Project Manager Construction

RUDOLPH POLSELLI

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SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

Heavy Highway / Civil Construction & Construction Management

“I literally grew up in the business and understand the complexity and depth of every role – more importantly, I know what it takes to be successful in this industry”

è Third-generation construction executive with deep love of the heavy construction business and extensive, hands-on experience and deep industry knowledge spanning 20-plus years.

è Highly innovative and well versed in construction practices for multimillion-dollar DOT, municipal, civic and public construction projects in various states.

è Unmatched ability to anticipate industry trends, recognize potential risks and proactively implement changes.

è Repeatedly recognized for excellence in work performance entrusted with key business and profit growth initiatives.

è Proven to be pivotal contributor and critical employee in fast-paced, high-pressure business situations. Held early roles with industry giants, Community Asphalt Corporation and Pavex Corporation.

Management & Leadership Expertise

Strategic Planning | Construction Management | Major DOT, Civil & Public Construction Projects

Contract Administration | Project & Cost Estimating | Project Management | Team Leadership | Cost Containment

Construction Operations | Multi-Site Operations | P&L Management | Construction Codes | Union & Labor Relations Safety Regulations | Polices & Procedures | Process & Efficiency Improvement | Capital & Operation Budgets Labor Efficiency | Contract Negotiations | Vendor Management | Quality Assurance | Bonding & Insurance

EXTENSIVE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRESIDENT/CEO | PRINCIPAL 2008 to 2012

Barrier Wall of South Florida, Inc – Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Single-handled brought strategic vision and operation plan to fruition, building new, heavy highway construction company from the ground up. Garnered contracts with DOT and other major government contractors throughout state of Florida. Recruited, trained and managed entire staff of 100+ employees.

Maximized existing relationships and strategically targeted government contractors to rapidly secure lucrative concrete, underground, and highway construction contracts.

Exploded market penetration, quickly reached breakeven, generating $300K in 1st year and $5M in 2nd year.

Pioneered innovative processes, work systems and internal operations to drive continuous process improvement and maintain high quality of production and customer service.

SR VP OF CONSTRUCTION 2000 to 2008

Carolina Consulting Group Corporation, Jupiter, FL

Brought onboard to help heavy highway construction company expand business with public/civil construction projects. Aggressively leveraged relationships with key clients, vendors, subcontractors and extensive list of contacts to increase revenues and develop new markets. Oversaw and managed cross-functional teams.

Played pivotal role in growing company’s operations to three locations, Jupiter, Tampa and Jacksonville shifted company’s business model from subcontractor to prime contractor with FDOT.

Spearheaded bank and hedge funding activities and successfully increased company’s line of credit from $50K to $750K and ultimately to $3.5M.

Set the stage for explosive business growth and systematically propelled company from $2M to $50M in annual revenues; increased employee base from 30 to about 200 at peak performance.

Developed cross-functional teams to address productivity, efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction issues.

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VP, CONSTRUCTION 1995 to 2000

Florida Curbing Inc (division of Wicklund Holdings) – Ft.Lauderdale, FL

Hired to streamline operations and efficiently merge two corporate acquisitions into one cohesive construction company. Established solid operating, financial and reporting infrastructure; and developed standard procedures, policies and systems. Recruited and built world-class team of 200 employees.

Managed effective operations and daily management of highway concrete construction company, including large underground utilities and road building divisions.

Positioned company for dramatic growth and increased profitability/bottom-line performance by expanding and strengthening customer base and enhancing internal productivity and efficiency.

Prepared all corporate forecasts and project budgets, assisted with annual 10Ks and Qs and handled all bonding and insurance requirements.

Guided efficiency improvement initiatives throughout company in areas of policies and procedures, field productions, vendor payments and project planning.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | ESTIMATOR 1992 to 1994

Community Asphalt (division of OHL Group) – Miami, FL

Estimated and managed major DOT projects in excess of $5M, handled up 5 to 10 projects at a time. Prepared

estimates, contracts, documents, correspondence, budgets and reports. Worked with engineers and negotiated optimal terms with subcontractors and vendors.

Coordinated engineering and construction project schedules to ensure completion within estimated timeframe and funding parameters.

Handled material purchases, prepared subcontractor agreements, and verified accuracy of change orders and agenda items.

Developed cost estimates and risk assessments; tracked labor, equipment, materials and overhead costs for successfully awarded contracts.

DIRECTOR OF GRADING OPERATIONS | PROJECT MANAGER | ESTIMATOR 1988 to 1992

Pavex Corporation (division of The Viscillio Group) – Pompano Beach, FL

Recruited to estimate and manage numerous DOT, municipal, public, and airport projects ranging from $1M to $20M in value. Quickly promoted and eventually directed all grading projects, up to 15 at a time. Interfaced with estimating department on project bids, plans and budgets. Supervised 100+ employees including project managers, superintendents and general superintendent. Reported directly to president.

Estimated more than 100 DOT projects and managed full project scope including plans, specifications, change orders, contracts, progress schedules, labor, materials, and equipment.

Worked on largest, single project for the company valued at $15M and secured large bonus by implementing maximum efficiency and cost control strategies.

ESTIMATOR | GENERAL SUPERINTENDANT 1984 to 1988

RTP Inc – Philadelphia, PA

Advanced through increasingly responsible roles in company and subsequently promoted to project manager. Oversaw all aspects of major DOT projects throughout PA, NJ, DE and MD. Negotiated with labor unions, prime contractors, subcontractors and DOT.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Business with minor in Financial Management, Jacksonville University

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