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Construction Manager Project

Location:
Naperville, IL
Posted:
August 05, 2021

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Jim Greco

**** ******** **** **********, ******** 60563

Mobile #: 630-***-**** Home #: 630-***-****

E-mail: adn12s@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications:

Highly skilled construction project manager of commercial, institutional and industrial design build and traditional building projects. Proficient at conceptual, schematic, design development cost estimating and lump sum bid preparation.

Versatile in all aspects of the building construction process keenly focused on profitable project delivery, while exceeding expectations of the design program. Demonstrated leadership and teamwork commensurate with preconstruction services, including selection of design teams, entitlement, planning, and procurement. Successfully manages design concepts against established construction budgets while guiding projects to completion. Accomplished and dedicated professional adept at industry procedures commensurate with the successful execution of a variety of building construction projects. Education & Professional Development

Bachelor of Science Construction Engineering, Iowa State University LEED AP Accredited Professional

Experience:

Maman Corp

Senior Project Manager December 2019 to December 2020 Joined the firm to lead the development of a new profit center focused on new building construction of commercial, institutional, enterprise and mixed use projects throughout the Chicago land area. Prepared conceptual, schematic, design development and lump sum cost estimates for presentation to potential clients. Implemented business development procedures in the pursuit of new work. Gilbane Building Company (Project Specific Position) Senior Project Manager July 2017 to October 2019

Responsible to the Regional Vice President for procurement and construction management of third party construction projects.

321 North Clark Street Lobby Reconstruction Chicago Illinois This very complicate project involved multi phased demolition of the building’s 24,000 sf lobby and curtain wall systems, replacement of new curtain walls, ceilings, granite floors veneered walls and modernization of elevator and fire alarm systems... Construction of an interstitial structural steel mezzanine floor and extension of the building’s lower River Walk elevations facilitated future tenant development. Extensive modifications to the building’s west plaza level entry provided ramped access from Clark Street. Close scheduling coordination with property management minimized tenant inconveniences. Comprehensive project management responsibilities included oversight and development of project staff, coordination with Client’s Construction Manager, subcontract procurement and change management.

Baker Showroom Chicago Illinois

Renovation of Baker’s 18,000 sf retail furniture showroom in the Merchandise Mart. Performed project management and site supervision delivering this one million dollar, ten week project on time and under budget to a very appreciative client.

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United Construction Midwest (Ceased Chicago Business Operations) Senior Project Manager November 2014 to April 2017 Responsible to the Regional Vice President for procurement and construction management of third party construction projects, including conceptual, design/build and lump sum estimating. Amazon Distribution Facility Joliet Illinois.

Responsible to GLP Properties as the Owner’s representative and Construction Manager for the modernization and site improvements of an existing 475,000 sf warehouse facility. As Construction Manager procured and administered a $20,000,000 general contract agreement between GLP Properties and their General Contractor.

Chicago Hardware Warehouse Addition Franklin Park Illinois Managed the design/build construction of a 20,000 sf warehouse addition. Existing building demolition, soil remediation and phased construction in an urban and residential neighborhood presented unique scheduling challenges, which were overcome by closely coordinating subcontractors’ activities while monitoring actual “work in place” to projected. Planes & Sabatolo Warehouse Addition Aurora Illinois Procured and managed the construction of a 40,000 sf storage warehouse facility. Scheduling delays caused by the remediation of contaminated soil, discovered during excavation, were overcome by expediting critical path activities. Remediation costs were mitigated by constructing on site landscape berms, resulting in significant savings to our client. CVG-3 Warehouse Cincinnati Ohio

Assisted in the lump sum estimating and procurement of a 264,000 sf warehouse building. Exterior walls were constructed of concrete cast-in-place tilt walls, rather than precast concrete panels which allowed ownership to market their building months earlier than projected. Ledcor Construction Company Inc. (Ceased Chicago Business Operations) Construction Project Manager May 2012 to January 2014 Responsible to the Operations Manager for construction management of third party construction projects totaling $25,000,000 of construction volume. South Shore Commons 1 Gary, Indiana

Construction management of a 60 unit, $10,000,000 living facility for local homeless residents This project was delivered one (1) month early enabling the project developer to secure critical financing

Deer Path Supportive Living Faculty Huntley, Illinois Construction management of a 120 unit, $13,000,000 living facility for recovering ambulatory residents

Successfully procured and managed subcontracts despite a constrained construction budget Tenant Project Services, Inc

Director of Construction Operations May 2011 to April 2012 Provided guidance and oversight of corporate operations while mentoring key staff. Directed design/build operations as well as managing negotiated and lump sum construction projects. Reorganized corporate policies & procedures streamlining communications, promoting teamwork and an efficient work environment.

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Knightsbridge Design+Build LLC (Ceased Business Operations) Senior Project Manager January 2010 to July 2010

Short term assignment. Responsible for project management and field operations of building and tenant improvement projects including medical office, light manufacturing and food distribution Ryan Companies U.S. Inc.

