Project Manager
Resume:
Flavio Renzulli
Glenview, Illinois 60025
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Objective
Utilize my results-oriented, hands-on experience in
environmentally conscious construction to aid in the growth and
success of a firm. With more than 10 years of experience in all
facets of construction and materials management, I am
determined to improve construction efficiency through unmatched
knowledge of green building and education on new and important
waste reduction technologies
Experience
05/06 to 01/10
Crown Construction & Development, Chicago, Illinois
Project Manager/On-Site Superintendent
. Performed manager role on commercial projects from planning
phase through occupancy ensuring the timely execution and
delivery of firm projects
. Negotiated pricing and manpower with subcontractors in order
to maintain tight parameters on budgets and flexible budgets
. Performed extensive onsite quality control regimen including
close monitoring of trade performance, tracking of work
timeline; dichotomized and tracked changes and additions
preventing a drift in project scope and budget
. Administered weekly progress meetings with owners and
subcontractors in order to recommended cost saving ideas and
containment measures during the projects in order to develop
more effective communications with clients and to receive
feedback regarding project progress
03/00 to 04/06
Serino Electric & Restoration, Glenview, Illinois
General Contractor (self-employed)
As the primary contact for residential projects, worked
extensively with customers to develop and execute projects that
not only fulfilled their design goals, but also maintained
budgets and quality standards
. Re-designed and fitted plumbing plans including rough
plumbing and boilers to ensure more efficient use of space and
water consumption
. Updated electrical circuits, wiring and fixtures to the
highest local code standards in order to provide significant
savings in energy costs whilst utilizing the most green
conscious and responsible lighting technologies
. Consulted with home owners regarding execution of energy
savings plans for new and existing homes including education
regarding industry leading products such as expandable foam
insulation technologies, LED lighting, tankless water heating
and the utilization of alternative plumbing technology such as
PEX
Notable Projects
Restaurants & Food Industry
D4 Irish Pub-5,000 sqft full-scale restaurant; new construction build
out in a new high-rise in downtown
Chicago
. Through continuous negotiations of contracts and networking with
international vendors, saved over $300K in bottom line project costs
. Improved the design and engineering specifications for main kitchen to
increase productivity, efficiency and overall safety
. Maintained strict adherence to timelines and executed job in 80% of
the time mandated for completion
Epic Restaurant-10,000 sqft (4 story) restaurant in downtown Chicago
restaurant district, $5.3 million project
. Selected for project amongst other larger competitor firms in Chicago
to execute project which previous firm had failed to begin effectively
. Teardown of structure (maintaining 3 external walls) and complete re-
engineering of an early 1900s building including structural,
electrical, plumbing and HVAC
. Maintained budget efficiencies and cost containment measures
throughout numerous changes in architectural plans in order to complete
project with minimal overruns
Argo Tea Caf -1,800 sqft caf -Gut and remodel of caf within a Sears
Retail Store in downtown Chicago
. Worked in collaboration with Sears store management to aggressively
move the project forward, including maintaining an overnight operation
in order to minimize retail store interruptions
. Managed more than 5 separate trades working at the same time and
overlapping space and minimized logistical problems to maintain strict
project timetable
. Completed project within timeline (4 weeks) and within tight budget
constraints
Retail Industry
Club Monaco-3,000 sqft retail store-Gut and remodel of a national chain
retail store within a highly visible mall in downtown Chicago (900 North
Michigan Avenue)
. Worked extensively with out-of-state architect to effectuate changes,
additions, and improvements to project while maintaining strict project
timeline
. Re-engineered the clients millwork plan and developed a solution to
errors made by client's vendors in production of cabinetry in order to
minimize rework, budget overages and project timetable
. Maintained strong relationships with 900 North Michigan Avenue mall
management team resulting in extended work privileges and future
projects
Christofle-700 sqft high profile retail china store-Gut and remodel on
highly visible 1st floor at 900 North
Michigan Avenue
. Managed local and French carpenters to complete complex millwork and
lighting plans within strict design tolerances
. Interfaced with French Architectural firm in order to implement an
accurate vision for store aesthetics and uniformity with international
store guidelines
. Developed alternative plan for millwork lighting in order to
simulate international lighting products unavailable in the
United States
Nonprofit Industry
Safer Foundation-6,000 sqft office-Gut and remodel of 3 floors
of an occupied office building
. Worked with management and staff to relocate employees within
the building on a rotating schedule in order to minimize work
interruptions while maintaining project timeline
. Worked extensively within the vision of the Safer Foundation
in teaching trades to rehabilitated individuals including
carpentry, flooring and minor electrical
. Was integral in design decisions and value engineering to
collaborate in finding savings throughout the project;
saved over $5,000 per floor by reengineering the HVAC design
and floor layouts
Residential
Dilallo Residence-Schaumburg Il-Kitchen, 3 bathrooms, Master
Bedroom rehab
. Worked with customers to brainstorm design ideas prior to
development of final design plan in order to accurately
represent client needs
. Incorporated high efficiency plumbing system and fixtures into
project in order to maximize space and energy savings
. Managed total project and personally executed rough carpentry,
electrical, plumbing, tile plans to client specifications, on
time and within budget constraints
Purpura Residence-Glenview IL-Remodeling of flooring in entire
home, including finish carpentry, plumbing, various electrical
installations
. Researched, recommended and installed environmentally friendly
eco-flooring throughout the second floor of home, resulting in
cost and green savings
. Replaced entire first floor tile with engineered flooring made
with environmentally conscious wood product from Sweden
. Retrofitted home with energy efficient LED lighting and
decreased energy consumption with state of the art dimming
technology
Education & Certification
09/94 to 06/98
DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois
. Bachelor of Science in Operations and Materials Management
Presently obtaining LEED Certification
Licensed Electrician in the State of Illinois
Languages & Activities
. Read and write fluent Italian
. Provide pro-bono services to national historical landmark building and
preserve including restoration of the natural habitat, development and
execution of a 'green' plan for building sustainability and future
preservation
. Involved in extensive outdoor activities including rafting, hiking and
camping
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