Christopher J. Fede
*** *******, ****** *****, ** 11697 • 917-***-**** • *********@*****.***
Profile
A dynamic, innovative and highly motivated professional with a proven track record in project management • Field manager with comprehensive knowledge of building safety; work productively with sub-contractors, architects and engineers • Strengths in project management, customer service, personnel development and supervision • Forward thinker with keen problem solving capabilities: Skilled at creating and adhering to project timelines • Consistently facilitate on-time job completion within budgetary guidelines :Cultivate and maintain positive and productive relationships with all contacts • Comfortable making difficult decisions and assuming key responsibilities • Knowledge of all residential building disciplines • Software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,Xactimate, RS Means, and Bluebeam • Internet and social media savvy :City time: City pay CMS/DMS: Microsoft :scope development : contract negotiations :procurement :capital project delivery: budget planning and oversight .Pro:Core :AIA payment requisition: stick-built: Ground-up: Disaster Recovery :Bid leveling: program management
Core Competencies
Project Management
Estimating & Takeoffs
Quality Control
Engineer Interaction
Budgeting & Costing
Leadership
Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Site/Building Safety
Supervise Sub-Contractors
Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
HAGERTY CONSULTING INC., – MANHATTAN, NY + Project Consultant 2019-Present > Using acquired construction skills and experience and working with highly skilled team of independent professionals, officials from New York Housing Recovery Office (HRO)and the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) we systemically reviewed construction documents, change orders,drawings,RFI`s and scopes of work to justify contractor billings and request for payments .
Malbro Construction Corp., Breezy Point, NY • Project Manager – Build it Back Program 2015-2019
Responsible for managing the repair, rebuilding and elevating of residential homes affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Utilize state of the art advanced building techniques to ensure homes withstand future catastrophic events.
Manage the projects for 25% of the firm’s 100+ homeowner disaster recovery base of clients in excess of 15 million in contract work.
KC Finished concrete, LLC, Brooklyn, NY • Owner Representative 2010-2015
Owned and operated a concrete company doing residential concrete forming and finishing .
S.C.S. Commodities Corp., Jersey City, NJ • Commodities Broker/Trader 2000-2010
Project Management Expertise
Manage and oversee all phases of residential construction projects from conception through completion.
Skilled in coordinating and supervising interior/exterior new construction, rehabilitation and demolition projects, including cement formwork/framework and low/mid-rise reinforced concrete structures.
Participate in project development, pre-construction, and design in cooperation with management, architects, engineers, and customers. Obtain necessary licenses and permits from all trades for all phases of projects.
Responsible for hiring/firing of trades; prepare RFIs and RFPs; Estimating,ensure trades are licensed and are Worker’s Comp insured; obtain general liability certificates; prepare blanket trade agreements and other related contracts.
Direct and supervise a high volume of expert tradesmen and semi-skilled laborers ensuring compliance with job specifications and attention to detail. Schedule labor in logical steps ensuring cost-efficiency and on-time project completion. Responsible for adherence to project budgets; approve all change orders and cost over-runs.
Inspect job sites for compliance with city, state and federal safety codes and regulations; maintain safety logs and reports; identify and rectify hazards; accompany officials during inspections.
Interface with the Department of Buildings and New York City Elevation Inspectors.
Conduct safety orientations; ensure utmost levels of safety for workers, pedestrians, equipment, and vehicles.
Manage all in-field functions including project scheduling, determination of specifications, procurement, special equipment requirements and employee performance evaluations. Manage crews and 20+ in-house staff.
Cultivate positive relationships with all customers; handle complaints; resolve issues.
Education
St. Francis College, Brooklyn, NY • Bachelor of Science ~Degree in Business Administration • 2000
Xaverian High School, Brooklyn, NY • Academic Diploma •