Project Manager High School

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John T. Rajter

Summary

Continue to serve in a challenging and rewarding position

within the construction industry successfully managing

projects to the client's expectation utilizing both

innovative and proven techniques.

Professional experience

Leonard S. Fiore, Inc., Altoona, PA 16602

Senior Project Manager with a General Contractor (January 2010 to

present)

Currently assigned to manage a high profile project striving to achieve

a platinum LEED certification with an extremely aggressive schedule on

a logistically tight sight for Penn State University, LS Fiore's most

regarded client. Also assigned to manage a complex, multiple phased

high school renovation project. My responsibilities include:

Developed the master project construction schedule setting the

framework for measuring the progress toward attaining key schedule

milestones.

Established and maintained the project buy-out timetable which is

fundamental to beginning communication and coordination between team

members as early as possible to enable team goals and expectations to

be determined and confirmed.

Instituted a payment procedure for review and approval of

subcontractor's invoices ensuring a consistently timed submission of

the overall invoice in accordance with the of Owner's periodic payment

process.

Responsible for developing and maintaining positive client

relationships.

Evaluate and ascertain priority levels for project issues, then

systematically resolve issues in order of priority.

SPN, Inc., Rockville, MD 20850

Project Manager with a Construction Management Firm (April 2007 -

April 2009)

Achieved the goal of exceeding the client's expectations though prudent

planning, logically scheduling and total management in the construction

of an 84,000 s.f. elementary school, with a budget of $22.8 million,

which allowed ample time for a smooth startup and move-in to the

facility. My responsibilities were as follows:

Composed the prime contractor's "scopes of work".

Implemented the bidding operation in conjunction with the Owner's

requirements.

Developed and updated project schedules

Performed all activities relative submittal review, requests for

information (RFI's), change order approval, and application for payment

processes using Prolog.

Managed the site supervision on a daily basis.

Participated in the development and implementation of the punch list

and close out activities.

L. Robert Kimball & Associates, Ebensburg, PA 15931

Construction Administrator with an Architectural & Engineering Firm

(May 1998 - March 2007)

Performed progressively challenging construction administration duties

on 16 key

projects, 11 in the educational market sector, culminating with the

oversight of the

208,000 s.f. high school project. My obligations included:

Examined of bid documents for errors and omissions prior to bidding.

Managed the logging and tracking all submittals and RFI's through the

use of Primavera Expedition.

Performed site visits to verify the work is compliant with contract

documents.

Conducted or attended job meetings as A/E representative, including

preparation of site reports and/or meeting minutes. .

Resolved contractual disputes and claims.

Performed as liaison to building inspectors and to representatives of

authority having jurisdiction.

Berkebile Bros. Inc, Johnstown, PA 15606

Project Manager with a General Contractor (April 1991 - October 1997)

Performed all functions necessary to execute administrative

responsibilities for the projects assigned.

Negotiated the award of contracts to subcontractors an supplies.

Developed and maintained project schedules using Primavera P-3.

Managed the field superintendents, including the self-performed work

force of union laborers, carpenters, and bricklayers.

Accountable for processing and tracking RFI's and change order

requests.

Developed and negotiated delay claims.

Participated as a member of the safety team.

Crown American Corp., Johnstown, PA 15901

Project Manager with a Regional Shopping Mall/Hotel Developer (January

1988 - April 1991)

Responsible for representing the Owner in the management of assigned

projects including:

Preformed the bidding activity and awarded contracts to multiple prime

contractors on fast track schedules.

Reviewed and approved contractor's applications for payment.

Implemented Owner requested changes.

Responsible for resolving contractor issues and conflicts.

Sammis Construction Company, Tysons Corner, VA 22103

Project Manager for an Office Building Developer (March 1983 - January

1988)

Responsible for representing the Owner in the assigned projects,

including:

Bid and awarded contracts to multiple prime contractors.

Prepared and monitored overall project schedules and budgets.

Reviewed and processed change orders.

EDUCATION

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Year: 1981

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