FRANK J. PELUSO
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Construction Executive with more than twenty years of progressive experience in the planning, organization, integration, and completion of diversified projects from raw land through finished construction, emphasizing large-scale retail and commercial construction and renovation projects. Technical and executive proficiencies include site planning, estimating, value engineering, procurement, scheduling, budget control, vendor/contractor relations, and project management. An effective analyst, communicator, facilitator, and leader with a proven record in meeting deadlines and achieving engineering, scheduling, budgetary, and other construction objectives.
Employment Capabilities:
Career highlighted by experience, training, and achievement in the following areas:
Project Control
Considerable experience in providing oversight and direction to construction management functions associated with the development and/or renovation of a broad array of retail and commercial facilities and transportation infrastructure from site work through finished construction, managing efforts of diversified excavation, paving, carpentry, millwork, masonry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire safety trades engaged in projects ranging in value from $50 thousand to $39 million.
Analyzed project/design proposals as well as blueprints, diagrams, shop drawings, and other documents to assess project requirements...
Conducted value engineering studies of construction documents and work procedures to identify time and cost saving opportunities...
Developed and/or reviewed detailed scopes of work, prepared estimates of material and labor costs, and participated in assembly of formal bid proposals...
Solicited bids from sub-contractors and vendors, assembling resources for timely project completion...
Prepared and managed project schedules, facilitating completion of projects on time and within budget on a consistent basis...
Communicated with property ownership/management, architects, vendors, contractors, municipal building and zoning authorities, and other concerned parties throughout duration of projects, coordinating project phases, evaluating change order proposals, and continually updating construction schedules in accordance with changing conditions ...
Conducted on-site project meetings with contractors to coordinate operations, inspect workmanship, assure project conformance to specifications, promote workplace safety, and expedite completion...
Applied PC literacy and knowledge of various commercial and construction-related software applications including MS Word, Excel, and Project in completing project tracking and reporting functions...
Administrative Management
Significant background in directing and coordinating construction operations and personnel, applying diversified planning, coordination, facilitation, and management skills.
Analyzed and organized operations, establishing and/or revamping policies, procedures, and controls governing coordination of trades functions and other aspects of construction management...
Ensured operational compliance with established performance, quality, health, safety, and related standards, including project specifications, applicable building codes, and OSHA regulations...
Procured, monitored, and managed inventories of construction equipment, materials, and supplies...
Identified, prepared, and negotiated all change orders and time extensions, assuring appropriate financial recovery for additional project responsibilities...
Developed and managed project operational and expense budgets, controlling costs and accounting for variances ...
Delegated responsibilities and directed efforts of a broad range of contractors and trades personnel...
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Project Background:
Directed and/or contributed to management of construction/renovation efforts on projects including the following:
Fox Video a $20 million renovation of 180,000 square feet of interior office space on 18 floors in Manhattan, including all voice and data communications wiring and compliance with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...
Brick Plaza a $30 million project in Brick Township, New Jersey for construction of two independent structures with more than 100,000 square feet of aggregate retail space for occupancy by The Sports Authority and Loews Theaters...
Blockbuster Video a $2 million project entailing complete renovation of 18,000 square feet of office space in New York City...
Brunswick Square Shopping Center an $8 million exterior renovation including site work of a 200,000 square foot retail shopping center in North Brunswick, New Jersey...
Blue Star Shopping Center a $6 million exterior renovation of a 200,000 square foot shopping center in Watchung, New Jersey...
Capital Plaza a $13 million combined exterior retail renovation and interior office renovation of 120,000 square feet of mixed-use space in Ewing Township, New Jersey, including 75,000 square feet of offices housing various State of New Jersey governmental departments...
NFI Industries- many projects in warehousing both commercial and industrial and also office buildings throughout the 50 states, from 50,000 square feet to 1,000,000 square feet.
EXPERIENCE:
NFI Real-Estate - Vineland Construction, Vineland, New Jersey2003- PRESENT
Vice President of Construction
Levin Management Corporation, North Plainfield, New Jersey2001 to 2003
Construction Executive
Miller Builders, Inc., Holyoke, Massachusetts1997 to 2001
Vice President of Construction
Jayeff Construction, Manasquan, New Jersey1994 to 1997
Senior Project Manager
Volpe Industries, Red Bank, New Jersey1988 to 1994
Vice President of Construction
PRIOR BACKGROUND:
Employed in various, Project Supervisor capacities by various contractors in New York and New Jersey
EDUCATION:
Manhattan Technical Institute, New York, New York
Studies in Architectural & Structural Engineering
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/AFFILIATION:
Certified Project Manager
Certified Construction Inspector
Member, Association of Construction Inspectors
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