Construction Manager Project Coordinator
Resume:
R I C H A R D D I M ARZO
D I M A R Z O *@G M A IL. C O M
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Experienced manager with technical and supervisory skills
• Extensive experience in plant operations with proven success in motivating, directing, and instructing employees, contractors, technicians, and field personnel
• Skilled instructor who is knowledgeable in all OSHA policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment, achieving OSHA 30 certification
• Knowledgeable in business operations such as timesheet management, accounting, invoicing and collections
• Valuable analytical and technical skills with experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex problems PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City of Boston (PWD) - Construction Inspection Unit, Boston, MA. 2014-Current Supervisor Of Utility Coordination and Compliance
• Responsible for ensuring compliance of PWD rules and specifications of utility excavation work throughout the City of Boston, as well as updating them when necessary
• Supervise the training and work assignment of the unit responsible for inspection and compliance of worksites, as well as office personnel responsible for compliance
• Appropriately take action in cases of noncompliance of utility companies and private contractors
• Efficiently coordinate work between the City of Boston, various utility companies, and quasi agencies operating within city limits
• Disseminate the list of the Boston Public Works Department’s capital improvements for roadway, sidewalk, and other right of way programs
• Effectively organize the monthly utility coordination meeting
• Oversee the department’s coordination software while effectively avoiding conflicts between projects, rescheduling based on priority level
• Responsible for reviewing street opening applications during the Winter Moratorium, assessing winter conditions, reviewing plating practices, and contracting utility companies for special procedures in regard to poor weather conditions or special events
• Mediate complaints from constituents through assigning necessary repairs and forwarding complaints to the respective departments necessary
Chief Highway Inspector
• Supervised 6-14 employees through city contract, while being responsible for the distribution of daily assignments, which included plate listings, districts, CRMs, bad patch listings, and end of year permits
• Reviewed the inspection reports from both employees and contractors, as well as examined weekly time sheets for contractors
• Performed weekly winter moratorium meetings with utility companies and private contractors, which allowed for either the approval or decline of permits based on the needs of the job
• Managed the digging and maintenance of the streets of Boston, as well as worked directly with utility companies, private contractors, state agencies, and the Public Works department
• Provided guidance to various agencies on road safety for roadway repairs
• Ensured the compliance of excavation work and street paving, as set by the City of Boston
• Managed shut-down meetings with both utility companies and private contractors in the event that guidelines have been neglected, including the review of infringements
• Cooperated with all agencies to ensure quality help and proper guidelines
• Provided timely and accurate responses to emergency situations Phoenix Communications, Shrewsbury, MA. 2010-2014
Construction Manager
• Managed the Boston office through a period of growth, where the staff grew from 4 to 16 employees
• Coordinated work between several offices, including the Boston office and the main office located in Shrewsbury, which involved combining extra crews when necessary
• Organized meetings with building owners to discuss digging guidelines, which allowed for a safe work environment for both the owners and employees
RICHARD DIMARZO - 2 -
• Discussed permit plans and digging guidelines with city engineers at town hall to determine the appropriate specifications for the job
• Promoted to Manager of 56 employees from four company divisions
• Managed daily workflow as dictated by customers, project managers, schedulers and workers
• Managed the company’s fleet of vehicles, inventory, employee timesheets, reviews and quarterly reports
• Responsible for spot checking crews to ensure the appropriate adherence to OSHA safety standards
• Scheduled and led weekly management meetings to resolve various issues in a timely manner
• Managed the invoicing for multiple jobs, which included maintaining the databases responsible for the organization of over 1,800 completed or open jobs
• Managed and built strong client relationships through monthly meetings, frequent phone calls, and the organization of various lunches and events
• Acted as the client advocate within Phoenix Communications to ensure that needs were addressed in a timely manner PNC Communications, Watertown, MA. 2004-2011
Field Supervisor / Engineering Technician
• Trained, supervised, and motivated 12 employees while simultaneously managing daily workflow
• Managed the maintenance of company vehicles, stock items, timesheets, and quarterly reports on personnel/stock usage and warehouse supplies
• Maintained systems, performed pole transfers, re-lashed cables and ran spans of cable for various companies, which included Comcast and RCN
• Performed splicing and activating activities in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
• Supervised technical installations, which included the installment of security cameras, satellite dishes, and receivers, as well as the running of phone and cad5 cables
• Helped assist foreman with the installation of control boxes and performed supervisory duties over traffic lights COMCAST, Boston, MA. 1986–2003
Utility Coordinator
• Hired contractors to install power supplies and power cables
• Interviewed and selected contractors based on specific qualifications
• Liaised between Verizon, NSTAR and Massachusetts Electric as well as property management companies and condominium associations to coordinate the planning and activation of power supplies
• Helped upgrade various cities, including Boston and Brookline, as well as managed $15 million in disbursements to both contractors and police details
Project Coordinator
• Coordinated appropriate sequencing of upgrades and developed schedules to ensure completion timelines were met
• Acted as a liaison to contractors, management companies, engineering/design and fiber departments
• Managed $20 million in payments to contractors and police details
.
Acting Manager – Cablevision
• Managed the scheduling of workflow to allow for the expansion of cities, employees, and contractors
• Handled project deliverables and timelines to ensure deadlines were successfully met
• Conducted weekly meetings with contractors and the engineering department to review workflow, resolve scheduling issues, and create solutions to problems resulting from previous weeks
• Authorized high volume of money invoices for contractors and police details. Field Supervisor – Rebuild Project
• Supervised and directed operational activities, which included 8 in-house field technicians, and 60 underground and overhead contractors that made up 39 cities across 4,500 cable miles RICHARD DIMARZO - 2 -
• Performed administrative duties related to contractor installation, which included various permits and police details
• Distributed approximately $37 million to various contractors and police details, as well as performed a monthly inspection of vehicles and tools utilized in the department
• Assisted in plant expansion projects and splicing activities to comply with OSHA and Cablevision safety rules and regulations
• Scheduled weekly meetings with contractors and other departments to go over any issues with upcoming projects
• Performed both quarterly and annual evaluations of employees, as well as interviewed potential new candidates Senior Construction Technician
• Trained, motivated, and directed all new technicians
• Managed workflow with contractors and engineering foremen.
• Acted as a key contributor in building and expanding the cable plant EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER, Somerville, MA
• Certificate in Windows 8, AMTRAK certification, MBTA certification
• CPR certification
• OSHA 30 certification
SKILLS
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook
Contact this candidate