Orjel Brown
Phone: 845-***-****
Email: acyoy8@r.postjobfree.com
Resourceful, flexible, and professional project manager with extensive knowledge of the construction industry. Proficient with organizing, planning and time management skills as well as boasting a consistent track record of improving efficiency, maximizing profits while minimizing costs. Managed and coordinated crews composed of twenty plus employees, laborers and or contractors. Reliable individual with innovating and motivating approaches to solving problems. Qualified to manage and coordinate all construction activities and ensure that all project deliverables are achieved with regards to safety, quality, program and cost.
Acquired Knowledge and Skills
Metal and Wood Framing
Construction/Demolition Projects
Infrastructure Improvement Projects
Roofing & Siding
Asbestos Abatement
LBP Abatement
Tile / Masonry
Budgeting & Cost Controls
Home Renovations/Additions
Subcontractor/Crew Supervision and Management
Concrete Block & Poured Foundations
Construction Safety
Employer Summary
Ravyn and Robyn Construction (Brooklyn NY )-Area Project Manager, January 2015 -August 2016
Company Scope: LED Removal, Renovations and New Construction, Government Subcontractor
Management and director of multiple construction projects simultaneously in state and abroad
Extensive travel to US Military Instillations in Partnership with Balfour Beatty Construction and Renovation Division. Locations include Naval Station Pensacola FL, Naval Station Mayport FL and West Point Military Instillation serving as Point of Contact and liaison for Ravyn and Robyn Construction along with fulfilling duties as an Area Project Manager
Charted out the project objectives and plans, set performance requirements, and selected project participants
Bringing about optimum utilization of resources- labor, materials and equipment, and ensuring their procurement at most cost-effective terms
Implementation of various operations through proper coordination
Developed effective communications and mechanisms in regards to resolving conflict
Overseeing each the construction project from start to finish
Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed
Sole involvement with negotiations of contracts, terms and bidding process
Created teams, develop the objectives/goals of each and assign individual responsibilities
Ensured construction activities move according to predetermined schedule
Maintained strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standard of the Ravyn and Robyn Construction
Ensured project documents are complete
Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
Proven performance record for having projects completed on or ahead of schedule while maintaining strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standard of the Ravyn and Robyn Construction
NAVS, INC. (Brewster, NY) - Project Manager, July 2013 - February 2014
Company Scope: Renovations and New Construction for federal and government building use.
Asbestos abatement
In charge of the project budget for materials, manpower & maintained accurate billing records.
Daily management of up to 10 project staff and multiple sub contractors.
Ensured that all quality control, environmental and health and safety requirements were met.
Formulated policies, managed daily operations, and planned the use of materials and human resources.
Analyzed any construction project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization.
Provided independent professional advice and guidance to senior manager and third parties.
Planed site activities in detail, setting targets and accurately forecasting completion dates.
Accurately estimate material, construction and labor costs as well as project timescales.
Screening and vetting subcontractors along with vendors for construction projects
Oversaw that the construction project to ensure all work is completed on time and in compliance with building codes.
GREEN LIFE ENTERPRISES, INC. (Milford. NY) - Project Manager, November 2010-March 2013
Company Scope: New Construction Renovations for Commercial Properties
Lead Project Manager for residential and commercial construction projects including major retailers
Walgreens. Residential projects including new home construction and home renovations.
Undertook review of project quality plans
Advised on method statements and suggested necessary improvements
Identified risk issues
Screening of vendor’s laborers and sub contractors for diversity of projects.
Additional responsibilities include ordering and creating material supply lists, time management, and laborer supervision, as well as hands-on construction duties.
DILELLO LLC (Pine Bush, NY) - Foreman, 2/2006 to 10/2010
Company Scope: New Construction Meeting the budgetary restraints on a particular job.
Ordering materials and equipment, cost
Coordinating emergency response and implementing safety awareness on the job.
Scheduling employee hours to ensure each project is completed by its projected deadline
Responsible for independent crew of laborers at multiple ongoing job sites.
Served as point of contact for homeowners and developers
Subcontracted for builders including O’Donnell Brothers.
FAVELLA CARPENTRY (Montgomery, NY) - February 2000-January 2005
Company Scope: New Construction Residential
Foreman, March 2002 - January 2005
Assessed equipment, materials and labor needed to complete large and/or complex maintenance tasks for the company while reducing waste resources.
Assisted in the selection of training and in-service programs for maintenance staff for the purpose of conveying information; ensuring that maintenance employees gain and maintain a thorough understanding of safety regulations and providing guidance on company policies
Collaborated with others (e.g. contractors, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services.
Coordinated the services and activities of outside contractors as assigned for the purpose of ensuring that contracted work was completed in a safe, effective and timely manner
Maintained a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
Maintained in a safe working / learning environment and meeting company guidelines.
Carpenter Apprentice, February 2000 - February2002
Inspect buildings and facilities for needed services and repairs
Perform minor electrical repairs
Maintain doors, windows, furniture and other items
Monitor and replace weather stripping
Maintain building interiors and exteriors
Promotion to foreman immediately upon completion of apprenticeship with responsibilities including independent crew management on custom home construction projects.
Project Highlights
Fort Hamilton (12/2013 – 2/2014)
Completed additions and upgrades to military housing units while complying with government regulations and policy on time, with inspections successfully and consistently passing at initial inspections.
Walgreens September 2011)
Hardy-plank siding and Azek special order trim. Project completion ahead of schedule, within budget, and successful passing of numerous quality and safety inspections.
Madava Farms (November 2010 to May 2011)
Served as site manager and customer liaison; metal frame construction of a new maple syrup processing plant. Finished with cedar shake siding.
Sleepy Hollow Residential Development (Fishkill, NY) (2008 & 2009)
Contracted to complete wood framing for an entire residential development (15 homes).
References
John Forbes, Owner/Operator, NAVS, Inc 914-***-****)
Gianni Dilello, Owner/Operator, Dilello, LLC 845-***-****
Eric Walag, Owner, Green Life Enterprises, INC 845-***-****
Bobby Sina, Owner/Operator, Ravyn and Robyn Construction,646-***-****
John DePetrillo, Partner Ravyn and Robyn 718-***-****
Edwin Aponte, 646-***-****
Reggie Martinez, Super,Balfour Beatty Construction and Renovations,610-***-****