Project Executive / Director

**+ years experience in operational and project management, leading large-scale transformation initiatives.

Innovative and diversely experienced executive with expertise in real estate assessments, acquisitions, lease negotiations, space utilization, operational efficiencies, preventive maintenance, tenant space design and fit out, project management, job oversight, quality control, scheduling, value engineering, project development, pre-construction and administration. Results and detail oriented professional with a proven track record of repeated success in executing multimillion dollar complex projects. Adept in analyzing client and project needs to meet expectations, devising continuous process improvements and incorporating business process initiatives to increase efficiency, streamline operations and reduce costs. Highly organized and committed expert with Degrees in Medicine and Engineering. Passionate about energy and environmental issues and is a LEED Accredited Professional, and founder and past Chair of USGBC-Long Island. Experience with strategic planning, property valuations, programming, feasibility studies, asset management and construction based cost segregated accounting.

Highlights of Expertise

Strategic Planning & Feasibility Evaluation

Budgeting & Forecasting

Client Relationship Management

Research & Development

Full Life Cycle Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Multimillion-Dollar P&L Accountability

Project Planning & Execution

Asset management and operations

Leadership / Communication Skills

Career Experience

Executive Construction Consulting, Inc (ECC)

ECC is a contract Project Management and Representation firm which provides pre-construction, construction and procurement services for renovations, additions, new construction and land developments.

Principal (2017 to present)

Develops strategies and solutions to help clients navigate their relocations, land development, renovations, additions and new construction with budgeting, planning, design, contract negotiations, procurement, scheduling, coordination and management to take the project smoothly through its course.

ARGO Systems, LLC

Started as the Director of Operations to turn around troubled projects and was quickly advanced to the South East Division Director managing the activities of the office, personnel and projects in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Louisiana. Increased responsibilities included business development in which marketing and sales strategies were expanded to include the private sectors and not just the Defense Department.

South East Division Director (2017 to 2018)

Successful completion of troubled ongoing projects and progressive responsibility for business development into the private sectors while maintaining efficient operations of the South East Office.

Key Achievements:

Completed multiple troubled projects with negotiations and changes for increased revenues and elimination of liquidated damages.

Successful introduction of ARGO into the municipal and private sectors for bidding on airport projects and private hospitality projects

Hiring of marketing individuals and field staff.

Development of new marketing materials for the private and municipal sectors.

Enhancement and redesign of current proposal methods and materials for the defense industry proposal submissions.

Green Peak C4

Responsibilities included property evaluation, forecasts, budgeting, feasibility and asset management for CWCOA and land acquisition and development for Habitat Properties. Directed the design and fit out of construction, ensuring quality projects are delivered on time and within budget, through creative problem solving, phasing and scheduling solutions, and career development of team members and contractors.

PROJECT EXECUTIVE, PM, SENIOR MANAGMENT (2011 to 2017)

Progressive responsibility for large-scale construction initiatives, including feasibility studies, strategic planning and analysis, operational evaluations and providing recommendations for process improvements.

Key Achievements:

Designed and implemented the renovations of the Good Samaritan Primary Care Office, with limited working days, resulting in delivery on time and to budget.

Directed the $25Million construction of the Red Lion Hotel; fourteen-story, 198 key out of ground hotel.

Lead the redesign of the $8Million Park Ave Apartments; eleven-story modular apartment.

Executed feasibility studies and evaluated reports for the Foley Nursing Home Executive Board; reports to be used in decision making on whether to purchase a seven-story structure.

Rehabilitated Forest Hills Hospital 5 North patient wing; the project had a reduced duration to completion from 20 weeks to 14 weeks and no increase in funding.

Managed the construction of Jefferson Ferry Maintenance Garage using SIPS in lieu of traditional stick frame construction, to produce a column and beam free interior space.

Directed the design-build of interior offices and the renovation of two floors of medical office space at University Physicians of Brooklyn at SUNY Medical University at Downstate.

Administered feasibility and schematics designs for the renovation of Rochdale Village, a commercial shopping mall to a medical office building and Diabetes Centre of Excellence.

Redesigned, renovated and repaired 213 resident balconies for the Jefferson Ferry Balcony Renovations project where he was honored as Business Partner of the Year.

Performed feasibility and program analysis, and aided in design recommendations, constructability, logistics scheduling, CON application, phasing, budgeting and value engineering for the Winthrop University Hospital Central Sterile Supply and Pharmacy Expansion project.

