Over thirty years of solid project management experience performing construction management, general construction and real estate development in the commercial building market on a wide variety of public work as well as in the private sector. Key areas of expertise:
- Implementation of budget and cost controls - Schedule development
- Bid package planning & subcontractor purchasing - Administration & coordination of jobsite activities
- Negotiating change orders - Project closeout
SELECT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE AND PROJECTS
KEATING BUILDING COMPANY 1991 - 2012
Senior Project Manager for construction manager / general contractor / commercial developer
Philadelphia Family Courthouse
Initiated project setup and planning for general construction of a new $75 million, 15 floor, 3 below grade parking levels, 509,000 sq. ft. structure for the State of Pennsylvania.
Developed detailed 5000 activity CPM schedule to encompass the 33 month project duration.
Established safety protocols and site coordination of multiple prime contractor public project.
Implemented just in time deliveries on a tight urban site to ensure optimum utilization of the single means of project access.
Philadelphia Main Post Office Renovation / IRS Tenant Improvement
Headed efforts of a 26 person construction team implementing conversion of historically certified 927,000 sq. ft. post office building into the new Philadelphia IRS headquarters.
Coordinated extensive bid package planning and purchasing program to achieve an aggressive 48% MBE / WBE subcontracting plan.
Directed and controlled extensive change order negotiation and approvals with the developer, the IRS and subcontractors to bring project in well below budget.
Utilized LEED AP training to implement detailed waste management and material selection plans to accomplish a LEED Gold certification.
Four Residential Communities for Philadelphia Housing Authority
Initiated projects with design / build architects and engineers while executing necessary value engineering to achieve design within Owners budget.
Applied for and obtained City approvals and utility company permits to implement projects.
Managed demolition of over 70 existing buildings, coordinated engineering and installation of new community infrastructure, and controlled construction of over 600 residential units.
Monitored construction tolerances to ensure finished homes were constructed in accordance with federal HUD requirements.
Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field
Team leader for joint venture partner in construction of $388 million, 1.6 million sq. ft. NFL football stadium seating 69,000 spectators, including 172 luxury suites.
Instrumental in ensuring labor stability of the 900+ daily on-site work force that resulted in no work stoppages, negating any project delays during the course of construction.
Directed accelerated material submissions, approvals and deliveries to achieve an early completion in 27 months rather than the scheduled 28.
City of Philadelphia Criminal Justice Center
Coordinated and implemented the diverse requirements of The City, The State Judiciary, and Federal Court to obtain required approvals for $92 million, 582,000 sq. ft., 14 story structure.
Implemented document management systems to ensure accurate reporting and proper record keeping required for public bidding, City work rules and Federal oversight.
Administered coordination with two adjacent City buildings for the design and construction of a three building HVAC system central plant.
AMERIMAR REALTY COMPANY 1988 - 1991
Project Manager for real estate developer
The Rittenhouse Hotel and Condominiums and Parking Garage
Organized daily operations of nine person development office; including lending institution budget controls, hiring the design team, monitoring construction, and schedule implementation.
Managed completion of a vacant 33 story highrise concrete shell into $120 million, five-star luxury hotel and condominium.
Streamlined design and construction of 7 story parking garage, while engaging with community residents to ensure final design maintained historic character of the surrounding neighborhood.
TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 1980 - 1988
Project Engineer for general contractor
Prudential Insurance Company
Developed and coordinated efforts of a 6 person engineering staff on $50 million, 750,000 sq. ft. expansion to the corporate eastern headquarters building.
Administered purchasing and negotiating of subcontracts, as well as estimating and approving subcontractor change orders.
Performed extensive evaluation of design drawings and systems required to guarantee the building addition joined and functioned properly with the existing facility.
Philadelphia Four Seasons Hotel
Reviewed and coordinated detail of shop drawings with design engineer in order to ensure constructability of buildings intricate granite facade.
Coordinated material delivery process to ensure availability of granite through winter months, despite shutdown of Minnesota quarry.
Allentown Hilton Hotel and Parking Garage
Sole responsibility for engineering approvals for 9 level hotel and adjacent conference center.
Performed detailed review of shop drawings and submittals required to ensure timely approval turn around and negate the need for resubmittal, in order to maintain a tight project schedule.
Villanova University, Master of Business Administration
Bucknell University, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
OSHA 30 hour Construction Safety & Health Certification
Zurich Risk Engineering Accident Investigation Techniques
Green Advantage Environmental Certification
Pennsylvania Registered Professional Engineer
LEED Accredited Professional
American Society of Civil Engineers
U. S. Green Building Council
FULL PROJECT PORTFOLIO
KEATING BUILDING COMPANY 1991 - 2012
Philadelphia Family Courthouse
Philadelphia Main Post Office Renovation / IRS Tenant Improvement
Main Post Office Annex Demolition
PHA Ludlow Residential Development
PHA Mill Creek Street Revitalization Program
PHA Lucien E. Blackwell Residential Development Phases II & III
PHA Greater Grays Ferry Estates Residential Development Phases II & III
PHA Wilson Park Community Center
PHA Wilson Park Residential Development Phase III
Middlesex County Civic Square Courthouse & Administration Building
Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia Eagles NovaCare Training Center
Mercy Health System Parking Garage
Mercy Health Office Building
Keystone Mercy Health Systems Office building
Elm Street Parking Garage
Conshohocken Public Library
Deptford Park Housing Project
International Plaza Office Buildings I & II
Wyeth Laboratory Parking Garage Rehabilitation
Philadelphia Criminal Justice Center
Consolidated Rail Corporation Headquarters
AMERIMAR REALTY COMPANY 1988 - 1991
Rittenhouse Square Parking Garage
Rittenhouse Square Hotel and Condominiums
TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 1980 - 1988
Prudential Insurance Company Eastern Home Office
Marina Club Condominium
Meschellmack Office Buildings II & III
Absecon Howard Johnson Hotel
Philadelphia Four Seasons Hotel
Allentown Parking Garage
Allentown Hilton Hotel and Conference Center
CSX RAIL CORPORATION 1977 - 1980
Maintenance of port facilities in Newport News, Virginia
Bridge and structure inspection for all CSX Rail facilities in State of Virginia
