Construction Project Manager
Resume:
Michael Marusevich
Kings Park, New York 11754
SUMMARY
Construction Project Manager with expertise in Retail Construction Management. Proven success in managing teams specializing in new construction and remodeling. Completion of projects on time, on budget and ready for commercial use. Extensive experience working within the NYC metro area, including all five boroughs managing both on-site and off-site work. Developed and maintained effective working relationships with politicians, town officials, real estate professionals, architects and engineers. Emphasis on cost cutting measures in energy, recycling, means and methods, and create standards for the future life of the building. Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously with an expanding company. Experienced in Union and Non-Union projects.
? Leadership / Team Development
? Due Diligence / Quality Control
? New Construction / Remodel
? Lease Review / Contract Obligations
? Budget Control
? Change Order Management
? Value Engineering
? Contract Negotiation
? Project Resolution and Mitigation
? Close-out Documentation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IKEA HOME FURNISHINGS, Conshohocken, PA 2002-Present
Construction Project Manager
Responsible for IKEA stores in NY, Mass, Conn, NJ, Texas and Brooklyn NY. Projects encompassed 320,000 sq. ft. to 346,000 sq. ft. with parking under store, and parking decks. Project costs ranged from $30 million to $200 million dollars.
? Performed due diligence and participated in the planning stage of construction documents.
? Member of the IKEA store Expansion Plan * division.
? Renovation of stores while open for business.
? Managed project sites of 17 to 33 acres. Brooklyn, NY project included a 6 acre park built for the public and NYC Parks Department.
? Established National Account purchases of materials and equipment at lower costs resulting in $1.2 million dollars in savings.
? Achieved construction of the first certified LEED store for IKEA worldwide in Stoughton, Massachusetts, 2005.
? Certified Silver LEED store in Brooklyn, NY.
? Created and implemented Liability Walk to reduce risk and minimize liability.
? Recommended the removal of floor covering in some areas of the store resulting in $1.8 million dollars nationwide. Became standard in stores worldwide.
? On site training to Facilities Managers during construction after foundations were complete. This process prepared them for operation of the store after construction.
? Founded the Pile Deviation Plan * , to save time and money in the field. Created faster communication between structural engineer and pile contractor.
? Field liaison for co-ordination between Construction and Retail co-workers for safety and fire protection.
? Constructed and renovated restaurant facilities.
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HOME DEPOT, South Plainfield, New Jersey 1992 - 2002
Construction Project Manager
Responsible for the construction of 43 Home Depot Stores. NY, N.Y.C., NJ. For company expansion. Performed due diligence, prepared budgets, merchandising interface, performance payments, and construction of project.
? Constructed the first EXPO on the East Coast.
? Completion of eight renovations while keeping store open for business.
? Member of the Home Depot Disaster and Recovery Team * including 9/11 and Hurricane Andrew.
? Constructed the first warehouse stores in the five boroughs, as part of the Giuliani Incentive * for big box stores.
? Member of the Home Depot Standards Committee.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
PERGAMENT HOME CENTERS
Director of Field Operations
Responsible for Construction, Store Planning and Facilities Management
? Construction of 30 stores and 6 remodels during company expansion.
TIMES SQUARE STORES
Performed Construction and Store Planning
KORVETTES STORES
Director of Visual Merchandising and Construction.
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
A.A.S Degree, Suffolk County Community College
Building / Construction Management Program, Georgia Tech, Georgia
Construction Project Management, University of Hartford, Connecticut
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Excel * , Project * , Power Point and Word * .
Use of Building Automation Systems for electrical and building environment.
MEMBERSHIPS
Institute of Store Planners
Chairman, Nassau-Suffolk Leukemia Society (1993-Present)
Fund Raiser, United Cerebral Palsy of Queens, NY (1996-2003)
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