Project Manager Construction
Resume:
EMIN KANTAROGLU
CIVIL ENGINEER, MBA
** ******* ***** **** ***, New York, 10280 NY, USA
**************@*****.***
PROJECT MANAGER / RESIDENT ENGINEER
Dynamic, results-driven, high energy leader with a contagious passion for
precision. Project Manager and Resident Engineer with twenty five years of
diverse international construction project experience across heavy
industrial, commercial, high end residential, factories, warehouses,
hospitals and hotels with particular expertise in :
Overseeing all phases of design, estimating, cost, procurement,
construction and turn-over for government, local agency and private-sector
clients.
Developing and implementing projects from preliminary design to operational
turn-over, from bidding through completion
Consistent personal contributions to bringing large, technically complex
projects in on time within budget while meeting customer requirements and
regulatory compliance standards
Project Management of multiple projects to interface with clients,
architects, engineers, and subcontractors to assure completion of projects
on time and within budgets. This included construction supervision to
control quality of
Developed extensive knowledge of project management, project controls and
cost control. Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word and Excel, Outlook and
light Auto-Cad, Heavy Bid, Heavy Job. Managed incoming and outgoing
communications, solicitation of bids, submittals/RFI's, Client and
Subcontractor`s Contracts, Quality Control (QA/QC), onsite inspections,
Client and Subcontractor Change Orders, Schedules, Payment Applications,
project meetings, and oversight of construction personnel.
Seeking a position as a Project Manager or Resident Engineer on competitive
construction projects where I could assist the organization with my
experience to meet the company's goals.
CORE COMPETENCIES
*Construction Management *Project Management *Design Management *Cost
Management *Finance & Accounting *Value Engineering *Team Leadership &
Supportive *Attention to Detail & Creative *Excellent Interpersonal &
Problem Solving Skills *Safety and Building Code Compliance *Works
Independently & Team Oriented *Conflict Management & Resolution *Budget
Development & Forecasting *Budget Analysis/Management *Material Management
*Procurement *Construction Drawing and Specifications *MS Project Schedule
*Cost Control *Strategic Planning *Resource Allocation *Change Management
*Bidding Proposals *Construction Contract Documents *Policy/Procedure
Development *Cost Projections
EXPERIENCE
2014 - PRESENT KISKA CONSTRUCTION Inc.
Newburgh Beacon Bridge Deck Replacement Project (95 Million USD) New York -
USA
New York State Bridge Authority.
COST ENGINEER
Analyze past and current financial performances and create Revenue and Cash
flow projections, Create Quarterly Cost Reports, Execute IT Systems and
Software improvements for overall Cost Control. Oversee training and
mentoring of Cost Engineers, Correspond with Controller providing necessary
financial information. Develop and generate weekly, monthly and man-hour
reports, Production Reports and Labor hour reviews. Preparation of
quarterly Cost Projections with necessity worksheets and using heavy job,
Timber scan and Timberline. Plan manpower for the project together with the
quantity tracking. Monitoring project budgets and oversee performance to
ensure on time, quality and on budget project execution. Analyzed owner`s
construction budgets against construction documents and provided value
engineering to meet owner`s goals and criteria. Assumptions on Expenses and
Revenues, Develop strategy for forecasting, tracking and reporting all
project costs. Liaise with engineering, procurement and construction
functions and others as required, to maintain awareness of project
activities and project cost, budget and schedule control in accordance with
project procedures, monitor and report actual costs vs., plans. Estimate
for all construction disciplines, demonstrate ability to prepare fair bid
analyses and investigate variances from the engineer`s estimates with
presentation of information.
2008 - 2014 OKYANUS GROUP Inc.
Petlim Container Terminal Project (SOCAR Group Company) (350 Million USD)
Izmir-TURKEY
RESIDENT ENGINEER
Project and Cost Management of dredging and disposal, Breakwater, Backyard,
Quay and Buildings Construction. Preparation of documents for bidding
process, receive and evaluate bids and select contractors for Container
Terminal Project, Berth, filling and quay expansion works. Review all
Drawings and Specifications, Provide Contracts to Subcontractors, Evaluate
Subcontractors, process Change Orders and progress payments. Act as a
liaison between owner, Architects and Engineers.
Chernobyl New Safe Confinement (125 Million USD) Kiev - UKRAINE
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Chernobyl New Safe Confinement Project weather and dust proof steel arch
(257 m. width, 150 m. length and 109m.height) shape structure, build
adjacent area and then skidded over the damaged reactor 4 of the Chernobyl
Nuclear Power Plant for its deconstruction under safe conditions.
Collaborates and communicates effectively with all levels regarding
projects, to organize and plan, schedule and budget materials and expected
completion dates with daily update reports. Developed and updated company
Cost Report. Interact and coordinate with clients, project consultant,
engineers and sub-contractors. Develop and generate construction site
weekly, monthly and man-hour cost reports. Preparation of Monthly Progress
Payment Certificates. Successfully lead project team, monitor cost control
and efficiently manage labor hours throughout project while taking the
initiative and being a problem solver.
Indesit Factory Warehouse and Nova Lipetsk Steel Factory (50 Million USD)
Moscow-RUSSIA
PROJECT MANAGER
Successfully managed and completed complex commercial and industrial
projects with private owners through business skills, coordination of
subcontractors, scheduling and purchasing. Completed the project within
deadline despite unexpected unrest among natives of the land, technical
flops and unforeseen disappointments from third party contractors.
