Project Manager Vice President

GUS KLIDAS

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Smithtown, NY 11787 Email: *******@************.*** MANAGER / EXECUTIVE

Cross-Functional Experience & Cross Industry Expertise EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Manager with over 30 years experience in developing markets and engineering projects related to heavy civil and the installation of overhead and underground utilities, water, telecom, natural gas and electric facilities, within the continental United States. Solid, comprehensive capabilities from background as Field Engineer to Senior Project Manager, to Vice President.

Established strategy and policy for company move from heavy highway construction into a utility construction market segment.

Formulated regulatory compliance and training requirements.

Developed relationships with key utility company decision makers for marketing of company services provided.

Developed a program for project negotiation with NYC and NYS DOT contractors that realized over

$6M in company savings by proposing a new work process to utility executive management and implementing said proposal.

Organized the KeySpan Customer Meter Header Weld Inspection Program for the NYS Public Service Commission.

Expert in all forms of Trenchless technology, i.e., horizontal, directional drill, micro-tunneling and pipe splitting.

Expert in the installation of heavy civil infrastructure, bridges and roadways, including drainage and sewer.

Fully versed in ASME Sec. 9, API 1104, B 31.1 Pipe Design, OSHA & US DOT Pipeline Regulations.

Negotiated UWA Union Contract between Sanexen Water and work force FORMAL EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

BS Mechanical Engineering M.S. Management Information Systems NY Institute of Technology – 1989 Polytechnic University - 1999 Old Westbury, NY Farmingdale, NY

Certified Weld Inspector Professional Memberships/Certificates KeySpan ASME, EPRI, NSPE, NASTT, CSLB A Eng

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PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Construction Efficiency Consultants 2018-Present

Founder

Provide construction businesses a thorough and unbiased evaluation of its cost and production processes, and labor management services, under a contractual term that involves non-disclosure agreements.

Developed an estimating process that added $72M of revenue to a company in New Hyde Park NY

Utilized company Operating Engineers and Labor Union agreements to assist a Holmdel NJ company in performing utility horizontal directional drill projects in the continental US.

Developed cost and production metrics for several companies valued at $20M to $150M since business inception, in between my W2 roles.

Provided labor management services for heavy civil construction in the continental US

Reference my website for details: www.cefficiencyc.com The State Group

Division Manager 2022 – 2023

Responsible for operational oversight, project management of all construction projects for inception to completion. Coordinate and direct Department Managers, Project Managers, Administration, and non-union and union labor workforce, on all projects as well as sub-contract negotiations, claims and change-order requisitions.

Responsible for a workforce of 150-200

Providing divisional operational oversight in the areas of client management, procedural issues, financial and reporting issues, and workforce planning and analysis

Actively managing the workload, professional development, and client development skills of project management and workforce staff

Promoting positive customer relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, and continually instilling this philosophy in the project team with regard to safety, quality, customer service and profitability

Initiating, executing, and documenting a quality job start-up meeting for projects

Managing and maintaining “Strategic Partner” subcontractor and vendor relationships, including verification of timely payment

Performing monthly project reviews with project teams to ensure adherence to schedules, quality of work, safety, administration, and profitability

Analyzing available and qualified personnel and making specific project assignments to meet project needs

Assisting the PMs, Foremen, and Lead Technicians, Electricians, Carpenters, and Millrights, with resolution of specific issues and requests.

Managing customer relations and change order negotiations.

Representing company/project in meetings with corporate and senior management, clients, subcontractors, etc.

Scheduling, facilitating, and documenting project close out meetings. GUS KLIDAS

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Coordinated project teams to execute construction build-outs of commercial/industrial spaces that involved mechanical, electrical, and plumbing; also included concrete and steel foundation and floor work.

Coordinated project teams to execute heavy civil construction of roadways, overpasses, elevated walkways, light vehicle tunnels, and bridges

Major Contributions

Developed construction build-outs SOW for reporting cost and production metrics to the clients.

Developed synergy savings in the operations for construction work on commercial/industrial spaces

Assisted project teams in construction build-out designs of commercial/industrial spaces EIA Inc.

Vice President of Operations 2021 – 2022

Responsible for operational oversight, project management of all construction projects from inception to completion. Coordinate and direct Project Managers, non-union and union labor workforce, on all projects as well as sub-contract negotiations, claims and change-order requisitions.

Responsible for a workforce of 150-200

Providing operational oversight in the areas of client management, procedural issues, financial and reporting issues, and workforce planning and analysis

Actively managing the workload, professional development, and client development skills of project management and workforce staff

Promoting positive customer relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, and continually instilling this philosophy in the project team with regard to safety, quality, customer service and profitability

Initiating, executing, and documenting a quality job start-up meeting for projects

Managing and maintaining “Strategic Partner” subcontractor and vendor relationships, including verification of timely payment

Performing monthly project reviews with project teams to ensure adherence to schedules, quality of work, safety, administration, and profitability

Analyzing available and qualified personnel and making specific project assignments to meet project needs

Assisting the PMs, Foremen, and Lead Technicians, Electricians, Mechanics, with resolution of specific issues and requests.

