Professional Experience
UI / Avangrid Orange, CT 04/2024 – Present (Contract Hire)
Project Manager Sub Stations. Hire into this role to project manager specific flood control projects at substations in Fairfield and New Haven Counties.
- Oversee and write scope of work for RFP and EPC contracts for substations.
- Work in conjunction with engineers, environmental and permitting personnel within company.
- Maintained all QA/QC requirements throughout the duration of the projects.
- Track and report cost control for directors and executive personnel.
- Work in conjunction with field managers and supers to track and maintain construction schedules.
- Work on maintaining Prima Vera, Power Bi and other internal programs for tracking and reducing risks.
- Work directly with GC and subs daily to maintain goals and look ahead.
Aerial Electric (IES Residential) Shelton, CT 03/2023-3/2024 (Company Sold)
Project Manager. Hired into this role to recover a failing project consisting of a new, 440 luxury apartment complexes, with numerous amenities and courtyards, in Yonkers, NY. Project at time of hire was 3 months behind schedule and at a - 14% gain/loss projection. Successfully salvaged project and completed 2 weeks ahead of schedule achieving a $1.2 million profit.
- Managed all aspects of electrical and fire alarm contract work from site daily to maximize goal achievability.
- Oversight of switchgear installation and settings.
- Oversaw all QA/QC requirements for Electrical, Fire Alarm and CCTV in accordance with all state, city and Osha regulations.
- Scheduled daily task orders and staff (in-house & sub-contractor) to perform all work under contract.
- Procured all materials and devices for installation.
- Worked in conjunction with GC and other trades to enhance necessary workflow to recover schedule.
- Made certain all work was following local and federal codes and compliances.
- Scheduled and toured all inspections with town fire marshal and electrical inspector.
- Ensured building fire alarm and power functioned as designed as areas became occupied while still under
construction.
- Maintained all AP/AR as well, as, change orders and ticket work and submitted monthly AIA documents.
Connecticut Water Company Middletown, CT 10/2022-3/2023 (Contract Hire)
Contract Project Manager. Hired into this role to oversee the Lead and Copper Removal and Replacement Program (LCRR) mandated by the federal government to replace all lead water supply lines, throughout the state, for CWC’s footprint. Oversee the LCRR Pilot Program for the company. Oversee the AMI/AMR meter reading case study.
- Managed all three projects simultaneously while working with various departments within the company.
- Worked in conjunction with external consultants specialized in the replacement program and meter reading output.
- Established business plan and model for outreach in conjunction with communications director and staff.
- Worked in conjunction with water scientists in preparing water testing sites for lead testing.
- Worked with GIS department to create mapping of areas with high and low probabilities of lead piping.
- Worked in conjunction with the service and delivery managers to create a protocol to replace lead pipes.
- Worked in conjunction with consultant and Neptune Meter Co. to determine the feasibility of converting meter reading from manual readers to fully remote readers.
- Worked with the EPA, DPH and PURA to maintain regulatory guidelines.
- Held bi-weekly meetings between consultants and CWC department personnel.
- Implemented outreach of sixty locations for pilot program outreach to satisfy PURA agreement with CWC.
O, R & L Construction Corp. Branford, CT 06/2021-12/2021 (Medical Leave)
Project Manager. Hired into this role to oversee all aspects of construction to completely renovate the Lyman and Hooker Wings at Gaylord Hospital, oversee multiple projects for Backus Hospitals (Hartford Health Care and Goodwin University campus housing as well, as, numerous other projects in the healthcare industry.
- Managed numerous projects for Gaylord, HHC, Goodwin University and others simultaneously.
- Procured all labor (sub-contractors) and materials, including hospital special requirement items.
- Worked directly with architects and engineers to ensure design was achieved and / or altered to suit facility’s needs.
- Worked directly with all sub-contractor PMs to schedule and maintain schedule throughout the project utilizing the Lean Construction Scheduling program.
- Maintained budgets and created buyout reports to provide to ownership and clients.
- Reviewed and approved or rejected all AIA requisitions for payment.
- Reviewed all sub-contractors change orders and prepared completely transparent submittal to clients.
- Recorded all information on projects in Procore project management program.
- Dealt with OSHA and JCAHO throughout the duration of the project as well as final inspections on all QA/QC requirements.
- Prepared and submitted all documentation binders to the state inspectors.
