MEPF Construction Manager & Inspector

RONALD BLOOM 631-***-**** mobile

CORAM, NY ***** ********@*****.***

MEPF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT / INSPECTOR

A Construction Manager / MEPF Superintendent with extensive experience, focusing on Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Low Voltage Systems, and Site Utilities. Demonstrated capabilities include pre-construction planning, project field oversight from initial bid evaluation/award to project commissioning/turnover/close-out. Skilled in field oversight and project administration including financial, estimating, scheduling, supervision, safety, and quality assurance/control. A dedicated resourceful, proactive, multi-task and deadline-oriented self-starter with excellent problem solving and communication abilities. Excel in performance through both individual and team efforts. ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Construction Manager – MEPF Superintendent

• Supervised the fulfillment of the Mechanical, Electrical/Low Voltage, Plumbing, Fire Suppression, and Site Utility contracts

• Assured construction adherence to specifications, codes & standard practices.

• Inspection/Witness of welds resulting in pipe and structural quality needs being met.

• Supervised the pressure testing of piping systems, ensuring the integrity of joints.

• Managed and inspected the testing of pipe & equipment, as a complete system, insuring compliance to design criteria and leading to minimal project downtime.

• Pre-Construction reviewed drawings and specifications for constructability/errors and recommended changes as necessary

• Reviewed requests for contractual changes, submitted recommendations and provided leadership during negotiations.

• Investigated and proposed alternate layouts where conflicts occurred during the coordination procedures thereby contributing to projects beginning on time.

• Resolved field condition conflicts between contractors, site conditions and designers during the construction phase.

• Post-Construction prepared “punch lists and verified compliance. Prepared and verified final document, equipment/material for turnover to stakeholders.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Laland Baptiste, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Suppression Superintendent 04/25-11/25 Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

Contracted by Laland Baptiste to manage on site activities at Stony Brook University through Gilbane Building Company. Oversaw the rehabilitation and modernization of the mechanical and fire suppression systems for the 50-year-old Chemistry building.

Directed the installation and testing of two new 110,000 CFM Air Handling Units and associated piping systems. Responsibilities included the review of installation and testing of the Fire Protection system; the review of the installation and testing of the Building Management System (BMS).

A.G. Consulting Engineering, P.C., MEP & Fire Suppression Superintendent 12/20-04/25 Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center, Brentwood, NY

Contracted by A.G. Consulting and working under auspices of the New York State OGS (Office of General Services). Renovations to New York State Psychiatric center. Oversaw the upgrade of existing ventilation systems, plumbing systems and fire suppression systems, including testing of the new systems. Oversaw the MEPF work for the renovation at several nurses’ stations in the patient resident building, Work included monitoring of the installation and testing of emergency generators on site and at various satellite facilities. Work included the construction of a Department of Transportation, office space, with emergency sleeping quarters and a roadway salt storage shed. My primary function was the oversight of all underground utilities installation, installation of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Suppression systems and the testing of the same. RON BLOOM 2

CSM Engineering: P.C. MEP & Fire Suppression Superintendent 03/17-11/20 Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

Employed by CSM and contracted to Jacobs Engineering Group to manage the on-site activities of the MEPF contractors. This contract was for the construction of several new residence complexes, a dining hall and the complete renovation of the Student Union/Administration facility. Oversight was for the installation and testing of the Domestic Water, Comfort Heating and Cooling, Sanitary Systems, Fire Suppression and Electrica/Low Voltage systems. Work included installation and testing of underground utilities.

Managed schedules, handled financial/change order management tasks and administered construction related documents such as RFI’s and material/equipment submittals

Works-In-Progress Associates: Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing & Fire Suppression Coordinator 07/16-03/17 Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

Employed by WPA, and contracted to Jacobs Engineering Group to manage the on-site activities of the MEPF contractors for the build-out of a new 750 bed residence facility at Stony Brook University. This project included a full service 800 seat dining hall within the residence facility. My primary function was the oversight of the installation of the Mechanical, Electrical/Low Voltage, Plumbing, Fire Protection and Site Utility systems. Duties included schedule, financial/change order management, pay applications, and the review of RFI’s and Submittals for processing. Regular QA/QC oversight included monitoring the pressure testing of piping, witnessing of the commissioning and start-up of systems. KS Engineers, P.C., Construction Manager / Inspector 04/15-06/16 Coney Island Waste Water Treatment Plant, Brooklyn, NY Contracted to Hazen and Sawyer for the oversight of the Mechanical and Plumbing contractors performing emergency maintenance projects for the City of New York DEP. Projects included the replacement of a waste gas flare system, including burner equipment & piping; the replacement of various pumps and piping systems; repair/replacement of pavement for parking facilities; removal and replacement of 2000 feet of 12” diameter sludge piping; replacement of emergency hydraulic system which will operate influent channel valves in the event of a power failure.

