Joseph Russo
** *** ***** • Bayonne, New Jersey *7002
201-***-**** • **********@***.***
Field Supervisor/ foreman
CAREER PROFILE
Accomplished and versatile professional with 20+ years of experience contributing to the
effective operation and success of a mechanical contracting company’s through
outstanding field operation. Tenacious and dependable manger and trades person with
proven ability to direct large, complex projects in variety of trades including plumbing,
electrical, construction, and HVAC within both public and private sectors. Articulate,
collaborative communicator and leader with talent for building strong partnerships with
owners, managers, and colleagues and productive teams and working environments.
Mechanical Contracting Expertise • Design-built Expertise
• Tenacious / Versatile • Building Codes / Permits
• Commercial / Industrial / Infrastructure Systems • Green Construction
• Crane Operations / Rigging • Troubleshooting / Problem
Solving
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STATEWIDE MECHANICAL 4/2012 - PRESENT
FOREMAN AMERICAN BOILER COMPANY 2011- 2012
Work with crew to remove and replace boilers and all equipment involved with
mechanical systems
FOREMAN AES COGEN 2011
Worked with crew to install, maintain and repair cogeneration systems and all
plumbing heating and
Air conditioning systems involved.
SUPERVISER/FOREMAN THE RIGHT CONNECTION QUEENS NEW YORK 2010-2011
Supervised and worked with all mechanical trades to install HVAC system in
large hotel in New York.
Installing piping, duct work and equipment for heating and air conditioning
systems in the building.
PROJECT MANAGER, MIDTOWN HVCA, BROOKLYN NEW YORK 2009-2010
Managed several projects in the NYC school system, working with union
steamfitters on large and small scale projects.
FIELD MANAGER, EVCO Mechanical Corporation, West Orange, New Jersey •
1991-2009
Directed all aspects of mechanical construction for company’s largest and highest
budgeted projects. Developed and implemented design built projects. Purchased capital
equipment and raw materials, managing inventories to optimize cost containment.
Ensured construction met safety, quality, schedule, and budget guidelines for final design
requirements. Monitored and performed site maintenance for all warranted labor and
materials. Communicated/coordinated project objectives and timelines among owners,
contractors, and sub-contractors to ensure on-time, high quality job completion. Liaisoned
with corporate headquarters, interfacing with various disciplines on each job site.
• Maximized operations and profits for company by effectively managing 95% of
largest and highest budgeted projects. Contributed to company’s growth during
tenure.
• Demonstrated versatility and dependability by guiding variety of large, complex
projects to successful completion simultaneously, on-time and within-budget. Directed
all projects for Marriott hotel chain, one of company’s largest accounts and completed
large apartment building project.
• Enhanced staff operations by supervising successfully 40+ field staff and 20 office
staff, improving morale and productivity by building respect and understanding among
groups.
• Optimized company’s efforts to develop green construction expertise by ably
directing design and installation of solar systems and cogen projects, prioritizing cost
efficiency and quality.
• Strengthened company’s reputation and ability to operate successfully in variety of
environments by managing commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects in both
public and private sectors.
CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 10-hour Card • First Aid Certified
Gastite Installer Card • Ipex-certified installer
Boiler License Black Seal
NYC certificate of fitness