Greenlawn, NY **740
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SKILLS SUMMARY:
Experienced in all aspects of construction management services for
both regional and nationwide developments on behalf of major
Investment Organizations and the preparation of detailed cost
estimates including assistance with negotiations with contractors and
sub contractors prior to execution of proposed work on large scale DEP
wastewater and water projects.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
February 2009 - February 2013 Malcolm Pirnie Inc./Arcadis-
US White Plains, NY
Senior Estimator
. Coordinate the review of the proposed scope of work documentation,
construction drawings and project specifications for the change
order group involved at the Tallman Island Sewage Treatment
Facility in conjunction with the preparation of detailed
construction cost estimates relating to proposed change orders on a
variety of projects and disciplines including civil, structural,
architectural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work.
. Managed a group of up to three cost estimators. Reviewed estimates
prepared for quality control purposes. Determined if proper means
and methods were evaluated, work force was accurate and pricing
consistent with established parameters before estimates were
finalized and issued.
. Review scope of work documentation and coordinate with the design
team on the adequacy of the documents prepared. Assisted with the
negotiation of contractor proposals to establish fair and equitable
pricing for the proposed scope of work prior to execution of
proposed change orders.
April 1988- January 2009 Jen-Mark Associates, Inc.
Huntington, NY
President/Owner
. Managed a staff of up to four (4) individuals and five (5) part
time engineers/architects performing due diligence services to
Commercial Real Estate Lenders, Wall Street Securitized Bond
Markets, Institutional or Private Real Estate Investors relating to
the acquisition or financing of Commercial Real Estate.
. Assignments included the performance of due diligence Property
Condition Assessment Inspections in order to opine on the overall
condition of a commercial property with regard to site development,
architectural features, structural elements and
mechanical/electrical components of the property. Generated
reports to assist potential buyers in assessing future physical
risks to be faced during ownership. Projects inspected included
all types of commercial property. Properties assessed were located
nationwide in both inner city and suburban locations with heavy
concentration in the Tri State area, Mid Atlantic states,
California and Florida.
. Performed construction document reviews to address overall
acceptability for construction. Provided comments on
inconsistencies in an effort to reduce future change orders.
Review proposed construction budgets for overall pricing purposes
and proper distribution of funds.
. Performed project/construction management services and owner
representative tasks on a wide range of properties nationwide.
Projects consisted of ground up developments including suburban
office buildings, inner city mixed use high rise construction and
completion or re-development of existing commercial facilities.
. Worked with property managers overseeing the re-development of
existing properties and monitoring capital improvement programs and
performing Americans with Disabilities Act surveys.
. Provided assistance to Property Management personnel in the
preparation of Capital Budgets and providing information on areas
of concern which needed to be addressed. Worked with contractors
as needed to assess the property and to develop a scope of work to
repair on-going issues.
. As project manager, tasks included working closely with the design
team engaged to develop the scope of work, analysis of final bid
drawings to minimize potential change orders, prepare Requests for
Proposals and evaluate contractor submissions. Once work was
awarded, assignments included attending weekly progress meetings,
reviewing Contractor's applications for payment, on-going
inspection of work as the projects progressed and reporting on
compliance with the proposed scope of work, problem solving as
needed during construction and closing out projects including the
preparation of contractor punch lists, reviewing close out
documents including warranties, as built drawings, final release of
funds and submission of lien releases. Project
Management/Construction Management assignments were performed on
projects including high rise residential buildings, office
structures, nursing homes, garden style apartment complexes,
regional shopping centers, shopping malls, parking structures,
restaurants and industrial/warehouse buildings.
2 Griggs Drive
(516) 769-
4355
Greenlawn, NY 11740
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March 1982 - March 1987 New York State Housing Finance
Agency New York, NY
Engineer/Assistant Program Coordinator
. Performed the review and inspection of construction projects prior
to loan closings. Work included coordinating with outside
consulting firms and in-house real estate staff to effectively
process loan disbursements.
. Reviewed loan applications with legal/development teams, the
selection of construction monitoring consultants, review of field
reports, project documents and change orders.
. A primary function included interacting with developers and their
professional consultants to effectively resolve construction
problems.
. Provided similar services for the New York State Medical Care
Facilities Division, working on hospitals, nursing homes and other
care related facilities.
July 1973-February 1982 Sackman & Gilliland
Corporation Garden City, NY
Project Design Engineer/Construction Coordinator
. Performed analysis of a wide range of construction projects including
site inspections, pre-construction commitment meetings, cost estimating
and monthly disbursement coordination.
. Performed inspections on foreclosed properties in order to establish
parameters for the required scope of work to complete the projects on
behalf of the lender.
. Provided design services to address repairs on existing facilities
including repairs to concrete to address on-going deterioration,
waterproofing to address water infiltration issues, roofing, HVAC
systems and site development features such as utility lines, retaining
walls and storm water issues.
. Work included meeting with local building officials and local
contractors or coordinating with a General Contractor and working as an
owner's representative during the construction phase.
. Provided Project Management services in order to complete construction
on a wide range of buildings on a nationwide basis. Projects ranged
from single building facilities to multi-structured complexes ranging in
size from $1,000,000 to in excess of $100,000,000.
. Sample projects included the re-development of shopping centers, the
completion of apartment complexes, repair and construction of warehouse
facilities, high rise office buildings in major cities in the northeast
and various specialty projects including high end residential homes,
trailer parks and parking structures.
. Experience included working with Homeowner Associations on condominium
projects representing the Lender during the project closeout and
warranty periods.
EDUCATION:
Manhattan College
. B.S. in Civil Engineering
. Riverdale, NY
Specialized Education
. World of Concrete
. Portland Cement
. PMP Class Certification
SKILLS:
. Proficient working with Engineering/Construction programs
including: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
. Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills;
. Enthusiastic, creative, and quick to learn and adapt;
. Exceptional problem solving skills;
Personal References Available Upon Request
Paul Richard Markisoto
Paul Richard Markisoto