Project Manager Construction

THOMAS J. SAFFIOTI

201-***-**** (Cellular)

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-saffioti-4140b536/ SENIOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT EXECUTIVE

Specialist in Complex Projects Proven Leadership Cross- Functional Collaboration

Dynamic and results-oriented construction executive with over 45 years of hands-on experience managing multimillion-dollar commercial and luxury residential projects. Recognized for delivering complex projects on time and under budget through exceptional planning, team leadership, and on-site problem solving. A respected leader who brings clarity and calm to challenging environments — with a strong reputation for mentoring teams, collaborating across disciplines, and safeguarding owner and contractor interests. Trusted for wisdom. Hired for results. Counted on in a crisis. CORE STRENGTHS

Complex project oversight (vertical + horizontal construction)

Preconstruction planning & constructability review

Subcontractor negotiations & supervision

Budgeting, scheduling & change order management

Client/owner representation & team leadership

Risk management & conflict resolution

Regulatory compliance & permitting oversight

Collaborative leadership & team mentorship

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE

CEO/Owner

Skyline Consulting Group, LLC, Norwood, NJ 2014– Present

Led delivery of complex commercial and mixed-use projects across NYC metro area.

Successfully completed complicated projects in most every niche of commercial (Restaurant, Retail, Hospitality, Industrial, Medical) and Luxury Residential contracting.

Built and led high-performing cross-functional teams, mentoring junior PMs and superintendents on site coordination and client interaction.

Played key role in winning multiple repeat contracts due to consistent client satisfaction.

CEO/Owner

Saff, Inc., Ramsey, NJ 2000 – 2010

Directed all phases of ground-up construction and major renovations for luxury hospitality/restaurant/retail/stadium developments and commercial builds in both General Contractor and major Subcontractor roles.

Completed all phases of sales, estimating, budgeting, value engineering, client management and interfacing, scheduling, financial analysis, accounts receivables and management of all office and field personnel.

Built deep relationships with owners, architects, and engineers

— known for trusted, fair leadership style.

Vice President

Parsippany Construction, Mountain Lakes, NJ 1996-2000

Recovered delayed school district project (>$75M) by reengineering schedule and facilitating consensus among 10+ stakeholder groups and school boards.

Recognized for leading safety-first job sites with strong morale and performance metrics.

Senior Project Manager/Chief Estimator

J.L. Muscarelle Construction, Maywood, NJ 1994-1996

Managed full lifecycle of projects ranging from $5M to $20M with strong focus on quality control, documentation, and timeline integrity.

Advanced through the ranks from trades and site supervision to full-scale project management on union and open-shop projects Project Manager/Estimator/Superintendent

Serenity Group Construction Company-Riverdale, NJ, 1991-1994

Project Manager, Estimator, Superintendent on numerous school district/municipal projects. Also completed large mail distribution center/post office complex for Essex County.

Created and maintained all job reports, including all “as built drawings”, daily progress reports, meeting agenda and minutes, dunning letters, material purchase orders and change order documents.

Developed comprehensive working knowledge of MEP systems, envelope construction, and critical path scheduling Rough/Finish Carpenter

Thomas Saffioti Construction Company, North Haledon, NJ 1979-1991

• Worked in family-owned business as Carpenter/GC Superintendent

• Coordinated and supervised subcontractors building large, custom homes, as well as stick framing and performing finish carpentry/millwork in large residential developments(Single Custom Homes/Condominiums/Townhomes).

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification

CPM Scheduling – Primavera / MS Project Proficient

Certificate of completion- Procore

Certificate of completion-Robert Andrews-Primavera

Certificate of completion-Bergen Community College— Computerized Construction Estimating- Levels 1 – 4. Advanced Computer Classes- MS Word/Excel/Outlook/Project

N.Y.U./Inst. Of Audio Research- (Night Course) - Audio/Sound Engineering

TESTIMONIALS & REFERENCES

Jeremy Pollender

Sr. Vice President / Account Executive at CM&B

o “Tom understands and performs well in the fast pace of the luxury retail and interiors construction markets. He pushes for top quality while maintaining the pace that is required to meet the expectations of the client. He's proactive and vocal about potential problems while there's still time to address them.” Thomas NahrwoldThomas Nahrwold

Semi Retired- Senior Project Manager- Shwamut Design & Construction o “Tom was a true expert in a very difficult union environment. He maintained a high level of detail and productivity on the two projects we did together. He understands the expectation of level of finish in high end retail, and does not settle for less.” Larry Hutt

