Vice President Project Manager

RAFAEL FERNANDEZ, PE, CGC, PMP, FMP, CCC, CPM, CPP, CAI

917-***-**** • **************@*****.***

SENIOR REGIONAL CAPITAL PROJECT-CONSTRUCTION and Facilities Executive Seasoned construction executive with a proven record of accomplishment in leading operations, exemplified during tenure at Charles Williams, King Rose Construction and McKissack and McKissack. Renowned for adept financial oversight and strategic project management, I bring a wealth of expertise in contract administration and stakeholder communication. My leadership fosters team efficiency and execution of multi-million-dollar projects. Multilingual English, French, Spanish and Creole. AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Facilities-Program Management

• Construction Management

• Financial Responsible P&L

• Health-Safety Regs. /OSHA

• International Business Compliance

• Brand Compliance, FF&E, EPCM

• Contract Negotiation/Admin

• ADA Upgrade/Retrofit/Rehabs

• Due Diligence-PCA-Life Cycle

• Design-Built Construction Mgr.

• Leadership-Supervision-Coach

• CapEx-OpEx Forecast Mgmt.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Charles Williams Construction

Vice President Of Operation And Construction 2/2024-Present Currently providing strategic supervision and high-level technical support for ongoing public and private projects currently under negotiation and three under construction. Responsible for commercial leadership and oversight for the execution of turnkey Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects. Accountable for EPC projects’ P&L, cost center management, operational efficiencies, and on-time delivery.

Key Projects.

River Edge Restaurant Upgrades, (Riverdale) 5.2 MM dollars

Chisholm Elevator Renovation. (Brooklyn) 2.6 MM dollars

Consigli Hospital (White Plains) 2.4 MM dollars

SCA Upgrade Elevator Upgrade Project (Brooklyn) 2.6 MM dollars

FEC Inwood Restaurant upgrade (New York) 1.2 MM dollars KING ROSE CONSTRUCTION

VICE PRESIDENT OF CONSTRUCTION-HEAD OF OPERATIONS 3/2020-12/2023

Successfully managed all construction projects negotiating, awarding, and implementing construction contracts for new and existing facilities and construction projects.

Spearhead’s high level of project concept, visioning and scoping, including, but not limited to budgeting, scheduling, and establishment of team.

Review, analyze and optimize budgets, scope and product so the project will support the asset investment strategy.

Oversee design management for every project, supported by third party subcontractors and design teams.

Oversee construction management for each project, supported by the project management teams.

Review key construction submittals and shop drawings ensuring clients’ vision, brand standards, and drawings.

Advise clients on purchase of furnishings, fixtures, and equipment and oversee budgets, costing, and schedules. Key Engagements:

• The Plaza Hotel-Renovation and Capital improvements The Edwardian Room Structural repair

• The Plaza Hotel Sprinkler and Structural upgrades

• Neue Gallery HQ Office Upgrades

• The Elements and Cittadino’s Hotels Room improvements

• The Hamilton Hotel Lobby Renovation

• FedEx HVAC Upgrade

• European Wax Center Store buildout at 175th St Port Authority site

• Facebook Structural Upgrade at Broadway Ave (Landmark)

• The Cubbyhole Bar and Restaurant (Landmark)

• Mount Sinai ADA Upgrades at the Kravis Pediatrics and Mount Sinai HIV Clinic

• Au Bon Pain, Le Pain Quotidien and Maison Kaiser

• Holiday Inn Room Repairs

• Rudin Luxury Renovations

• RXR Luxury Renovations

• Anine Bing Store Upgrades

• Mother Denim Store Conversion

MCKISSACK AND MCKISSACK

PROJECT EXECUTIVE-HEAD OF OPERATIONS 3/2018 to 3/2020

As Project Executive-Head of Operations, had overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a strategic and complex project.

While reporting to the Executive Vice President, person in charge of the ongoing construction operations for the company.

Successfully supervised all PMs, APM, Project Engineers and Superintendents for all sites and projects.

Provided on time analytical, contractual, functional and financial support to projects under construction and bidding,

Provided full program life cycle activities on behalf of all stake holders.

Performed the duties of PRECON, RFP developer and sub-contract administrator for Public-Private Partnership.

In charge of hiring, recruiting, managing, and maintaining subcontractor base across the region, as needed.

In Charge of the QA/QC process on behalf of the company and clients.

As Safety Trained Supervisor, performed the duties of advising the Company, Subcontractors and Clients in all safety matters and OSHA implementation and requirements.