Selection of contractors, company regulations, standards and project
specifications are met within budget, Around 750 workers at site peak.
Jobsite management; site coordination, ensure material and project
procurement completion. 10% increase of additional works.
2004 - 2008 SEMBOL CONSTRUCTION Inc.
Rixos Hotel Construction Dubrovnik - CROATIA
PROJECT MANAGER
Coordination of construction and civil works of 5 Stars RIXOS Libertas
Hotel with 260 rooms and 600,000sf commercial, professional & retail space,
an indoor multilevel parking garage, health clubs, baths, spa, usable
rooftop, conference halls and swimming pools. The Key responsibility
includes commitment to ensure timely completion of project within approved
budgets on cost, resources without compromising on Quality & Safety. Status
of budgets, variance/change claims, schedules, disputes, up-coming
activities & safety records. While completing Project substantially under
budget, company earned substantial profits while client obtained a refund
amounting to 12% of original budget. Successfully manage, execute, complete
and handover.
Hospital, Medical Center Construction (Memorial Hospital Health) Istanbul -
TURKEY
PROJECT MANAGER
Coordination of construction and civil works. Preparation and processing of
the projects, commencement, development and completion of Project Works,
Construction and Civil Works in a timely and costly manner. Ensured that
construction met the requirements of the contract documents. Construction
Management of various projects. Successfully planning of hospital design
components such as, inpatient hospital infrastructure design with a focus
on MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and civil engineering.
Experienced in the design of central utility plants, medical gas systems,
low voltage systems, system controls and various civil - site development
improvements. Demonstrated track record of, protecting margins, project
costs, construction budgets and schedule.
1989 - 2004 ENKA CONSTRUCTION & INDUSTRY CORP.
(Acc. to ENR Top 250 International Contractors, Rank of ENKA in 2014 and
2013 are 52 and 79 resp.)
Sakhalin (Russia) Onshore Processing Facilities Construction Works
(250 Million USD)
Bechtel - Enka Technostroyexport Export JV. BETS Istanbul -
TURKEY
PROJECT COST MANAGER
Revenue and Cost comparison for cash flow purposes. Develop project budgets
in accordance with project estimate. Handle business management activities.
Assumptions on expenses and revenues. Arrange monthly cash needed for
construction site, Preparation of Cost Control reports for construction
facilities of an oil plant at SAKHALIN ISLAND on north of Japan, east of
Russia for Sakhalin Energy Investment Company (Shell, Exxon, Mitsui ).
Develop strategy for forecasting, tracking and reporting all project costs.
Ensure that project controls services are delivered within the guidelines
of the project controls processes and procedures.
Kumtor Gold Project (452 Million USD) Bishkek - KYRGYZSTAN
Enka Kilborn Joint Venture (Canada & Turkish)
CONSULTANT ON EPCM PROJECT
Preparation, Organization and Development of Construction Site Facilities
at Gold Mine on Tien-Shan Mountains. Coordination between Site and Head
Office at capital city Bishkek. Set up the Cost Control, Work Schedule &
Reporting, Accounts Payable and Receivables, Financing Systems.
After Completion of Civil Works (Transition from EPCM to Operation Phase);
Business Development Strategies, Organizational Restructuring and
Completion of Civil Works. Develop Strategies for solving Cost Control,
Finance & Accounting problems and disputes with vendors. Liaise with
engineering, procurement and construction functions and others as required
to maintain awareness of project activities and their impact on the project
schedule and budget. Provide and maintain the overall project cost, budget
and schedule control in accordance with project procedures, monitor and
report actual costs vs. plans. Assisted with the final implementation of
standard planning, scheduling and cost reporting processes.
Great Man-Made River Project Benghazi End Reservoir (70 Million USD)
Benghazi - LIBYA
Enka Construction & Industry Corp.
CHIEF PLANNING AND COST CONTROL ENGINEER
Preparation of monthly payments, invoicing, cost, schedules, working
programs with CPM, daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly multifunctional
reporting. Consultant, Brown and Root Company (England). Develop and
maintain project plans and schedules using appropriate scheduling software.
Monitor and control planning and cost activities through all phases of
project lifecycle.
Izmir-TURKEY Sewage Treatment Project and PHILIP MORRIS PHILSA Factory
-Izmir Warehouses projects Consultant firms worked together, Flour Daniel
(USA), Black & Veatch (USA), Successful working within a project team
structure, while taking lead on assigned project components.
EDUCATION
MBA International Management - Dokuz Eylul University 1994
Thesis on Organizational Strategies and Management Politics of
Multinational Companies
Master Degree in Business Administration (MBA) Izmir - TURKEY
BS, Civil Engineering - Bogazici University 1989
Faculty of ENGINEERING (Bogazici University has full ABET
Accreditation.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Istanbul - TURKEY
OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION
2011 Spring Time; University Lecturer for "Construction Management" at
Civil Engineering Faculty in Dokuz Eylul University.
Fluent in English and Turkish, medium level in German and Russian
OSHA 30 - 30 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in
Construction, 09/24/2014
Green Card Holder, Authorized to work in the USA for any Employer.
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