President-Eastern Hardwood Products

o “Tom is the most professional manager (of a company) that I've run into in some time. He constantly kept me in the loop about the projects that I was supplying lumber for. This way the right material was delivered in a timely manner. I wish more customers had his ability to oversee projects and to get it right. “ Marilyn Madeo

President at Touch of Class Fine Finishing

o “I have worked with Tom on a numerous construction projects. He has proved himself to be a man of integrity as well as possessing the utmost professionalism. He understands the construction industry and all that goes with it ie budgeting, project management and administration. It is always a pleasure to work with him.” REFERENCES:

Michael R. Laginestra- Vice Chairman- CBRE-200 Park Avenue-NY, NY 10166 201-***-****

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Barry LePatner,Esq.,Hon AIA- Owner- LePatner & Associates Law Firm, LLC & LePatner Project Solutions, LLC- 300 East 56th Street, Ste 29D-NY, NY 10016 917-***-****

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Additional reference available upon request.

Disabled American Veterans-Bergenfield, NJ (Loyal Volunteer/Honorary Member)

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Retail:

David Yurman Jewelers-Rodeo Drive-Beverly Hills, CA Barnes and Noble- Numerous locations- Nationwide

Nordstrom’s- Numerous Locations-Tri-State Area

Tory Burch- The Shoppes at Riverside- Hackensack, NJ Duane Reade/Walgreen’s- Numerous Locations

Chanel- Numerous Locations

Baccarat- 2 Locations –NYC, NY

Sports Authority- Numerous Locations

Macy’s – Various Locations

Target- Various Locations

Lord & Taylor- Various Locations

Sak’s 5th Avenue- NYC

Georgio Armani- Various Locations

Adida’s- Barclay Center- Brooklyn, NY

Polo Ralph Lauren-Madison Ave., NY, Multiple Locations Burberry-The Pier at Caesar’s-- Atlantic City, NJ

Ralph Lauren Baby-Madison Ave. NY

H&M- Multiple Locations

Apple Computer – Garden State Plaza/The Pier at Caesar’s (Atlantic City)/Willowbrook Mall/Bridgewater Swarovski Crystals- Willowbrook Mall-Wayne, NJ/Palisades Center-West Nyack, NY/Menlo Park Mall- Edison, NJ/Garden State Plaza-Paramus, NJ/Riverside Square-Hackensack, NJ/ Rockaway Town Square- Rockaway, NJ/Staten Island, NY

Stuart Weitzman-King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Multiple Locations Juicy Couture- The Pier at Caesars- Atl. City, NJ

Levi’s- The Pier at Caesars- Atl. City, NJ

Salvatore Ferragamo- The Pier at Caesars- Atl. City, NJ, NYC, Multiple Locations Bottega Veneta- The Pier at Caesars- Atl. City, NJ Adrienne Goldschmid -The Pier at Caesars- Atl. City, NJ Fossil (Multiple Locations)

Aldo Accessories- Multiple Locations

Mac Cosmetics- Willowbrook Mall- Wayne, NJ, The Pier at Caesar’s- Atlantic City, NJ Coach- (Multiple Locations)

Furla-Short Hills Mall- Short Hills, NJ

TJ Maxx- Multiple Locations

Bob’s Stores- Multiple Locations

The Walking Company- Multiple Locations

Modell’s- (Multiple Locations)

Champion Sportswear- Tinton Falls, NJ

Croc’s- Tinton Falls, NJ

Hanes- Tinton Falls, NJ

L’Eggs- Elizabeth, NJ

Kohl’s-Multiple Locations

Petco- Multiple Locations

Quicksilver- The Pier at Caesars- Atlantic City, NJ American Eagle Outfitters- Times Square, NYC

John Varvatos- Short Hills Mall-Short Hills, NJ

Marshall’s- Multiple Locations

Lillie Rubin- Short Hills Mall- Short Hills, NJ

Sephora- Palisades Center Mall- West Nyack, NY

Longchamp Paris- Short Hills Mall- Short Hills, NJ Le Chateau- Newport Center Mall- Jersey City, NJ

Brookstone- Menlo Park Mall- Edison, NJ

Zumiez- Garden State Plaza- Paramus, NJ

Ciella- Willowbrook Mall- Wayne, NJ

J Crew- Multiple Locations

Toys R’ Us- Houston, TX

General Contracting Work/Retail:

Cambridge Wines-Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Cambridge Wines- Morris Township, NJ

