Project Manager Construction

ROSS DIPAOLO

*** **** ***** ? Upper St. Clair, PA 15241

Mobile: 412-***-**** ? E-mail: *********@*******.***

PROFILE

Fifteen years' experience developing, implementing, supervising and

managing complex projects within time and budgetary constraints. An

organized, detail oriented and conscientious self-starter, able to

strategize and prioritize effectively to accomplish multiple tasks and stay

calm under pressure. A highly skilled listener and communicator, able to

assess client needs and convey necessary information with clarity and

enthusiasm. Demonstrated expertise in the following areas:

. Safety, Leadership and Supervision ? Monitoring and Controlling

? Scope and Change Management

. Labor-Contractor-Vendor Relations ? Capital Planning and

Budgeting ? Progress and Document Control

. Cost Control and Scheduling ? Design Management

? Sourcing and Purchasing

. Contract Preparation and Negotiation ? Construction Management

? Resource Planning and Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager (03/2012 - Present)

AQUATECH INTERNATIONAL INC., Pittsburgh, PA

Implement, schedule, coordinate and direct the execution of several EPC

projects from design thru closeout.

Manage the work of various disciplines including engineering, contractors,

vendors, assembly shop, inspectors and

internal personnel to meet schedule, design, safety, cost and client

requirements.

> Participate in bid package assembly, sites walks, award contracts and

purchase orders, negotiate change orders with vendors, external

engineering firms and vendors, and approve invoices.

> Assist others in ensuring all work complies with design, specifications

and construction standards and codes.

> Generate project schedules and analyze baselines, project performance and

budgeting, key performance indicators, earned value, milestones, risk

management, change control, financial tracking and forecasting, cash-

flow, progress reporting and other processes that have improved project

performance.

> Remain central point-of-contact throughout project and facilitate all

project meetings, including but not limited to coordination of job

progress, identifying and resolving project issues, quality, safety and

project performance.

> Create and maintain project specific documentation throughout project

execution and closeout phases.

NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Projects - Southern Power, Pengrowth Energy

Project Manager (1/12/09 - 12/1/2011)

VEOLIA WATER SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES INC., Moon Township, PA

Implemented, scheduled, coordinated and directed the execution of several

EPC projects from design thru closeout.

Managed the work of various disciplines including engineering, contractors,

vendors, assembly shop, inspectors and

internal personnel to meet schedule, design, safety, cost and client

requirements.

> Participated in bid package assembly, sites walks, awarded contracts and

purchase orders, negotiated change orders with vendors, external

engineering firms and vendors, and approved invoices.

> Assisted others in ensuring all work complies with design, specifications

and construction standards and codes.

> Generated project schedules and analyzed baselines, project performance

and budgeting, key performance indicators, earned value, milestones, risk

management, change control, financial tracking and forecasting, cash-

flow, progress reporting and other processes that improved project

performance.

> Remained central point-of-contact throughout project and facilitated all

project meetings, including but not limited to coordination of job

progress, identifying and resolving project issues, quality, safety and

project performance.

> Created and maintained project specific documentation throughout project

execution and closeout phases.

NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

. Projects - Gen Power Services, ThyssenKrupp Steel, PXP Oil & Gas

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Senior Project Planner (2008 - 1/09/09) - Contract Position

WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC INC., Monroeville, PA

> Developed, coordinated, updated, integrated, managed and monitored

turnkey construction project plans and master

EPCM schedules utilizing Primavera P3, P5, P6 versions 6.0, and 7.0, and

Microsoft Project - including engineering, permitting, materials,

equipment fabrication, construction and commissioning.

> Participated in proposal development, including project estimates, safety

assessments, schedule development, cash flow analysis, estimated budgets,

and schedule of values; Acted as a liaison with other departments, and

clients.

> Implemented and monitored all aspects of a cost and scheduling process

including resource - loaded schedules, work breakdown, budgeting, key

performance indicators, earned value, milestones, performance measures,

risk management, change control, financial tracking and forecasting,

training and other processes that will improve performance.

> Oversaw the development of all schedules and use during project

execution, and assured that the information is useful, correct and timely

reflecting accurately the status of the project; trained others in the

art of scheduling.

> Lead, directed, and tracked the work of others and ensured that in-house

engineering and equipment deliveries, subcontractors, vendors,

permitting, owners and scope of work were in compliance with schedule and

contract.

NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

. Concurrently managed schedules of nuclear reactor power plants - Southern

Power, and Duke Energy.

Project Engineer / Project Manager (2005 - 2007) Contract Position

FEDEX GROUND, INC., Moon Township, PA

Implemented and managed multiple large and diverse capital improvements

projects including installation and start-

up of material handling equipment-supporting FedEx field operations.

Evaluated and prepared the required project schedule and cost estimates.

Participate in bid package assembly, sites walks, award contracts and

purchase orders, negotiate change orders with

vendors, external engineering firms and vendors, and approved

invoices.

Managed and coordinated the design and construction contracting process

including bid package assembly, contractor

solicitation, proposal evaluation, contract preparation and awarding,

managing the project schedule and budget,

reviewing submittals / design, permitting / zoning process, RFIs /

RFPs, and approving invoices and change orders.

