Construction Management

LEE DECAROLIS, RA, FMP

Rockaway, NJ ***** 973-***-**** ( ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANT & MANAGER

Registered Architect Licensed Building Inspector Certified Facility

Management Professional

Versatile, entrepreneurial, and self-directed Construction Professional,

New Jersey State-Registered Architect, Building Inspector, and Certified

Facility Management Professional with extensive, specialized experience in

multiple technical aspects of design and construction. Respected for

resourcefulness and unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity.

. Demonstrates value-add expertise in wide spectrum of residential and

commercial construction projects utilizing multiple materials and

formats ranging from classical, vernacular, traditional, to modern

styles.

. Utilizes expert understanding of architectural scale, proportion, and

balance with interest and experience in sustainable LEED construction

practices.

. Dynamic leader, able to productively collaborate with Architects,

Engineers, and Builders to conduct detailed, pre-construction project

analysis and, with proven problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-

making skills, formulates customer-centric, streamlined solutions in

line with business objectives, regulations, timelines, and budgets.

Key Qualifications

Project Management Strategic Planning Research & Analysis

Planning & Organization

Risk Management Construction Contracts Construction Permitting

Technical Writing

Budget Analysis Building Code Analysis Construction Drawing Review

Geotechnical Review Zoning Compliance Facility Management Construction

Scheduling Environmental Review Change Orders Startup Operations

Site Development Analysis Controlled Testing Analysis

Technical Skills: MS Word, MS Excel, Photoshop, VectorWorks (CAD)

Career Highlights

Lee DeCarolis Construction Consultant 2009-Present

Providing construction consulting and design services for various

construction projects.

Acquired license as a Building Inspector from the State of NJ and a

Certificate as a Facility Management Professional from the International

Facility Management Association. Currently pursuing certification as a LEED

Associate from the Unites States Green Building Council.

Project Control Associates (PCA), Morristown, NJ

2005-2009

A construction consulting firm which provides construction risk and

monitoring to lending institutions.

CONSTRUCTION RISK ANALYST

Created and analyzed expansive reports and Plan & Cost Reviews for banks

documenting construction risk analysis of proposed multi-million-dollar

building projects in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and

Virginia. Assessed construction documents to establish consistency and

evaluate constructability including structural design, facade detailing,

roof systems, foundation design, elevators, egress components, mechanical

systems, fire systems, and code compliance.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

. Produced more than 600 field/construction-monitoring reports

including photos, construction schedule charts, schedules of

values, lien waivers, substantial completion certificate,

certificate of occupancy, insurance certificates/receipts, and

approved project funding amount.

. Increased revenue 30% each year as a result of sustained

productivity improvements, implementing OCR and leveraging digital

photography.

. Oversaw multi-million-dollar loss-prevention initiatives by

highlighting major financial and construction issues on two large

projects.

. Spearheaded critical re-design of Newark, NJ charter school,

mitigating potential $150K loss, as a result of discovering

significant design errors.

Primus Builders, Green Brook, NJ 2002-2005

A design/build construction company providing building services for new

high-end single family residential projects as well as commercial projects.

DIRECTOR-DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Managed projects from detailed needs analysis, preliminary design, design

development, design acceptance with overall Architectural plans, sketches,

and themes including roofing, foundations, walls, windows, insulation,

material specification, structural design, technical detailing, zoning, and

code review. Additionally, prepared contracts for Architecture,

Design/Build and Construction services.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

. Increased acquisition rate of projects by 30% by ensuring

rigorous pre-planning, needs analysis, and superior client

relationship management.

. Improved design level of projects with disciplined creativity.

. Led productivity/efficiency enhancements of more than 50% by

eliminating out-sourcing of Architects and proactively

troubleshooting potential problems in the field.

. Averted a potential loss of more than $500K in corrective

costs/lost productivity as a result of identifying design flaws on

Architect's drawings and providing corrected designs prior to

construction.

Lee DeCarolis Architect, Chester & Morristown, NJ

1987-2002

Start-up architectural firm.

CO-FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

Managed and organized Architecture practice, workload, staff, and a wide

variety of additional activities including:

Project preparation proposals/contracts and tailored marketing

strategies to increase sales, brand recognition in the community.

Programming, planning and pre-design activities through intensive

client interaction.

Development of design drawings and securing client approval.

Monitoring of business finances and institute automated bookkeeping.

Conducting field observations to ensure compliance with drawings,

codes and specifications.

Performing change order reviews, shop drawing reviews, and project

completion documentation.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

. Implemented CAD system and detail library generating a 300%

productivity increase.

. Spearheaded the leveraging of word processing for writing

proposals and specifications producing immediate significant

efficiency improvements.

. Recognized for inaugural Architectural firm representation at

Home Shows in the State of NJ, contributing to increased brand

recognition, lead production, and sales.

. Implemented rigorous procedures/guidelines to improve quality

and accuracy of construction documents.

Education & Professional Development

Professional Bachelor of Architecture Degree

New Jersey Institute of Technology - 1982

Qualifications:

New Jersey State Board of Architects - License Number 10015

New Jersey Building Inspector ICS- License Number 010458

Facility Management Professional (FMP) Certification, International

Facility Management Association

Professional Affiliations:

Member, United States Green Building Council

Member, Building Officials Association of Morris County

Member, International Facility Management Association

Former Member, Town of Morristown, New Jersey Planning Board

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