Construction Project Manager

Leon Sorkin

** ********* ****** • Hillsdale, New Jersey 07642

(Mobile) 917-***-**** • ****.******@*******.***

Project Manager: Construction

Extensive experience contributing to operation of real estate development and engineer consulting companies through outstanding management, design, and supervision expertise. Accomplished and versatile professional with proven ability to guide residential and commercial construction and renovation projects through their entire life cycles including organizing trades in proper sequences, controlling budgets, and ensuring proper permitting and code compliance utilizing technical background to compensate for poorly designed or articulated project documentation. Knowledge of New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) procedures / priorities and skill in creating and sustaining productive working relations with department officials. Collaborative communicator, negotiator, and leader with talent for interfacing effectively with architects, engineers, and other consultants and building strong, motivated multi-trade teams.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Design / Management • Civil / Structural Engineering • Proper Trade Sequencing • Inspection

DOB Procedures / Priorities • Multi-trade Team Building / Leadership • Architectural Background

Residential / Commercial Expertise • Architect / Engineer Collaborations • Problem Solving

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Construction Project Manager / Consultant, New York, New York • 2009-Present

Direct upgrades and renovations in single and multi-unit residences throughout 5 boroughs of New York City. Inspect apartment renovations for code and scope compliance on behalf of condominium owners. Interface with other consultants on condominium buildings to clear open permits and violations for purpose of obtaining C of O. Select and coordinate consultants for LL 10/11 Cycle 7 report.

Major Project Accomplishments

• 163 West 80th Street, Site Manager/Consultant – consulted CM during major project reorganization and design changes, coordinated trades in proper sequence, monitored quality control.

• ABA Office-Art Gallery, Project Manager – Interacted with architects, engineers, and consultants to create best layout with sensitivity to existing building structures and adjacent tenants. Reviewed project documentation and discussed code compliance issues with architect. Value engineered project, coordinated shop drawing submittals and approvals, and created budgets / schedules. Identified subcontractors, analyzing bids and proposals.

Delivered project on-time, complete with all sign off(s), equipment use permits.

PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP, New York, New York • 1998-2008

Real estate acquisition and development company with $3B in assets, specializing in creating luxury accommodations through effective development of underutilized properties.

Construction / Project Manager, Owner’s Representative, General Contractor

Accountable for diverse construction and renovation projects from pre-construction through close-out. Participated in project strategies and schematic design concepts and assisted architects with early stages of projects. Oversaw contractor bid processes, negotiating contracts. Created schedules and budgets, monitored safety and quality control and compliance, and maintained project documentation. Represented owners with architects, engineers, city building officials, and subcontractors. Identified and monitored subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure compliance with work scopes.

Major Project Accomplishments

• 7 East 17th Street, Project Manager – Project included wood windows replication, colonial style hollow metal windows, new fiberglass cornices, complete replacement of original cast iron storefront, sidewalk vault replacement, and extensive façade repairs. Full scope of interior work

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with MEP, elevator modernization with DC to AC conversion; power upgrade; video security; intercom; and new roof, skylights, and bulkheads.

7 East 17th Street Cont

Supervised renovation of mixed use occupancy buildings, gaining City Planning Commission approval to convert vacant commercial floors to residential use.

Developed project strategy incorporating all financial considerations and technical issues.

Represented direct owner with existing owners and businesses and selected / negotiated all contracts with consultants, contractors, and vendors.

• 823 Park Avenue, Owner’s Representative / Construction Manager – Directed complete renovation and expansion of 12+-story P.H. residential rental building conversion to full-floor condominium apartments and 3-level P.H. guiding extensive demolition, structural bracing / shoring / reframing, pile drilling, excavation, and load transfer to allow for expanded lobby. Completed very high-end finish work, custom kitchens, mahogany sound insulated windows and doors, extensive façade restoration, and asbestos abatement.

Reviewed and directed consultants on developing design and construction documents and preparing cost reports.

Protected owner against foreseeable liability by generating detailed paper trail of project activities.

Interacted with owner in forecasting / managing budget requirements for loan applications.

