Carlo Varone

Senior construction executive with 20+ years of progressive leadership experience building and scaling high-performing teams across residential, commercial, and industrial portfolios. Proven expertise in strategic planning, multi-million-dollar budget management, and driving operational excellence across complex projects. Results-oriented director with demonstrated success leading organizational growth, establishing standardized processes, and delivering exceptional returns through disciplined cost control and schedule optimization.

Strong track record of building collaborative relationships with clients, institutional investors, and senior trade partners to align project delivery with strategic business objectives.

Director / Owner - Conamore Construction Ltd - Toronto, ON

(2016-01)

Leading full-cycle construction delivery across a diversified portfolio of custom residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Established and operationalized independent construction firm from inception, managing all aspects of business operations, client relations, and project delivery.

• Oversaw delivery of 40+ projects ranging from $500K to $8M+ in contract value, maintaining on-time delivery and budget accuracy through disciplined planning and risk mitigation
• Built and mentored high-performing team of project managers and site supervisors, establishing clear KPIs, performance management protocols, and professional development pathways
• Developed and implemented standardized operating procedures across project scheduling, cost control, progress reporting, and quality assurance, resulting in improved stakeholder confidence and decision-making transparency
• Directed preconstruction planning and design review sessions with developers, architects, and engineers to validate constructability, optimize logistics, and align project scope with budget and program requirements
• Led weekly OAC (Owners, Architects, Consultants) and coordination meetings, providing executive-level updates on schedule performance, budget status, risk exposure, and mitigation strategies
• Established quality assurance and health & safety compliance programs, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and company standards across all active sites
• Conducted regular site inspections and audits to verify progress, confirm compliance with specifications, and maintain high standards of workmanship and professionalism
• Consistently delivered projects within 2–5% of approved budgets through rigorous cost control and change order management
• Reduced schedule delays by 20% year-over-year through proactive critical path management and early issue identification
• Strengthened trade partner relationships and vendor loyalty through fair dealing and collaborative problem-solving, resulting in improved pricing and schedule flexibility on subsequent projects

Construction & Portfolio Manager - Urban Renaissance Homes - North York, ON

(2003-01 - 2016-12)

Managed full-cycle delivery of low-rise and mid-rise residential projects, overseeing 20+ concurrent projects. Supported C-level leadership with feasibility analysis, business case development, and capital planning inputs.

• Managed end-to-end delivery of 60+ residential projects ($50M+ aggregate contract value), overseeing estimating, tendering, contract administration, scheduling, and daily site operations
• Coordinated construction documentation, specifications, and municipal approvals with architects, engineers, and regulatory bodies, ensuring full alignment with program requirements and building codes
• Administered construction contracts across multiple project tiers, including RFP preparation, bid evaluations, contract award recommendations, progress claims, change directives, and closeout documentation
• Led weekly and bi-weekly progress meetings and OAC-style coordination sessions, delivering accurate and timely updates on schedule performance, budget variance, emerging risks, and mitigation strategies to internal and external stakeholders
• Established strong working relationships with municipal inspectors, architects, consulting engineers, and trade partners, facilitating collaborative problem-solving and aligned project delivery
• Mentored junior project managers and site supervisors, transferring knowledge in contract administration, schedule management, and stakeholder communication
• Supported development and finance teams with project feasibility studies, budget preparation, and cost estimates, contributing to business case development and capital planning decisions
• Developed and enforced company-wide safety and quality programs, ensuring consistent compliance with health and safety legislation, industry standards, and corporate policies

Master of Building Sciences - Building Sciences - Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) (2009-01)

Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning - Urban and Regional Planning - Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) (2008-01)