Robert L. Corrente ***********@*****.***
** ******* *** ********, ** 02816 Cell 401-***-****
Summary
Construction management professional with extensive experience in management of construction projects, balancing budgets, and managing staff. Possess strong organizational skills and reporting capabilities. Effective in streamlining processes to ensure project management is cost and safety efficient. Proven management and communication skills. Team player.
*Building Code Enforcement, URI and the State of Rhode Island, *Licensed Construction Supervisor, Massachusetts, *State of Rhode Island Contractors Registration Board, *Certified Pay loader Backhoe Operator, *Qualified Operators License for Powered Actuated Tools
Professional Experience
North Kingstown School Dept. North Kingstown RI 2021-Present
Director of School Facilities
Working to build a cohesive team to bring all maintenance practices to their very best. Managing construction projects. Creating RFP’s for purchasing many school related services and products.
Construction projects
Working to create partnership with energy partners and National Grid
Design and Coordination of energy saving measures
oBMS (building management systems) district wide
oHVAC repairs and maintenance
Coordination of facilities designs by partnering with Architects and Engineers
oDesign review of plans for code compliance and accuracy
Implementing new custodial procedures to continue to provide a quality environment.
Collaboration with Town officials and RIDE for constructions projects
Managing the school district 5-year capital plan.
Managing and maintaining the facilities department budget
Scituate Schools Scituate RI 2018-2021
Director of School Facilities
Working to build a cohesive team to bring all custodial and maintenance practices to their very best. Managing construction projects from interior restroom remodels to new track and fields including an artificial turf football field.
Work through processes and procedure to get in RFQ’s for Architectural Firms
Created RFP’s for purchasing many school related services and products. Construction projects and vehicle purchases to mention a couple
Worked to create partnership with energy partners and National Grid
Design and Coordination of energy saving measures
oRI Infrastructure Bank funding application and approval process
oLED District wide
oBMS (building management systems) district wide
oHVAC repairs and maintenance
Coordination of facilities designs by partnering with Architects and Engineers
oDesign review of plans for code compliance and accuracy
Implementing new custodial procedures to continue to provide a quality environment at the same time saving 30%
Collaboration with Town officials and RIDE for constructions projects
Managing the school district 5-year capital plan.
Managing and maintaining the facilities department budget
Warwick Public Schools Building and Grounds, Warwick RI 2014-2018
Construction Coordinator
Management of the Maintenance and Construction Processes necessary to maintain and improve Warwick Public Schools. These responsibilities include implementing of new systems to bring more efficiency to the department as well as day to day management of Custodial and Buildings/Grounds staff
Worked to create partnership with Schooldude and launch of the work order system
oRequired Rollout and Training for all custodial staff on software and chrome books
Design and Coordination of LED projects through National Grid
oImplementation to begin January 2016
oPartnered with Energy consultant to fund many energy measures district wide using a program that funded with a rental agreement not a BOND
Attended the National Grid Energy Summit earning the district $10,000.00 in credit on any project over $100,000.00
Design and Coordination of new lock and key program
oDistrict to be completed by September 2016
Coordination of alarm system upgrades
Creation and Maintenance of Warwick Public Schools Building and Grounds Google site
Coordination of facilities designs by partnering with Architects and Engineers
oDesign review of plans for code compliance and accuracy
Working towards implementation of new Processes and Procedures to drive accountability throughout the department
Collaboration with City officials and RIDE for constructions projects
Ocean State Job Lot, North Kingston RI 2008-2014
Senior Construction Project Manager
Manage all aspects of the construction process from Budgeting, Estimating, Planning, Permits, Employees and Subcontractors
Completion of numerous commercial fit-out projects. Reconfiguring existing retail stores into an Ocean State Job Lot
Work with Architects and Engineers to design the correct facilities
Work closely with all Town / City officials, Building and Fire Departments
Design review of plans for code compliance and accuracy
Create Scope of work and budget for entire project
Responsible for buying out all vendors including GC’s for construction projects
Completed projects ranging in size from 20,000 SF to 100,000 SF
On time and under budget 98% of the time
Proven track record
Managed large septic system and Sewer connection projects
Managed all aspects of new roofing installations and repairs
Manage large scale HVAC projects
Property Manager 2008 – 2009
Managed 52 Ocean State Job Lot properties
Managed HVAC contracts and Plowing contracts
Researched and implemented all types of energy saving ideas
Managed Energy Management Systems
Managed fire suppression pressure pumping systems and bladders
Corrente Improvements, Warwick RI 2000-2008
Owner
Manage all aspects of the construction process from bids, planning, permits, and managing of four employees
Completed numerous commercial/residential projects ranging from renovation of a restaurant and bar to decks, kitchens, bathrooms, home additions and siding
Execute various repairs and maintenance projects
Completed deck projects ranging in size from 100 SF to 2,200 SF
R. B. Hughes Corporation, East Providence, RI June 2001-January 2006
Project Manager/Project Superintendent
Managed the construction of multiple commercial ground up projects ranging from 15,000 square feet to 57,000 square feet including numerous medical buildings and office suites
Supervised up to 8 employees, subcontractors and numerous projects
Completed projects within budget and on schedule
Medical facility builds for MRI and X-ray as well as medical offices
Auto dealership ground up construction as well as many other ground up builds
Motorola BCS Division, Mansfield, MA June 2000-June 2001
Systems Engineer - World Wide
Responsible for configuring Cable Modem Termination Systems for company’s world wide
Collaborated with a team of Engineers to launch data service in Oakland, California
Assigned International projects in:
oSeoul, South Korea to troubleshoot radio frequency issues throughout cable system
oNew Delhi, India to work with Cable Engineers to troubleshoot Cable issues
Cox Communications, West Warwick, RI April 1997-June 2000
Data Head-end Technician
Education
United States Army National Guard, Military Police 1997- 1998
United States Army Reserves, Military Police 1989- 1997
AutoCAD Basics / AutoCAD Advanced 2004
OSHA 10 Hour Certification 2004
National Fork Lift Trainers Certification 2005
Building Code Enforcement, URI and the State of Rhode Island 2007
Building Operators Certification 2018
Supervisor Management Institute RWU 2019
Proficient in Microsoft programs including Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
References Available Upon Request