Project Manager Engineer

VIRGIL VOO

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Forked River, NJ 08731 609-***-****

CAREER PROFILE

Mr. Voo has over 44 years of progressive supervisory experience in all phases of the construction industry. He has a reputation for taking on complex projects from inception through completion with positive results. He has the ability to streamline procedures that improve productivity and cost savings through leadership and partnering; collaboration with owners, architect/engineers, regulatory agencies and contractors; establishment of project cost control systems; planning of project logistics; establishment of budgets and schedules; and application of safety procedures and compliance management systems. WORK EXPERIENCE

HAKS, New York, NY July 2016 to December 2016

The School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Served as Financial Controls Manager for the Capital Improvement Program, with emphasis in finance, and estimating for all projects. He assisted in the development of Capital Program budget, submitted monthly projected cash flow for all program projects, identified project budget breakdowns, and provided specific reports as requested, and tracked fund expenditures, for Capital projects consisting of architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical renovations. These renovations included roof removal and replacement, window removal and replacement, science laboratory upgrades, fire alarm system replacement, elevator upgrades, electrical power system upgrades, intrusion alarm and public address system replacement, masonry repair, heating ventilation system upgrades and asbestos abatement. The McKissack Group Inc., Philadelphia, PA June 1995 to July 2016 The School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Served as Financial Controls Manager for the Capital Improvement Program, with emphasis in finance, estimating and document control for all projects. He assisted in the development of Capital Program budget, submitted monthly projected cash flow for all program projects, identified project budget breakdowns, and provided specific reports as requested, and tracked fund expenditures, for Capital projects consisting of architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical renovations. These renovations included roof removal and replacement, window removal and replacement, science laboratory upgrades, fire alarm system replacement, elevator upgrades, electrical power system upgrades, intrusion alarm and public address system replacement, masonry repair, heating ventilation system upgrades and asbestos abatement. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Philadelphia, PA Serving as the Cost Estimator for the $70 million dollar, removal and replacement of a 100-year old viaduct carrying the Media/Elwyn commuter rail line over Crum Creek. The viaduct is located within a significantly wooded area, and as such, temporary access roads are required to be constructed to provide means of access and staging for equipment, vehicles, material, and associated construction items for the removal of the existing facility and the replacement with the new 915 LF bridge and rail line.

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Philadelphia, PA Serving as the Cost Estimator for the $103 million dollar, removal, replacement and expansion of a new Paoli Intermodal Transportation Center. Approximately 800 feet west of the existing VIRGIL VOO

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Forked River, NJ 08731 609-***-****

Paoli Station, with a parking facility to accommodate existing and projected passenger demands for both AMTRAK and SEPTA ensuring that the facility is in compliance with all ADA requirements. An ADA accessible pedestrian concourse and tunnel under the four tracks linking outbound and inbound platforms with bus/auto and parking facilities and elevators connecting the platforms to the pedestrian concourse, multi-level parking structure and commercial space including storm water detention facilities.

The School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Served as the Deputy Program Controls, to developed all cost estimates to establish project budgets, project schedules and document controls for the $1.5 billion Capital Plan to repair existing buildings and replace old high schools with sophisticated facilities that would accommodate the District’s new, state-of-the-art curriculum and exemplary programs. The plan reduces the number of middle schools, expands school choice, alleviates overcrowding and creates a safe learning environment for the District’s 200,000 students. Developed and established policy and procedures for cost estimates by standardizing cost estimating format for the District, Architect/Engineers, Construction Managers, and Contractors, providing efficient ways to analyze and reconcile in-house cost estimates with other outsource cost estimates. New York City School Construction Authority, New York, NY Served as Project Executive for $75 million project which consisted of architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical renovations to 15 schools in Manhattan. These renovations included roof removal/replacement, window removal/replacement, science laboratory upgrades, electrical power system upgrades, intrusion alarm and public address system replacement, masonry repair, heating ventilation system upgrades and asbestos abatement. The New Franklin Learning Center, Philadelphia, PA Served as Cost Estimator for construction of the learning center that included 262,680 sq. ft. of air-conditioned space with an estimated construction cost of $40,015,486. The facility accommodates 1,000 students and includes state-of-the-art classrooms and other educational spaces wired for the latest in computer and multimedia technology. In addition, the facility features a regulation-size gymnasium, locker rooms for home and visiting teams, a weight room, and a 500-seat auditorium, equipped for theatre, dance and video-recording production. Also included was a food court cafeteria, dedicated community access and daycare space. School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Serving as Project Manager, provided services on an “as required” basis to manage the implementation of the Philadelphia School District’s alterations and improvements program that included a variety of renovation projects to school buildings and other school district facilities. The scope of work included alterations to existing toilet facilities, upgrading of food services facilities, interiors and exterior renovations, windows, doors and roof replacements, mechanical and electrical alterations including boilers, chillers and elevators replacements, classrooms additions and overall site improvements.

