DONALD P. CELLA, JR.
*** ****** *** **., *********, PA 15143
412-***-**** ***@*-****.*** linkedin.com/in/donald-p-cella PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned Construction Consultant, Project Manager, and Real Estate Developer/Owner with over 45 years of experience leading award-winning commercial, retail, and residential development and renovation projects. Proven expertise in full-cycle project management from demolition through completion, including design, budgeting, contractor selection, and site supervision. A hands-on, detail-oriented leader focused on quality, creativity, cost-effectiveness, and the innovative reuse of salvaged materials. CORE COMPETENCIES
- Construction Project Management
- General Contractor Coordination
- Blueprint Review & Cost-Saving Analysis
- Architect Collaboration & Site Validation
- Subcontractor Bidding & Negotiation
- Schedule Management (Start to Completion)
- Site Inspections & Issue Resolution
- Punch List Generation & Closeout
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Five Mile Development Group / Five Mile Consulting, Inc. Founder & Principal
1993 – Present Greater Pittsburgh Area
Led adaptive reuse and construction of upscale office and retail spaces incorporating salvaged architectural elements.
Managed end-to-end development of award-winning projects including:
- The Gristmill Corporate Center, West View, PA
- Stone Quarry Crossing, Ohio Township, PA — Winner: 2005 NAIOP Renovation of the Year
Delivered expert consulting services for commercial property owners seeking construction oversight, cost control, and schedule compliance.
R.A. Beck Contracting, Inc.
Head Supervisor / Estimator
1984 – 1993 Greater Pittsburgh Area
Supervised construction of high-end residential and commercial properties.
Estimated project costs, managed subcontractors, and ensured delivery of quality builds on schedule.
RECENT CONSULTING PROJECTS
Project Values: $286,000 – $3.6 Million
- 305 Mt. Lebanon Blvd. – UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics (Baker Young)
- 1005 Beaver Grade Rd. – Ivy Rehab for Kids (Baker Young)
- 250 Three Springs, WV – O’Reilly Auto & Big Lots (Madison Acquisitions)
- 1 Anchor Drive, Harmarville, PA – Zoll (Madison Acquisitions)
- Calls Plaza – Family Dollar (Madison Acquisitions)
- Warrendale Village – Eye Dr., PTI, Peoples Bank, StereoStereo
- Riverview Plaza – Quest Diagnostics, New Kensington, PA
- Highlands Mall – Valley Vision, Natty Beer Distributor
- West View Plaza – PTI, Dollar Tree, Workout Anytime, Karlick Ophthalmology
-Limelight Tile & Ceramics – 1817 Banksville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA - Manufacturing/Showroom facility CLIENTS & PARTNERS
- Baker Young – Mike Locke
- McKnight Properties – Mike Locke
- Madison Acquisitions, LLC – Brian Pivirotto & Bernie Reilly
- Stone Quarry Holdings, LLC – Fabian Freeland
- Crow Hill Development – Fabian Freeland
- Burlington Coat Factory (Gimbels PGH) – Richard Penzer
- Statlander Pharmacy – Rita
- Schreiber Properties – Bryan Schreiber
- Shop-N-Save – Mark Loskamp
- Hallmark Card Store – Patty Maloney