Project Manager Management

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR / PROJECT MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Accomplished and versatile professional with more than 15 years of added value in construction management and project management. Consistently delivers an unparalleled record of accountability-based leadership; able to coordinate and direct multiple project-based efforts while managing, motivating, and leading project teams. Skilled in developing networks and building strategic alliances; collaborating across boundaries to cultivate relationships and achieve common goals. Exceptional ability to establish positive rapport and build strong relationships. Demonstrated excellence in quality processes, negotiations, and organization. Driven, decisive, and self-motivated; impeccable integrity and work ethic.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Construction Management Cost Reduction & Expense Control Operations Management

Risk Management Needs Assessment Business Development & Growth

Product/Program Management Regulatory Compliance Process Improvement

Operational Streamlining Business Plans P&L / Budget Management

Startup Ops Strategic Planning Team Leadership & Training

RECENT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

CPM ENVIRONMENTAL, San Francisco, CA 2010-2011

A start-up division for an established $8M minority-owned construction management firm.

Chief Estimator / Project Manager

Selected to provide construction estimates and development for competitive bids throughout Northern California. Directed a team of up to three staff members, including construction estimators and administrative staff. Created and maintained weekly performance reports. Facilitated operational meetings with company owners. Identified potential clients and qualified job leads. Negotiated and closed new accounts.

Key Achievements:

Established the company’s estimating department and spearheaded the development and delivery of new procedures and operation processes to streamline and manage cost, project accounting and estimating.

Grew organization into a new niche market into the hazmat removal during the hydroelectric generator rehabilitation through excellence in marketing, negotiation, and closing.

Grew sales from $3.4M in the first year of operation through successful identification of sales and bid opportunities, precision estimating, and client relationship maintenance.

HAZMAT SOLUTIONS, INC., Novato, CA 1997-2010

A specialty contracting company with up to 50 staff members and $6M in annual revenue.

Vice President

Provided management and support to the Principal and Shareholder of the company with shared P&L oversight. Performed all sales and estimations of new contracts. Established and managed strong client relationships. Created budgets for new projects and accounts. Ensured compliance with all safety codes and project performance. Served as the Subject Matter Expert for the State License Board on Asbestos Abatement Certification testing.

Key Achievements:

Instituted administrative & cost controls and expanded local markets resulting in the turnaround of a company loss from $100K to a profit of $100K within the first year.

Achieved year-over-year growth from $200K to $6M over a 6 year period by recruiting staff, cost control, revenue collections, and expanding growth markets.

Spearheaded the implementation of new systems to drive efficiency and proficiency in company administration and operations.

Improved overall efficiency and proficiency of company operations through the implementation of new features into firm’s financial accounting system, which included estimating, project cost accounting, purchasing, and inventory control.

Drove overall company growth through the development of expertise & reputation for hazardous materials removal & “surgical” demolition while maintaining original features in historically significant buildings/projects.

Improved project planning and delivery through the development of new technical capabilities to graphically depict engineering controls and other safety elements for hazmat removal on base drawings/plans.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

VOLATILE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING & AVP CONSULTING ENGINEERS, Orange & Los Angeles, CA

Consultant

KASELAAN & D’ANGELO ASSOCIATES, INC., Cherry Hill, NJ

Western Region Manager / Operations Manager / Project Manager / Cost Consultant

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Credits toward B.S. Environmental Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Credits toward B.S. Urban & Environmental Planning, Roger Williams College, Bristol, RI

Professional Development:

Construction Management Certificate, Rutgers University-Camden

Asbestos in Occupied Buildings, Johns Hopkins University

Project Management, APM-Applied Project Management

Asbestos Abatement Estimating, Carter Associates

Publications

“Re-insulation with Asbestos Removal,” ECON Environmental Contractor Magazine

“Sprinkler Installation in Asbestos-Containing High Rise Buildings,” by Wm. Chip D’Angelo, R. Christopher Spicer, T. Michael Volatile, Jr.; presented at the Fall Technical Conference, National Asbestos Council, Boston, MA

“Cost Impact of Engineering Controls and Clearance Failure During Asbestos Abatement,” by R. Christopher Spicer, T. Michael Volatile, Jr.; presented at the Fall Technical Conference, National Asbestos Council, Indianapolis, IN

Licenses

Licensed Building Contractor, California State Licensing Board -- #755687, B, ASB

Registered Disaster Service Worker, California OES -- #SA960114

Certified Asbestos Consultant, California DOSH -- #98-2487

Certified Lead Abatement Supervisor, California Department of Health Services -- #S-8097

US EPA -- Certified AHERA Building Inspector & Management Planner

US EPA -- Certified Abatement Project Designer

US EPA -- Certified Asbestos Supervisor/Competent Person

OSHA -- Certified Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)

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