Manager Construction

Robert J. Murphy

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Construction Operations & Project Executive

Accomplished, well-regarded manager with career-long experience in construction operations and project leadership. Expertise in directing wide-ranging, complex construction projects encompassing wastewater treatment plants, bridge and road work, dams, site-work, and other public works projects. Adept in overseeing multiple simultaneous projects from initial bidding through to completion. Esteemed subject matter expert with history of results in corporate and consulting capacities to include successful business startup and project turnaround efforts. Hold bachelor’s degree in construction management.

Areas of Expertise & Technical Skills

Field Operations Oversight

Budget & Financial Control

Project Team Leadership

Work Quality & Productivity

Bidding & Estimation Processes

Workplans & Schedules

Procurement & Inventories

Cost & Efficiency Improvement

Office & Site Supervision

Cross-team Coordination

Effective Communication

In-House & Contract Teams

Professional Experience

WDF, INC., Mount Vernon, NY

Project Manager 2/2019 - 11/2019

Work multiple DEP JOC projects simultaneously; Review detailed scope of work for completion, insert missing information, create a detailed estimate to pass on the estimator for completing price per the book. Once the Job Order is awarded, plan direct ensure the construction is complete per the DEP requirements.

MCNAMEE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Lincolndale, NY 3/2017 – 1/2019

Project Manager Superintendent

Oversee planning and execution of culvert, bridge, general site, and concrete projects for NYSDOT as part of heavy civil contractor. Manage all project functions from bidding and procurement to scheduling, equipment and team allocation, and financial administration. Provide on-site supervision and ensure compliance with quality standards, health and safety regulations, and company policies.

Key Contributions:

Implement wide-ranging construction projects ranging from small pump stations to public bid dam renovation projects.

Successfully won bids through on-point, cost-conscious bid preparation.

VOLMAR CONSTRUCTION, INC., Philadelphia, PA 10/2016 – 3/2017

Superintendent

Brought on board to turnaround 24/7, $10M USPS renovation and expansion building project. Led construction of 50 interior offices and completion of various design build aspects, including 1.1K linear foot concrete covered off-loading dock ramped to existing work area and sharing existing structural steel in roof and walls.

Key Contributions:

Adeptly met challenges of aggressive construction schedule further complicated by logistics dilemmas and holiday demands within nonstop operation; persevered to finish project by contracted completion date.

Demonstrated superior leadership and decision making while quickly assuming project administration; fast-tracked procurement and material deliveries, extended work shifts, and stacked trades to maximize productivity of in-house and subcontracted work crews.

INDEPENDENT ENGAGEMENTS, Multiple Cities, PA, CT, MA 1/2014 – 9/2016

Construction Consultant

Served as consultant to various construction projects, collaborating with other contractors in field and office to achieve short- to long-range objectives for water plan, sitework, heavy civil, and commercial projects. In pre-construction phase, led material and labor takeoff and work plan development processes in coordination with estimating and bid teams. Created CPM schedule covering submittal, approval, fabrication, and delivery as well as detailed scope of work documentation guiding administration and work teams. Engaged as member of field team, and oversaw site activities.

Key Contributions:

Prioritized proper order and marking of materials within laydown areas across field sites.

Applied expertise to ensure that project superintendents understood proper production rates against estimates and advised foremen on strategies for retooling, minimizing waste, and motivating teams to meet production targets.

WORTH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., Multiple Cities, CT 1/2013 – 12/2013

General Superintendent

Recruited by company owners for third time to oversee operations during company restructuring, working closely with team of estimators, project managers, and superintendents to steer timely completion of diverse projects.

Key Contributions:

Secured low bid for $150M NYC Sanitation Station and $20M NY Naval Warehouse.

Successfully directed $10M Danbury, CT school renovation and expansion project as well as $20M Greenwich Public Safety Complex involving a four-story police station and pre-cast concrete parking garage.

PACT II CONSTRUCTION, LLC., Multiple Cities, NJ 2/2010 – 12/2012

Project Executive

Took control of from beginning, developing project bids, creating CPM schedule, directing project management and procurement, and supervising on-site construction. Developed business opportunities for general contractor specializing in WTP/WWTP and self-performing all excavation, cast-in-place concrete, backfilling, process equipment installation, yard piping, and wet/dry utilities.

Key Contributions:

Enabled rapid company growth, ultimately building $35M contracting operation in two years.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager SILVERITE CONSTRUCTION, $225M WWTP, Newtown Creek, NY

Lead Superintendent WORTH CONSTRUCTION, $100M WWTP, Waterbury, CT

Project Manager VOLLERS EXCAVATING & CONSTRUCTION, INC., Multiple Cities, NJ

Superintendent C.R. KLEWIN, Fast-track design/build, Foxwoods Casino, CT

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology – Construction Management Concentration

CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, New Britain, CT

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