MARK G. BURACK
Livingston, NJ ***** (***) ***- **60 ac1lzf@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/mgburack
Senior Construction Project Manager
OSHA 30 Certified // Planning // Relationship Building
CAREER PROFILE:
diligent and Results Oriented Project Supervisor, experienced in all phases of commercial and residential projects, with a keen ability to identify problems and determine innovative, cost-effective solutions; Utilize excellent communication skills to interface with clients, contractors, building supervisors and other members associated with the project; Adept at remaining focused on safety, the bottom line, and overall project compliance; Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision, under pressure and tight deadlines; Capable of operating effectively in a rapidly changing and unpredictable environment
Core Competencies:
Billing Customer Relations Risk Analysis
Budgeting Documentation Project Design
Value Engineering Negotiating Project Instillation
Contract Management Change Orders Site Inspections
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Time Management: Proven track record in delivering multiple projects at or under budget and on time
Administration: Utilize strong organization skills to maintain consistent operations of all paperwork, such as client
billing, RFI’s, plan changes, change orders, submittal logs, shop drawing logs, etc.
Scheduling: Adept at developing an efficient project schedule utilizing project software for owners and subcontractors
Problem Resolution: Highly skilled at solving critical project issues using active listening skills, negotiating,
mediation, communication and time management
Negotiating: Expertise in building relationships and collaborating with subcontractors, to come to an agreement on project pricing
PROFESSIONAL EXERIENCE:
The Sam Tell Companies New York, NY
Construction Project Manager 08/2016- present
Supervise the installation of kitchen equipment for commercial restaurants, hotels, schools, corporate commissaries, and sports facilities
Oversee organization and progression of 8 commercial projects in retail and hotel construction
Collaborate with the owner or general contractor to ensure the kitchen equipment fits in the appropriate space
Conduct effective client and subcontractor meetings on a weekly basis
Partake in the preconstruction process including plan review, scheduling and budgeting
Effectively troubleshoot issues regarding delays on projects utilizing value engineering
Efficiently maintain all paperwork including RFI's, meeting minutes, change orders, submittal logs and plan changes
Operate in partnership with project superintendents to perform successful site inspections
Organize and prepare all billing for clients and approve all billing for projects
MARK G. BURACK P. 2/2
Home Depot East Hanover, NJ
Sales Associate (Plumbing Department) 02/2012 –0 4/2016
Assisted homeowners and small contractors with specific plumbing projects; Trained and coached 12+ new employees on sales, plumbing and customer service
Received 20 “homer” awards for outstanding customer service, team work, and sales over a 4 year period
Initiated sales opportunities directly with customers and increased sales by 20% in the department
Produced 10-12 monthly hot leads, by offering home depot services to perspective clients
Effectively prioritized customer needs and wants in order to present them with the best possible results
Conducted effective training seminars to homeowners on self-instillation of various residential supplies
Micron General Contractors New York, NY
Construction Project Manager 04/2006 – 05/2009
Established and evaluated project plans; Developed a job schedule with the project super for overall construction
Collaborated with the estimator to negotiate the best price for the job
Conducted subcontractor and client meetings
Reviewed all plans at the start of each day and effectually interacted with every department
Oversaw all purchases for each project respectively and conducted consistent site inspections
Earned endorsements from clients on completed projects by recommending the company to new clients and booking additional projects
Conduct the subcontractor buy out process after winning the job
Obtain all insurance and submit permits to subcontractors to officially begin work on a project
ISC New York, NY
Construction Project Manager/Owners Representative 09/2004 – 04/2006
Performed extensive construction management and directed the development and renovation of several NYC hotels
Communicated with hotel management departments to coordinate appropriate schedules
Judiciously selected specific contractors to ensure maximum efficiency of each project
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
MS Excel, Word, AQ, Primavera, Timberline
EDUCATION:
Curry College, Milton, MA
Bachelors of Science in Management
PROJECT LIST:
1.Alfred Dunner
1411 Broadway, 23 & 24'" floors, 50,000 sq. ft. Office space and showroom build out. Project Manager, $5.5MM
2.JPMC
277 Park Conference Center, 15,000 sq. ft. New build out. Project Manager, $4.8MM
3.Equity Office
717 5th Ave, NYC. Cooling Tower/Generator. Project Manager, $8 MM
4.Sephora
550 Broadway, NYC. 8,000 sq. ft. It was their first store in this country. Project Manager, $2.4 MM
5.Herman's Sporting Goods
Renovation of existing stores while open; New stores and flagship at Rock Center. 8,000 to 15,000 sq. ft. $500k - $2.5 MM, Locations: New England, Connecticut, New York, and Long Island
6.Bruno Jamais Restaurant
Madison and 81 St, NYC. 7000 sq. ft. Renovation of existing space. New MEPS, Wine room, bar, extensive mill work. $1.5 MM
7.Daly Ave Daycare Center
Bronx, NY. 15,000 sq. ft. New build out. Full size commercial kitchen, classrooms, elevator, playground equipment. Project Manager, $1.1MM
8.New Water Tanks and Sprinkler Risers
III Broadway / 521 St, NYC. New water tanks and sprinkler risers. Project Manager. Average cost $1.3 MM
9.Steelcase
4Columbus Circle, NYC. 15,000 sq. ft. Show room renovation. Project Manager, $1.5 MM
10.Hilton Gardens
Hotel renovation, 300 rooms. 851 8th Ave, NY, NY. Renovation of operating hotel, new rooms and MEPS. Owner representative/ Construction Manager, $18 MM
11.Hilton
2 10 Plaza, Newark, NJ. New bathrooms $2.6 MM
12.Double Tree
Newark, NJ. Hotel Renovation, 396 rooms, rooms, public spaces, $3.2 MM
13.Warehouse
Long Island City, NY. 100,000 sq. ft. 25 Roof top units. All new MEPS, New facade, and complete interior renovation. Project Manager, $4 MM
14.Board of Jewish Education
520 8th Ave, NYC. 20,000 sq. ft. New build out with a 10 week time frame limit. Project Manager, $2 MM
15.Interior Build Up
48 Wall St, NYC. 7 floors of interior build up, average size 6,000 sq ft. 500,000 per floor, Project Manager cost?
16.New Build Out
667 Madison Ave, NYC. 11,000 sq. ft. New, interior build out. Project Manager, $1.7 MM
PROJECT LIST CONTINUED:
17.4 Phase Project
7113rd Ave, NYC. 15,000 sq. ft. 4 phase project while client operational. Project Manager, $1.7 MM
18.SL Green
Various locations. Average size of projects, 3,000 to 10,000 sq. ft. with average work schedule of 5 weeks. Project Manager, Average cost $500k
19.712 New Build Out
1 Liberty Plaza, 22nd floor, NYC. 30,000 sq. ft. New build out. Project Manager/ Superintendent, $3.2 MM
20.ITG
380 Madison Ave, NYC. 15,000 sq ft. New build out. Computer Room. Project Manager/ Superintendent, $1.1 MM