Maintained construction installation quality through field inspections to

ensure compliance with design.

Provided facilities support for installation of material handling

equipment, information technology systems,

communications and security systems.

NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

. Managed a $60M, 185,000 square foot expansion of the largest operating

facility in the company's network, including multiple phased turnovers to

ensure continuous operation of the facility. This project doubled the

facility's volume processing, reduced operating costs and created a more

efficient processing system.

. Completed a $50M, new construction of a state of the art automated

distribution facility, fueling station and vehicle maintenance garage.

The project will decrease transit lane times on the East Coast and

increase on-time service to the New York Metro and Eastern seaboard

regions.

Project Manager (2003 - 2004)

R.E. CRAWFORD, INC., Springdale, PA

> Scheduled, coordinated and directed construction contracting process from

pre-construction thru closeout including bid package assembly, contractor

and vendor solicitation; directing field personnel and work performance

review.

> Supervised construction contract administration by managing the budgets,

negotiating and awarding subcontracts, issuing and approving change

orders, reviewing submittals, processing invoices and purchase orders.

> Prepared and reviewed schedules, design and specifications, cost

estimates, contracts, proposals, change order requests, submittals, RFIs

/ RFPs, scope of work, and cost reports.

> Maintained construction installation quality through scheduled field

inspections to ensure compliance with business policies and procedures,

implementation, schedule and quality standards.

> Served as central point-of-contact and maintained relations throughout

project lifecycle to the customer, architect, subcontractors, vendors and

internal departments for day-to-day execution of project.

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R.E. CRAWFORD, INC. (continued)

NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

. Completed (2) Retail Plazas totaling $20M. Co-tenants included well know

vendors including Radio Shack, Subway,

Mattress Discounters, Trek Bikes, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Super Cuts,

Starbuck's, and Mail Boxes.

. Saved $2.25 million in one year by completing projects below original

contract amounts.

Project Manager (2001 - 2003)

BECHTEL, INC., Frederick, MD

> Managed the wireless deployment turnkey project for XM Radio from design

through implementation spanning new construction, expansions and closures

- projects included complex site and building development of new

facilities.

> Managed site scope development, sourcing, risk assessments, project

recovery plans, budgeting, design, procurement, construction execution,

safety, installation, startup and commissioning, and project closure

documentation.

> Reviewed and negotiated proposals, subcontract agreements,

purchase/change orders, RFI's and RFPs.

> Served as a central point-of-contact to the customer and internal

departments for day-to-day execution of project.

> Managed and controlled project schedules, engineering and contractor

bidding process, approvals, permits, construction, safety and quality

control.

> Managed and directed work performed by vendors, subcontractors and crews,

general contractors, design firms, construction supervisors, field

service engineers and inspectors.

> Participated and coordinated necessary client, strategic planning, and

project status meetings as required.

NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

. AT&T 3G Infrastructure Project -- managed the design, permitting and

construction of (40) Data Centers ranging from $1M - $5M

. Completed all projects ahead of schedule and saved $8.1M in two years.

Project Manager (1998 - 2001)

LCC INTERNATIONAL, INC., McLean, VA

> Managed the wireless deployment turnkey project for XM Radio from design

through implementation spanning new construction, expansions and closures

- projects included complex site and building development of new

facilities.

> Managed site scope development, sourcing, risk assessments, project

recovery plans, budgeting, design, procurement, construction execution,

safety, installation, startup and commissioning, and project closure

documentation.

> Reviewed and negotiated proposals, subcontract agreements,

purchase/change orders, RFI's and RFPs.

> Served as a central point-of-contact to the customer and internal

departments for day-to-day execution of project.

> Managed and controlled project schedules, engineering and contractor

bidding process, approvals, permits, construction, safety and quality

control.

> Managed and directed work performed by vendors, subcontractors and crews,

general contractors, design firms, construction supervisors, field

service engineers and inspectors.

> Participated and coordinated necessary client, strategic planning, and

project status meetings as required.

NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

. XM Satellite Radio Infrastructure Project -- managed the design,

permitting and construction of (30) Data Centers ranging from $1M -

$5M; completed the first (10) test facilities.

. Recognized by client and upper management for mentoring client personnel

and fellow employees on project planning, issues, and specifics;

completed all projects ahead of schedule and saved $6.1M in two years.

EDUCATION, COMPUTER SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

> Robert Morris University, Business Administration with a concentration in

economics, 1992-1996

> Completed Primavera Training and (8) project management training courses

offered by Westinghouse

> University of Pittsburgh Seminar, Improving Project Management Skills, 40

hours

> Certificates & Licenses: Certificate of Primavera courses P102, P106

> Microsoft Office Suite 2003 / 2007 / 2010: PowerPoint, People Soft, SAP,

Oracle, Excel, JD Edwards

> Primavera (Suretrak, P3, P6: v5.0 & v6.0, v7.0), Microsoft Project,

Visio, Various Database Systems [pic]

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