Michael A. J. Wolz,
AIA, CSI, CCCA, LEED AP
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly accomplished, registered Architect and Construction Manager with over 20 years experience leading and overseeing construction projects for healthcare facilities, commercial, educational and multi-unit residential buildings. Exceptional leadership talent with proven track record managing on-site field administration and technical management for construction operations including supervision of foremen, trade/subcontractors and other construction personnel. Outstanding blueprint reading and interpretation skills. Excellent communication and facilitation skills with expertise interfacing with inspectors, trades subcontractors, and design professionals.
Computer Skills: MS Project, MS Office Suite (Access, Word, Excel, Outlook), Expedition
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Del-Sano Contracting:
Constructability Review: Found over $500K in uncoordinated/not depicted items for specific project. Early discovery allowed the company to value engineer an $8.8M project to avoid budget and design overruns and maintain excellent relations with the client.
Project in Distress: Took ownership of distressed project for repeat client of firm. Delivered completed project and established reputation of Del Sano Contracting with client. Del Sano is now involved in the planning and pre-development phase of clients next large project.
The RBA Group:
Record of Achievement: Over the course of 6 years led $188M in projects: All delivered on-time.
QA/QC Procedures: Analyzed company processes, established general project requirements and specifications, and developed and implemented first formal company QA/QC procedures.
Residential Unit Survey: Led a staff of 11 to conduct a 1,000-unit survey of residential units in Philadelphia, PA, for the Philadelphia Housing Authority regarding UFAS Accessibility of Subsidized Housing. Each unit required approximately 50 pages of reports; completed project in only 3.5 months.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DEL-SANO CONTRACTING CORP., Union, NJ
August 2008-March 2010
Project Manager
Manage all stages of construction projects from pre-construction to close-out, including demolition, gut rehabilitation, expansion, and new construction.
Evaluate blueprints and documents for discrepancies and engineering ideas; create detailed scope of work, and determine project objectives, schedules, procedures and quality standards.
Develop and assist upper management in developing proposals with detailed construction schedules and project needs assessment using MS Project.
Conduct QA/QC and project constructability reviews during bidding process, reducing costs and lost work time and limiting conflicts in the field; address potential issues early.
Monitor project budgets closely while preparing trade scopes of work; negotiate with trade contractors to ensure all bids include the required items; prepare sub-contractor scopes of work, letters of intent and packages.
Partner with customers and resolve outstanding issues; provide potential solutions consistent with the Architect of Records overall design intent when issues arise in the field.
Provide day-to-day leadership in regards to scheduling of support staff and trades, change control, quality control, and time management to assure successful and on-time completion.
Write detailed daily/monthly reports on project status consistent with requirements and/or owners request.
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THE RBA GROUP, Parsippany, NJ
2002-2008
Construction Project Manager
* Managed multi-million dollar construction projects including demolition; led $188M in projects.
* Reviewed documentation including blueprints, established discrepancies and potential issues, and developed appropriate mitigation strategies.
* Provided cost-effective field issue resolution while maintaining overall design intent.
* Developed cost estimates and proposals; provided estimates/budgets for change orders; negotiated with contactors and vendors.
* Supervised/supported site staff in day-to-day site management; certified expenditures and monitored budgets.
* Inspected construction installations; ensured quality, timeliness, and compliance with government regulations.
* Reviewed and interpreted contract documents providing clarification as required.
* Prepared comprehensive reports for several municipal and educational projects.
URS CORP., New York, NY
1999-2002
Assistant Project Manager/Resident Engineer
* Supported Phase 1 Health and Safety Work in West New York, NJ, as Assistant Project Manager and Superintendent Inspector.
* Supervised a field staff of 10 to 15 for various specialty Street Tree Programs throughout the five boroughs of NYC as Assistant Project Manager and Resident Engineer.
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD (NJ) BOARD OF EDUCATION, Maplewood, NJ
1996-1998
Owners Representative
* Oversaw capital improvements and school building projects; ensured on-time and on-budget.
* Coordinated contractors work, inspected work daily, presented progress reports to the Board.
MARTIN M. FEITLOWITZ & ASSOC., P.A., Livingston, NJ
1993-1996
Designer/Drafter
* Designed K-12 educational facility and office projects; involved in almost all phases of design project.
WILLIAMS/WIDMER and ASSOC., Plainfield, NJ
1987-1993
Draftsman
* Drafted plans and designs for Union County College, Rutgers, and University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
PRATT INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE, Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Architecture, 1996
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Syracuse, NY
Bachelor of Arts, in Architectural History, 1987
Registered Architect, State of New Jersey, License #21AI01716100
Certified Construction Contract Administrator
Construction Documents Technologist
LEED Accredited Professional
OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety & Health
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects, AIA New Jersey, Newark and Suburban Chapter, Member
Construction Specifications Institute/CSI, New Jersey Chapter, Director on Chapter Board
US Green Building Council, New Jersey Chapter, Member
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