Chaired all Subcontractors, Clients, A&E and staff meetings. Key Engagements:

• Betty Carter Park Reconstruction. Brooklyn NY Successfully managed the reconstruction of a recreational park in Downtown Brooklyn, bringing the project from 6 months behind schedule to on time completion and in budget. Client: Downtown Brooklyn Partnership (DBP)

• Pier 42 Manhattan, NY Reconstruction of Metal Structure Building- Guided the successful completion of the project and provided on time technical assistance to the Subcontractors on site and Client. Provided structural design VE saving

$300,000 in change orders avoiding cost overruns. Client: Economic Development Company (EDC)

• Hunts Points Meat and Fish Markets, Bronx NY. Senior Supervisor of the design-built of 2 75Kv Generator and Switchgear. Negotiated a potential Change order for a total of $1.7 Million dollars reducing it to 30% of the value requested. Developed the RFPs and Procurement Specs for the projects, Foundation and building design at the Hunts Points Market

• Governor’s Office Storm Recovery Program (GOSR). Supervise the reconstruction of over 400 homes destroyed by hurricane Sandy in Staten Island and Long Island ATRIA Builders-APECI, LLC 3/2015 to 3/2018

PROJECT EXECUTIVE-CAPITAL SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, New York

Person in charge of the construction of a design-bid-built Marriot Courtyard Hotel min Hudson Yards, Manhattan

Design-Built of an Aloft Hotel I Hudson Yard Manhattan

Prepared, evaluated and negotiated all Contracts, RFP and bid leveling with full scope analysis.

Fully Financial capability, Budgeting and P&L Management and responsibility. Cash disbursement forecast.

Reviewed/approved Pay Applications, POs, Change Orders & Invoices

Analyzing vendor proposals, establish/maintenance Capital Budgets, cash flow and cost construction progress.

Performed Value Engineering and hotel compliance on the current structural design, as well as submittals revision.

Supervised the implementation of OSHA and Site safety programs, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and maintenance, reducing accidents to zero at the workplaces.

Negotiated all contracts and BAFOs with all subcontracting companies, Vendors and Suppliers

Provided technical guidance with compliance with Local Laws Compliances.

Closely worked with interior designer and other consultants on the FFE selection and purchase

Prepared and monitored construction and schedules bringing projects on time and under budget.

Recovered over US$1.5 MM in back charges and new process implementation Provided VE to the Support of Excavations (SOE) Plans, saving the company a total of US$785,000. Key Engagements:

• Marriott Courtyard Capital Luxury Hotel. (Hudson Yards New York City) Person in charge of all construction operations for the new Marriott Courtyard 400-rooms hotel located at the Hudson Yards in midtown Manhattan.

• Aloft Hotel Design in Hudson Yards Manhattan

• Carnegie House Building (Billionaires Road at midtown Manhattan, NYC) Rehabilitation of luxury apartments

• Da Rosina Restaurant (46th St Restaurant Row, NYC). Full reconstruction of restaurant and apartment complex

• The Other Room Restaurant (The Village, NYC) Structural stabilization of restaurant and upgrade of dwellings.

• The Sanz Residence (The Village, NYC) Reconstruction of a dwelling under landmark rules of this dwelling TGC Engineering Services, New York, New Jersey. Florida. 3/2007-3/2015 CAPITAL SENIOR REGIONAL PM (CAPEX DEVELOPMENT, ADMINISTRATION, IMPROVEMENTS AND ACQUISITIONS)

Supervised all phases of Capital construction from RFP Prep & Bid, Bid Analysis, permits to CO.

Managed the building process to ensure quality and compliance with all local and national building codes.

Performed site visits, inspection, and surveys, retro-commissioning and/any closeout activities ensuring project delivery are under budget and on time.

Managed construction schedules and provided weekly status reports for each job site. Manage subcontractors including scheduling, installation, quality control and cost containment.

Acted as Safety Compliance Officer and provided Safety Program and trainings for all corporate and construction sites. Oversees the implementation of OSHA and Site safety programs, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and maintenance, reducing accidents to zero at the workplaces.

Fully Financial, Budget and P&L Management and responsible. Review/approve POs & invoices, analyzing vendor proposals, establish/maintain Capital Budgets, cash flow and cost construction progress.

Performed Due Diligences, Needs Assessments, Life Cycles evaluation, and Operation Alignment and other activities. Key Engagements:

• Sofitel Hotel Capital Renovation Luxury-Hospitality (Miami, FL, Washington DC): On-site Director of Engineering to head the repositioning of the Luxury Brand for Sofitel. Implemented cost saving strategies which reduced the Hotel in energy and water consumption.

• The Peabody Orlando and The Palms Luxury Resort Hospitality CapEx Renovation (Miami, FL, Washington DC): Hired Senior PM to head the repositioning of the sites’ operation, implement a facilities PM program and MEP recertification and testing,

• Archstone-Smith Luxury High Rise Apartments Capital Rehab/Retrofit and ADA Conversion (Boston/New York City): Cumulative construction budget of US $19M performed under budget.

• Jones Lang Lassalle High-End the Courvoisier Capital Program (Brickell Island, FL): Supervised the Capital assessments and operation realignment to reduce cost overrun and green energy practices.

