Laz Vadas

Senior Project Manager Profile

ad3qvr@r.postjobfree.com • 201-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/laz-vadas-6b68a811 • Tomball, TX

Innovative and accomplished Facilities Manager and Construction CEO with 20+ years’ experience revitalizing project management and operational oversight. Proven strategic planning expert with measurable success in streamlining team workflow, integrating creative problem-solving, and prioritizing cost optimization. Tested employee coach, developing over-performing and highly skilled teams. High-level decision maker, identifying and integrating results-focused initiatives that increase efficiency and client satisfaction.

Areas of Expertise

Operational Oversight

High-Level Strategic Planning

Fiscal Management

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Material Planning

Client Acquisition & Retention

Performance Improvement

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Workplace Safety

Timeline & Budget Management

Coaching & Training

Equipment & Tool Management

Construction Machinery

Site Inspection

Professional Experience

CBRE @ IAH George Bush Airport, Houston, TX 2021 – Present

Senior Facilities Manager and Construction Manager

Mobilize facility and grounds crews, establishing daily and long-term tasks and objectives. Partner with airport financial departments and city officials to create construction solutions and mitigate risks. Ensure site preparedness, designing and launching emergency-specific protocols and response planning. Modify external and internal areas, arranging relocation of equipment, furniture, and supplies. Request FIFs in support of big-picture capital plans, advancing project execution.

●Oversaw 540-acre site operations, coordinating property-wide landscaping, HVAC maintenance, and janitorial services.

●Assisted in application of $18MM capital improvement initiative and tracked $5MM operations and management budget spending.

●Leveraged expertise to inform design planning, arranging architectural and engineering strategy meetings.

GENCOPRO Contractors, Houston, Texas 2018 – 2021

VP Of Field Operations

Spearheaded residential and commercial construction projects from planning phase to completion, ensuring positive customer experiences and top-tier service. Coached and mentored subcontractors, prioritizing attention to detail as well as worksite safety standards. Organized vendor and supplier connections, overseeing accurate pricing and materials delivery.

City of Sarasota, Sarasota, FL 2015 – 2018

Facilities Operations Manager/Project Manager

Instrumental driver of city capital project execution and completion, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and expedite goal achievement. Directed maintenance programming and organization of 500K sq ft in city property. Enforced quality, health, safety and environmental standards, arranging multi-location security and staffing. Mobilized and trained a team of high-performing facility and grounds maintenance technicians.

●Exemplified superior project management proficiency, completing all projects ahead of schedule and under budget.

●Fostered employee retention and constructive collaboration, advancing training efforts to increase internal promotion.

●Promoted green technology integration, leading city building LED lighting transition resulting in reduced energy costs.

●Informed city risk and emergency planning as vital member of Emergency and Disaster Assessment teams.

CDC Construction, Tuckahoe, NY 2012 – 2015

Senior Project Manager and VP of Field Operations

Cultivated qualified and over-performing subcontractor teams and vendor lists, negotiating contract details. Monitored all construction activities, advancing successful $1-20MM+ residential single and multi-family homes. Evaluated building plans and specifications, identifying areas for improvement.

●Guaranteed client satisfaction, completing all projects on time and within the projected budget.

Nemco Inc, Hackensack, NJ 2012 – 2015

Director of Construction/Facilities and Maintenance

Streamlined quality facility maintenance service delivery and operation, supporting 70 banking locations. Successfully coordinated construction planning and execution as well as location upkeep for 10 clients. Trained and mentored in-house personnel, producing dependable and knowledgeable teams.

Additional Experience

Construction/Facilities Manager, RAB Lighting. Northvale, NJ

Established ground-up facility maintenance team, overseeing job preparation and performance evaluation. Cut $1.5MM in construction costs through warehouse addition contracting. Headed up $5MM warehouse building project, sourcing vendors and negotiating contracts. Conducted routine equipment and facility inspections, organizing repairs and preventative maintenance.

CEO/General Contractor, Vadas Contractors Inc., River Vale, NJ

Directed and monitored all organization operations, determining company objectives and vision. Spearheaded small- and large-scale construction projects, including kitchen and bathroom renovations; new residential and commercial builds; government and medical site construction; education location repair and expansion; and more.

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

University of Colorado, Denver, CO

Criminal Justise Studies

Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ

Professional Training & Affiliations

ICS-100, 200, 300, 700 Training, FEMA

Member, New Jersey Historic Home Society

Member, International Code Council

Licenses & Certifications

Firefighter Certification, State of New Jersey

OSHA 30 Certification, OSHA

CDL License, Texas

Black Seal License, State of New Jersey

White Seal License, State of New Jersey

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