Project Manager Construction

RICARDO FIOL

Cell 917-***-**** • ********@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over twenty years of experience in the construction industry as an Inspector, Field Administrator, Project Manager, Contract Manager and Facility Manager. Experience encompasses the inspection and management of new construction, interior/exterior renovation projects and systems upgrades for numerous buildings throughout the East Coast, Madagascar, Africa, and Asia.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Manager & Facilities Director.

ESS Support Services/KMGS-Compass Group. Kazakhstan, Asia 2016 present

Tengiz Chevron Oil Project Atyrau, Kazakhstan Asia ($10+million)

Serving as a project manager/facilities maintenance director of a nine-story office building with 800 occupants, all associated utilities and landscaping, an 89-townhouse village which includes a school, 10 room hotel, gymnasium, restaurant, pool, landscaping, fencing, etc. Responsible for managing various projects including office building headquarters, renovation of entire village, and hotels. Accountable for reviewing/analyzing contract documents, submittals, progress payments, extra work orders, schedules and safety plans. Perform on site construction inspections on a daily basis.

Project Manager

Kone Major Projects Unit New Orleans, LA 2015 - 2016

NOLA VA Hospital, New Orleans, LA ($15 Million)

Serving as a project manager for the Major Projects Unit. Responsible for the installation of 40 traction/hydro elevators throughout nine (9) buildings. Accountable for processing and expediting contract change notice/change orders. Review and negotiate approval of all progress claims and payments; issue all contract/contractor related correspondence; review and resolve all claims. Resolve all administrative issues related to the contract. Maintain monthly forecasts. Compose contract closeout documentation upon completion.

Operational Manager & Project Engineer/Scheduler

Honeywell Building Solutions Duluth, GA 2013 - 2015

Baxter Pharmaceutical Plant, Covington, GA ($11 million)

Serving as a project engineer/scheduler for the Baxter pharmaceutical project. Responsible for all field coordination among Honeywell technical staff, field engineers and construction managers on site. Compose daily reports, monthly reports and conduct field observations. Coordinate construction management and all deliverables on-site according to contracts. Update and maintain 1,200 + task schedule.

Project Manager (Seasonal)

Magnetic Construction Group Brooklyn, NY 2012 - 2013

Serving as a project manager on various projects including office buildings, universities, banks and hotels. Accountable for reviewing/analyzing contract documents, submittals, progress payments, extra work orders, schedules and safety plans. Perform on site construction inspections as needed.

Project Manager

URS Corp. Savannah, Georgia 2011 -2012

Savannah Chatham County Public School System, Capital Improvement Project ($253 million)

Served as a Project Manager for two Schools (Middle School/High School). Advised and negotiated for the client in the preconstruction VE process. Accountable for the installation of new playgrounds; kitchen/cafeterias; installation of state-of-the-art high-tech science labs; installation of high-tech theaters in auditoriums; computer labs; exterior façade; building erections; installation of new roofs; elevators ; installation of fire security systems; windows; HVAC systems, and boilers. Reviewed/analyzed contract documents, submittals, progress payments, extra work orders, schedules and safety plans. Performed daily QA/QC inspections in accordance with project specifications. Coordinated with the Architectural Engineer, General Contractor and School Construction Authority for project updates on a weekly basis. Negotiated and approved all change orders, final claim payments, punch lists and close outs.

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Project Manager (Seasonal)

Magnetic Construction Group Brooklyn, NY 2009 - 2011

Served as a project manager on various projects including universities, banks and hotels. Reviewed/analyzed contract documents, submittals, progress payments, extra work orders, schedules and safety plans. Performed on site construction inspections as needed.

Contract Manager

SNC-Lavalin Madagascar, Africa 2007 - 2009

Ambatovy Project ($4.75 billion)

Accountable for processing and expediting contract amendments; change notices and change orders. Also responsible for issuing field work instructions. Reviewed and negotiated for approval all progress claims and payments; issued all contract/contractor related correspondence; reviewed and resolved contractor’s claims. Resolved all back charges; released holdbacks upon receipt and review of proper documentation and authorizations. Resolved all administrative issues related to each contract. Maintained monthly forecasts. Verified contract closeout and obtained disclaimers from contractors upon contract completion. Issued final contract close-out amendments along with incorporating the final contract status. Responsible for maintaining environmental permit status from project office and contractors.

Project Manager

ValleyCrest Landscape Development Norcross, Georgia 2006 - 2007

Nation’s Largest Landscape and Site Construction Company ($9 million plus)

Served as a project manager for a landscape company to ensure that all construction services were delivered according to contract and specifications. Managed cost reports, analyzed budget variances and implemented strategies to lower project costs according to scope and schedule. Performed daily on site construction inspections in accordance with project specifications to insure a high standard of quality. Reviewed labor quantities and phases to facilitate accurate project tracking; ensuring timely and accurate monthly job billings. Processed and expedited all change orders. Coordinated receivables and collections with owner’s management.

