JOHN ROMANO *-** ________

**-* **** ***. ****** NJ. 07901 908-***-**** Cell 908-***-**** E-mail hrczm2@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Results–orientated, high energy, hands-on construction professional with a successful record of accomplishments in the construction industry. Experience in all phase of Development & Construction.

Major strengths include strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and competent, a strong team player with an un-surpassed attention to detail. Thorough knowledge of the construction industry having experience in Budget Planning, Development & Management, Estimating, Scheduling, Contract negotiation & Compliance, Project Management, Site Supervision as well as Hands-on Trade experience. Excellent ability to write detailed Scopes of Work as it pertains to the construction documents, experienced in all phases of the Bidding process, Able to provide expert guidance and direction to Architects, Engineers and consultants.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Responsible for developing, writing & implementing Construction documents such as: Construction Contracts, Construction bid forms, Invitation and Instruction to bidders, Responsibility Schedules, Etc.

• Created, implemented and maintained construction policies.

• Decreased construction costs through value engineering, management & working closely with Designers, Architects, Engineers, Millwork Contractors, & General Contractors.

• Develop, implemented & managed a store communications program for over 150 stores.

• Develop, value engineer, and implement new store designs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

SWATCH GROUP U.S. Weehawken, New Jersey 1-17-11 - Present

PROJECT MANAGER

• Direct responsibility for the management & construction of High End Luxury Omega Watch Boutiques.

• Manage all aspects of construction from design development through construction completion including: Architectural, Engineering, Budget development, Project scheduling, Bid documents, Bid process, Qualification of bids, Construction contracts, Construction process, Site inspections, Qualification of change orders, Project turnover, Punch list and Project closeouts.

• Created and implemented a new Schedule of Values / Bid Form, Contract Exhibit Documents, Budget & Project cost worksheet, Owner provided material order forms, and Responsibility Schedule.

• Communicate with Developers, Landlords, tenant coordinators, real estate, and Attorneys on mall & store requirements & issues in the development of all retail stores.

• Coordinate & manage multiple ongoing projects.

PRECISION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC., Bernardsville, New Jersey 1-1-03 – 12-31-10

VICE PRESIDENT OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT & ESTIMATING

• Manage all aspects of construction for all Residential, Commercial & Retail projects from start to completion including: Budget development, Project Scheduling, Bid documents, Bid process, Qualification of bids, Construction contracts, Construction process, Site inspections, Qualification of change orders, Project turnover, Punch list and Project closeouts.

• Representative Retail & Commercial clients: Bed Bath & Beyond, Quick Silver, Mac Cosmetics.

• On-site Coordination, supervision & management for multiple ongoing projects.

• Select & coordinate sub-contractors.

• Site supervision to insure compliance to the scope of work & Owners design intent.

• Expedite & order materials.

• Communicate with the client to gather all information for the successful completion of a project.

• Maintain projects within time & budgetary considerations.

• Maintain detailed job cost sheets tracking Cost & Progress.

• Hands on Master carpenter with 20+ years experience in all phases of construction

TOMMY HILFIGER RETAIL, INC.,

VICE PRESIDENT OF RETAIL STORE DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION

Secaucus, New Jersey / 25 West 39th. Street, New York, N.Y. 4/1/01 – 9/20/02

DIRECTOR OF STORE DEVELOPMENT

Secaucus New Jersey 4/27/98 – 3/31/01

• Manage Retail, Outlet and corporate construction which includes the development, & construction of Specialty Stores, Outlet Stores, Clearance Stores, as well as construction, renovations and maintenance of Corporate offices, Warehouse space and Showrooms Company wide, throughout the United States.

• Manage & direct a staff of Project Managers & administrative personnel.

• Manage & direct all processes of Designers, Architects & Engineers

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• Manage all aspects of construction from design development through construction completion including: Design, Architectural, Engineering, Budget development, Budget Management, Project scheduling, Bid documents, Bid process, Qualification of bids, Construction contracts, Construction process ,Construction schedules, Site inspections, Millwork and fixture manufacturing, Qualification of change orders, Project turnover, Punch list & Project closeouts.

• Work closely with division President, Vice President & Real Estate to obtain information necessary to design and build a new concept Specialty Store in an Outlet environment.

• Communicate with Developers, Landlords, tenant coordinators, real estate, & Attorneys on mall and store requirements and issues in the development of all retail stores.

• Extensive interaction with Designers, Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, & Vendors.

• Site visits & site surveys to verify site conditions & communicate them to Designers, Architects, & Engineers so that they can properly prepare the Construction documents.

• Review Construction documents, shop drawings, & bid proposals.

• Responsible for the development & management of yearly budgets, as well as individual project budgets.

• Create & maintain a store opening forecast schedule.

• Coordinate & manage multiple ongoing projects.

• Work closely with Regional, District, & Store Managers to address all development, construction & maintenance issues.

• Manage & maintain inventory of Store Fixtures, Millwork, Light Fixtures, & Flooring.

• Developed the Tommy Hilfiger “Work Letter” outlining the construction responsibilities of the Landlord & Owner in the construction of a Tommy Hilfiger store.

DONNALEE DEVELOPMENT INC., BERNARDSVILLE NEW JERSEY 1997 - 1998

PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR

• Prepare estimates & bid proposals for all construction projects.

• Prepare the written Scope of Work derived from the construction documents for use in estimating and Contracts.

• Coordinate, supervise & managed multiple projects.

• Select & coordinate sub-contractors.

• Site visits to insure compliance to the scope of work & Owners design intent.

• Expedite & order materials for projects.

• Communicate with the on site job superintendent.

• Communicate with the client to gather all information necessary for the successful completion of a project.

• Maintain projects within time and budgetary considerations.

VISTA CONSTRUCTION INC., NEW YORK, N.Y. 1989 - 1997

PROJECT MANAGER / FIELD SUPERINTENDENT

• Project Manager & Field Superintendent for a broad range of Residential, Commercial & Retail projects including designer boutiques, department, mall & freestanding stores. Representative clients: Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Bergdorf Goodman, Sacks Fifth Avenue, Fendi, Clinique, Stuben Glass, Moschino, Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein, Guess?, Polo, Joseph Abboud, Donna Karen...

• Communicate with the on site job superintendents.

• Communicate with clients to obtain information necessary for the successful completion of projects.

• Prepare estimates & bid proposals for all types projects.

• Site visits to insure compliance to the Scope of Work & Owners design intent.

• Maintain projects within time & budgetary considerations.

• Managed field operations & Subcontractors for all construction projects.

• Coordinate & manage multiple ongoing projects. Attend project meetings with Architects, Engineers, Clients, etc.

TRADESPERSON Prior to 1989

• Detailed understanding & hands-on experience in all phases of construction.

Education Accounting, Suffolk County Community College, Seldon, NY

Marketing / Accounting, C.W. Post College, Westbury, NY

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