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VIRGIL VOO

336 Paradise Point Way ******@*****.***

Forked River, NJ 08731 609-***-****

Germantown High School, Philadelphia, PA

Served as Estimator for the $9 million, 39 bid packages, Germantown High School renovation consisting of an overall facelift to the facility ranging from providing new library draperies, to the retrofit of the auditorium and the re-piping of the 80-year-old heating system. Harrisburg School District, Harrisburg, PA

Served as Project Executive for the Harrisburg School District project, consisting of the renovation of three elementary schools; Hamilton, Shimmell and Steele Elementary. All three involved the replacement of windows, new roofs, complete renovation of the heating system, and renovation of the entire electrical systems including telecommunications, alarm systems, computers and clocks.

Felder General Contractors, Inc., Philadelphia, PA August 1991 to June 1995 Served as Chief Estimator to establishing budgets and writing bid packages. Performed bid analysis and negotiated subcontracts. Developed construction schedules and procedures. Performed logistical planning of work sequence. Interviewed and hired staff. Lead subcontractor progress meetings and staff meetings. Approved progress payments and monitored safety compliance, quality assurance and cost controls. Interacted with owners, architect/engineers and pertinent regulatory agencies.

L&H Construction Col., Eatontown, NJ July 1989 to August 1991 Served as Contractors Quality Control Manager, conducted pre-construction meetings to establish contract requirements and procedures for a 60-unit Transitional Housing in Eatontown, NJ. Developed schedules and coordinated daily activities of contractors and own work force. Reviewed submittals and inspected all work in progress to determine the completeness and certify that the work conformed to contract documents. Developed punch list and closeout of contract.

Kaplan Organization, Toms River, NJ June 1986 to July 1989 Served as Project Manager, performed logistical planning for the La-Resort development, a 460- unit complex in Toms River, NJ. Developed project management control systems and procedures. Acted as liaison between regulatory agencies and architect/engineers and utility companies with permitting and inspections. Interviewed and hired staff and conducted weekly progress meetings to identify potential problem areas. Conducted bi-weekly contractor’s progress meetings to address potential problems and proactive solutions. Provided assistance to sales staff and attended sales meetings. Approved progress payments, developed punch-list and conducted homeowner walk through. Performed closeout of homeowner items. Leisure Technology, Lakehurst, NJ April 1982 to June 1986 Served as Project Manager, acted as liaison between regulatory agencies and architect/engineers with permitting and inspection of the Leisure Village West development, a 2,700-unit complex in Lakehurst, NJ. Hired staff such as site superintendent, framing superintendent, finish superintendent, punch out man, etc. and attended weekly progress VIRGIL VOO

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meetings. Provided assistance to sales staff with availability of selections. Approved progress payments, and assisted in homeowner walk-throughs. P. Germinario & Sons, Philadelphia, PA November 1978 to April 1982 Served as Chief Estimator. Advanced from start as estimator to chief estimator in a competitive bidding environment in residential and commercial projects. Performed take-offs, pricing, and sealed bid submission, including contract negotiation. Provided assistance to project manager in establishing project budgets.

McCloskey & Company, Philadelphia, PA July 1973 to November 1978 Served as Project Manager, Superintendent, Project Engineer, and Estimator. Advanced from junior estimator doing quantity takeoffs to project engineer, to superintendent, to project manager and the Chief Estimator. Developed time/cost database in the field as a cost engineer.

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