Hussein A. Ismail

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West Orange, NJ, 973-***-****

Senior Construction Manager

Experience directing broad scale projects / renovations [up to $200 million in value] and organizing multi-trade construction teams. Projects have been complex and integrated, including power plants, prison facilities, hospitals, medical centers, multi-family wood frames housing, office, retail and educational (schools/universities/dormitory) settings. Robust leadership with proficient communication, critical analysis, and problem-solving skills. Extensive background in estimating and complex data / profit analysis. Project planning/ management, scheduling, and fieldwork supervision. Proven record of completing projects within or ahead of schedule. Creative optimization of productivity, operations, and profits for full scale projects.

Areas of Expertise

Project Management

Scheduling

Labor Relations

Quality Assurance

Staff Hiring

Negotiation

Safety

Estimating

Civil Engineering

Contracts

Inspections

Inventory/Cost Control

Subcontractor Selection

Blueprint Reading

Permits

Staff Supervision

Computer Software Skills

Accomplishments

Enhanced Racanelli Construction Company growth up to $400M and increased the profit margin within 4 yrs.

Directed $75M project for Petracca ahead of time & below budget thus substantially increasing the profit margin.

Salvaged $15M project at risk of default for Dobotol Construction through effective resourcing & time management.

Career Experience

Senior Construction Superintendent, Ameresco, Inc., Newark, NJ 2020-Present

Supervised and collaborated with 10 subcontractors to successfully execute project objectives.

St. Barnabas-Newark-

Oversaw field verification of equipment, location, and layout for the Design Build of a new 2000 KW state-of-the art CHP (combined heat and power) system in St. Barnabas – Newark Beth Israel Hospital facility with black start and Island mode.

Supervised existing Chimney Stack renovation.

Replaced economizer and installed control valves for new condensate tank and deaerator during boiler shut down.

Coordinated timely submittal and approval of new equipment and initiated RFI’s for owner resolution.

Organized the safe delivery and storing of equipment offsite to be installed once site was ready.

St. Barnabas-Livingston & Trinitas CHP Project-Elizabeth-

Effectively conducted power shut down at Trinitas CHP Project in Elizabeth and one at St Barnabas in Livingston to install new ATS’ at both respective locations for PSEG power interconnection.

Planned and executed the installation of mechanical hot water, condenser water, steam piping, hot water piping, HSRG, Engine and equipment wiring in new boiler enclosure for St. Barnabas.

Senior Construction Superintendent, Hollister Construction Services, Parsippany, NJ 2017-2020

Supervised and collaborated with a team of up to 225 tradesmen and over 15 subcontractors. Enhanced schedule, improved worker safety, and operation continuity, by directing the mason and carpenter to build the shear wall ahead of steel and precast crane erection. Updated the Architect and Engineer daily to troubleshoot project design conflicts. Methodically rotated and divided trades safely on Exterior Work including the following installations: Electric Vaults under sidewalk, Transformers, pulling cable, exterior stud framing, insulation and dens glass, waterproofing exterior slabs, Exterior Brick, Exterior Aluminum storefront, demolition of sidewalks and sidewalks and curb replacement.

Supervised the construction and completion of the 65 million dollars Honors Living Learning Community. This was a five-story, 153,670 SF. Urban infill building, at the Newark campus of Rutgers University. The facility provides 391 beds for students. It also includes classroom and academic support spaces, 25,000 SF of ground floor retail, and a 5-story, precast concrete 74,000 SF parking garage with 330 parking spaces.

Preemptively planned work ahead and secured subcontractor commitment by a period of two weeks.

Accounted for the precise allocation of resources so that subcontractors always had sufficient material, equipment, and manpower to perform each task.

Secured all necessary permits (e.g., municipality permits, sidewalk closures and utility permits) and approvals for shop drawings.

Safely and consciously maneuvered heavy equipment and organized suitable accommodations around archaeological excavation while progressing construction project work.

Employed ingenuity and resourcefulness to adjust planning. Repurposed conventional, crawler, and stage cranes stationed at strategically designated locations and carefully directed material delivery between the limited space of the courtyard and adjacent city streets to execute construction of the dorms and garage.

Developed and routinely reviewed site conditions to enhance project task performance, accessibility, and completion in a timely fashion.

Accelerated work during the Winter of 2018 by enclosing the building with tarp and temporary heat to allow interior construction to continue prior to the arrival of Exterior Island Building panels.

Made provisions to have an open bay for loading material and debris removal that was not included in scope of subcontractor bid.

Construction Project Manager, March Associates Construction, Wayne, NJ 2015-2017

Supervised and collaborated with a team of up to 300 tradesmen and over 25 subcontractors. Oversaw the construction and completion of a) IPIC Dobbs Ferry Cinemas valued at 12 million dollars-- including (8) Dine –in Theaters and a Restaurant between May 2016 and June 2017, and b & c) Learning Experience valued at 3 million dollars and 5 million dollar LA Fitness Center in Union, NJ in October of 2017. Additionally, supervised and developed preconstruction for d) 20-million-dollar Meridian Housing Complex including (106) 4 story apartment units wood frames above 2 story concrete Parking Garage.

●Effectively coordinated the demolition and site work for concrete construction Parking Garage.

●Obtained all necessary utility and construction permits for the project from the city of Hackensack, NJ.

●Collaborated with PSE&G to build transformer vaults for electrical power.

●Successfully implemented pile-lag system to excavation support for the underground parking garage.

●Employed de-watering system as necessary for the construction of the concrete structure parking garage.

