Project Manager
Resume:
Joseph J Costello, PMP
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SUMMARY
Construction Executive who had profit/loss accountability for $730 million of commercial construction. Led
preconstruction, budgeting and proforma analyses on an additional $633 million of projects. By developing working
relationships with all stakeholders on the initial projects, 14 additional projects were negotiated valued at $100 million.
Expertise in building large and complicated steel projects (14,000 ton imported steel; castellated steel structures).
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Proven expertise with on time and in budget projects PMP processes implemented on $200 million project
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Former Arbitrator (American Arbitration Association) Expertise with maximizing profit and cash flow
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Consultant 2010 to 2011 Houston, TX
• Adjunct Professor for Estimating and Quantity Survey classes at Texas Southern University
Bovis Lend Lease, Inc.
Project Executive 2008 to 2010 Houston, TX
Assumed leadership of Platinum LEED commodity trading facility with hardened and castellated steel structures
• Restructured change order process (changes exceeded 35%) to minimize schedule impacts
o Implemented ROM pricing approval process to expedite work prior to receipt of final pricing
o Analyzed key budget and schedule indicators on a weekly basis. Implemented mitigation plans as needed.
• Initiated daily meetings with program managers to expedite resolution of critical issues
• Project completed. Bovis Houston office closed due to US corporate restructuring
Tellepsen Builders, LP
Project Executive 2005 to 2008 Houston, TX
• Directed Baylor College of Medicine program account (strategic corporate goal)
o Successfully established Owner relationship resulting in multiple projects valued in excess of $50 million
• Negotiated prime contract terms and conditions that reduced project risk.
• Initiated multiple work around plans to mitigate schedule impacts which reduced general conditions
• Developed business plan for subsidiary firm
Medistar Corporation
Senior Vice President 2004 to 2005 Houston, TX
Regional private healthcare development
• Assembled and directed design & construction teams resulting in projects completed on time and in budget
• Reduced project costs and scheduled durations by providing foundation, structure and exterior skin alternates
• Conducted building assessments regarding potential healthcare acquisitions
Swinerton Builders
Group Operations Manager 2000 to 2004 Houston, TX
Senior Project Executive 1999 to 2000
Principal in charge of large projects (> $10 million project size). Annual revenue: $100 million
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• Required 34 associates to attend monthly training which allowed the office to increase revenues by 125%
• Negotiated and resolved multiple contractual issues without litigation that reduced risk by $1.5 million
• Negotiated subcontract for 14,000 tons of steel imported from China
Century Development
Project Executive 1997 to 1999 Houston, TX
• Directed 24 month preconstruction phase of $95 million, steel framed, Hobby Center for Performing Arts
o Explored and evaluated off balance sheet options to reduce capital and operating costs
o Collaborated with City of Houston and civic stakeholders to ensure comprehensive schedules and budgets
o Negotiated construction contract
Hardin Construction Group, Inc.
Assistant Project Director 1996 to 1997 San Antonio, TX
CM Agency. Assumed management of design team on CM agency, $104 million Convention Center Expansion
• Revised front end specifications to reduce contractual and change order disputes and claims
• Implemented hard bid strategy that ensured competitive bidding and reduced bid value by 5%
• At completion of preconstruction, Owner terminated CM contract for convenience
Kvaerner Construction
Project Executive 1995 to 1996 Houston, TX
• As JV financial partner, managed $40 million of concurrent primary education projects in Dallas, Austin and Houston
• Analyzed monthly project cost and schedule reports. Implemented recovery plans as necessary
• Profitable Texas operations closed as part of international corporate consolidation
McDevitt Street Bovis, Inc.
Project Executive 1995 Baltimore, MD
Completion Project Executive of $95 million federal government, 970,000 sf office campus
• Restructured team to focus on change order processing and completion of work to expedite closeout
• Performed constructability review for $30 million hospital resulting in $750,000 of potential savings
• Pre hire geographic terms for employment could not be maintained by McDevitt Street Bovis
Consultant 1992 to 1994 Houston, TX
• Completed full time Finance MBA program
• Performed post-bid/risk review on $60 million prison project; proposed options to reduce costs by $600,000
• Proposed $1 million of cost reductions by resequencing work on $80 million basketball arena
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Lott Constructors, Inc 1979 to 1992 Houston, TX
Vice President 1986 to 1992
Project Manager 1979 to 1992
• Completed all projects on time and within budget
• Initiated and developed all budgets and schedules. Evaluated cost and schedules monthly.
• Competitive bid team leader for large and complex projects
EDUCATION
• BS Construction Management University of Wisconsin – Stout
• MBA Finance University of Houston
CERTIFICATION & REGISTRATION
• LEED AP GBCI
• Project Management Professional Project Management Institute
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Project Management Institute PMP training
American Arbitration Association training & CEUs
COMMUNITY/INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES
PMI member
Texas Southern University Adjunct Construction Professor
Texas Southern University Construction Advisory Board Chairman
Former American Arbitration Association Arbitrator
Make a Wish volunteer
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