Construction Management

Ron Merino

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Construction Management - Civil Engineer

Multi-Family Housing Commercial Projects Multi-unit Construction

REAC Inspections Construction Management Field Engineer

Project Management Restaurant Construction Mass Housing

EDUCATION: University of Massachusetts Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

PROJECTS:

Projects: commercial, condominium, luxury apartment, restaurants, country club, high rise, malls, auto centers

Extensive knowledge of building structural, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, energy conservation measures, OSHA standards, hazardous waste management and disposal

Experience managing in a union environment

CONSTRUCTION AND STARTUP: Ground up construction and operation to include conceptualization, feasibility studies, business plans, marketing plans, demographic studies, environmental testing, and site acquisitions, design and build Worked closely with federal, state and local agencies to obtain permits in record time Act as on-site construction manager to oversee projects, hire and schedule subcontractors Projects completed on time and under budget.

DETAILED WORK HISTORY

DeStefano & Associates 3/15 to 10/15

Project Site Manager

Responsible for ground-up construction and daily oversight of a multi-story, multi-unit luxury apartment complex with state-of-the-art MEPs. Scheduled and managed multiple subcontractors to insure adherence to plans and specifications. Worked closely with subcontractors to develop structurally and functionally sound solutions to unforeseen problems. Responsible for workplace safety and security, OSHA compliance and project record keeping and documentation. Worked with owners to initiate and implement changes as desired. Turned the project around from behind schedule to completion and initial occupancy within the scheduled time frame.

Continental Building, CEM, Associates 2008-3/2015

Construction Project Management

Construction and project management for various commercial projects to include high rise, condominium, multi-family and municipal projects including Section 8 Housing and REAC inspections for Mass Housing

Full responsibility for the Project Evaluation, Design Review, Bid, Award, Construction and Occupancy

Negotiate contract with Client/Owner, maintain positive relationships and resolve disputes

Complete responsibility for safety in the working environment; promote safety among peers, subordinates and other construction personnel

Schedule, coordinate and supervise daily activities of subcontractors to ensure that project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule

Manage financials including monitoring budgets

Complete understanding and awareness of the contract and the ability to estimate, recognize changes and take appropriate action

Develop CPM, schedule and cash flow projections

Approve time and material rates and approve bid packages to sub-contractor list

Prepare and distribute delay notices to owner and architect per contract

Negotiate sub-contractor changes

Track and monitor all costs

Update all labor projections and monitor third party work authorizations

Review quotes, negotiate changes and claims protection

Perform reserve studies and REAC inspections for various condominiums and Section 8 Housing

Settle jurisdiction disputes and maintain union relations;

A.J. Properties, Inc. Construction Management 1996- 8/2008

Construction and Development

Development and construction management of multiple projects to include restaurant, country club and other commercial construction to include:

Site assessment and feasibility studies including demographic and traffic studies, submit recommendations

Lease and Loan negotiations

Work with local, state and federal officials to get necessary permits

Pre-approve contractors and vendors and negotiate competitive bids

Review all contracts and plans and make necessary changes

Develop construction schedules and CPM

Develop budgets and capital expenditure plan; insure that projects are on time and within budget

Monitor and track all phases of construction using Microsoft Excel; Prepare AIA forms for funding

Implement best practices in construction including energy conservation programs, OSHA, ADA, national building codes, NFPA life safety codes, NSF and OSHA and hazardous waste disposal

Express 10 Development Projects from $1M to $5 M

Ground- up construction, for various commercial projects including auto malls, automotive and lube centers. Site selection, feasibility studies and contract negotiation; Retained subcontractors and vendors; Loan and lease negotiations; responsibilities same as A.J. Properties, Inc. Additionally, start-up, development and expansion of Express 10 Minute Lube and expanded to 14 locations in Massachusetts and NH.

AU BON PAIN CO, INC. Boston, MA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Multiple Projects $9M Construction and Development for a chain of French Bakery Cafes. Had full responsibility for all construction, design, engineering, real estate development and major maintenance. Completed projects in major metropolitan areas including Boston, NYC, Washington DC, St. Louis, and Houston; Each of these locations presented a unique challenge in that they were located in very different spaces which had to be adapted to the French bakery cafe concept.

Knowledgeable of the equipment required as well as the design and layout of kitchen and service areas for the French bakery cafe concept.

Responsible for the $3.5 M expansion of the Au Bon Pain corporate manufacturing facility located in Boston which required knowledge of the entire manufacturing process

Initiated an energy conservation program and cost reduction program for all company properties.

As a member of the site selection committee, handled all phases of unit development, from feasibility studies through unit opening.

My department handled design, estimating, bidding, contract negotiation, permitting and on site supervision.

Supervised a staff of in-house architects and project superintendents, working closely with building officials, landlords and state and local agencies.

SRI Restaurants, Boston, MA / Carpenteria, CA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Multiple Projects $20M

Construction Management for a restaurant chain with 1100 locations nationwide;

Reporting to the president, had full responsibility for all construction, engineering, real estate development and major maintenance.

Concept conversion of several hundred restaurants from the restaurant’s original concept to four new concepts, No Place Like Sam’s, Seasons, Pleasers and Godfather’s Pizza.

Developed energy conservation and maintenance programs for all company properties.

My department handled: commercial site plans from feasibility studies through the permit and approval process; renovation of restaurants and commercial space; develop bid packages and negotiate with contractors / vendors for construction projects and major purchased items;

Developed standard building plans designed for energy efficiency, low cost, fast erection.

Military United States Military Academy, West Point, NY Instructor, Department of Engineering

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