Managing customer relations and change order negotiations.

Representing company/project in meetings with senior management, clients, subcontractors, etc.

Scheduling, facilitating, and documenting project close out meetings.

Coordinated project teams to execute construction build-outs of commercial/industrial spaces and heavy civil infrastructure that involved mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. GUS KLIDAS

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Montana Construction Inc

Project Manager 2020 – 2021

Responsible for the operations and financial success of municipal and private projects assigned

Provide planning, execution, and oversight of all construction project schedules and activities assigned.

Supervise Supers, Field forces, and Administration.

Maintain cost and production metrics for assigned projects.

Manage financial control and accountability for assigned projects. Major Contributions

Solicited an additional $1M of contracts

Sanexen Water Inc

US Operations Manager 2018 – 2020

Responsible for the operational and financial success of all CIPP projects in the US.

Provide planning and oversight of all construction project schedules and activities.

Provide strategic leadership, direction, coaching, and mentoring to the construction team.

Supervise all US personnel, PMs Supers, Field forces, and Administration.

Manage financial control and accountability

Oversee the maintenance and scheduling of all equipment

Work with customers to implement contracts

Assist in the evaluation of opportunities for new business

Ensure compliance with company policies related to safety, as well as federal and state regulations Major Contributions

Developed and negotiated union agreement with US field force

Developed synergy savings in the operation by negotiating agreements with WEX, Team Driveaway, and Fleetnet

Assisted corporate in developing US Operations organization model which was implemented in 2019

PJS Group

Paul J. Scariano Inc.

Deputy Executive VP - Operations 2017 – 2018

Assist the Executive VP of Operations and his Project Executives in close out of all projects greater than 98% complete or 2 months behind Schedule. Evaluate contract guidelines and production to insure all scheduled and entitled pay items are accounted for. Review cost and production systems within the Operations Department and recommend efficiencies and oversee related implementations. Manage Viewpoint Vista software implementation and integration across all levels of the Company. GUS KLIDAS

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Danella Construction of NY Inc.

Danella Companies

Project Executive 2016 – 2017

Overall responsibility for the administrative performance of the NY Metropolitan region and oversee daily management of the invoicing and billing process. Provide planning and budgeting assistance to the Operations Manager to insure profitability. Review and assess past current performance of projects to guide decision making as well as short- and long-term goals. Assist Danella’s Safety and Risk Management departments in investigation and resolution of claims that may occur. Posillico Inc.

Manager Utility Operations 2013 – 2016

Overall responsibility for the operational performance of the NY Metropolitan / Long Island region and oversee daily management of the utility division. Provide planning and budgeting assistance to the VP-LI Operations to insure profitability. Review and assess past and current performance on projects to guide decision making as well as short- and long-term goals. Assist Posillico’s Safety and Risk Management departments in investigation and resolution of claims that may occur.

Major Responsibilities:

Develop operations plan with VP-LI Operations and manage overall activities to assist in achieving total division objectives. Responsible for budgeting, production planning, staffing, and inventory levels.

Review and analyze expenditure, financial, and operations reports to determine requirements for increasing profits, for assigned facilities. Coordinate activities with appropriate construction personnel to ensure total project(s) budgets are met.

Review and approve requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies within the limit of the division budget. Negotiate contracts as needed with specialty equipment and materials suppliers.

Enforces compliance of production personnel with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations.

Coordinate training and development of subordinate personnel and approve personnel actions and pay changes for assigned area.

Coordinate production efforts with appropriate Construction Project Managers, General Superintendents, and project personnel to ensure field operations are maintained at maximum efficiency.

National Grid

Lead Engineer 2011 – 2013

Design of new transmission and distribution gas facilities and pipelines. Perform studies to evaluate technical feasibility and economic benefits for proposed modifications to gas T&D systems; Analyze and interpret federal, state, and local codes; Interface with state agencies and local municipalities on construction of new gas facilities; Prepare major materials procurement specifications. GUS KLIDAS

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Core Contracting of NY, LLC

Vice President Utility Division 2007 – 2010

Responsible for business development, establishment of contractor approvals, project estimation and project management of all utility projects from inception to completion. Coordinate and direct Project Managers on all utility projects as well as sub-contract negotiations, claims and change-order requisitions. Major Contributions:

Development of Health & Safety Program – Involved in identifying and interpreting OSHA regulations pertaining to utility construction and formulating the training program necessary in performing utility work.

Creation of Quality Control and Quality Assurance Program

Creation of Corporate Welding Procedures

Creation of policies and procedures for developing a business relationship with executive management at Con Edison and National Grid, and middle management at Verizon

Developed and executed marketing policies which successfully generated $45M in work. National Grid / KeySpan / LILCO 1990 – 2007

Senior Project Manager 2004 – 2007

Responsible for engineering activities related to facility installation on NYC and NYS DOT bridges, including contract negotiation, facility work pricing and work coordination; Supervise 1 Designer and 2 Engineers; Provide detailed engineering to define mechanical and instrumentation and control requirements for the engineering and design of regulator stations of various pressures ranging from transmission to local distribution. Team Lead Sales Support 2002 – 2004

Responsible for engineering activities related to major capital projects, sales support for Gas Sales & Marketing and for the transmission and distribution of natural gas which includes gate stations, plant facilities, transmission, and distribution mains.

