Engineer Construction

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This PE candidate offers extensive design build project management experience as a mechanical contractor, consulting engineer and operating engineer. Responsibilities have included construction management, work scope development, technical and contractual documentation preparation, contract negotiations, scheduling and financial reporting.

Project experience includes: (a) Ground up construction, renovations, repair, & retrofit construction projects; (b) Supervision of union tradesman and operating engineers in equipment operation, maintenance and repair; (c) Vetting subcontractor qualifications, scope proposals, and schedule. (e) Preparing multi-year capital construction budgets. (f) Engineering consulting for energy optimization, code compliance, and construction feasibility.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mechanical Lead Design/Build: Wendel Companies, Hauppauge, NY, 2015 - present

Supervise energy services program construction projects at Yale University related for the installation of energy conservation measures.

Scoping and design of Chiller Plant Optimization initiatives at SUNY Harriman.

Construction management during close out of CUNY Queens College HVAC improvements.

Mechanical commissioning for Yahoo data center.

Professional services marketing and other special assignments as needed.

Project Team Leader: Johnson Controls Inc., New York, NY, 2011 - 2015

Supervise union tradesmen on capital construction projects in New York City related to the installation and upgrade of air conditioning equipment and systems.

Maintain customer/owner relations during the project life cycle, including project scope analysis, meetings, status updates, investigating and resolving site-related concerns, change order negotiations, and project close-out.

Manage sub-contractors including solicitations, qualification of proposals, work scheduling, invoice reviews, and close out.

Project development including cost estimating, scoping of proposed work, subcontract reviews, risk assessment, site investigations, and participation at sales presentations.

Energy optimization studies and proposals to reduce HVAC operating costs.

Conduct contractual, financial and technical reviews of proposed capital projects to assess risks, requirements, and financial feasibility.

Spearheaded major Sandy-related repairs activities at Bellevue Hospital, the United Nations and other high profile properties.

Senior Project Manager: Nassau Suffolk Engineering & Architecture, Hauppauge, NY 2008-2011

Team leader for design and construction of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire sprinklers, fire alarm and security systems, electric power and lighting, utilities, storm drainage, pavement, and landscaping.

Interfaced with client to develop project scope, requirements, schedules and issues for municipal construction projects including new ground-up construction, interior renovations, asbestos abatement, environmental remediation, and site improvements.

Created and supervised bid qualification process for principal contractors and subcontractors prior to award of contracts.

Performed physical surveys to document existing site and building conditions to be incorporated into the design documents.

Created and maintained construction project manuals, including technical specifications, bid forms, and legal compliance documentation.

Managed construction contracts and chaired weekly progress and coordination meetings, supervised field inspectors and site inspections.

Implemented project controls with Primavera Expedition, which included daily T&M logs, submittal reviews and approvals, commissioning requirements, warranties and punch lists.

Evaluated and negotiated the resolution of change orders and claims.

Evaluated contractor bids, schedules, employee credentials and schedule of values prior to contract award.

Developed and administered multi-year capital budgets for municipal construction.

Conducted compliance reviews and investigations of NYS building codes, NFPA, DOL, OSHA, IBC and local municipal codes.

Supervised building permit applications.

Supervised building commissioning and construction close-out including performance testing, warranty verification, as-built filings, and operating manuals.

Senior Project Manager: First American Title, 2007 - 2008

Prepared feasibility reviews for proposed NYC construction projects, including analysis of plans, budgets, and contracts.

Evaluated construction progress and certified payment applications for NYC projects with values to $60 million and progress payments up to $3 million per month.

Evaluated NYC building department permits, codes, zoning, and compliance with local laws.

Performed inspections and prepared property condition assessment reports in accordance with ASTM guidelines for facilities. Inspections included several prominent NYC Class A high-rise office buildings, as well as residential, retail, and industrial properties.

Prepared capital reserve budgets for major maintenance projects based upon the expected lifetime of major building equipment and systems.

Prepared construction cost-to-complete estimates.

Senior Design Engineer: Gibbs & Cox, New York, NY 2004-2007

Prepared system diagrams and supporting calculations on mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire main and sprinklers, industrial hydraulics and sewage systems.

Reviewed shop diagrams and contractor submittals.

Researched and implemented code and manufacturer requirements.

Coordinated design with out-of-state and international team members.

Self-Employed: Various Businesses, 1998 -2004

Construction Manager: Pacific Rim Land, 1996 - 1998

Administration of construction contracts for a residential development of 82 single-family homes, a 24-lot gated community, and a 104-lot subdivision.

Performance of accounting functions including invoice reviews and assignment of cost codes.

Preparation of financial feasibility studies and P&L forecasts.

Project Executive: Development Services Corporation 1992 - 1996

Supervised contractors, in-house renovation workers, and project personnel for 136-unit condominium conversion valued at $16 million.

Directed sales, marketing, and financing programs.

Administered county development agreement.

Development Manager: Development Associates, 1990-1992

Performed feasibility studies and due diligence investigations of real estate acquisitions.

Prepared cash-flow projections and made presentations to investors for numerous projects, including a 500-unit mixed-use residential product.

Administered city development agreements, subdivision and condominium registration, and construction proposals.

Managed construction of eleven luxury houses valued at approximately $17 million, plus an 82-unit condominium conversion valued at $20 million.

Project Engineer: Hawaii Dredging & Construction, 1988-1990

Coordination of subcontractors, project planning and scheduling for a US Department of energy funded project.

Staff Engineer: GTE HawTel, 1987-1988

Contract administration for HVAC installations and modifications, office space build-outs, and other capital improvement projects.

Engineer Duty Officer: US Coast Guard, 1979-1987

Supervision of 5 industrial shops and 30 tradesmen engaged in the repairs and maintenance of Coast Guard ships and shore facilities.

Engineering officer on board Coast Guard ships for operation and maintenance of the power plant and all mechanical engineering systems.

Shift supervisor/operating engineer for power plant and auxiliary equipment.

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration, University of Hawaii

Masters of Engineering, University of Michigan

Bachelors of Engineering, US Coast Guard Academy

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Engineer, State of New York

OSHA-10, Construction Safety & Health

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