Project Manager Construction

Russ Kussack

Lighthouse Point, FL ***** 954-***-**** ****.*******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/russkussack

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER / ON-SITE PROJECT MANAGER/SUPERINTENDANT

Construction manager with over a 15-year record of success overseeing all phases of multimillion-dollar construction, infrastructure, HUD Multi-Family projects for government and private-sector clients. Experience includes managing crews of up to 150 in highway/bridge improvements, multi level construction exceeding 14 stories, a strong background in commercial, industrial and residential and Multi-Family projects. Backed by strong credentials and a proven history of on-time, on-budget and high-quality project completions.

Key Skills

Construction/Demolition Projects

Infrastructure Improvement Projects

Environmental Remediation Projects

Site Safety/OSHA Compliance

Change Order Management

Budgeting & Cost Controls

Bidding/Estimating/Proposals

Subcontractor/Crew Supervision

Employer Summary

2014-Present R K Stevens & Associates Inc (South Florida)-Onsite Project Manager/Superintendent

Beltway Associates LLC-Deerfield Landings-Single Family home development site, Entitlements, Land Development, Construction Management.

Sisca Construction-Mattress Firm- Ground up to CO. Shell and tenant improvements.

Sisca Construction-Boca Air Maintenance- Ground up to CO and tenant improvements

2013-2014- United Renovations (South Florida)-Onsite Project Manager-Multi-family Renovation

Provided client relationships, estimating for base bids, negotiated, awarded and issued contracts to all subcontractors, project management through completion. Procured Architects, Engineers for permitting purposes. Successfully managed all phases of renovation ie Structural,MEP.

2011-2013- CAL DEVELOPMENT- (DEERFIELD BEACH, FL)- Project Manager/ Business Development

Provided client relationships, estimating for base bids, negotiated, awarded and issued contracts to all subcontractors, project management through completion. Successfully completed Bank United projects in Florida(budgets ranging from $500K to $2.5M).

2010-2011- GLOBETEC CONSTRUCTION (DEERFIELD BEACH FL) Construction Project Manager/General Manager- Caribbean Division

Retained to lead major infrastructure improvements on St Lucia’s bridges/highways. Employed and supervised all local workforce. $13,100,000.00

2008-2010- SUNSHINE STRUCTURES FLORIDA’S EAST COAST (FORT MYERS FL)– GENERAL Manager

Managed all phases of the structural concrete company, specializing in Tilt-Wall Construction (CSI Division 3). Consistently exceeded margin goals and client expectations.

Completed Tilt-Wall Projects:

Satellite High School, 31,000 SF - Tilt-wall & Masonry $303,800.00

Allamanda Elementary School, 130,000 SF - Tilt-wall $1,072,500.00

Pine Jog School, 140,000 SF - CIP &Tilt-wall $1,136,800.00

St. Lucie Special Needs Center, 65,522 SF $727,295.00

2000-2008- US CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT (WESTON, FL) Site Superintendent / Field Project Manager

Provided site supervision and project management on a diverse range of commercial construction, demolition and roadway projects (budgets ranging from $450K to $75M).

Completed Tilt-Wall Projects:

Dockside Lofts- Waterfront Condos $3,700,00.00

Abacoa Office Suites- Office Building 55,000 sf $3,980,000.00

Chancelor Academy- 9 Building Campus- 110,000 sf $ 5,515,000.00

Weston Commercial Center- 8 Building Industrial Park- 230,000 sf $8,970,000.00

1986-2000- MERIT CONSTRUCTION (CORAL SPRINGS, FL) Owner/Project Manager/Business Development

CSI Division 3 contractor, specializing in Tilt-Wall Construction. Proficient in pre-cast, post tension and all CIP methods.

Completed Tilt-Wall Projects:

IBM- 110,000 sf $693,000.00

Deerfield Commerce Center- 6 Building Industrial Park- 180,000 sf $1,215,000.00

US Journal- 55,000 sf $327,250.00

ADT- 45,000 sf $319,500.00

Chemco- 40,000 sf $238,000.00

National Wine and Liquor- 70,000 sf $675,000.00

Wiles Retail Center- 55,000 sf $440,000.00

1983-1986- ITASCA CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATES (DEERFIELD BEACH FL) Superintendent/PM

Managed and supervised the first projects in Florida

Boca Raton Business Center

oAll tenant improvements

Quadrant Business Park

oAll tenant improvements

Quorum Business Park

oSome tenant improvements

Project Highlights

Infrastructure Improvement Projects Budgets: $5M to $25M

Repaired highly traveled, weather-damaged interstates and state highways throughout St Lucia, completing all projects on or under budget.

Vertical Construction Budgets: $2M to $75M

Served as project/site manager on dozens of multimillion-dollar projects that included multilayer landfill capping, excavations of contaminated soil, public lands restoration initiatives and public school buildings.

Site Development Budgets: $5M to $20M

Led all phases of complex site projects involving groundwater extraction and installation of water sewer drainage and paving

Other Construction & Demolition Projects Budgets: $450K to $75M

Completed diverse construction/demolition projects, including the ground-up build of new state courthouse, corporate offices and underground parking garages as well as abandoned warehouse demolitions.

Education & Certifications

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY BS Contracts and Estimating

Certification in Construction Safety, and First Aid/CPR

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