• Greystone Realty LLC High-Rise Residential-Commercial CapEx Upgrades (New York City): CapEx renovations for -High-Rise Residential building in compliances with Local Law 11, OSHA, ADA and NFPA. Total project of US$8M. Project performed under budget and on time. PB-EMG, New York-Orlando, Miami Eastern Region 3/2005-3/2007 Senior Lead Project Manager-Capital Construction Contract Administration

Team Leader Project Manager- for Capital renovation and improvement supervising all phases of construction from RFP Prep & Bid, Bid Analysis & Leveling, Contract negotiation & award to contract administration and closeout.

Reviewed construction documents for accuracy, feasibility, conformance and strict adherence with Brand Image, industry standards, local laws and international construction codes.

Prepared and monitored construction and schedules-Resolved/answered RFIs, COs and technical questions.

Financial, Budget and P&L Management, reviewed/approved POs & invoices. Key Engagements:

• Hospitality Capital Acquisition Project Manager-Due Diligence (MA, VA, NY, FL, NC, PA, GA, and LA): Eastern Region. Served as Project and Site Manager for multi-million-dollar Capital Expenditure programs and construction upgrades, ADA, asbestos/mold investigations, and energy audits for contracts valued at $10MUSD per site for Government Facilities

(Oceana, New River and Camp Lejeune Naval Bases) under DECA-NAVFAC rules.

• Capital Expenditure Renovation and Retro-commission of The Palms (Orlando and St. Petersburg FL).

• New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). (New York City) Lead PM for the Capital studies, budgeting and supervision of Capital assessments program and energy efficiency reports. PLASTIC OMNIUM AUTO EXTERIORS, Paris, France 2003-2005 Capital Development and Construction Project Manager

Supervised the design-built of a $175MM USD Capital Construction and $75MM Capital Expansion as Corporate Construction Manager for 2 other international plants.

In charge of Capital contract negotiations, land acquisition design, build of the development and erection of the facility.

Negotiated and obtained from the Federal and State government $9.2MUSD in concessions and taxes deferment.

Resolved/answered RFIs, COs, and all project issues, as required. Evaluated and selected A&E, Contractors, and Vendors.

Devised and Implemented the “Capital Renovation Standards” and Specification Program” for the company while supervising the expansion of the plants in France, Ramos Arizpe-Puebla in Mexico and South Carolina. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

English, French, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

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Military Service

Honorably served and discharged from the U.S. Army with services in Massachusetts, Missouri, Virginia, Korea, and Germany. OTHER EXPERIENCES

UNITED NATIONS, UNHQ NEW YORK, GENEVA (1992-2002)

Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) Officer in Charge. Engineering, Logistics and Operation

The Steven L Newman Real Estate Institute (Baruch College) 2008 to Present Adjunct Professor

• Introduction And Advance Project Management (PMI- PMBOK Content )

• Introduction And Advance Construction Management

• Codes, Means And Methods In Construction

• Assets Life Cycle And Capital Improvements

• Facilities Finance, Capital Budget And Operational Alignments

• Operations And Maintenance

• OSHA And New York City Safety And Local Laws Compliance EDUCATION &CREDENTIALS

• Project Management Certification (CPM)

o INTERNATIONAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION-IFMA NEW YORK) 2010

• Project Planning Certification (CPP)

o INTERNATIONAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION-IFMA NEW YORK) 2010

• Advance Certification of Structural Design

o UNIVERSIDAD QUETZALCÓATL, MÉXICO 2004

• Project Management Profesional (PMP)

o PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, 2002

• United Nations University (UNU)

o MASTER GRADUATE PROGRAM FOR LOGISTICS OFFICERS, UNHQ NY 1993

• United Nations University (UNU)

o MASTER GRADUATE PROGRAM FOR OPERATIONS OFFICERS, UNHQ NY 1993

• Universidad Estatal Simón Bolívar

o ESPECIALIDAD EN INGENIERÍA CIVIL CARACAS VENEZUELA 1993

• Offshore Structures Design and Construction Diploma o US NAVY TRAINING UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, DC 1992

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

o UNIVERSITY OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Washington, DC 1992

• Diploma of Superior Studies in Civil-Structural Designs and Stability o DARMSTADT TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE, Germany 1987

• Specialty-Post Grade in Capital Restoration and Rehabilitation of Civil Structures o UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL PEDRO HENRÍQUEZ UREÑA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 1985

• Título y Tesis de Ingeniería Civil y Estructural o UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic 1984 LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER CREDENTIALS

Florida Certified General Contractor, Florida, Current) Florida Certified Roofing Contractor (Florida, Current) Professional Engineer (Puerto Rico, Florida, Spain, México, Venezuela, Dominican Republic) Facilities Management Professional (FMP) (International Facilities Management Association-IFMA New York OSHA Authorized Trainer for 10 and 30 Hrs. (US-International) Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management Institute (US-International) Safety Trained Supervisor-Construction (STS), CCHEST-US-International

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