Project Manager Construction
Resume:
Frank A Sofo
Background:
Senior level executive with expertise and experience in Real Estate Development, Construction Management and General Contracting. I’ve been Involved with projects from their conception to completion, including design presentations to the owner, variance & planning board meetings, estimating, scheduling, value engineering, job procurement, project supervision, change order review, and punchlist. Projects I’ve been associated with, include low, mid & high-rise residential units & office buildings, single & multi-family dwellings, townhouses, shopping centers, corporate interiors, electrical substations and restaurants. I have dealt with several geographical terrains including rock, sand and wetlands. I am adept to many different types of building construction techniques, including steel & deck, block & plank, poured concrete, lift slab and steel & plank. I am a proactive individual who believes in one's accountability. I’m organized, articulate and possess excellent leadership skills. Jumping into the trenches and getting my hands dirty is one of my greatest attributes.
Professional History:
Director of Construction/Project Manager/Superintendent (2014-2015)
Lemle & Wolff Construction Corporation, Bronx, NY
I restructured the entire construction department, re-assigning team members, hired staff, provided all necessary safety & tactical training, estimating and budget analysis.
Senior Project Manager/Superintendent (2004-2006, 2008-2014)
Vanguard Construction & Development Co., New York, NY
Full Service Construction Manager, working directly with the owners and/or their reps. Projects included corporate interiors, ground up and building conversions. I am directly responsible for the cost control of the budget and maintaining the schedule for each project. I finalize all contract negotiations and change orders. I monitor the day-to-day activities. I interview personnel, perform annual reviews, reward and discipline personnel where necessary.
Regional Project Director/Project Manager (2006-2008)
KOHL Construction Group, Yonkers, NY
In conjunction with KOHL Solutions, the development arm of the company, we acted as the Owner’s Rep. & CM. I was responsible for the entire construction process of all projects in a demographic area. Emphasis was on team building, safety and cost control. I developed excellent relationships with all municipal & project related parties. I participated in the formation of company procedures, handbook and disciplinary policies, including the hiring and review process. I monitored the day-to-day activities and oversaw daily meetings.
Vice President of Construction/Project Manager/Superintendent (1998-2004)
ECM, Mamaroneck, NY
Primarily a Builder & Developer of Residential Communities, I was responsible for all aspects of design & construction. I had to plan, organize, staff & discipline both office & field personnel. I helped to develop & implement company policy, including jobsite safety. I was directly responsible for the cost control of the budget and maintaining the schedule for each project. I finalized all contract negotiations and change orders.
Director of Building Construction/Project Manager/Superintendent (1980-1998)
Yonkers Contracting Co., Yonkers, NY
Though better known for their Heavy/Highway reputation, I was involved primarily with the Real Estate & Building division of the company, comprising mostly of residential & commercial properties. My career matured here, starting out as a Project Engineer, being promoted to a Project Superintendent, then a Project Manager and finally Director of Building Construction. I helped to develop & implement office & field procedures; planned, organized and staffed both office & field personnel. I monitored project safety & quality control. I Oversaw project coordination, meetings & schedule; prepared & implemented yearly budget analysis for company owned properties. I solicited & analyzed subcontractor bids & material procurement; negotiated contracts, performed design review and value engineering. I developed public relations with owners, their reps, A/E, city & town officials; submitted applications for and attended planning & variance board meetings; prepared, submitted & secured permits.
Key Projects:
Corporate Interiors including Jones Lang LaSalle, O’Connor Capital Partners, Cushman & Wakefield, ACCO Brands, Zeckendorf Development, Jewish Community Relations Council, Cameo Wind, Mother New York, Fusion Storm, 14 So. Williamsports Holdings, Weiss Accountants, Quality Fire Protection, The Regus Group.
66 Main, Yonkers, NY
10 Story, 250,000 s.f. Residential Building, w/retail & parking garage, block & steel
Buddakan, New York, NY
18,000 sf Restaurant, importing key components from France, China, England & Vietnam
Vestry & Laight Streets, New York, NY
Back-to-back 8 & 9 story Residential Buildings
First Ave., New York, NY
18 Story, 386 unit, Residential Building, w/retail & parking garage
NAFEC, Pomona, NJ
512,000 s.f. Office Building w/theatre & 100,000 s.f. raised computer floor area
Brook Hills, White Plains, NY
110 Unit Condominium Complex
Southeast Executive Park, Southeast, NY
4 Office Buildings, 8 to 11 Stories, steel & deck
Banksville, Bedford, NY
87 Luxury Residential Homes
The Woods at Newtown, Newtown, CT
178 unit Residential Active Adult Community
Waverly Place, New York, NY
12 Story conversion from Office to Condominiums
Washington Ave., Bronx, NY
8 Story, 236 unit Residential building w/retail & underground parking, block & plank
2900 Westchester Ave., Purchase, NY
6 Story Office Building, including 2 underground parking levels, lift slab
Westchester Square, Hartsdale, NY
120,000 sf Shopping Center built on swamp land
Town Center at Thornwood, Thornwood, NY
88,000 sf Shopping Center built on an old marble quarry
Metro North, White Plains to Brewster, NY
10 Electrical Substations for the electrification of the 3rd rail
Computer Skills:
Windows 10
MS Office 2013
Microsoft Project
Personal Attributes:
Excellent leadership skills
Superior common sense
Organized and articulate
Self-motivated and proactive
Even tempered
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