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JOE MENDOLIA

Construction Executive : Senior Manager; Owners Representativ
West,MS

Summary

EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS & STRATEGY LEADER Driving significant results through dynamic foresight, strategy and leadership Accomplished and results-driven Construction Operations and Strategic Planning Executive with broad-based expertise in building and leading effective strategies for project management, business development, operations management, and team leadership in high-visibility, highly competitive markets. Expertise in leading teams of professionals in the implementation of strategies that effectively improve productivity while meeting operating and fiscal targets for high-profile projects; with Mendolia & Co., led the $75MM project to build the Tropicana Hotel and Casino, finishing ahead of schedule. Also, directed the largest public project in New Jersey, the $350MM initiative to build the Atlantic City Convention Center, on behalf of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. A demonstrated record of success establishing relationships and motivating teams to produce consistent results; offers experience executing construction projects for municipalities and companies in multiple industries. An effective strategist who leverages an unwavering commitment to excellence to launch, build, and lead highly effective business strategies, consistently producing positive results.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Benchmark Construction Group
04.2021 - Current
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
  • Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.

Executive Vice President and General Manager

MENDOLIA & CO. INC
01.2000 - Current
  • Inc
  • Is a leading design and construction firm based in Southern New
  • Jersey, Pioneered the launch and continued management of this design and construction firm, securing agreements for major projects with municipalities and commercial clients in multiple industries
  • On each project, facilitates the flow of key information and communication between contractors, key client executives, Boards of Directors, and project teams to ensure the achievement of project deliverables and milestones on-time and within budget
  • Directs teams of project managers, accounting personnel, and property managers
  • Maintains accountability for budgeting, contract administration, plan reviews, engineering, project reporting, and purchase orders
  • Tropicana Hotel and Casino: Orchestrated and executed a $75MM project to build a 21-story hotel withrooms, working with over 500 interior design, architecture, and engineering teams
  • Led negotiations with contractors and vendors while developing and delivering budgets to the Board of
  • Directors, along with weekly executive meetings to discuss project status
  • Completed the project ahead of schedule, resulting in over $1.5MM in savings
  • Experienced Leading
  • Multimillion Dollar
  • Construction Projects
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  • West Deptford Library: Led the construction of the library in West Deptford, which secured the Builder of the Year Award in 1991 from NJ Architect Awards.

Director of Construction

NEW JERSEY SPORTS AND EXPOSITION AUTHORITY
01.1992 - 01.1995
  • The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority is an independent authority established by the State of New Jersey in 1971 to oversee the Meadowlands Sports Complex, but which now contains the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, a regulatory, planning, and zoning agency, in addition to its original duties
  • Directed all facets of construction on behalf of the Authority, with accountability for project budgets in the hundreds of millions of dollars and the performance of large project teams
  • Atlantic City Convention Center: Credited with leading the largest public project in New Jersey, the $350MM initiative to build the Atlantic City Convention Center, representing the largest contiguous exhibit hall in the nation at 500,000 square feet
  • Negotiated the terms of construction contracts valued at $200MM while hosting public forum pre-bid and bid openings; coordinated the efforts of the Atlantic City Improvement Authority and the New
  • Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority
  • Served as a liaison between management teams, public agencies, and construction managers; directed the efforts of a team of over 30 project management personnel
  • Administered $20MM in P&L for soft costs, and presented financial reports to the Construction
  • Committee and the Board of Directors of NJSEA.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree - Accounting

ROWAN UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Seasoned Operations and Strategic Leadership
  • Driving Substantial Revenue Gains
  • Skilled in Construction Project Management
  • Engaging in Negotiations with Vendors
  • Experience in Multimillion Dollar Initiatives
  • Expertise in Resource Allocation
  • Delivering Superior Client Support & Service
  • Developing Reports and Status Updates
  • Expertise in Turnaround Scenarios
  • Builds and Leads Strong Project Teams
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Operations Management
  • Executive Support
  • Customer Relations
  • Team Leadership
  • Administrative Skills
  • Quality Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • Motivation
  • Team Player
  • Strategy Development
  • Workflow Planning
  • Client Account Management
  • Research and analysis
  • Income Generation
  • Customer Retention
  • Budget Administration
  • New Business Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Training
  • Business Development
  • Business Correspondence Writing
  • Project Management
  • Account Management
  • Public speaking talent
  • Business Planning

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Benchmark Construction Group
04.2021 - Current

Executive Vice President and General Manager

MENDOLIA & CO. INC
01.2000 - Current

Director of Construction

NEW JERSEY SPORTS AND EXPOSITION AUTHORITY
01.1992 - 01.1995

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree - Accounting

ROWAN UNIVERSITY

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