LUCIAN PETRE ISTRATE
9195 Collins ave # 913
Bal Harbor, Fl 33154
Cell 347-724 7300
lucianpetreus[at]yahoo.com


I have over 15 years of experience with developing, monitoring and providing management oversight on Capital public works, commercial, and private construction projects. Analyst and planner for large and small scale projects (some projects up to 140 million dollars); responsible for site contouring, analysis cut/fill calculations, and plan/profile developments. Experienced in directing field operations, and manage new construction and alteration projects. Able to coordinate workers, material, and equipment; and ensuring that specification are being followed, and work proceeds on schedule and within estimated budget.
July 2001- March, 2009 Theo Management Corporation New York, NY
Building Manager
Highly skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Great knowledge of contracting process and associated local, state, federal, and other regulations.
Excellent ability to analyze and interpret the needs of tenants and offer appropriate solutions.
In-depth knowledge of property management principles, procedures, and standards, as applied to public facilities.
Solid knowledge of real estate management principles and techniques.
In charge to develop bid specifications and evaluate bids from contractors.
Supervised all projects regarding all rental properties; rental properties include a forty-unit apartment building.
Purchased and kept inventories of products.
Coordinated and conducted periodic safety inspections for compliance with all safety, regulatory and city requirements.
Trained and supervised maintenance staff. Assisted property manager with renting apartment units.
Handled tenant complaints. Installed appliances and performed repairs.

2001-2008 Roma International LLC New York, NY

Hands on construction (all phases). Managed site teams and sub contractors.
Submitted weekly construction status reports to BOE and attended Steering Committee Meetings.
Monitored job site safety in accordance with OSHA rules and regulations.
Coordinated abatement projects with Environmental Consultant.
Worked with Architects & Engineers to ensure compliance with contract documents.
Maintained a full set of drawings, specifications and submittals on site.
Maintained a list of required permits, inspections, surveys and utility notifications.
Implemented contract changes, review and negotiation of change order submissions.
Developed, monitored, and implemented Health and Safety.
Led and managed safety professionals. Set out, leveled and surveyed sites.
Checked plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations.
Oversaw the selection and requisition and costings of materials and plans for use in the construction.
Performed measurements of premises. Acted as safety engineer on projects in rotation with other site engineers.
Implemented contract changes, and reviewed and negotiated changes of order submissions.
2001-2006 Coggesholl Restoration INC New York, NY
Construction Supervisor
Designed and maintained property expenditures and budgets.
Supervised all maintenance related problems including plumbing, and electrical.
Assisted the sales department with the design and setups for parties and meetings.
Contacted, scheduled and supervised off site contractors.
Managed inventory. In charged of maintaining maintenance schedule.
Maintained quarterly Inspections of all apartments.
Over saw and maintained day-to-day projects and operations.
Supervised rental agents and maintained projects schedules and budgets.
Provided weekly and monthly reports for Management Company and Owner
Summary of Qualifications
More than 15 years of construction experience in projects of increasing complexity.
Sound organizational, planning and problem solving skills.
Independent with extraordinary ability to take on responsibility.
In-depth knowledge of all aspects of building, and construction.
Ability to read blue prints. Solid computer and numeric skills.
Education
Continuing Education Course:
200 hour of Business Management course in Project Management
Bucharest University Romania
Associate Degree in Engineer and Business Management
1981-1986Tudor Vladimirs College Romanian
Associate Degree in Basic Electronics and Carpentry /Masonry
1986-1988 Romanian Military SchoolRomania
Mechanical Engineer for Military Equipments and Armored Vehicles
Tudor Vladmirescu Trade High School
Degree in construction Technology and Engineering