VICTOR NICASIO
Rahway, New Jersey 07065
Tel: 732-***-****
Cell: 848-***-****
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Education
Project Management Series, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Cost Estimating Course, New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, NY
Continuing education in Civil Engineering, Union County College
Community College of the Air Force
University of Albuquerque
SUNY at Farmingdale
Professional Certification
OSHA Scaffolding Training (32 hours), June - July 2009
OSHA Certification on General Industry Safety and Health (11/08)
Municipal Engineering Construction Inspection Program Parts 1 & 2, Rutgers
University, 1/06 - 2/06, 2010
Asphalt Paving Construction Technologist
American Concrete Institute - Level 1 Certification
Asbestos Safety and Abatement
Construction Safety Procedures
Lead Abatement
Summary of Professional Experience
With more than 25 years in the construction industry. A certified RCS
Building Inspector with expert knowledge in addition/expansion, new
buildings, core and shell, interior fit-out, and interior renovation.
Performed project management and general inspection of projects pertaining
to the construction and rehabilitation of various structures including
schools, public and private housing developments, bridges, railroad tracks,
train stations and electrical substations. Knowledgeable of building code
in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
The Hirani Group, Jericho, NY
Safety Officer (2010)
. Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, Bronx, NY
o Ensures a safe construction environment by conducting daily
employee safety briefing, monitor and inspect work conditions
compliant to OSHA's General Industry and Scaffolding standards,
develop site safety procedures and assess daily site conditions to
proactively prevent hazardous situations.
Noble Strategy, LLC, Newark, NJ
Project Officer (2009)
. Perform project management responsibilities in partnership with URS
Corporation for the School Construction Authority of New York City.
All functions are focused on providing mentorship and guidance to
small and minority-owned contractors ensuring that all projects meet
the following:
o Deadline completion
o Code and Safety compliance
o Ensuring no school operational disruption
o Coordination with School Administration and Custodial staff
o Maintaining proper project documentation including design, submittals,
progress meetings, payments, and close out documentation requirements
D&K Construction
Superintendent (2008)
. New Elementary School #5, East Orange, NJ (New Construction)
In a modified capacity and working for the general contractor of the
project, responsibilities
include coordination with the project management vendor, Department of
Community
Affairs, NJ School Development Authority and the East Orange Board of
Education.
Armand Corporation, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Project Manager (2006 - 2008)
. New Elementary School #5, East Orange, NJ (New Construction)
Performed project management responsibilities in coordination with
Gilbane Building Co., to
construct a new elementary school (#5), a 83,561 sq. ft facility, that
will house students from pre-K to 5th grade. Scheduled for occupancy
on September 2009, this project is currently undergoing structural,
electrical and mechanical work located in the basement of the facility
. NHA NJ2-53 56 Units
Provided construction management services for a 56-unit housing
complex. Responsibilities included coordinating meeting, inspections,
daily monitoring of construction activities, reviewing shop drawings
and payment applications. Maintained communication channels with NHA
management and general contractor involving project issues.
Alpha Corporation
Project Manager (2005)
T&M Associates, Middletown, New Jersey
Principal Inspector (2005-2006)
Bovis Lend Lease
Senior Field Inspector (2000-2004)
Slattery Skanska, Inc.
Senior Track Engineer (1999- 2000)
Port Authority of NY/NJ
Construction Inspector (1988-1999)
United States Air Force
Heavy Equipment Operator (1982-1987)
Highlights of Professional Experience
. Performed municipal inspections in Berkeley Heights, Elmwood Park, and
Hackensack, NJ
. (Project Owner: Municipal, Private Resident and Developers).
. Provided in-depth support to Project Manager in technical and field
day-to-day project management of the Air Rail Project (light rail
system link from the New York City subway systems and the Long Island
Railroad with the JFK International Airport).
. Management of projects related to the relocation of utilities for
future installations of foundations and columns for rail
superstructures.
. Performed general inspection of projects pertaining to the
construction and rehabilitation of structures including bridges,
railroad tracks, train stations and electrical substations.
. Replaced a ramp leading to the upper level of the George Washington
Bridge with precast slabs while maintaining vehicular traffic.
. Supervised overall contract compliance from date of award to
completion. Ensured quality of construction in accordance with the
contract stipulations and design, adherence to applicable codes and
standards of the Port Authority of NY/NJ and New Jersey Transit.
. Consulted on technical issues, field resolutions and recommendations
during various stages of project management.
. Implemented effective communication of progress/problems between
Senior Management, Field Staff, Contractors and Inspectors.
Achievement of Experience
. Inspection of all rehabilitation and new construction projects,
including underground utilities such as high pressure water, gas,
electrical, storm and sewer lines, resurfacing and rebuilding roads
and installation of sidewalks, curbs and parking lots.
. Oversee of sewage, drainage, water and electrical line installation,
as well as paving of facility at Defense Logistics Agency in
Hillsborough, NJ.
. Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the historic train stations at
Plainfield, South Orange and East Orange, NJ.
. Building of high level platforms, ramps and elevator structure in
accordance with ADA compliance and waterproof viaduct.
. Critical Projects: 1992 Flooding of PATH tunnels and stations; The
1993 World Trade Center bombing.
. Repair of trunions and replacement of handrails of the Hackensack Lift
Bridge.
. Upgrade of signal relay rooms in New York City for PATH stations.
. Installation and transfer of signal cable for Class A railroad while
maintaining passenger operations.
. Construction of a tunnel under active passenger and cargo railroad
tracks.
. Balancing of fan shaft, bearing and motor replacement of exhaust fans
at the former World Trade Center/PATH track level and installation of
a new wiring system that would provide remote access from Hoban
Control Center.