ANTONIO GARGIULO
** ***** ***** ***. **********, NJ 07039
973-***-**** ***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• Thirty (30) years of experience in the civil engineering, project management, direct crew supervision, construction estimating, bids &
change orders preparation
• Experience ranging from high rise buildings, schools, airports, roads, bridges, railroad, and commercial buildings
construction etc.
• Nine (9) years of experience in emergency recovery industry FEMA Public Assistance (PA).
• Strong communication skills with wide ranging clients from small projects to large multi-million dollar projects
EXPERIENCE
NISTAC/Dewberry, Inc., Fairfax, VA 22031 2005 – October 2014
Provide recovery relief services to jurisdictions severely affected by Hurricanes Rita & Katrina in FEMA Region VI
Public Assistance Coordinator and Project Specialist – Public Assistance Division
Perform as a Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC) within the Education Group supervising over 20 technical specialist professionals
to oversee the preparation of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for local government entities throughout the
State of Louisiana.
Assess storm-damaged building facilities and other public infrastructure entities via necessary site visits.
Prepare and review Project Worksheets (PWs) analyze estimates for public schools, universities and other facilities
Recommend eligibility determinations on facilities that may be in question for federal funding.
Well versed in the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) process – Operations I & II, Project Worksheet (PW) formulation and Cost
Estimating Format (CEF) formulation, Improved and Alternate Projects and Debris Management.
Mentor and train local hire employees on the PA process.
Conduct cost estimates on facility construction, prepare hazard mitigation proposals and analyze flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs).
Perform numerous repair versus replacement calculations (also known as the 50% rule) and recommended replacement facilities were
warranted such as City of Slidell Senior Center and City Auditorium, City of Slidell Salmen High School in Slidell and Terrebonne
Parish Main Library.
Prepared over 500 PWs with a total value in excess of $100+ MM comprising of FEMA PA Categories A through G.
Facilitate public assistance functions for FEMA management to local government officials in affected areas, as well as work with
other FEMA staff to maximize funding reimbursements for Applicants.
Completed FEMA close-out review course. Review Applicant’s documentation to fulfill the requirements for close-out.
Interstate Industrial Corporation, Clifton, NJ 2000-2005
Provided engineering management services for a medium size company on construction projects in NJ, NY, & DE
Project Manager - The Watermark Condominium, North Bergen, NJ 06/2005 -10/2005
Managed construction activities comprising of site work, foundation excavation, underground utilities and foundation concrete work
for a 206 units 12 story residence tower
Managed the sub-contractor procurement, selection and project award.
Conducted the scheduling and cost analysis for the construction project.
Prepared and submitted change orders.
Project Manager - Central & Science Park High Schools, Newark NJ 09/2004 – 05/2005
Managed construction activities comprising of site work, excavation, underground utilities, concrete work on educational facilities.
Managed the sub-contractor procurement, selection and project award.
Conducted the scheduling and cost analysis for the construction projects.
Supervised contract work and provided staff oversight.
Initiated and negotiated change orders.
Conducted risk management and quality control.
Prepared and submitted all contract documents, as well as reviewed and approved invoices.
Project Manager - Goldman-Sachs Tower, Jersey City, NJ 12/2002 – 08/2004
Managed overall project execution for all the concrete installation at the new Goldman-Sachs 47 story tower in Jersey City, NJ.
Prepared monthly requisitions, complied with EEO requirements, and initiated and negotiated change orders.
Managed staff oversight, review and approved invoices; and prepared and monitored budget.
Coordinated company manpower and sub-contractors activities.
Managed the sub-contractor procurement, selection, project award and costing.
Project Manager - Essex County Jail, Newark NJ 06/2002 – 11/2002
Managed overall project execution for the Jail kitchen, Dining area, Laundry, Office and Storage areas.
Coordinated company manpower and sub-contractors activities.
Managed the sub-contractor procurement, selection, project award and costing.
Initiated and negotiated change orders.
Project Manager - Continental Airline, Newark Airport 11/2000 – 05/2002
Managed overall project implementation for Adams Ditch Bridge, Phase 3 & 4 for the new C3 Terminal.
Managed the sub-contractor procurement, selection, project award and costing.
Prepared monthly requisitions, complied with EEO requirements, as well as initiated and negotiated change orders.
Conducted contract administration, procurement, staff oversight, risk management and quality control.
Foster Wheeler Environmental Corp., Clinton, NJ Project Manager 1992 – 2000
Chevron Products Company Refinery, Perth Amboy, NJ Resident Engineer 1996 – 2000
Performed daily construction oversight for remediation activities, and monitoring for compliance with the various permits (Air, DGW,
etc.).
Assist the Client in the preparation of required permits, coordinate pre start-up reviews, and review contractor work requests for various
activities.
Also prepare construction plans, quantity take-offs and cost estimates for required projects within the Refinery.
Performed constructability reviews.
Prepared RFP and reviewed and evaluate Contractors bids on various projects.
Agip Oil Spill Remediation Project, Trecate-Italy Resident Engineer 1995 – 1996
Responsible for all field engineering and procurement activities required for the construction of the world’s largest Biopiles.
Supervised Engineering Department, preparing and revising project plans, reviewed and analyzed daily sampling data and
performed field-expediting inspections on equipment.
Prepared and submitted change order requests; scheduled subcontractor’s activities
N J Dept. of Environmental Protection - Landfill, Chester, NJ QA/QC Manager 1992 – 1995
Conducted daily inspections of all site activities, monitored compliance with QA/QC requirements.
Supervised and directed the geotechnical subcontractor on all soil testing.
Issued daily QA/QC reports supervised and directed QA/QC staff and interacted with Project Manager on technical problems and
deficiencies.
VEP Associates, W. Cadwell, NJ Sr Inspector-Res. Engineer 1984-1992
City of Philadelphia, Division of Aviation, Philadelphia Int. Airport 1990-1992
Resident Engineer/Civil Consultant for DOA at Philadelphia International Airport.
Responsible for supervising contractor’s work on civil and environmental projects, such as road resurfacing, road signage, concrete apron
replacement, installation of new jetways and architectural components within the terminal, etc.
Prepared and reviewed bid package for various projects.
Port Authority of NY/NJ, Harrison Yard Main Repair Facility, Harrison, NJ 1986-1989
Responsible for supervising contractor’s activities such as pile driving, placement of reinforced concrete, erection of
metal prefab & masonry walls, installation of fire protection, roofing system and architectural finishers.
Supervised installation of railroad tracks and switches.
Prepared cost estimates for extra work orders.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science C.E. New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 1985