JAMES CORSANO
19 Shaker Drive
Monument Beach, MA 02553
508.759.3194/jcorsano[at]comcast.net

SUMMARY

Results driven Project Manager who is innovative and a people oriented leader with over 20 years experience managing projects and personnel in construction and environmental industries. Able to manage cost and time constraints for projects while providing unique solutions to project challenges. Proven ability to help lead and train team personnel while maintaining focus on customer relationships. Areas of expertise:

Customer relations
Multiple project management
Cost Control
Team Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CBRE, Waltham, MA
2004 2008
Project Manager

Provided project management services for projects through inception, design, construction and project closeout. Work included providing scope of work, project budgets and construction oversight. Responsibilities also included procuring and managing vendors including architects, environmental and general contractors.
FedEx Kinkos new retail store expansion program opened over 50 centers over two-year period.
Bank of America projects with a focus on Major Renovation projects, renovated two centers in six week time period while keeping banking centers open and functional for business.
Ordered furniture, equipment and finishes for projects.
Performed data entry and financial tracking for projects utilizing web based computer software ttracking programs.
Liaison between clients environmental design team, center personnel, corporate workplace and construction contractors.

EDWARDS AND KELCEY, Boston, MA
2001 2003
Project Manager

Reviewed contract documents and assembled risk assessment reports prior to construction. Performed construction inspection for new construction and renovation projects for lenders. Led teams and assembled building inspection reports.
Retained to conduct due diligence inspections on commercial properties.
Prepared cost estimates for capital improvements and repairs.
Led overall project planning, scheduling, budgeting and construction oversight for capital expenditures.
Created template and set criteria for Due Diligence reports.
Led inspection teams, conducted municipal research and assembled final documents for Due Diligence reports.
Reviewed payment requisitions to ensure that requested funds equaled work-in-place.

SHAWMUT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, Boston, MA
2000 2001
Project Manager

Inspected and assessed over 100 buildings for colleges long-term capital plan, using a firm designed capital assessment software package. Helped in the development of building assessment software for institutional client. Led inspections of campus buildings and overall assessment of buildings for report to Directors.
Reviewed drawings and completed quantity takeoffs for estimating purposes.
Compiled data for use in final report to client.
Trained personnel in program use.

PARAGON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, Norwood, MA
1998 2000
Project Manager

Performed property condition and environmental site assessments, including municipal research, field investigations and assembly of final report. Assembled cost estimates for immediate and long-term building operating expenses.
Conducted investigations for assessment of suspect hazardous waste sites and supervised remediation of sites.
Prepared reports and presentations for Conservation Commission meetings.


ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC, Canton, MA
1992 1997
Construction Manager

Established scope of work, reviewed bids, hired contractors for various construction and environmental projects. Conducted construction inspection and management of projects that ranged from reconstruction of roadways to renovation of commercial and residential properties. Performed forensic investigations of insurance claims.
Conducted investigations for assessment of suspect hazardous waste sites and supervised remediation of sites.
Drafted construction documents, monitored bidding process, and negotiated contracts with contractors and subcontractors for public projects.

FALCON ASSOCIATES, Bristol, PA
1990 1992
Project Manager

Organized and supervised all projects undertaken by branch office. Hired personnel, ordered equipment and materials, and scheduled projects and manpower. Established client contact and maintained customer relations.

INTERNATIONAL ABATEMENT CONTRACTORS, South Easton, MA 1988 1990
Operations Manager

Establish branch office in New England area for international company. Hired supervisory personnel, ordered equipment and supplies, and scheduled work and manpower. Reviewed plans and specifications, took quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for bidding projects. Interacted with union officials to negotiate contracts, and staff projects with union personnel.

NAACO, North Andover, MA
1986 1988
Project Manager

Coordinated projects, personnel, materials and equipment. Interfaced with clients and union officials to ensure positive company relationships were maintained. Assisted sales personnel with cost estimating and the preparation of bid documents.

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RECOVERY, East Boston, MA
1984 1986
Operations Manager

Hired supervisory personnel, ordered equipment and supplies, and scheduled work and manpower. Interacted with union officials to negotiate contracts and staff projects with union personnel. Reviewed plans and specifications, took quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for bidding projects.

EDUCATION

Construction Management Techniques, New England Construction Users Council, Westboro, MA
Supervision of Asbestos Abatement Projects, Georgia Institute of Technology, London, UK
Aviation Science, Bridgewater State College Bridgewater, MA
Liberal Arts, Cape Cod Community College, Barnstable, MA

ACCREDITATIONS

Licensed Construction Supervisor, Massachusetts