ROBERT TUFEL
845-***-**** (Residence)
Smallwood, NY 12778
917-***-**** (Mobile)
CONFIDENTIAL SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Extensive practical and theoretical background in electrical construction industry. Over 35 years of
comprehensive experience as electrical designer, estimator and project manager in new and renovation construction projects for private and public facilities.
• Demonstrates effective leadership in a positive team environment; establishes specific objectives to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Displays the ability to successfully handle multiple projects; determines priorities and maintains client relationships.
• Proven success record and client base.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
As project manager with various electrical contractors responsible for estimating, managing and over seeing the construction of multiple commercial, industrial and institutional projects from inception through to completion, ranging in size up to $40 million of electrical construction costs. Detailed responsibilities included:
• Performed take-offs and created estimates for bidding of private and public projects
• Attended pre-bid conference and site visits to determine estimate requirements.
• Reviewed quotations, contract requirements and developed project work scope.
• Negotiated with vendors for material purchases and pricing, issued purchase orders and scheduled deliveries.
• Obtained permits, determined schedule requirements and established priorities to meet deadlines.
• Responsibilities for submissions, shop drawings and approvals.
• Created estimates for project change-orders
• Prepare monthly payment requisitions for submission and payment
• Coordinated with trades to ensure job progress and satisfy project deadlines.
• Performed project layout and work requirements for field crew.
• Supervised all foremen, journeymen and apprentices in the efficient use of materials, tools, time and equipment.
• Established work schedules for maximum productivity and project coordination.
• Attended project coordination meetings, monitoring project progress, implementing and maintaining construction schedules, and resolving field issues.
• Develop relationships with material suppliers and subcontractors to meet the needs of the company.
• Interface with clients, owner's representatives, account executives and contractors.
• Developed valuable and strong relationships with several GC's, facility owners, developers and public agents.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
• Bronx Criminal Courthouse, an 800,000 square foot project.
• Retail stores, including Barnes & Noble, Staples and large supermarkets
• Assisted living residences that include more than 250 apartments.
• Sixteen (16) story new apartment building in NYC.
• The New-Roc Mall in New Rochelle, NY. A 500,000 square foot mall and entertainment facility.
• State, County, and local municipalities for various types of projects including hospitals, Court houses, office buildings, schools and road work contracts.
• The Palisades Mall in West Nyack, NY. A million square foot, fast track new construction project.
• Southeast Plaza of the World Trade Center.
• Pan-Am Maintenance Center at JFK Airport.
• Various projects at hospitals, including: NY Presbyterian, NY Hospital, Good Samaritan, Brooklyn
Hospital and Greenwich Hospital.
• Research and Development facilities including laboratories, Columbia University, IBM and other institutions.
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PRO.JECT EXPERIENCE (cont'd):
• New MTA Maintenance Facility at Croton Harmon Railroad Yard.
• General Foods Corporate Headquarters in Rye, NY.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Senior Project Manager June 2002 – Dec, 2016
Hugh O'Kane Electric, Long Island City, NY IBEW Local3
Branch Office Manager for Westchester office. Responsible for developing client base, estimating, purchasing and management of multiple projects. Presently in charge of managing a 37 million dollar Port/Bovis Memorial project @ WTC.
Senior Project Manager Feb 1999- June 2002
Power Plus Electrical Contractors- Hawthorne, NY IBEW Local 3 North Full-charge project manager responsible for overall project, schedule and final outcome. Responsibilities included project management, estimating, and purchasing for projects from $500K to $5 million. Direct client interaction to maintain relationships, enhance company business development and future project opportunity.
Vice President June 1988- Jan 1999
All Bright Electric- Nyack, NY IBEW Local 363
Project Management, estimating, purchasing and field operations. Responsibilities included: Client relationships With GC's, business development, estimating, bid negotiations, material ordering and purchasing, project management and company coordination of all field personnel. Contributed to company growth from $2 million/year to $10 million/year.
Project Manager
Port Chester Electrical Contractors - Port Chester, NY
June 1986- June 1988
IBEW Local 501
Owner/Partner
Mid-Valley Power Electrical Contractors- Dover Plains, NY
Jan 1985- June 1986
Project Manager
G. C. Monaco Electric- Mount Vernon, NY
Mar 1984 - Dec 1985
IBEW Local 501
Project Manager
County Electric/Fischback & Moore - Port Chester, NY
Feb 1980 - Mar 1984
IBEW Local 501
Assistant Project Manager
Alliance Electrical Contractors- Long Island City, NY
Jan 1971- Feb 1980
IBEWLocal3
Junior Designer/Designer
Syska & Hennessy Consulting Engineers- New York, NY
July 1966- Jan 1971
EDUCATION:
A.A.S. - Electrical Technology
Queensboro Community College - Queens, NY
Sept 1964- June 1966
High School Diploma - Electrical Concentration
Brooklyn Technical High School- Brooklyn, NY
Sept 1960- June 1964