Oversaw the installation of high-efficiency condenser boilers for the Carlton Regency Condominiums project with a budget of $400,000.

Conducted feasibility and budgeting analysis, for the construction of the Manorville Cancer Treatment Centre, to have a linear accelerator Consulted for DOH compliance for the Medi-Sys Dialysis Center of Queens project.

Executed the renovation of the Southampton Hospital’s existing radiology department, to conform to the standards of DOH Article 28, through the installation of several restrooms, new sprinkler system, exhaust systems, and final filters.

Supervised the functional programming, design, cost analysis and forecasting of various locations for multiple wellness centres and diagnostic facilities, and oversaw constructions of the facilities in identified locations with an estimated budget of $50Million.

Managed the planning and development of 1,155 acres used for the expansion of a four-resort hotel which included 2547 units, 68 room boutique hotel, 18-hole signature golf course, single family residences, townhomes, and condominiums.

Axis Construction

Grew the company’s revenue from $8 million to over $ 50 million, including the design and implementation of information systems, and managed the business development and project execution of operations, systems, standards and policies.

VICE PRESIDENT / PROJECT EXECUTIVE (1999 to 2011)

Directed the Peconic Bay Medical Center Master Planning and ED Expansion project, with a budget of

$28Million, and $7.5Million for the ED expansion.

Supervised and executed the pre-construction, budgeting, phasing and value engineering of the Southampton Hospital ED expansion.

Consulted for the construction of the Interfaith Medical Centre, East Building project, a five-story building to house Medical Laboratories, Information Technology, Human Resources, Finances, AR/AP, Procurement, Billing and Clinical Outpatient Services.

Directed the renovation of the Trident Missile Factory, to state of the art ambulatory chemotherapy centre at Monter Cancer Center: Center for Advance Medicine.

Oversaw the Southampton Hospital OB-GYN Labor and Delivery Suite project, which entailed pre- construction, phasing, budgeting and infrastructure upgrade.

Managed the $50Million mechanical upgrades, elevator rehabilitation, $120Million repair of exterior façade and replacement of roof sand windows, for the Health and Hospitals Corporation Coler- Goldwater Memorial Hospitals. Renovated the existing radiology suite and created a new MRI and CT scan suite for Hampton Bay Atrium Radiology Center.

Administered the facility expansions and upgrades at Winthrop University Hospital adding a second floor structurally capable supporting two additional floors.

Supervised the North-Shore Long Island Jewish Health Systems Cardiac Center renovations creating temporary office space and recovery room as the project went on.

*** Extensive list of project completions upon request ***

Education & Credentials

Neuro Science Institute of NYCC

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP- NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH

Universidad Technologica de Santiago

MD, MEDICINE

Long Island University ATC.W.POST

BS, BIOLOGY, MAGNA CUM LAUDE

State University of New York

AAS, ENGINEERING

Professional Development:

ASHE & AIA/AAH; The New AIA Guidelines: Understanding Your Rolein Construction/Renovation, Code Compliance Certificate

USGBC; LEED AP

New York DOH; Infectious Disease Control, Certification

Building Performance Institutes; Building Analyst and Building Envelope Certifications NYC Contractors License

Suffolk County Home Improvement License Lead Renovator Certification

OSHA 30 Hour Certificate

EM385 40 Hour Safety Certification USAMCE QCS Quality Control Certificate

Affiliations:

Long Island Healthcare Life Safety Association, Executive Board

AIA/FGI 2006 revision committee . Guidelines for Design and Construction of Healthcare Facilities

USGBCLI Founder, Chair, Board of Directors

NYS Energy Funders: Member/Advisory Board EBANYS Taskforce: Building Healthy Schools EBANYS Taskforce: Brownfield Development

EBANYS Taskforce: Building High-Performance Hospitals HIA Environmental Committee

Recognitions:

Facility Guidelines Institute recognition for contributions to 2006 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Healthcare Facilities.

USGBC recognition for Founding Member and Board Chair

State of New York Executive Chamber Certificate of Appreciation New York State Assembly Citation

Recipient of Jefferson’s Ferry Foundation 2014 Business Partner of the Year Award Proclamation from Senator John J. Flanagan

Proclamation, Town of Brookhaven for Dr. Ron Vitori Day in the Town of Brookhaven Suffolk County Legislator Proclamation for Leadership and Generosity

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