Project Manager

URS Corp. Long Island City, New York 2005 - 2006

School Construction Authority, Capital Improvement Project ($15 million)

Served as a Project Manager for twelve New York City Schools (Elementary Schools/Middle Schools/High Schools). Projects included the installation of new playgrounds; renovations of kitchen/cafeterias; installation of state-of-the-art high-tech science labs; remodeling and installation of high-tech theaters in auditoriums; upgrading computer labs; exterior façade renovations; building extensions; installation of new roofs; elevator overhauls; installation of fire security systems; window replacements; HVAC systems, and boiler replacements. Accountable for reviewing/analyzing contract documents, submittals, progress payments, extra work orders, schedules and safety plans. Performed daily on site construction inspections in accordance with project specifications to insure quality control. Coordinated with the Architectural Engineer, General Contractor and School Construction Authority for project updates on a weekly basis. Negotiated and approved all change orders, final claim payments, punch lists and close outs.

Inspector

URS Corp. Flushing, New York 2002 - 2005

New York City Department of Sanitation, Queens Annex 7 Garage ($27 million)

Served as an Inspector for the New York City Department of Sanitation, Queens Annex 7 Garage. Accountable for all QA/QC and daily supervision of exterior masonry work, installation of windows, electrical, HVAC systems, and roof projects. Coordinated schedules among contractors, architects and the building owners. Negotiated change orders and progress payments. Expedited monthly reports and updated submittal logs for each contractor.

Inspector

O’Brien-Kreitzberg/URS Corp. Brooklyn, New York 1999 - 2002

345 Adams Street Rehabilitation Project ($22 million)

Served as Inspector for the 345 Adams Street Rehabilitation Project. Accountable for all QA/QC and daily supervision of various contractors for exterior masonry repairs and renovations, HVAC overhauls, windows, and roof replacement projects. Negotiated change orders and progress payments. Coordinated schedules among contractors, building employees/tenants and architects. Expedited monthly reports and updated submittal logs for each contractor.

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Inspector

O’Brien-Kreitzberg New York, New York 1998 - 1999

Department of Design & Construction Schools ($20 million)

Served as Inspector for the Department of Design and Construction. Oversaw the repair and renovation of the first phase of an on-going rehabilitation program for various elementary and middle schools throughout New York City. Supervised various contractors on exterior masonry repairs, renovations and roof replacement projects. Negotiated change orders and progress payments. Coordinated activities among contractors, school personnel, DDC, and design consultants. Performed QA/QC inspection.

Assistant Superintendent/Inspector

O’Brien-Kreitzberg New York, New York 1996 - 1998

Fire Safety System Upgrade Project ($10 million)

Served as an Assistant Superintendent/Inspector. Supervised fire protection system installation in multiple city-owned buildings totaling 4.4 million square feet. Coordinated activities among tenants, multiple contractors, and city agencies. Performed QA/QC inspections, and maintained schedule and progress updates. Negotiated change orders and progress payments.

Assistant Superintendent/Inspector

O’Brien-Kreitzberg New York, New York 1993 - 1996

Manhattan Supreme Court Reconstruction and Restoration Project ($38 million)

Served as an Assistant Superintendent/Inspector supervising an 18-laborer prisoner work-release program. Served as liaison to correctional facility, city agencies, contractors and project managers. Performed QA/QC inspections, and maintained schedule and progress updates. Also involved in planning, scheduling, and expediting numerous construction activities throughout various contractors. Negotiated change orders and progress payments per contractor.

EDUCATION

Network + certificate, Networking, Georgia Gwinnett Technical College

Certified Project Manager Certificate, Program Management Institute/URS

Associate Degree of Arts, Business, Axia University

Computer Technology Diploma, New York City Technical College

Certificate in Electrical Engineering, U.S. Army School of Engineering

Certificate of Building Inspection, New York University

Certificate of Scaffold Safety, Extech Industries, Inc.

Certificate in Site Safety Management, New York University

PM+ Construction Software 70-hour training

Expedition Construction Software Version 8.57 40-hour training for the New York City School Construction Authority

Microsoft Project Construction Scheduling Program

OSHA – 110-Hours plus in Occupational and Health Training Course in Construction Safety & Health, Total Safety Consulting

Suspension Scaffold Safety Training Course, New York University

LANGUAGES

Fluent in Spanish, able to read and write.

AWARDS RECEIVED

O’Brien-Kreitzberg/URS 1993 Employee of the Year Award

Honorable Discharge From The United States Army (Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield)

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