Construction Project Manager

HAXHI KRASNIQI

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT EXPERT

Highly accomplished and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in the planning and management of multi-million dollar commercial and residential projects for diverse international markets and industries within the private, public and government sectors. Expert relationship builder and negotiator; able to rapidly win government approvals, permits, and concessions, and secure favorable contractual terms and cost-savings. Respected leader of sizeable teams, able to instill a sense of urgency without compromising quality, safety, or customer satisfaction. Multilingual in English, Albanian, Serbian and Croatian. Advanced user of technology: Primavera Project Planner P3, MS Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint, Email, and Internet.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Project Management

• Competitive Negotiations • Budgeting & Forecasting

• Team Building & Leadership • Quality Assurance

• Cost Analysis & Estimating

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BRP CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC-New York 6/2008-Present

Project Manager

In charge of more than $47 million residential development projects. Manage two major residential projects (condominiums) and midrise residential buildings in NYC, acting both as a Construction Project Manager and Construction Superintendent. Manage the construction progress, quality and cost control. Review and approve all subcontracts and their coordination. Generate the daily, biweekly and monthly reports. Close coordination with A/E and investors. Comply with local authorities of NYC and NYC building codes and site safety.

Field-supervised all phases of construction, ensuring quality-cost control, safety adherence, timeline fulfillment, and Building Codes compliance throughout.

Complied with USGBC/LEED standards.

Completing start to finish 9 story building (condominium) within 14 months on the Harlem.

JACKSON DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LTD. New York 2/2007 – 6/2008

Senior Project Manager

Coordinated and directed more than $65 million residential development projects. In charge for mid-rise residential and office buildings, including three 8 story building’s (62 units each), 13 story building (122 units), renovation of 3 story office building. Lead role on managing construction cost and quality control. In charge of coordination with the local authority of NYC and comply with NYC building codes and OSHA standards.

Field-supervised all phases of construction, ensuring quality-cost control, safety adherence, timeline fulfillment, and Building Codes compliance throughout.

Demonstrated flexibility and strong service commitment, maintaining responsiveness to and accommodation of frequent change-order requests without compromising budget parameters.

Completing start to finish 8 story building within 11 months for HPD on the Bronx.

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (UNDP) – Kosova 3/2005 to 7/2006

Senior Project Manager

Coordinated and directed $16.1 million Government Assistance to Returns in Kosova project that included 1,300 houses for refugees, and complete infrastructure development (government buildings, schools, hospitals, roads, bridges, water and sanitation systems). Managed budget, operating costs and change orders. Conducted daily site inspections, evaluated projects, reviewed and approved new project proposals and construction progress. Supervised engineering teams for UNDP/UNOPS. Generated weekly and monthly Government Assistance to Returns technical reports, and compiled technical specifications and procedures to meet UNDP regulations.

Identified potential projects and facilitated all phases through to successful construction in achieving best results for NGO.

Drove completion (within three months) of major government building renovation for public services, despite high-risk of explosions throughout building interior.

HALCROW & CARL BRO – Kosova 4/2004 to 2/2005

Assistant Supervisor for EAR

Directed $2+ million Domestic Water Meter Installation Program in the central region of Kosova for European Agency for Reconstruction (EAR). Planned and managed contractor schedules, job site progress, and quality assurance of work performance. Coordinated the activities of multiple contractors, EAR, and the ender user. Supervised and monitored work in progress to ensure compliance with EC procedures, and provided technical guidance to local contractors.

Created comprehensive database to analyze definition of long-term water demands, quantify leakage and illegal connections, and establish benchmarks for the water supply sector and proper tariff and payment system.

Commended for exercising sound judgment in managing work crews, technical competence, and take-charge teamwork attitude.

PARSONS INC. – Kosova 7/2001 to 3/2004

Regional Construction Manager/Project Controls Manager

In charge of over 120 design/construction projects under the auspices of $14+ million USAID Infrastructure Services Program. Included road projects, water and sewage networks, high voltage power lines, streetlights, and public and government buildings. Developed construction and project procedures according to ISO 9001 standards, hired staff, and trained national employees on construction management practices. Managed team of 25 engineers and inspectors who reviewed designs, conducted project quality assurance, verified payment process, and advised subcontractors. Performed cost estimating, and scheduled reports.

Recognized as USAID 2002 Employer of the Year, and Kosova Government’s Most Motivated Project Manager (2002).

Successfully completed construction of water intake project in Peja, Kosova 20 days ahead of schedule, and under extreme mountain conditions (2000 meters above sea level and no access road). Organized subcontractors to transport materials using horses.

Led construction of $2.5 million, 10-story government building for public services, implementing master scheduling program, which measurably expedited schedule completion and compliance.

Played a key role in the technical and commercial evaluation of potential bidders.

Advanced rapidly from Regional Construction Manager to Project Controls Manager.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY – New York, New York

Diploma Program: Building Construction Management

UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA – Prishtina, Kosova

Faculty of Civil Engineering (U.S. Bachelor’s Equivalent)

Member:

Affiliate Member of ASCE,

Member of USGBC

And

Certified OSHA Site Safety Manager

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