EDUCATION:

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CharityVillage Campus (Corporate & Public Governance course)

September 2007 – June 2009 Project Management

Ryerson University, Canada (Project Management Professional (PMP) & Gold Seal Certifications in Progress)

May 2000 – September 2002 Digital Architecture and Design

Ryerson University, Canada

May 2000 - June 2000 Computer Aided Drafting Using AutoCAD

Ryerson University, Canada

September 1981 - June 1989 Bachelor and Master Architecture (B. Sc. & M. Sc. Arch)

University of Florence, Florence, Italy

September 1978 – June 1981 Higher National Diploma (HND) Civil Engineering

State Institute of Technology, Prato, Italy

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

January 2012 Estimating Manager

To present Twin Contracting, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada

Organized work to be accomplished by gathering information, requirements and deliverables; setting priorities and distributing projects to junior estimators.

Analyzed blueprints, and research documentations to prepare cost, materials and labor estimates.

Developed bid cost estimates for building or construction activities/services.

Selected referenced vendor/sub-contractor’s quotations for bid & tender purposes.

Prepared bid price breakdown and any cost details with spreadsheet in preparation for tender submission.

Produced all supporting documentation as per RFP and RFQ for tender submission.

Orchestrated estimates used by management for the purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

January 2011 Coordinator, Professional Services Contracts

To December 2011 Defence Construction Canada, Trenton, ON, Canada

Managed highly complex, medium-and large-scale professional contracts, from awarding to performance of the contract, totalling $100M.

Ensured faultless compliance with contractual terms and administrative requirements.

Presided over regular kick-off meetings in a professional manner and chaired the subsequent meetings during design development phase.

Coordinated and monitored compliance with deadlines, progress and work quality.

Oversaw and maintained financial compliance with contracts including periodic payments requests, adjustment requests, funds availability and contingency budget management.

Worked with construction services coordinators to coordinate consultant’s support as construction work is being performed.

Examples of successfully managed projects

1.Design Services for Corrosion-Fuel Cell Hangar (CFB Trenton) $9,099,908.00

2.Design Services for Hangars 2 & 5 (CFB Trenton) $7,526,244.10

July 2010 Project Manager

To December, 2010 Tresman Steel Industries LTD, Mississauga, ON, Canada

Managed and coordinated projectconstraints (scope, time, and costs)

Monitored and controlled project budget and financial controls (invoicing & receivables)

Identified potential risks & developed a risk management plan

Followed up on drawings sent to external engineers and clients for approvals

Worked in collaboration with internal structural engineer and other stake holder to resolve design issues to ensure project success

Examples of successfully managed projects and associated costs:

1.Wayne Gretzky Sports Complex Brantford $ 2,750,000

2.Secondary Canopy & Bridge

Queenston Plaza Niagara Falls $ 5,750,000

3.Queen& Portland Residences Toronto $ 1,850,000

September 2000 Chief Estimator/Project Manager

To June, 2010 PM Designs, North York, Toronto, Canada

Prepared estimates of cost of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on tender documents, schematic drawings and specifications.

Advised on tendering procedures, examined and analyzed tenders, recommended tender awards and conducted negotiations.

Established and maintained tendering process to set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.

July 1999 Project Architect & Coordinator

To August 2000 Archipelago DesignBuild Group, Mississauga, Canada

Participated in the production of working drawings for addition and renovation of Glengate hotel in Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls (92 Rooms)

Developed the concept and produced drawings for Niagara Falls (Addition and Renovation).

July 1989

To June 1999 Project Architect

Studio Zini, Florence, Italy

Conceptualized and designed buildings and developed plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules.

Ensured construction plans met guidelines and specifications of building codes.

Drafted designs of buildings, developed plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Good knowledge of AutoCAD, 3D-Studio/Form-Z

Strong Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.), Internet and E-mail, and MS Project.

Excellent working drawing and detailing experience.

PERSONAL SKILLS:

Analytical and creative problem solving skills.

High aptitude for learning new tasks and concepts quickly.

Dependable motivated team member or independent worker.

Excellent communication skills, and fluent in Italian.

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