Operations & Project Leader in Construction

Andrew Cingolani

Operations Manager & Project Manager NYC, CT, NJ ***************@*****.***

Profile

Operations and Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in commercial and residential construction, including ground-up construction, renovations, tenant fit-outs, and nationwide retail installations. Proven ability to manage schedules, logistics, subcontractors, permitting, and QA/QC while coordinating across design, estimating, and field teams. Highly experienced with Procore, Salesforce, and full construction lifecycle management from pre-construction through close-out. Branch Manager with responsibility for customer service, subscription lease retention, and daily oversight of technicians for a commercial ice machine leasing company with business across Manhattan, New Jersey, and Connecticut as well as cross-country branch communications.

Experience

Branch Manager - Easy Ice LLC January 2024 – Present

● Managed branch operations for commercial ice machine leasing, service, and installations.

● Led 40+ technicians and 20+ support staff overseeing service routes, preventive maintenance schedules, and emergency calls.

● Controlled branch P&L, inventory, and lease performance metrics.

● Ensured compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards across customer sites and warehousing operations.

● Maintained a healthy, respectful and positive office environment obtained through leadership skills Installation Manager - Norbec August 2023 – December 2024

● Traveled weekly across the U.S. and Canada overseeing installation of walk-in cooler

● and freezer systems.

● Led installations for nationwide clients including BJ’s Wholesale, managing multiple concurrent store projects.

● Conducted site surveys and produced drawings and sketches used for estimating and quoting.

● Coordinated with estimating teams to meet target installation dates and production schedules.

● Developed and implemented QA/QC checklists and provided ongoing field support to crews.

● Managed logistics, shipping, delivery coordination, and on-site material tracking through punch-list completion.

PROJECT MANAGER – GUNNER ROOFING September 2022 – June 2023

● Managed residential roofing, siding, and window projects from contract execution through completion.

● Ordered materials, scheduled trades, and coordinated workflows to maintain project timelines.

● Served as primary liaison between customers, vendors, and local building departments.

● Oversaw inspections and ensured compliance with local codes and permitting requirements. PROJECT MANAGER – LOVESAC FURNITURE COMPANY July 2021 – August 2022

● Managed real estate construction and design projects across multiple U.S. locations.

● Coordinated procurement, trade scheduling, inspections, permitting, and close-out documentation.

● Performed estimates and takeoffs while maintaining comprehensive project records.

● Conducted job site visits, punch lists, GC/vendor meetings, and project kickoff planning.

● Collaborated closely with design and architecture teams on pre-construction processes. Assistant Project Manager Project Manager

Belle Associates January 2017 – May 2021

● Promoted from Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager within the first year.

● Managed residential and commercial office construction projects from pre-construction through close-out.

● Oversaw material ordering, subcontractor coordination, and municipal permitting.

● Reviewed and submitted submittals; coordinated between subcontractors, vendors, architects, and engineers.

● Utilized Procore for estimating, RFIs, submittals, and overall project organization.

● Managed tenant fit-outs, demolition projects, and building improvements to meet aggressive schedules. Played a key role in lead paint and asbestos abatement projects, including permitting, inspections, scheduling, supervision, and final documentation. Project Experience Highlights

● As Branch Manager, I lead daily branch operations to ensure efficiency, profitability, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

● Ground-up commercial and residential construction, including hotels and condominiums

● Food Halls, restaurants, multipurpose spaces, full bathroom renovation projects and full-floor residential renovations

● Tenant fit-outs and office build-outs, including demolition and finish coordination

● Oversight of mechanicals, carpentry, drywall, flooring, kitchens, sprinkler relocation, electrical, raised flooring, and ceiling systems

● Nationwide BJ’s Wholesale and Costco walk-in cooler and freezer installations (including bakery and deli departments)

Software & Systems: Procore, Salesforce Google Suite, QuickBooks, PlanSwift, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, ERP Systems, Yardi

Key Skills & Tools

● Proven Leadership Skills

● Project & Construction Management

● Scheduling, Logistics &

Procurement, P&L Budgets

● Estimating & Takeoffs

● Permitting & Inspections

● QA/QC & Punch Lists

● Vendor & Subcontractor

Coordination

● Client & Stakeholder

Communications

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