Executive Construction Project Manager, Dobotol Construction LLC., Hackensack, NJ 2012-2015

Organized and executed several projects. These were: a) Englewood Fire House in Englewood, NJ b) Edgeboro Maintenance Building in East Brunswick, NJ (both projects were valued at $15 million combined), c) Exterior Pedestrians Stair Project and the Hanover Sewerage Authority Project, d) construction of (2) Sludge Detention Ponds in NYC Park, construction of Faber Skate Park, and the Roger Morris Park Renovation. Successfully liaised with various government agencies to execute project objectives for each project, respectively. Supervised and collaborated with a team of up to 100 tradesmen and 15 subcontractors for the Englewood Fire House and Edgeboro Maintenance Building Projects. Supervised and collaborated with a team of 100 tradesmen and 10 subcontractors for the Exterior Pedestrian Stair & NY Parks projects.

Englewood Fire House & Edgeboro Maintenance Building-

Expedited the process for each of these projects despite previous and projected challenges to start and stay on schedule.

Instituted a hybrid de-watering and dry gravel mat system which allowed the construction of the foundation of Englewood Fire House above water level.

Accelerated interior renovation process for Edgeboro Maintenance Building by utilizing machinery to demolish interior masonry and drywall partitions.

Directed roof replacement early in the project to allow for new construction in Edgeboro Maintenance Building.

Bid and obtained new work for the company valued at 5 million dollars.

Exterior Pedestrians Stair Project & NY Park Projects-

Compensated for the steepness and inaccessibility of the site terrain of the Jersey City Pedestrians Stair Project by building temporary roads to enable pile rig and concrete truck access.

Resourcefully deployed surveyor and skilled masons to build the Skatepark in lieu of hiring specialized skate builders to accommodate budget constraints.

Utilized shop and in-house workforce to replicate the landmark project requirements of the Roger Morris Park.

Facilitated operations advancing the project from (4) months behind schedule to (1) month ahead of schedule.

Construction Project Manager, Joseph Jingoli & Sons Inc., Lawrenceville, NJ 2009-2012

Supervised three projects including: a) the Rutgers’s $40M-12 story Student Housing project (the Dorm houses 350 students in 102 residential units) which also encompassed a 3-Story Retail building for a total 165,000 SF. at Camden NJ, b) the Dow Jones$ $4M Press Plant upgrade in Maryland and Georgia and c) the Astoria Power Plant $100M underground infrastructure and site work from pre-construction through close-out. Supervised and collaborated with a team of up to 500 tradesmen and over 25 subcontractors. Took charge of several crews to complete tasks on an accelerated schedule, having 2 shifts daily including weekends. Identified and monitored subcontractors / vendors to ensure compliance with work scopes.

●Analyzed blueprints / specifications and facilitated procurement of materials.

●Prepared and oversaw budgets and schedules.

●Performed rigorous spot inspections.

●Avoided revenue loss and scheduling issues for company by accelerating completion of foundation by several months, offsetting delay created by problematic issuance of building permit.

●Championed difficult coordination of fast-track self-performed excavation / backfill work, underground electric conduit, mechanical piping, auger-cast piling, and massive concrete foundation.

●Optimized company’s operations and project’s success by troubleshooting numerous field issues and design conflicts.

Construction Project Manager, Petracca & Sons Inc., Whitestone, NY 2007-2009

Directed $75M project that included the construction of 3 new buildings and renovation of 3 existing buildings. Supervised staff including a cohort of 6 professional direct reports. Led successful effort to resolve prison security system design conflicts through effective communication and negotiation. Carefully interfaced between vendor, design architect, construction manager and owner to clarify specifications and maintain consistent agreement between all invested parties. Took initiative to cooperate closely with project principals (i.e., the owner, architect, engineer, field superintendent / crews, and subcontractors) to maintain steady progress and control costs.

●Played a critical role in pre-construction work for each of these buildings.

●Effectively administrated the coordination of building general construction trades with mechanical and electrical trades. Supervised staff of 6 professional direct reports.

Experience With:

Heavy Equipment Overhead Crane Shop Drawings Carpentry Drywall Masonry Blueprints Concrete General Construction Piping Plumbing HVAC Structural Steel Project Development Project Planning Storefront Project Design Landmark Buildings Historical Buildings Networking Demolition Excavation General Contracting Preconstruction Services Waterproofing Construction Safety OSHA Site Safety Budgets Cost Estimating Construction Management Civil Engineering Cast Stone Precast Concrete Reinforced Concrete AACE Surveyor Quality Control Maintenance Scheduling Budget Payments Retail Field Operation Networking / Liaison Pulling Cable Retail Marketing Project Management Team Building Team Player Senior Residential Care Assisted Living Healthcare Procurement Mentors Inspections HR Pricing Proposals Federal Government Documentation Reporting Purchasing Technical Tasks Forecasting Technical Skills General Repair Policy Development Payroll Credential Knowledge Base Punchlist Shop Drawings RFI’s Change Management Submittal Field Reports Site Photos Driving Progress Mentoring Training

Languages: Fluent in English & Arabic

Additional Experience

Construction Project Manager, Joseph Jingoli & Sons Inc., Lawrenceville, NJ

Pre-Construction Chief Estimator, Racanelli Construction Company, Hicksville, NY

Construction Project Manager, Roy Kay Inc. (A Keyspan Company), Freehold, NJ

Construction Project Manager, Crow Construction, Manhattan, New York

Education

Associate of Science in Civil Engineering Technology

New York City Technical College

2019 SST- OSHA -62 Hour Site Safety Supervisor Training

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