Project Manager Quality Assurance

DAN L. MANESCU, PMP

*** ******** ****** • Worcester, MA 01602

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS / QUALITY ASSURANCE

Accomplished, highly skilled professional with extensive experience in construction management, achieving notable successes in directing construction of large-scale commercial, government, and environmental remediation projects.

Articulate and supportive communicator, negotiator, and leader with proven ability to build strong, motivated teams and interface effectively with people at all organizational levels. Possesses a unique and versatile blend of technical and soft skills, well suited to a variety of construction environments.

Holds a MS in Civil Engineering and Construction Management, as well as an MBA and a PMP certification with PMI. Results-oriented leader who maintains a broad vision without losing sight of short-term goals and objectives. Recognized by clients and colleagues for “do it right the first time” attitude, exceptional work ethic, and high professional standards. Holds Government Security Clearance – R1HSPD12.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Construction Management / Leadership • QA / QC Planning / Implementation

Troubleshooting / Problem Solving • Resource Allocation / Team Building

Conflict Resolution • Resourceful / Worksite Safety • Risk Management/Mitigation

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient with MS Office Suite, Excel; CMMS; Prolog; Parallax; Primavera; Timberline, and AutoCAD 3D

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A. Government Projects

The New Worcester Trial Court Project - $180 million, new construction project;

427,000 SF New Courthouse in downtown Worcester, MA; Owner: Division of Capital Asset Mgmt – MA;

– Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager for Gilbane Building Company

• Implemented the QA/QC plan for this $146M construction project. Our Gilbane Project Team received the National CMAA Project Achievement Team Award for Overall Management Efforts, Quality Assurance, and Customer Satisfaction, the Excellence Team Award from the State of Massachusetts – DCAM. Personally recognized by receiving the Gilbane Safety Excellence Award. http://nerej.com/19399

The DDCenter Renovation Project, Providence, RI - $60 million renovation/addition project

– Superintendent for Gilbane Building Company

The Dunkin Donuts Center is an 11,000 seats sport/shows arena in downtown Providence.

It is house of Providence Bruins Hockey team and PC Friars Basketball Team.

Project Green Scope accomplishment:

• 95% construction waste was recycled on this project.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkin'_Donuts_Center; http://www.dunkindonutscenter.com

Hudson River Dredging Project in Fort Edward, New York - $560 million dredging project;

– Quality Assurance/Quality Control Associate for Cashman Dredging and Marine Contracting under GE.

GE is dredging the Hudson River in Upstate New York to remove PCBs in one of the largest and most complex environmental cleanups in U.S. history.

Owner: GE / Program Manager: Parsons

http://www.hudsondredging.com/

The new Parliament Palace in Bucharest, Romania – $4.8 Billion new construction project.

- Project Manager/Superintendent for CONIMPEX LUXOR INC.

• Managed and supervised construction work within various sections of the new Parliament Palace building, totaling 3.55 million SF, and current estimated cost of $4.8 Billion.

• Interfaced with owner reps and state building inspectors, and with architects and engineers for solving constructability issues. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_the_Parliament

The Palace of Justice in Bucharest, Romania - $68 million renovation project.

- Superintendent for CONIMPEX LUXOR INC.

Coordinated construction and renovation/addition projects for historical buildings in Bucharest, Romania.

• Overseen the renovation and addition project for the historical Palace of Justice in Bucharest, Romania

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Justice_(Bucharest)

B. Federal Government and Military Projects

– Project Manager for Security Construction Services, Inc.

GSA project for IRS – CID Offices Fit-up, Springfield MA; $ 280K

6,000 SF Office Fit-up project in an occupied government bldg.

US Coast Guard Housing Roofs project in Beverly, and Bedford, MA; $420K

Training Camp upgrade for the military base at Fort Devens, MA; $1.9 Million; 5 acres

GSA Building Maintenance Contract for the John F. Williams Coast Guard building in Boston, MA; $5.2 million, 5 years contract.

Power Generator Engine and Static Excitation System overhaul for the US Navy Base in Cutler, ME; $1.2M

C. Commercial, K12 and Higher Education Projects

Worcester Union Station New Offices project – $ 450K refitting project; 10,000 SF.

– Superintendent for Gilbane Building Company

Upscale modern office space for Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB), which is an architectural and engineering firm with offices serving Massachusetts throughout the State.

• 10,000 SF office space demolition and refitting project and also 6,000 SF space demolition and refitting with new utility systems for a luxury restaurant at the first level.

http://www.worcestermass.org/city-initiatives/union-station

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=23ed9439eeeaafd290cc4467ceeb7134

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

Chicopee Comprehensive High School Project - $75 million, 325,000 SF new construction in Chicopee, MA

– Filled in for 2 weeks for the Project Manager while he was on vacation on two occasions.

• Gilbane provided Program Management/Owner's Representative services for the successful completion of this project.

http://fontainebrothers.com/our_work/chickcomp.htm

University of Rhode Island - Enabling Project for the New Pharmacy Building

- Superintendent for Gilbane Building Company

• Demolition and refitting of existing building structures and preconstruction activities to enable the construction of this $75 million, 148,000 SF New Pharmacy Building.

http://stac.ri.gov/news/2009/10/06/uri-breaks-ground-on-new-pharmacy-building/

Burlington Mall renovation/addition - $85 million project in Burlington, MA

Searstown Mall renovation/addition - $60 million project in Leominster, MA

Carvel Offices renovation/addition - $14 million project in Marlborough, MA

- Superintendent for The Whiting Turner Contracting Company for the above three projects.

High-end Construction Company specialized in commercial, institutional, industrial, and K12 projects.

D. Other Experience

Project Manager – Wallachia LLC

Privately Held; Real Estate Investment Company

• Managing projects for interior demolition and complete renovation of medium to large size Real Estate properties in Massachusetts.

Tax Associate - H & R Block

Public Company; 10,001+ employees; HRB; Retail industry

• Prepared state and federal tax returns under various taxation categories.

Superintendent - Eddington Thread Mfg. Inc.

Manufacturing company providing industrial thread to various industries, including electronic communications, military, automotive, aerospace, mattress, furniture, and industrial fabrics.

• Managed production operations within this high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment; prepared work schedules for three work shifts and established new and improved inventory administration and control procedures.

• Performed computerized machines set-up, testing, and final inspections.

• Instituted lean manufacturing principles into daily routines, which maximized use of time and resources and drove extraordinary organizational performance.

Technical Administrative Department Manager - Romanian Legislative Council

• Directed and managed the activities of the Technical Administrative Department including the commissioning of the facility, acquisition of initial furniture, specialty equipment and computer network, administration of institution's vehicles, and facilities management within the Palace of Parliament.

Civil Engineer - Romanian Waters Authority Agency, Bucharest, Romania

• In charge of the development of the annual Regional Plan against Flooding.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Leadership and Strategy

Anna Maria College – Paxton, MA – 2007 GPA: 3.96

Masters Degree in Civil Engineering/ Project Management

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA – 2004 GPA: 3.50

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Technical University of Constructions, Bucharest, Romania - 1990

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification – PMI (Project Management Institute)

• Security Clearance - Department of Homeland Security Exp. 3/2016

• Construction Supervisor License - Commonwealth of Massachusetts

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certification

• 30-hour OSHA Certification

• American Red Cross Adult CPR Training

• Green Building and LEED Fundamentals Certificate

• Landmark Education Forum and Advanced Course Graduate

• PE License – EU

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) - Massachusetts Chapter

• Project Management Institute (PMI)

• Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

• American Society for Quality (ASQ)

• Massachusetts Professionals Association (MPA)

• Professional Engineers Association (PEA)

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