A LFONSO P RESTIA
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Offering 27 years of successful project management experience in the field of construction. Excellent in safety, civil, architectural,
MEP, inspections, supervising, time management and analyzing situations that surround the construction industry. Dynamic and
disciplined individual who has worked on projects ranging from commercial properties to public facilities and housing sites. Posses
the ability to foresee potential problems and a creative problem solver able to grasp complex issues quickly and effectively. Excellent
work ethic, consistently going the ‘extra mile’ to exceed client’s expectations.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experience gained in the trenches of diverse construction projects working for many years as a contractor giving hands on
experience in various construction tasks
Known for developing and executing innovative strategies and procedures and creating a team environment to increase
productivity
Excellent planning, energetic and self motivated player with capacity to manage multiple projects
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT NEGOTIATING SKILLS BUDGET MANAGEMENT
SAFETY LOGICAL PLANNING COMPUTER SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT CAREER DEVELOPMENTS
Civil & Architectural Superintendent: Supervising $8 million ground up construction project for DASNY in New
York, NY
Responsible coordination of all subcontractors from site surveying to out of the ground construction. Have done
scheduling using MircoSoft Projects, implemented own site specific safety procedures, supervising, RFI issues,
submittals, change orders, maintaining sufficient man power, soliciting sub contractors, and working closely with
DASNY representavies as per job status along with resolving issues.
SAFETY DIRECTOR ISLAND INTERNATIONAL EXTERIOR FABRICATIORS
Directed and implemented Safety Procedures/Policies on various construction job sites
Performed and documented field inspections at all Island Companies worksites.
Utilized a dynamic site specific “Job Hazard Analysis” programs to monitor worksites.
Performed investigations and prepared nessesary docuements relating to accident, incident, and near miss events.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR 2010 PRESENT
Self Employed Contractor: Managing & coordinating own contracting business in Manhattan, NY.
Work mainly encompasses interior remodeling & renovation projects.
PROJECT MANAGER / CIVIL & ARCHITECTURAL SUPERINTENDENT
Civil & Architectural Superintendent: Supervised a $64 million ground up construction project for SUNY in
Westbury, NY
Work encompassed sanitary & site drainage installs, footing/foundation work, steel erection work, masonry work, curtain
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wall installs, architectural installs along with
coordinating, & ensuring quality control on all such work. The maintaining of accurate daily reports, RFI review of plans,
arranging of controlled inspections, enforcing construction safety regulations, conducting safety training consultations,
recommending safety improvements, conducting safety meetings, jobsite safety inspections, job hazard analysis’s, accident
investigation/reporting, record keeping, conducting toolbox/safety meetings, monitoring compliance with the corporate
safety program, OSHA, and various other regulatory agencies. Square Footage of building was 147,000 sf.
Project Manager: Managed a $1.6 million Exterior Brick Restoration Project at Nassau Community College / L.I.,
NY.
Work encompassed replacing existing brick shelf lintels, installing bricks & coping. Square Footage of building was
165,000 sf.
SAFETY OFFICER SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA
Managed construction safety on School Construction Projects in Brooklyn, NY.
Reviewed approved site safety plans to ensure contractor's compliance. Reviewed contractors
training records, permits, inspection reports, and licenses relevant to site specific construction activities
Conducted un announced site specific compliance inspections on all assigned projects and
identifying safety hazards
Issued Stop Work Orders when conditions warrant and reporting the issuance of the Stop Work
Order immediately to the Safety Director. Conducting 24 48 hour safety compliance follow up when a Stop Work Order has
been issued.
PROJECT MANAGER GANDHI CONSULTING ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS
Managed projects budgeted at $8.5 million for the NYC Health & Hospitals Corporation / Dept of Health Facilities,
NY, NY.
Renovated core & shell interior office spaces within the five boro’s of NYC for the Dept of Health
Procured services for all capital and expense projects along with
concerning contractual items on proposals, schedule of values & verifying for any possible change orders
Prepared monthly progress/budget reports on the status of planned and actual progress for projected work activities; cash
flow; identify critical activities/actions, and recommended alternative solutions for any possible cost overruns on all
projects
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT DON TODD ASSOCIATES
Supervised an $18 million Ground Up construction of Langston Hughes Elementary School for NJSCC in East
Orange, NJ
Heavy Safety Monitoring of contractors, implementing safety procedures, safety reporting & enforcing safety
regulations/practices
Verified structural, architectural, & MEP drawings and measurements for possible issues along with inspecting various
components of construction installations with stringent attention to detail following up on field related/regulatory issues
Heavy coordination with city inspectors and outside safety & quality control consultants
CHIEF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
Managed / Inspected a $7 million dollar renovation of the NYSDOT Joint Transportation Management Center, LIC,
NY
Promoted to NICET level Four Chief Inspector for Region 11 in LIC, NY for complex interior MEP/structural fit outs
Thoroughly coordinated project logistically in four construction phases along with safety inspections
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR TDX CONSTRUCTION
Worked for a CM firm
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specializing in School
Construction Authority(SCA)
work budgeted at $500 million,
LIC, NY
Coordinated with city agencies in
acquiring work permits, controlled
inspections along with expediting
technical reports
FIELD COORDINATOR FOR WIRELESS CONSTRUCTION CLIENT
FIELD ENGINEER FOR WIRELESS CONSTRUCTION CLIENT
CARPENTER MECHANIC NYC DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS
CONSTRUCTION COST
ESTIMATING &
LOSSES HEATING,
VENTILATION & AIR
CONDITIONING
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF
CONTINUING EDUCATION, NY
CARPENTRY BUILDING CODES
CONSTRUCTION TRADE MANAGEMENT
NYC DISTRICT COUNCIL COLLEGE OF
CARPENTERS, NY
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS
PROGRAMMING SYSTEMS INSTITUTE, NY
LICENSED CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT NYC DEPT OF BUILDINGS (PENDING)
SITE SAFETY MANAGERS CERTIFICATE 2013 / 40 HOUR OSHA SITE SAFETY MANAGER ORIENTATION TRAINING FOR CHAPTER 33
EPA LEAD RENOVATORS CERTIFICATION 2012
SITE SAFETY MANAGERS CERTIFICATE 2008/ 7 HOUR OSHA SITE SAFETY MANAGER ORIENTATION TRAINING FOR ARTICLE 19
SITE SAFETY CERTIFICATE 2009 / 30 HOUR OSHA CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE
SITE SAFETY CERTIFICATE 2013/ 10 HOUR OSHA CONSTRUCTION OUTREACH PROGRAM CERTIFICATE
NYC DOB 2008 / 4 HOUR SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD USER CERTIFICATE
NYCSCA CERTIFICATE 2008 / 32 Hour Supported Scaffold
NYCSCA CERTIFICATE 2008 / Importance of Excavation/Earthwork Regulation & Underpinning
NYCSCA CERTIFICATE 2008 / Safe Concrete Operations (Design, Methods & Regulations)
NYCSCA CERTIFICATE 2008 / Safety First: Urban Demolitions
ATLANTIC OSHA TRAINING CENTER CERTIFICATE 2008 / OSHA 2264: Permit Required Confined Space Entry
ATLANTIC OSHA TRAINING CENTER CERTIFICATE 2008 / OSHA 3010: Excavation, Trenching, & Soil Mechanics
MEMBER OF ASSE 2008 (AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS)
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244 West 106 Street, Apt #2E New York, New York 10025 212-***-**** / 914-***-****
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