MICHAEL DE STEFANO
206 Mount Salem Road • Wantage, New Jersey 07461
973-702-3057 •
INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE MANAGER
Dynamic and resourceful construction and project management leader with specialized global expertise. Expert at driving multi-level staff teams to attain project goals. Adept at building consensus from client to subcontractor and in managing multiple projects and schedules successfully. Skilled manager who creates profit from client and vendor relations. A consummate professional proven to handle all aspects of construction projects and to grow business domestically and internationally.
Project Management • Team Lead • Profit Growth • Vendor Relations
Client Relations • Staff Development • Safety and Compliance
Pre-Construction Management • Contracts • Financial Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CIS, New York, New York • 2005-2008
Regional construction company based in New York City.
Director of Construction
Oversee all pre-construction and construction areas of the business. Work with clients to determine construction/management needs. Generate contracts and project estimates. Direct all pre-construction activity, including purchase orders, subcontractor agreements, and work scope. Manage project budgets. Meet with project managers and field personnel to determine schedules, deadlines, and workflow. Act as company safety director, monitoring sites and educating field personnel on safety matters. Hold monthly financial meetings with clients and owners. Develop new business leads and secure new clients.
Selected Highlights:
• Delivered increased profitability and client repeat business by developing strong client relationships and working with clients to attain goals.
• Established construction timelines and ensured adherence.
• Expanded business to international locations by developing ongoing client business.
• Trained and managed numerous project managers to become leaders in the construction industry.
• Recognized in the Who’s Who of Successful Business Managers.
• Garnered numerous awards for architectural design.
RICHTER AND RATNER, Maspeth, New York • 2002-2005
Leading national retail builders.
Senior Project Manager
Directed all retail store construction project in the U.S. and Canada. Led project management teams and spearheaded own projects simultaneously.
Selected Highlights:
• Led a $1.8M Barney’s new construction project.
• Managed the construction of a $1.2M Las Vegas-based Kate Spade location.
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• Oversaw 2 Armani new-construction projects – a $750K Bal Harbour, Florida location and a $650K Houston location, and Armani roll out programs domestically and internationally.
• Supervised the $900K Las Vegas-based Baccarat new construction project.
KLAY CONSTRUCTION, Sparta, New Jersey • 2002
Local construction company.
Design/Build Project Manager/On site Supervisor
As a contractor, worked with team to design and construct commercial industrial facility. Oversaw all city, local, and state permits, approvals and project signoffs.
STRUCTURE TONE INC., New York, New York/Jersey City, New Jersey • 1998-2002
Global construction services firm.
Supervisor/Project Manager
In New York, coordinated all on-site activity for the JP Morgan Chase exterior plaza reconstruction project. Directed the 4-city-block-wide construction job, as well as managing construction services for a conference center and other amenity projects. In New Jersey, led all on-site efforts for construction of an innovative cafeteria, audio/visual auditorium, and multiple additional office floors.
Selected Highlights:
• Directed numerous JP Morgan Chase projects, including $12M conference center, $1.3M day care facility, and $6M conference center/executive offices facility.
• Led the renovation of the 100K sq. ft. Credit Suisse First Boston Madison Avenue location, installing new trading floors, legal services, and business executive suites.
ADDITIONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Full details on request
KEYPAC COLLABORATIVE, New York, New York • 1974-1998
Vice President of Construction (1990)
Director of Construction/ Operations Manager (1985)
• Oversaw numerous design and construction projects, including an $20M housing subdivision, a $3.5M RV center, $16.6M elementary school construction, and various medical facilities, shopping centers, and hotel/restaurant projects.
Continuing Education
PMP in Construction Certification
Minor in Business and Finance
Sussex College, Sussex, New Jersey
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
Visa working status for The Middle East
MICHAEL DE STEFANO
206 Mount Salem Road • Wantage, New Jersey 07461
973-702-3057 •
Dear Sir/Dear Madam:
Excellence in construction management is more than directing projects from conception to completion. It requires building strong client relations that result in repeat business and increased opportunities. With the belief that you are only as good as your last project, I have developed a successful business strategy and management style that has allowed me to contribute to the profitability and success of major organizations. I am now seeking the opportunity to join a company such as yours in an executive-level construction management position. With more than 30 years of experience providing advanced leadership, performance, and strategic planning to leading organizations, I feel confident in my abilities to become a successful member of your management team.
My roles in the past ranged from Director of Construction to Vice President of Construction. I am a client collaborator – my ability to partner with clients, determine their needs, and deliver on time and on budget has allowed me to increase revenue and client retention. I have also created winning teams from employees, subcontractors, and vendors. With a long list of successful, high-worth construction projects, I have helped my clients to achieve their goals and my employers to increase profits and expand their client base. A sample of my highlights while serving in the above and additional positions includes:
• Armani roll out programs domestically and internationally.
• Delivering increased profitability and client repeat business by developing strong client relationships and working with clients to attain goals.
• Having Built hotels in Italy, and reconstruction of a hotel in Puerto Rico
• Directing numerous JP Morgan Chase projects, including $12M conference center, $1.3M day care facility, and $6M conference center/executive offices facility.
These points are indicative of some of the exceptional skills I possess in the strategic development of talented global teams as well as management/distribution of multi-million dollars worth of assets. For a more detailed presentation of my skills and background, please review the enclosed resume and feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Michael De Stefano
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