Riccardo Gallo

Bilingual English/Italian assistant project manager with experience supporting residential and commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. Strong with scheduling, budget tracking, RFIs, submittals, change orders, subcontractor coordination, and punch-list management. Organized and detail-oriented, with experience coordinating with architects, contractors, clients, and permitting authorities. Available immediately for full-time employment.

Project Coordinator - Commercial Buildout - Yonkers, NY

(2024-01)

• Coordinated full restaurant-to-athletic-training facility conversion (5,600 sq ft) from site selection through opening.
• Day-to-day point of contact for architect, general contractor, subcontractors, landlord, and permitting authorities.
• Tracked schedule, budget, RFIs, submittals, and documentation through Certificate of Occupancy and opening.

Assistant Project Manager - Mestieri USA - New York, NY

(2024-02 - 2025-05)

• Supported project execution on commercial interior fit-out projects in Manhattan.
• Coordinated installation schedules, subcontractor logistics, RFIs, submittals, and change-order documentation.
• Tracked budgets and invoicing across concurrent projects; managed punch lists through closeout.
• Bilingual coordination between U.S. and Italian teams.

Assistant Project Manager - Lisar USA Corp - New York, NY

(2018-02 - 2023-12)

• Supported project execution for an Italian contractor delivering interior fit-out projects in commercial and residential settings.
• Tracked schedules, budgets, RFIs, submittals, change orders, AP/AR, and AIA-style billing across multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinated subcontractor and supplier scheduling; managed insurance and compliance documentation; supported punch-list and closeout.
• Bilingual interface between U.S. clients and Italian production teams.

Senior Procurement Coordinator - Atlantic State Development - Harrison, NY

(2012-01 - 2017-12)

• Coordinated procurement and bid management for residential and commercial construction projects across the U.S. Northeast.
• Researched and qualified suppliers; managed competitive bidding, subcontractor awards, and purchase orders.
• Supported cost tracking, payment requisitions, budget projections, and change-order documentation.

Assistant Project Manager - Atlantic State Development - Harrison, NY

(2008-01 - 2012-12)

• Supported project managers on residential and commercial construction projects through scope definition, bidding, and execution.
• Tracked schedules, budgets, RFIs, and submittals; coordinated with subcontractors and suppliers; supported punch-list and closeout.

Field Operations Coordinator - Atlantic State Development - Harrison, NY

(2005-01 - 2008-12)

• Coordinated field activity, subcontractors, and material deliveries on residential and commercial construction projects.
• Supported project teams with scheduling, site logistics, and vendor communication.

Human Resources and Payroll Support - Earlier Career - Italy

(2005-01)

Human resources, labor cost, and payroll support roles in Italy prior to relocating to the U.S. in 2005.

Foreign degree evaluated as U.S. bachelor's degree equivalent - Foundation for International Services (NACES member)