Project Manager Construction

ANTONIO J. DUARTE

*** *.*. *** ****** #****, Miami, FL 33130 • 786-***-**** • abneuj@r.postjobfree.com

A seasoned project manager specializing in construction and capital improvement projects with budgets

between 10 to 60 million. Motivated by challenges. Resourceful, knowledgeable, and detailed. Proven

ability to evaluate business options, plan strategically, and execute under challenging conditions.

Focused on developing value-based solutions, and positioning projects to exceed expectations. Highly

regarded by business partners, clients, and management teams as a creative problem solver, skilled

leader, and an innovator of processes and business strategies. Fluent in Portuguese.

Professional Profile

• Summary - Construction Project Management professional with diversified experience managing

academic buildings, science laboratories, IT infrastructure, office, multi-family, hotel, and mixed-use

projects.

• Project Management – Overall project development from initial site planning, conceptual

estimating/budgeting, and design coordination, then contracting and management of all consultants and

contractors from project inception to completion. Experienced in CM GMP and Fixed Fee, negotiated

methods of project delivery.

• Value Added – Consistent delivery of projects on time and on budget, overcome challenges while

maintaining quality assurance. Ability to analyze complex problems, make decisions, then establishing a

plan and managing execution.

• Financial & Budget Analysis - Strong analytical skills with experience in establishing and maintaining

detailed budgets. Accountability and monitoring of multiple budgets, vendor contract administration, and

project reporting.

• Business Development - Maintaining/developing client relationships by evaluating customer

requirements, then providing value added engineering and design coordination to promote strategic

construction solutions.

• Managerial/Operations – Leadership skills include direct supervision, project team assembly, training

and mentoring of staff, as well as developing, implementing, and maintaining corporate standards.

EXPERIENCE

DUARTE CONSULTING, LLC Miami, FL 2009 to Present

A construction management firm, providing professional consulting services to building owners,

developers, and contractors.

Responsible for new business development, marketing, strategic planning, and operations.

Professional consulting services include program management, pre-construction, construction,

post construction, and dispute resolution. As the client representative, management is provided

from concept through completion. Duarte Consulting adds value to the construction team by

providing qualified, cost-effective, and independent representation as the client’s personal

construction department.

COSCAN CONSTRUCTION, LLC Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2005 to 2009

A construction and real estate development company with annual work in place values of 250 million.

Project Manager (2008-2009)

Directed, co-developed, and managed a business plan to wind down company operating activities.

Effectively identified and streamlined the completion of contractual obligations, elimination of liabilities,

and resolution of contractual disputes while achieving an optimal financial outcome for the organization.

Project Manager (2005-2008)

Held responsibility for all business operations for the construction of the Veranda Condominiums ($45

million) and Uptown Marina Lofts ($53 million) luxury condominium projects.

Overall Value Added

Successfully leveraged the company’s core strengths and resources, while assembling top-performing

functional teams to effectively manage revenue gaining projects, and reducing liabilities and financial risk

factors.

• Managed project teams each with 170+ employees and contractors, with autonomous accountability for

contract negotiations, schedule development, logistical planning, budget control, and project

management.

• Directed a reorganization scheme to improve project operational efficiency, replaced ineffective

management, and developed a new plan that achieved a remarkable turnaround from a 45% stage to

project completion within 5 months.

• Identified project targets, and defined and scoped project needs/challenges/requirements to efficiently

manage and deliver each project while meeting critical budget and schedule objectives.

• Achieved 8-10% cost savings through contract negotiations by including more effective design solutions

with finite scopes, while enabling enough latitude for changes through specific qualifications and

allowances.

• Brokered a new inspection agreement with city officials, established new guidelines for design team

participation, and developed new performance based compensation terms for vendors and

subcontractors.

JACKSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Canton, MA 2001 to 2005

A construction company with a niche focus on institutional, academic facilities, and related commercial

projects.

Project Manager (2003-2005)

Responsible of all financial management and operations in the construction of the Harvard Library &

Weissman Preservation Center. ($16 million)

Assistant Project Manager (2002-2003)

Launched all logistical processes for construction activities including procurement, project scheduling,

budget controls, and technical coordination. Wellesley Library. ($11 million.

Assistant Superintendent (2001-2002)

Directed, and supervised field construction operations within specific time constraints and ensure

completion in accordance to specifications and established project performance goals. Olin College

Academic Building. ($26 million).

Overall Value Added

Effectively developed and implemented successful project management and coordination processes that

fruitfully gained recognition and alliances with key clients.

• Strategically led and drove the performance of employees, contractors, and design teams to achieve

the completion of an architecturally award winning project for Harvard University.

• Pursued all project prerequisites in unison with the design teams and Achieved LEED Gold Certification

by the U.S. Green Building Council.

• Eliminated virtually all design and operational conflicts through design and subcontractor coordination

and ensured a seamless installation process; resulting in zero delays caused by construction.

• Developed logistical processes for the coordination of complex design elements, realizing of schedule

milestones, and outperforming budget objectives.

• Received valuable recommendations by the client and design teams; contributing to the award of

another construction project at Boston University.

• Developed logistical processes for the coordination of complex design elements, realizing of schedule

milestones, and outperforming budget objectives.

• Closely monitored and implemented safety guidelines; resulting in zero time-lost accidents.

EARLY EXPERIENCE

Chief Field Engineer GEORGE B.H. MACOMBER COMPANY Boston, MA 1999 to 2001

Supervised project site operations, liaised with contractors and consultants, and led surveying teams.

Civil Engineer LOUIS BERGER & ASSOCIATES Needham, MA 1998 to 1999

Design engineer for civil, railroad, traffic safety improvement, and transportation modeling projects.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Coral Gables, FL 2010

Master of Business Administration, 3.95 GPA

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Worcester, MA 1998

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Concentration in Transportation and Urban Planning

RELEVANT SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Experienced with the following software programs:

• Primavera 3 & SureTrak Scheduling Software

• Timberline Project Management & Accounting Software

• Prolog Project Management Software

• Microsoft Project

• Microsoft Office Package

• AutoCAD

• Primavera Expedition

• Minitab 15

Relevant coursework:

EMPLOYER SPONSORED Project Management Series: Risk Management, and Conflict

Management Seminars.

PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge training courses toward PMP certification

MBA Financial Reporting and Analysis: Use financial acc. Info. for the evaluation of corporate

performance.

MBA Business Policy and Strategy: Understanding complex strategic and organizational problems.

MBA Managing Through People: Key concepts in the effective management of employees in

organizations.

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