Project Manager Construction

Stephen D. Gagosian LEED AP

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Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481

Email: *****@*******.***

Cell: 617-***-****

Overview

A seasoned professional with extensive knowledge of all essential aspects of the construction industry, including years of experience as an architect, project manager, and construction supervisor for both residential and commercial/industrial projects. Also accredited and experienced as a professional arbitrator.

Skills

Firm grounding in architectural design, sustainable design, and building trades

Good working knowledge of building codes and industry practices

Thorough understanding of – and ability to evaluate designs, costs, field conditions, change orders, claims, and workmanship

Negotiating capabilities to move projects forward beyond disputes

Able to analyze projects for conditions that could cause delays

Experienced in phased occupied renovations

Ability to work with people, coordinate groups, and drive projects forward

Professional Experience

Self employed owner’s representative. Projects include residential, recreational, land development, and office space

Member Town of Wellesley Permanent Building Committee

Projects overseen include the construction of the new Wellesley Free Library $12,000,000, major renovations to the Wellesley Middle School $20,000,000, additions and renovations to the Sprague Elementary School $13,000,000 the Bates Elementary School $9,000,000, the Warren Recreation Center $7,000,000, and Wellesley High School $94,000,000. Appointed to sub committee to close out and resolve claims reaching amicable settlements with contractors and architects on the Library, Sprague School, and the Warren Recreation Center totaling over $500,000

Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association

Hearing officer for more than fourty cases representing disputes involving amounts from $10,000 to $10,000,000. Cases include residences, government buildings, schools, retail and offices with two decisions upheld by Superior Court and one of these upheld by the Massachusetts Supreme Court

Supervisor, project manager, president V.R. Gagosian Co., Inc.

Projects include residential, light industrial, office, media, institutional, religious, and retail buildings

Self employed architect LEED AP

Design/build responsibility for projects same as above, additional services provided include land use consulting, expert witness services, and feasibility studies

Architect, Steffian-Bradley Associates

Project architect for medical office buildings, parking structures, high-rise HUD housing, and office/light industrial buildings

Education

Architectural Design, Bachelor of Arts, University of Illinois

Construction Law Seminar, Harvard University Extension School

Construction Law Course, Northeastern University

Arbitrator Training I&II, American Arbitration Association

Partnering Training, American Arbitration Association

Award Writing Course, American Arbitration Association

Mediator Training, Metropolitan Mediation

Yearly continuing education courses for architectural registration, LEED accreditation, and arbitrator qualification

Professional Registration

Registered Architect, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, #4910 LEED AP

Licensed Construction Supervisor, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, #019144

Licensed Builder Class1, City of Cambridge, Massachusetts

LEED Accredited Professional

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