Cambridge Wines-Morristown, NJ

Closter Performing Arts Center- Closter, NJ

Trek Bicycles- Closter, NJ

Rowan-Closter, NJ

Eye Experience-Cresskill, NJ

The Home Depot- Aviation Plaza- Linden, NJ

The Home Depot-Saddle Brook, NJ

Toys R’ Us- Jersey City, NJ

Stadium:

The New Meadowlands Stadium- East Rutherford, NJ (Subcontractor work- $4.5 Million – Installed all wood and leather wall panels, solid surface materials, bar dies, stone, plastic laminate items, wood lockers). Restaurant:

Shake Shack- Nanuet, NY

Dallas BBQ- Bronx, NY

Guy’s American Bar & Grille- NYC, NY

Center Bar & Grill- NYC, NY

McCormick & Schmick’s-Multiple Locations

Cheesecake Factory-Multiple Locations

PF Chang’s-Multiple Locations

Legal Seafoods-Multiple Locations

Pluckemin Inn- Bedminster, NJ

Ocino- Washington, NJ

Carmines, New York (Expansion)

Bertucci’s- Multiple Locations

General Contracting Work/Restaurant:

Brasserie Memere-Closter, NJ

Poke Crew- Closter, NJ

Poke Nolu- Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Poke Crew- Englewood, NJ

Nomad Bar & Grille- NYC

Bertucci’s (Multiple Locations)

Asian Chao- (Multiple Locations)

Villa Italian Kitchen-(Multiple Locations)

Gate Gourmet- (Multiple Locations)

Nordstrom’s Café’-(Multiple Locations)

Chef’s Table- Multiple Locations

Food Industry:

General Contracting Work/Food Industry:

A&P (Multiple Locations in NJ, NY)

Grand Union- (Multiple Locations in NJ, NY)

Food Emporium- White Plains, NY

King’s- (Multiple Locations)

Whole Foods Markets- Montclair, Millburn, NJ/Manhasset, NY D’Agastino’s- (Multiple Locations)

Associated Markets- (Multiple Locations)

Brooklyn Fare- (Multiple Locations)

Educational/Institutional:

Mott Haven School-NY (Millwork/Casework/Finish Carpentry Scopes) General Contracting Work/Educational:

Ramapo Central School District- Suffern H.S./Cherry Lane Elem. School/R. Connor Elem. School/Montebello Elem. School/Viola School/ Sloatsburg Elem. School Ridge Ranch Elementary School- Paramus, NJ

County College- Wanaque, NJ

Randolph High School-Randolph, NJ

William Paterson Teacher’s College- Wayne, NJ

Seton Hall University- West Orange, NJ

General Contracting Work/Various:

8200 Bay Parkway- Brooklyn, NY

NY Kidney Dialysis Center- Sheepshead Bay/Brooklyn, NY Little Falls Post Office/ Essex County Mail Distribution Center-Little Falls, NJ Wood-Ridge Post Office- Wood-Ridge, NJ

NJ Mass Transit Transfer Station-Lake Hopatcong, NJ TD Bank North- NJ/NY/CT (Multiple Locations)

Washington Mutual Banks (Multiple Locations)

Hospital/Medical:

Pfizer-Pearl River, NY

Northern Westchester Hospital-Breast Cancer Wing

Pascack Valley Hospital- Emergency Room Additions

Johnson & Johnson- New Brunswick, NJ

Bristol Myers Squibb- Pennington, NJ

Nyack Hospital Children’s Wing

White Plains Hospital

House of the Good Shepherd (Assisted Living Complex) - Hackettstown, NJ NYU Langone

NY Presbyterian Hospital

CUMC-Hammer Health Center

Office Fit-Out:

Duane Reade/Walgreens-40 Wall Street-NYC

General Motors-NYC

Readers Digest-NYC

JP Morgan Chase-NYC

First Solar-NYC

LeCoste-NYC

Pinebridge Investments-NYC

Globe Op-NYC

CBRE Wasserman-NYC

Clyde & Company-NYC

7 World Trade Center- NYC, NY

United Nations Building-NYC, NY

Hospitality:

Spanish Peaks Lodge-Big Sky, Montana

The Palace Hotel- NYC, NY

Four Seasons Hotel/ Spa- NYC, NY

75 Wall-NYC, NY

The Nomad Bar –NY, NY

General Contracting/Residential:

Simon Residence-5th Avenue, NYC, NY

244 Central Park West, NYC, NY

367 Waverly Avenue Condominiums- Brooklyn, NY

Ryerson Street Brownstones- Brooklyn, NY

500 Valleybrook Rd-Lyndhurst, NJ

Countless Custom and Development/Tract Homes and Light Commercial/Office Buildings throughout Northern and Southern NJ

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