DIVERSITY CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC. Cheshire, CT 07/2020-04/2021 (Contract Hire)
Senior Project Manager. Hired into a newly created position to turn around underperforming project management operations, establish standardized processes, and assist in executing strategies to grow the business 400%.
- Made numerous recommendations on strategies for improving estimating, procurement, and scheduling and QA/QC functions.
- Optimized project efficiency by managing up to four projects simultaneously and using Procore Construction project management software.
- Completed a $3.4 million renovation to the National Guard local armory in Enfield, CT.
- Managed the $3 million project for building 26 airplane hangars at the Meridian Markham Airport.
- Directed the $3 million HVAC and electrical upgrade project of Fairfield Elementary School.
CITY OF BRIDGEPORT Bridgeport, CT 02/2017-07/2020
Director of Construction Management. Recruited into this leadership position to manage and oversee all city projects from conception to completion including creating RFQ/RFPs, procuring contractors, initiating contracts/POs for work, and working collaboratively with other departments (Building, Planning & Zoning, Engineering, and others). Managed and provided leadership direction for a team of 4 Project Management Assistants.
- Managed up to 20 concurrent projects ranging from $25,000 to $100 million with 100+ personnel on largest projects that included construction of schools, libraries, municipalities, standard repairs, and renovations throughout the city.
- Successfully completed more than $1 billion of projects between 2017 and 2020.
• Significantly improved construction management operations by bringing many of the functions in-house from an outside contractor resulting in significant cost savings and more timely completion of projects.
- Recognized by Superintendent of Schools and City Council of Bridgeport for taking over and completing projects that were well over budget including Harding High School ($100 million project) and Central High School ($100 million project), achieving nearly $2.25 million in combined savings for both projects.
- Maximized construction management operations by overseeing approximately 30 trade personnel daily, establishing preventive maintenance schedules, and delegating tasks to minimize over time while also overseeing Parks Department, Sanitation Department, and Roadways Department.
- Completed the Microgrid Project (energy-saving initiative) as a pilot program for the State of Connecticut.
- Earned citywide recognition for contributions through numerous articles in the CT Post.
CLARK & WILKINS IND., INC. New York, NY 05/2009-09/2017
Senior Project Manager / Estimator. Recruited to manage multiple steel, ironwork, concrete and masonry construction projects including handling budgeting, financial reporting, estimating, master progress scheduling, quality assurance/control, monitoring of administrative procedures for projects, and managing relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and vendors. Primarily restoration of NYC landmarked buildings, waterproofing, roofing, steel, miscellaneous ironworks and concrete.
- Managed as many as 20 simultaneous projects and was successful in completing projects on time and within budget, with some of the larger and more notable projects including:
$14 million Lincoln Center Theater Entrance
$12.4 million Roger Smith Hotel renovations & upgrades
$3.24 million Columbia University soccer field
$2.45 million Garden City Park baseball & football fields
$2.36 million Old Field Middle School tennis courts, softball field & baseball field
Various projects at NYU, Mount Sinai, and Columbia University Hospitals
- Improved project management operations and efficiency by restructuring the entire selling, contracting, QA/QC and commissioning functions of how projects were procured, sold, managed, and finalized.
- Directed and facilitated teamwork among 7 other Project Managers and trained another 20 during this time.
PIECE MANAGEMENT New Hyde Park, NY 01/2007-03/2009
Project Manager. Managed multiple construction projects that included performing estimating, accepting bids, filing/obtaining building permits, ordering project materials, and working closely with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure compliance with regulatory codes. Projects completed included:
$4.05 million Bright Horizons Day Care Centers
Multiple restaurant renovations for Starbucks, Boston Markets, and Taco Bell.
HE2 Project Development Rockville Ctr, NY, 02/2003-1/2007
Site Supervisor. Supervised the project management functions for on time and within budget completion of the $400 million New York Methodist Hospital renovation of
- All departments and wings
- All patient rooms
- ICU, Neonatal ICU
- Surgical suites
- In Vitro Fertilization (laboratory and exam/procedure rooms)
- Imaging & Control Room
- Labor/Delivery
- Ambulance Layby
- Entrance & Lobby
- Nursing Stations
- Cardiac Care
- Medical Gasses, O2, CO2 Tanks and lines replacement
All while under the supervision of OSHA and JCAHO maintaining all required QA / QC