Senior Project Manager September 2003 to October 2009 Responsible to the Division Manager for project development and construction management of design/build and third party construction projects totaling $75,000,000 of construction volume. Laraway Crossings Business Park, Joliet, IL.

Managed the design/build land development of a 180 acre business park. Exceeded profit expectations by effectively managing site work to avoid material cost escalation. Sears Centre Arena, Hoffman Estates, IL.

9000 seat 225,000sf multi venue sports & entertainment facility Successfully managed the design/build and construction processes through a very aggressive twenty-one month schedule with an extremely limited budget of $48,000,000 Randall Crossing, Elgin, IL.

110 acre industrial office park land development project. Accurate conceptual budget estimates enabled the land purchase, contributing to successful park development. California Cartage Company Warehouse Tenant Improvements Joliet. IL. 400,000sf speculative renovation completed in less than two months securing a high quality tenant for a favorable rental period.

Target Department Store, Shorewood, IL.

105,000sf of new construction completed early allowing Target to install fixtures and bring store on line sooner than anticipated, capturing the Spring market. Jewel Food Store Westmont, IL.

80,000sf renovation of an active store which remained open for business 24/7 and through two holiday shopping seasons while relocating departments without an unanticipated drop in sales volume. Dominick's Food Store, Buffalo Grove, IL

75,000sf renovation completed in three months through three holiday shopping seasons. The Client's satisfaction of overall performance lead to future negotiated work. Page 4

Weis Builders Inc.

Project Manager March 1999 to September 2003

Responsible for the procurement and construction of retail and assisted living building projects, totaling $60,000,000 of construction volume.

Construction management assignments

93,000sf Kohl's Department Store Round Lake Beach, IL 71,000sf Retirement Living Facility Rockford, IL

56,000sf Assisted Living Facility, Louisville, KY

120,000sf Independent Living Facility, Louisville, Ky 105,000sf Assisted Living Facility Glenview, IL

83,000sf Assisted Living Facility Buffalo Grove, IL 130,000sf Assisted Living Facility Oak Park, IL

83,000sf Kohl's Department Store addition & renovation Rockford, IL Westra Construction Co.

Project Manager November 1996 to February 1999

Responsible for the procurement and construction of industrial, commercial and institutional building projects. Prepared estimates for design build and lump sum projects. Construction management assignments:

54,000sf Packaged Concrete Product Blending and Packaging Facility, Kaneville, IL 4,000sf Church building addition, Wheaton, IL

Design build assignments:

32,000sf College Science and Technology Building, Palos Heights, IL 28,000sf College Chapel Auditorium facility Palos Heights, IL 16,000sf Renovation to Regional office building, Cicero, IL Interior Construction Group

Senior Project Manager May 1994 to October 1996

Directly responsible to the managing partners for the procurement and construction management of commercial tenant renovation projects, totaling combined construction volume of $8.2 million Assignments included:

The Boston Consulting Group, 200 South Wacker Drive (25,000 SF) Ameritech New Media Enterprises, Itasca (30,000sf) FMC Corporate Headquarters, Amoco Building (31,000 SF) Cargill Investor Services, Sears Tower (7,000 SF)

John Nuveen computer room renovation, 333 West Wacker Drive (15,000 SF) John Nuveen corporate accounting department and executive floor, 333 West Wacker Drive (25,000 SF): Clinic for Northwestern Memorial Management Corporation, 111 West Washington Street (4,500 SF) Page 5

Turner Construction Co. August 1983 to April 1994

Project Engineer-Special Projects Division

Responsible to senior management for the procurement and construction management of health care and commercial renovation projects.

Assignments included: renovation of the Wagner Health Center (54,000 SF): tenant finishes for the Tressler, Soderstrom law firm (51,000 SF): and new interior construction of the Sears Tower Health Club (15,000 SF), totaling combined construction volume of $10 million. Assistant Engineer-Special Projects Division

Managed $11 million of renovation and new construction projects including medical research laboratories, hospitals clinics, convalescent care facilities and commercial office buildings. Responsibilities included lump sum and budget estimating, purchasing, engineering and construction management.

Assistant Engineer

Two Prudential Plaza, 64-story office building.

Managed $14 million worth of construction. Responsible to the Senior Project Engineer for the administration and engineering of the elevator, escalator, granite and terrazzo subcontracts Assistant Superintendent

Two Prudential Plaza, 64-story office building

Supervised $6 million of foundation construction. Reported to the Project Superintendent. Coordinated caisson, slurry wall, excavation and retention system field operations. Published weekly construction schedules and analyzed cost impact of field changes. Assistant Engineer

440 South LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois.

Assisted in the construction management of a $10 million underground parking garage and outdoor Plaza. Responsible to the Project Executive for cost management and to the Project Superintendent for procurement of building components.

Cost and Scheduling Engineer

Entry level position. Responsible to the department head for costs and man power allocation reports for on going projects.



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