PROFILE

         Highly organized and detail oriented professional with over 20 years of experience

         Exceptional track record of timely project completions

         Excellent troubleshooter with strong analytical and problem solving skills

         Trustworthy, ethical, practical and resourceful manager of Operations

         Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure, fast paced environment

         Highly effective multi-tasker on diverse projects and varied disciplines

         Extensive knowledge of Windows, MS Exchange Server, Apple iOS and cloud services

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

MG Forge Construction, LLC,Wayne,NJ

2007 -Present

Vice President

          Senior Manager of land and marine pile driving projects ranging in scope from $10K to $12M.  Successfully managed over $25M in annual revenue.  Experienced in all facets of pile driving including H-Piles, pipe piles, concrete piles, sheeting, shoring and cofferdams, soldier piles and lagging, caissons, drilled tiebacks, helical pull-down and drilled mini-piles.

Strategic and Financial Management

Implemented and monitored cost controls including Job Cost reporting and analysis, project specific and company-wide budgeting and planning and backlog revenue forecasting.  Prepared monthly financial and operational reports including progress billings, Work-In-Process, manpower scheduling and resource allocation, inventory control and collections reporting.

Contract Management

Reviewed and negotiated Subcontract Agreements and Purchase Orders.  Engaged in contract negotiations and project scope review resolutions.  Documented and submitted Change Orders, contract and scope changes and claims.

Risk Management and Safety

Implemented the Corporate Health and Safety program and prepared Site Specific Work Plans and Job Hazard Analyses.  Ensured OSHA compliance and record keeping including OSHA 300 logs.  Performed quarterly inspections and Corporate safety program review with Underwriter to ensure compliance.  Processed insurance claims, including property and Worker's Comp claims. 

EEO

Ensured compliance and submitted monthly reporting of MEUR and DBE/MBE/WBE goals

Computer/IT Initiatives

Designed and implemented entire company network of computers and smart phone devices, servers, printers, plotters and software systems, including Sage Timberline Accounting, HCSS Estimating, Microsoft Office and Outlook email hosting.

Railroad Construction Company, Inc., Paterson,NJ

1998 2007

Project Manager

RCC Pile & Foundation, Inc.

          Project Manager for pile driving and sheeting projects for both public and private sector work.  Initiated and supported field design changes and Value Engineering proposals.  Responsible for field operations, planning and coordination of labor and equipment, job cost reporting and monthly invoicing.  Created and updated Primavera project schedules.

     Railroad Construction Company, Inc.

          Project Manager for various Lump Sum and Time and Material projects, including bridge and tunnel repairs and rehabilitations, deck joint re-construction, crack injection and fiber column wrapping, emergency call-in contracts for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, and the installation of E-Z Pass toll collection equipment on the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, AC Expressway and State of Delaware tolls.

Amtrak, New York, NY

1990 1998

Project Manager

Project Engineer responsible for Unimat Rail Switch Tamper operations.  Sequenced contractor and Amtrak work activities to maintain existing rail operations, reviewed contractor work plans and shop drawing submittals.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation,

Montoursville, PA

1989- 1990

Inspector

District 3-0 Field Engineer/Bridge Inspector responsible for monthly bridge inspection reports for all bridge and culvert structures in Lycoming and surrounding Counties.

EDUCATION

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 

1987-1992

Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering