Project Manager Construction

DANIEL M. WATSON

** ********* **** **** - *******, CT 06810

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203-***-****(h) 917-***-****(c)

EXPERIENCE

DMW3 Associates, LLC - New York, NY May 2012 - Current

Principal - Owner's Representation / Construction Project Management

- provide the Owner with Construction

Management services from inception to completion of the

project.

. Design Phase - assist with A/E selection and negotiations. Acquire

permits and garner working

relationships with governing agencies.

. Pre-Construction Phase- Complete plan review, provide value

engineering and constructability options. Manage

bid.process/negotiations for Construction Team. Budget development

and analysis. Contract review.

. Construction Phase - project supervision, contract administration,

change order management and pay

application review

. Project Close Out - oversight of commission, warrantee review, O&M

manuals collected and reviewed, develop

and monitor punch list, file close-out documents and review

release of retention.

Lincoln Center Development Project, Inc. - New York, NY

September 2006 - January 2011

Senior Project Manager - Managed/oversaw the revitalization and

redevelopment program of the public spaces for world renowned

cultural institution.

. Effectively coordinated efforts between Architects, Engineers and

Owner from inception thru completion.

. Developed detailed project scopes and budgets with support from the

Executive Director and COO.

. Managed review of progress documents for constructability and

consulted Owner of anomalies.

. Evaluated estimates at various stages of design and propose value

engineering options to Owner.

. Held active role in meetings with City, State and Federal agencies and

negotiated with Campus Constituents.

. Oversaw all aspects of bidding phase and contractor negotiations.

. Assisted Construction Management Team with logistics as to not

interfere with performance schedules.

. Maintained full responsibility for validating or denying Requests for

Change Orders.

. Chaired weekly progress meetings and updated Owner of status changes.

. Reviewed all requisitions for conformity to work completed and

approved/rejected

O&G Industries, Inc. - Torrington & Bridgeport, CT

January 2004 - August 2006

Design Manager - supervised design and oversaw implementation of

program for aggressive "New Schools &

Renovation" campaign by the City of Bridgeport, CT.

. Assisted Board of Education in establishing "Master Plan" for new and

existing facilities within district.

. Prepared and submitted documentation required for State Funding.

. Developed standardized specifications for entire program for multiple

school facilities

. Developed RFQs for project Architect/Engineer and CM firms and

recommended to Owner.

. Analyzed proposals for A/E services and completed negotiations on fee

and reimbursable expenses.

. Reviewed progress prints for constructability and ensured conformity

to Owners specifications.

. Provided cost savings initiatives to Owner.

. Developed progress reports and presented to Board of Education and

Building Committee.

. Generated project schedules with Program Team.

. Supervised Construction Management team to assure completed work

complied with project specifications.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. New York, NY

September 1997 - July 2003

Associate Director of Operations / Construction - Managed

construction and maintenance department for

NYC cultural complex with capital project expenditures totaling

approximately $12.5 million annually.

. Met with campus constituents and Board of Directors to assist in

developing 5-10 Year Master Plan.

. Developed cost estimates for prospective projects based on conceptual

designs.

. Prepared "RFQs" and "RFP's" for Architects and Contractors for campus

projects.

. Received and analyzed proposals, submittals and requisitions.

. Oversaw day to day status of all campus projects

. Supervised and scheduled campus maintenance staff - electricians,

carpenters, plumbers, painters, etc.

. Developed and presented annual department budget to Board of

Directors.

. Negotiated with vendors and monitored pricing and performance to

ensure competitive values were received.

. Purchased materials and supplies for campus maintenance and custodial

staff.

National Restoration Contractors, Inc. Ridgefield, NJ

April 1996 - September 1997

Branch Manager - Managed branch office of one of ENR Magazine's Top

10 Specialty Contractors in the

concrete and masonry restoration field. Office specialized in

parking structures, plazas and stadiums.

. Full P&L responsibilities for branch.

. Developed customer data base while providing client with solutions to

specific problems.

. Met with Board of Directors of parent company to discuss forecasts and

budgets.

RCC Concrete, Corp. - Brooklyn, NY

August 1994 - April 1996

Project Manager - Managed and supervised projects requiring state of

the art materials and equipment for

Metropolitan New York based concrete company.

. Worked with Architects and Designers to develop cost effective

solutions to problems.

. Made presentations regarding technical specifications, cost savings

and schedules.

. Supervised projects including; procurement of material, manpower, and

cost analysis.

Glen Head Contracting Corp. & Island Hydro-Seeding, Corp. Glen Head, NY

June 1985 - August 1994

Project Coordinator / Field Operations - Oversaw field operations for

Masonry/Concrete and Commercial

Landscaping firms

. Organized and presented sales presentations to existing and

prospective customers.

. Negotiated costs and terms with vendors and manufacturers.

. Developed and implemented internal operational budgets and reviewed

forecasts.

EDUCATION

. Bachelor of Science, Industrial Arts Technology and Education

State University of New York, College at Oswego 1983

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