CSM Engineering P.C., Mechanical-Plumbing Inspector 10/14-04/15 State University of New York at Farmingdale, Farmingdale NY Employed by CSM and contracted to Jacobs Engineering Group to manage the on-site activities of the MPF contractors for the build-out of a new 3-story classroom edifice. This project was being performed under the auspices of the New York State University Construction Fund (SUCF).

My primary function was oversight of the installation of the Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems including ensuring construction adherence to specifications, codes and standard practices. This work entailed the review of coordination drawings, inspection of piping and equipment; the testing of equipment and pertinent piping as a complete system. Odyssia Global Communications. Safety Director 04/14-10/14 NY, NJ, PA

Monitor the performance and work safety habits of employees and subcontractors for adherence to OSHA, industry and corporate standards. Disseminated safety information and guide lines to ensure safe working conditions. Coordinated with local Building Departments to schedule inspections for permitting purposes. AMAY ASSOCIATES, Mechanical-Plumbing Inspector 02/09-03/10 Croton Water Filtration Plant, Bronx, New York

Contracted to Stone & Webster Engineering Corp. as part of the construction management team. Involved in the construction of the $3billion Croton Water Filtration Plant. Oversaw and inspected the installation of piping and equipment including FRP/Steel tanks and pumps. Ensured compliance with project specifications under the direction of the NYC DEP. BECHTEL Communications: Construction Manager 09/00-01/09 NY, NJ, PA, WA, OR, MI, FLA 04/10-01/14

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PACER International, Construction Manager 09/98–09/00 Delray Beach, FLA

Supervised the construction of Data Centers for the telecommunications industry, ensuring compliance with specifications. RON BLOOM 3

School District of Palm Beach County, Florida, Construction Inspector Palm Beach County, FLA 06/97–09/98

Conducted inspections across all disciplines, related to the construction of schools. Received certification as Uniform Building Code Inspector for the school district of Palm Beach County, Florida. SAVIN ENGINEERS, P.C., Construction Manager / Mechanical-Plumbing Inspector 10/96–05/97 Wards Island Waste-Water Treatment Plant, NYC, NY

Contracted to Hazen and Sawyer, the Construction Manager, for the expansion of a WWTP under auspices of the NYC-DEP. Managed the installation of new aeration tanks, final settling tanks, sludge pumping station and an underground fuel oil storage facility.

Chu & Gassman Engineers, Mechanical-Plumbing Inspector 05/95–09/96 Triboro Bridge and Tunnel Authority Administration Facility, Bronx, NY The project was a new two-story administrative building for the TBTA. Managed the installation of Sanitary and Domestic water systems, Fire Suppression and HVAC systems. Stone & Webster Engineering Corp. (Shaw Group / CBI), Construction Engineer 04/91–06/94 Hunts Point Waste-Water Treatment Plant, Bronx, NY Employed, by an EPC corporation, for the construction of a sludge dewatering facility, for the City of New York. Monitored the installation of the sludge dewatering system and the installation of the odor control equipment as well as the fire protection system.

EDUCATION

University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut

Bachelor of Science–Industrial Relations

Minor - Mechanical Engineering

CERTIFICATION

Engineer in Training, NY

OSHA-30; 10/2016

Confined Space Entry/Rescue Training

NYC DOB 4 hour Supported Scaffold User Training course SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Plumbing Systems, Fire Protection Systems, Site Utilities, Pre-Construction Planning, Project Field Oversight, Project Commissioning, Project Turnover, Project Closeout, Scheduling, Safety Management, Welding Inspection, Pressure Testing, System Testing, Change Order Review, Emergency Generators, Waste Water Treatment Facility Operations, Conflict Resolution, Resourceful, Proactive, Self- Starter, Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership

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