Construction Projects Commercial
Resume:
Gene J. Viola, Jr.
**** ****** **. **** *** Slidell, LA 70458
************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Proactive leader with a proven track record of successfully directing large-scale construction projects, consistently achieving on-time or early completion. Skilled in coordinating plans, materials and labor across multiple projects simultaneously, while navigating diverse environments. Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles and deliver results through effective leadership and problem -solving, backed by 40 years of experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
-Supervised all phases of construction for large industrial plants and commercial projects, ensuring quality and adherence to blueprints and specifications.
-Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, including civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plans, as well as finishes.
-Managed and coordinated multiple teams, overseeing up to 120 personnel simultaneously.
-Ensured that each phase of construction was completed accurately and according to specifications.
-Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols throughout the duration of each project.
-Consistently completed projects ahead of schedule, often finishing early and earning bonuses for timely and efficient work.
-Responsible for soliciting subcontractor bids and managing both residential and commercial projects, ensuring they remain on budget and on time.
-Oversaw the day-to-day operations of a high-volume homebuilding company, while concurrently managing large-scale commercial construction projects, single-family homes, multi-use residential developments, commercial buildings, and land development.
-Successfully collaborated with architects, engineers, and local, county, and state officials, including public-private partners (PPP), to secure necessary approvals from state fire marshals.
-Managed and completed owner-approved punch lists and warranty work as required.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
The McDonnel Group 2022 to Present
Industrial Superintendent Garyville, LA Marathon Testing Lab
$30,000,000.00 Project
Built and completed Largest Testing Lab in the Country.
Won ABC Award for Best Industrial Building under 100 million
I served as the sole superintendent on the project.
25000 Sq Ft 30 million Dollar Metal building, 79 Fume Hoods, Extensive Casework. Exhaust Platforms, Large DOAS and 3 Chillers, 10 Different Gases Running to each fume hood and to all case workstations, Knock Engine Room. Overhead Rail System, Clean Rooms. 2 Large Walk-In Coolers, Stainless Steel Exhaust Duct System. Loading Dock, Lift Station, Retainage Pond Chemical Waste Lines and Holding Tanks. Security System, Badge Access Controls, Set over 200 Pilings over 400 Anchor Bolts, Poured Pile Caps Upper and Lower Grade Beams Coordinate massive M.E.P work above ceiling. Along with Miles of Data Lines, Electrical Lines, Extensive Sprinkler System and Gas Lines. Had over 120 Subs on site at one time. Complete Compliance with Safety Rules and regulations. 2 Year Project and no incidents. All work was in complete compliance with all marathon rules and inspection process, Engineering, and Architect Plans and Specs
MAPP BUILT: New Orleans LA 2018-2022
SUPERINTENDANT One Shell Square New Orleans, EV Offices
$4,000,000.00 Project
Demo and build out of whole Floor 30,000 sq ft. of high-rise building New mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing throughout. Build out space conference rooms bathrooms and lobby. New Light fixtures Bathroom Fixtures, Flooring, Ceiling Tile, Privacy Walls, Data Security systems and All in compliance with Plans and Specs
Chase Bank (3 in Baton Rouge and New Iberia)
Each Project $2,000,000.00
2 grounds up construction and the renovation of 10,000 sq. ft Rite Aid store
-Demolition of existing parking Lot
-Installed New drainage and Sewer System, store front windows and doors
-Drive Pilings, pour lower and upper grade beams, pile caps and install rebar and anchor bolts lay out and structural columns, beams and roof joist
-Structural Steel building with metal studs and TPO roof with roof top mechanical
-Extensive Electrical plans, data, Security System, cameras, and AV system
-Drive Thru Islands with Atm machines and VAT System
-Brick, stone, stucco and Nichia wood veneer
-Privacy Walls, High End Finishes and Furniture, Landscaping and irrigations System, New
Paving, Sidewalk and Stripping to Meet all ADA Requirements
SHREVELAND CONSTRUCTORS: Shreveport LA 2016- November 2018
SUPERINTENDANT
Park Row Luxury Apartment Complex in Baton Rouge,
High end 450-unit apartment complex
$52,000,000.00 project
- 4 -3 story apartment complexes with multiple courtyards, each building 100 yards long x 50 yards wide spectacular and extensive facade, 8 town homes, and maintenance building
-Large swimming pool 100 foot long with hot tub, cabana, work out facilities, club house, meeting rooms, walking trails, and fire and waterfalls
-17 acres prime apartment complex in the state
-Overseeing all aspects of the development; clearing the site, installing all utilities, streets, parking, framing, exterior finishes and interior finish all MEP Work
GIBBS CONSTRUCTION: New Orleans, LA 2013-2016
SUPERINTENDANT/ASSSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
$15,000,000.00 project
62,000 square-foot, 90-year-old dormitory renovation, installation of new utilities and IT
400-unit HUD/HANO mixed income project and daycare center
Worked with DBE contractors to achieve, highest participation in a HUD/HANO project
3 story 100-unit partial podium, 15 million, HUD project- courtyard, recreation center and office complex
-Ground up project, pilings, all utilities, lower and upper grade beams, concrete slab, wood framing, stucco, Hardie siding and brick veneer, interior and exterior finishes
VIOLA COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & VIOLA HOMES INC. DESTREHAN, LA
1996-2013 OWNER/OPERATOR
Between $3,000,000.00 to $17,000,000.00
250 unit, 17 buildings, community center walking trails, swimming pools
Wood framed 5 story mixed income apartment complex, 235 units installed all exterior windows and doors and sliding glass doors, Hardie siding
3 classroom metal building, trade school
Built over 100 HUD homes for the housing authority of Jefferson Parish
3 12-unit town home complex, Developed over 600 lots 4 different subdivisions
Built over 800 residential homes ranging from 150,000-650,000
Consistently always had over 20 homes under construction
WELLS CONSTRUTION METAIRIE LA 1994-1996
SUPERINTENDANT
3 Mc Donald’s Restaurants in Louisiana Supervised all phases of construction from Land Clearing, Civil work, Foundation, Framing M.E.P. and Finishes. Along with Paving, Drive Thru, Exterior Lighting, and Handicap compliance ramps
Certifications and Accomplishments:
OSHA 30, CAZ, certified Graduate Builder, Graduate Master Builder, certified Vinyl Siding Installer, First Aid and CPR, Twix Card, Certified Forklift driver, Core of Engineers quality control certified
-Board of directors Local, State and National Home Builders Association for 10 years
-Chaired the Education Committee Local 6 years, State 2 years and National 2 year
-Wrote the curriculum for Delgado College in NOLA for their Construction Management course
-Was given the State Home Builders Leadership Award 2nd time in State Home Builders history that this award was given out
-Wrote a course and 32-page booklet for the State Home Builders and Risk Management and Customer Service that has been a credited Course for home builders to take to achieve their continuing education
-Received P-5 Award from Mitchell Homes for having the most homes consistently under construction at one time. Building 90 homes in one year, built in under 65 days on budget and with less than 10 punch-out items on each home. The only superintendent to win this award.
-Created over 15 job fairs around the city for high school students in the construction industry
REFERENCES:
-Roy Carubba, Carubba Engineering 504-***-****
-Scott Shaw, Project Manager 504-***-****
-Glen Whittaker, Lead Superintendent 504-***-****
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