takeoff Professional
 On Center Software® Quick Bid Professional
REFERENCES: Professional and character references available upon request.
SALARY: Current Salary is fair market value and negotiable.
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