EXPERTISE

Intelligent and focused construction professional with direct experience in all aspects of both commercial and high-end residential construction. Demonstrated ability to analyze, quantify, organize and execute the construction of multiple complex building projects simultaneously, from concept through completion. A problem solver who can think critically and whose willingness to accept challenging assignments has allowed for the rapid expansion of a diverse skill set and knowledge base. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Estimating

Value Engineering

Project Management

Contract Management

Scheduling

Job Costing

Quality Control

Excellent Math Skills

Excellent Verbal Skills

EXPERIENCE

C.W. GRIMM CONSTRUCTION, INC. Waymart, PA __ 2013 - Present Estimator & Project Manager

Preparing hard-bid and design-build estimates for potential clients. Negotiating and redesigning as necessary to accommodate owner budgets. Managing new work from preconstruction and permitting through contract administration, and on through completion of work and turnover to client. Yearly estimates exceed $50M while concurrently managing $2M - $10M of work under construction. Key Contributions:

- Completed $4M ‘takeover’ construction project far outside of company’s travel radius on behalf of repeat client. Sourced new contractor and vendor base in this area, interviewed and hired local superintendent which has effectively expanded company’s operating area by 50%.

- During high growth period, prepared of all company estimates while simultaneously managing multiple projects in order to help company to meet local demand. L.R. COSTANZO, INC. Scranton, PA 2010 - 2013

Quality Control Manager & Estimator

Directed pre-construction planning with regard to quality assurance on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects. Prepared and administered quality control programs for projects. Reviewed and approved/rejected submittals based on contractual compliance. Ensured all work put in place complied with contract documents by performing daily inspections and directing contractors accordingly. Developed schedules of activities and testing to ensure error free work. Maintained records of all operations for future reference. Solicited bids from Subcontractors, wrote project scopes of work and proposals, and performed quantity take-offs in order to prepare budgets and hard-bid estimates. Attended pre-bid meetings to document existing conditions as well as to interface with potential clients. Key Contributions:

- Zero re-work in two years of construction totaling approximately $12M at Tobyhanna Army Depot.

- Developed database for the scheduling of inspections and testing required by the USACE. THE I-GRACE COMPANY, INC. New York, NY 2007 - 2009 Project Manager

One of two PMs on $32 Million, 27,000 square foot residence for a high profile client in the Philadelphia Main Line. In addition to project management duties, also managed relationships with the Client, Architect/Designers, and media organizations. Project was featured in June 2012 issue of Architectural Digest magazine.

Key Contributions:

- Assumed Project Manager role mid-way through the work after original PM resigned and lead the project to a successful conclusion.

- Developed procurement matrix to track lead times from many highly specialized, niche industry vendors and subcontractors

EXPERIENCE (Cont.)

TURNER CONSTRUCTION CO. Philadelphia, PA 2005 - 2007 Field Engineer

Member of CM team overseeing construction of an international airport terminal expansion ($42M), 7-story precast concrete parking garage ($10M), and high school/athletic stadium renovation ($21M) Key Contributions:

- Compiled Work to Complete list and oversaw its implementation for WilkesBarre/Scranton International Airport project

- Coordinated and managed second shift work in order to allow maximum productivity and maintain schedule

THE I-GRACE COMPANY, INC. New York, NY 2004 - 2005 Assistant Project Manager

Coordinated various trades, wrote subcontracts and change orders, processed all requisitions for payment and billing, processed submittals, performed site inspections. Key Contributions:

- Assumed Assistant Project Manager role to aid in the recovery effort for a troubled $14M project. Worked closely with executive level management to bring the project to a profitable conclusion. EDUCATION

New York Institute of Technology (NYC) B.Sc., Architecture (GPA 3.8) ACCREDITATIONS

- OSHA 30 Hour Certification (Construction Safety and Health

- RF & UXO Safety Training – United States Army Corps of Engineers

- Certified Construction Quality Management Contractor – United States Army Corps of Engineers

- Member, Tau Sigma Delta, NYIT Architecture Honor Society PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS

Timberline Estimating

Timberline Job Cost

Prolog Project Mgmt

Sage Digitized Takeoff

Primavera USACE

QCS / RMS

Planwell Bidcaster

AutoCAD Proficient

C++ Programming

MS Project

MS Excel / Work

Microsoft Powerpoint

REFERENCES

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