Senior Engineer 1999 - 2002

Design of new transmission and distribution gas facilities and pipelines. Perform studies to evaluate technical feasibility and economic benefits for proposed modifications to gas T&D systems; Analyze and interpret federal, state, and local codes; Interface with state agencies and local municipalities on construction of new gas facilities; Prepare major materials procurement specifications. GUS KLIDAS

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Field Engineer 1990 – 1999

Responsibilities included design, inspection, coordination, execution, and evaluation of contractor work on installations and maintenance of gas facilities and power plant assets to assure compliance with PSC codes, OSHA, municipal rules and regulations and company policies and procedures. Construction excavating and pipeline installation equipment monitoring and testing; Competitive bidding, economic analysis, budgeting, cost estimating, personnel management of 70+. SELECTED SKILLS

HCSS Heavy Job Heavy Bid, Accubid, Microsoft Office, Project, Primavera, Salesforce, Cosential, Viewpoint, NEXUS, TWIC, OSHA 10/30, Procore, Quickbooks, Sage, Timberline SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

See attached documentation

Holtsville LNG Heat Exchanger Replacement

Northport Unit 2 Fuel Conversion

Distribution Regulator Station Low Profile Vault Installation

Horizontal Directional Drill Networking System

15th Ave. over MTA Bridge Replacement Project

Long Beach Road High-Pressure Cast-Iron Main Replacement

350 psig to 99 psig Roslyn Regulator Station NL-39 Installation GUS KLIDAS

Achievements Addendum

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Holtsville LNG Liquefaction Unit:

Replacement of a 25,000 lb. cryogenic heat Exchanger of this type, bottom heat exchanger in a vertical stack of 5, was never attempted by a utility in the United States. As the construction team leader, I was responsible for the development of the methods and procedures utilized in this replacement. The heat exchanger was successfully replaced in the summer of 1992, AT BUDGET, and is presently operating efficiently.

Northport Unit 2 Fuel Conversion:

Project Completion 10% Under Budget The work scope for the Northport Unit 2, a 385-megawatt generating Unit, focused on increasing its’ efficiency and making the unit ready for conversion from oil to gas firing. As the team engineer, I contributed mechanical and structural analysis on the construction methods and procedures that were utilized during the project. Major aspects of the project involved replacing waterwall tubing, burner corners, superheater and desuperheater piping and pendant tubing. The project was completed successfully and 10% UNDER BUDGET. Distribution Regulator Station Low Profile Vault Installation: Project Completion 7% Under Budget – New Methods Established Engineered and implemented the construction of a natural gas regulator station that utilizes a low- profile vault design with a Bilco door, never before used by KeySpan Energy Delivery of LI. This design incorporated new construction methods developed by my team and I. These methods also minimized the impact that station installation and operation had on the high vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The project was successfully completed on time and 7% under budget. Horizontal Directional Drill Networking System: Cost Saving System Development Created an information and computer system for KeySpan Energy Delivery of Long Island’s Horizontal Directional Drill Team. The system was designed to work from jobsites across Long Island, allowing the Drill Team to communicate and access information from company and industry resources. The system proved to be an asset to the Drill Team by streamlining and automating the administrative and work processes resulting in cost savings.

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15 Ave. over MTA Bridge Replacement Project: Innovation This bridge incorporated a precast concrete pier and deck-type structure which prohibited the use of shielding. The conventional method for installing gas facilities on bridges was not feasible for this project. I developed new construction standards for fabricating the gas main and casing as a single package that was lifted and set in place. This also required coordination of several different KeySpan departments to ensure the installation was performed as governed by construction standards and specifications. Cost savings were realized by the General Contractor by not having to install shielding and by reducing the impact of KeySpan work on the bridge structure to just one shift. KeySpan realized a savings of $200,000 in installation costs.

Long Beach Road – High-Pressure Cast-Iron Main Replacement: Innovation This road connects the village of Long Beach to Nassau County proper, thus is a major thoroughfare on Long Island. Construction is limited because of residential and tourist traffic during the day and industrial traffic at night. The workscope required the replacement of 600’ of 12” HP CI gas main. I developed the specification for the trenchless technology that would be required and after it was awarded, implemented the construction guidelines for completing the project. The project was completed on time and at budget. Replacing the main using conventional methods would have cost KeySpan an additional $150,000.

350 psig to 99 psig Roslyn Regulator Station NL-30 Installation: Business Acumen The work scope required the connection of these transmission systems within the boundaries of an architectural landmark in the Village of Roslyn. In addition to design and engineering the station components, I prepared a comprehensive presentation of the project for the Village Board to insure permitting would be approved. Negotiations with the Village Board outlining construction plans and restoration policy were successful for KeySpan. The project was approved by the Village Board and successfully completed on time and at budget.

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