• 333 East 34th Street, Project Manager – Championed renovation project that included 126-apartment rehabilitations. Guided extensive façade restoration and new roof, lobby, water tank, mechanical systems. Project also included asbestos abatement and repair / modernization of 3 elevators, roof fans, and plumbing risers.

Identified building weak areas and developed strategies and tenant fit-outs.

Interfaced with architects and other consultants to ensure compliance with contract documents, building codes, and building’s / owner’s specific needs.

Negotiated contracts and selected consultants and subcontractors and communicated with tenants.

• 43 Wooster Street, Project Manager / General Contractor with Amherst Builders – Led completion of renovation and expansion of 6-story 19th century brick industrial building conversion to 6+-story penthouse residential high-end apartments and commercial space. Accountable for fire damage restoration, structural bracing and shoring, extensive demolition, heavy timber columns, girders, C-joists, and underpinning work. Installed new elevators, floating floors, Runtal radiators, custom kitchens, steam showers, wood burning fireplaces.

Collaborated with architect during early stages of project to survey building occupied by existing owner, participating in project’s schematic design.

Ensured compliance with all City landmark requirements and issuance of Notice of Compliance.

Conducted bid walks and reviewed / negotiated/ approved contracts, overseeing subcontractor’s performance.

• 5E17th Street, Construction Manager – Spearheaded renovation of 8-story loft spaces including demolition, foundation reinforcement, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, interior, LPC windows, cornice, elevator, wood storefront, and P.H. addition.

Developed project strategy and interfaced with architect and engineer to ensure compliance with scope of work and owner’s needs.

Reviewed proposal and negotiated contract with general contractor, assigning tasks and monitoring work performance.

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• 252 Bleecker Street, Construction Manager – Directed demolition of existing commercial building and completing new 6-story brick building with 3 duplex and 3 triplex apartments and commercial space on ground floor. Installed structural steel on 1st 2 floors and then heavy ga studs, C-joists, metal deck, and copper mansard roof.

Oversaw purchase of major materials directly from suppliers, optimizing cost savings for owner.

Coordinated ground floor subdivision work; hiring contractor, completing tasks, and assisting owner in completing lease agreements.

Ensured compliance with project documents and specifications and assisted lender’s inspector to facilitate requisition approval.

• Hotel Habitat @130E57th Street, & Kenneth Cole, Assistant to Vice President for Construction – Interfaced with Vice President in project planning, bidding, designing, coordinating, negotiating, and conducting of field meetings. Projects included 2-story lobby expansion, new elevators, extensive renovations to basement and sub-basement, and new boiler room for Hotel Habitat and 4-story brick total renovation and asbestos abatement at Kenneth Cole.

• Company’s Rental and Condominium Buildings (500 WEA, 190 Riverside Dr, 41 W72) Construction & Maintenance Manager - Charged with directing high-end interior and exterior work such as complete gut rehab apartments, boiler replacement, landmark- regulated work, electrical building upgrades, and water tank replacements / repairs. Completed video security, intercom, alarm, and telecommunications projects as well as elevator modernization, asbestos abatement, and sidewalk and fire escape replacements.

Oversaw all aspects of multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating work with NYCTA Con Edison.

Generated and implemented innovative repair solutions and ensured high quality safety and quality control.

MANUEL ELKEN COMPANY, P.C., New York, New York • 1991-1998

Company that provides professional engineering services.

Office Engineer / Construction Inspector / Assistant Project Manager

Inspected contractors work assigned by New York City’s Parks Department, DDC, Department of Highways, and Department of Transportation. Provided on-site monitoring of contractor’s labor and equipment performance and reviewed contractor’s application for payment. Maintained daily reports, calculations, work progress, and submitted sketches; providing computer entries for each daily report with calculated quantities of completed work. Conducted concrete materials testing and inspected concrete truck tickets for applicable and approved information such as engineer’s approval of mix design, timing, and rotation.

CAREER NOTE

Additional positions as Project Manager, Senior Construction Superintendent, and Senor Structural Engineer / Designer for government and research organizations in U.S.S.R. Details upon request.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

State University of Civil Engineering, Leningrad, USSR

Certification

SYRIT Computer School Systems, Brooklyn, New York

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