Kenneth Held

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347-***-**** aczv79@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgheld/

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER / ON-SITE PROJECT MANAGER

Senior Construction Project Manager with a 15-year record of success overseeing all phases of multimillion-dollar

construction and infrastructure projects for hospital and private-sector clients. Experience includes managing primary and

subcontractor crews, asbestos abatements, and a variety of other demolition and construction projects. Backed by strong

credentials and a proven history of on-time, on-budget and high-quality project completions.

KEY SKILLS

Asbestos Abatements

Demolition and New Construction

Change Order Management

Site Safety / ICRA and ILSM Compliance

Conduct Daily Project and Site Visits

Budget and Cost Controls

Develop Scope of Work for Projects

QA / QC / Field Engineering

Build Relationships with Vendors

Bidding Proposals

Closeout Documentation for Projects

Contract Negotiations

EMPLOYER SUMMARY

January 2012 to February 2017

Senior Construction Project Manager, NYCHHC (Woodhull Hospital), Brooklyn, NY

OB Unit Inpatient Expansion / Well Babies Unit - Construction of 14 new (one bed) private patient

rooms encompassing an entire block with new patient beds, sinks, light fixtures, private use bathrooms,

privacy curtains, medical gas headwall units, soiled and clean utility rooms, nurse call system, television

sets, nurse stations, upper and lower case cabinetry, new observation unit windows, computer systems,

signage and fire alarm system.

Expansion of Existing Ophthalmology Clinic / Construction of New Pediatric Dental Clinic -

Demolition and relocation of existing Administrative Area for the construction of a new Pediatric Dental

Clinic with new partition walls, plumbing fixtures and doors, modifications to the existing sprinkler and

fire alarm system, new pediatric dental chairs, two (2) private x-ray rooms, patient privacy curtains,

medical gas system for the new dental chairs, cabinetry with overhead lighting, new registration areas,

computers and signage.

Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Program (CPEP) - Complete demolition and rebuilding of

existing CPEP area in accordance with current Office of Mental Health (OMH) guidelines with new

partition walls, plumbing fixtures and doors, installation of OMH-compliant sprinkler heads, fire alarm

system, nurse call system, registration area, computers and tamper-resistant signage.

Installation of New Medical Imaging Units - Removal of existing and installation of two new medical

imaging units in separate examination rooms which were utilized on patients prior to hospital submission.

Both examination rooms were completely renovated. Work included new flooring, painting, ceilings,

electrical work, HVAC work, millwork and new computer systems.

Central Sterile Supply - Installation of new Reliance Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector. A high-

capacity mechanical washer intended for use in the cleaning and low-level disinfecting of bedpans and

urinals, basins, case carts, beds, theater shoes and other miscellaneous reusable patient care items.

Specialties Clinic - To accommodate the 20% increase in volume of the medical and surgical specialty

clinics. Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center selected Jeffrey Berman Architect to expand the

existing 11,420 square foot medical/surgical specialty clinic by adding 11 new exam rooms which was

accomplished by increasing the capacity of the current ambulatory specialty clinic and by repurposing

1,828 square feet of administrative space on two floors. The work was performed in 4 phases to minimize

disruption to surrounding clinic operations.

Kenneth Held

7212 21st Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204

347-***-**** aczv79@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgheld/

January 2009 to January 2012

Office Manager, Kellys Kreations Bridal Salon, Brooklyn, NY

Developed efficiency-enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it possible to accommodate

increasing responsibilities.

Decreased office expenditures 20% by implementing needed controls on stock/supplies and standardizing

ordering procedures.

Saved thousands of dollars in fees and improved direct marketing campaigns via e-commerce solutions.

Verification of incoming and outgoing shipments and inventory control.

April 2006 to January 2009

Construction Project Manager, RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC, New York, NY

Worked side by side with Contractors, City Officials and Managing Agencies on aspects of day-to-day

maintenance, operation and repair.

Administered all on-site monthly requisition meetings with Owners, Architects and Engineers.

Preparation of construction documents, bidding, negotiations and sub-contractor selection.

Helped in project technical supervision, quality assurance and transition planning.

Exterior Repairs and Restorations for Local Law 11/98 Facade Inspections.

Leakage Evaluations and Waterproofing

Feasibility Studies and Plan Reviews.

Versed in contract negotiations, estimating, impending design problems, document preparation, building

code regulations, material purchasing and site management through certification of occupancy.

September 2004 to January 2006

Construction Project Manager, OneKey, LLC, Bronx, NY

Administered all on-site monthly requisition meetings with Owners, Architects and Engineers.

Making sure that all projects are completed within time and according to project plans.

Responsible for budgeting, coordination, and completion of Contractor and Vendor Buyouts.

Conducted Building Department inspections, closeouts and sign offs with City Officials and Engineers.

Implemented Change Orders and Contractor Progress Payments resulting in a significant savings of cost

to the Owner.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

MANHATTAN COLLEGE (Riverdale, NY) -- BS in Civil Engineering

BUILDING OPERATOR CERTIFICATION (BOC) Level I -- July 2016

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