ALI DUARTE

Construction Superintendent/Senior Project Manager

DUARTE AND SONS INC

09.2009 - 05.2019

Maintained project timeliness by reviewing and consolidating submittal comments, RFI, and any and all
change orders from (in house to subcontractors) while dealing with architects, engineers, consultants,
and clients to prevent project delay.
Implemented quality assurance and safety standards and maintained compliance with construction
contract documents and contractor safety program.
Sustained safety protocols, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling usage of equipment and
materials
Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues effectively and efficiently.
Coordinated construction planning, material resources, and staff scheduling to smoothly complete
$500K-2+MIL installation project.
Monitored design process from conceptual phase through construction to keep project on time and on
budget.
Supervised subcontractor progress and coordinated project meetings to discuss milestones and
timeliness while keeping clients updated on progress.
Drove the construction project schedule by ensuring coordination of the work of subcontractors.
Chaired weekly progress meeting and provided for follow-up coordination.
Organized and took part in on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors monthly.
Managed project estimates, design specifications and construction documents.
Monitored construction operations for $500K-2+MIL commercial tenant improvements and residential
projects.
Partnered with engineering and coordinated with vendors and contractors to align timeliness, phases and work to be performed during construction projects, and dealt with clients, state officials, and consultants
for any and all building shutdowns.
Tracked subcontractor progress during operations, negotiated pricing and chaired kick off and project
meetings.
Interpreted blueprints and plans and relayed information to team of workers in management and client teams.
Processing, reviewing and developing organization systems for tracking RFIs, submittal's, permits and
proposed change order requests.
Cultivated and maintained strong industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success for current and future jobs.
Directed and oversaw day to day operations on field for capital improvement on projects.
Provided leadership to organization, establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to
meet client expectations and profitability goals.
Administered close governance over financial operations, analyzing and determining courses of action to align operations and revenue performance with organizational goals.
Administered day-to-day operations, including accounting, unconditional and conditional forms within
AIA contract formats, budget management, business development, performance metrics and customer
service.
Generated new business by reaching out to prospective clients by e-mail, bidding platforms bid-mail, bid-clerks, and maintain long lasting relationships with high end clients.
Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
Maintained daily communication with vendors to drive forward progress of project
Coordinated all phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
Diminished costs, reviewed and qualified competitive subcontractor bids prior to contract execution
Inspected sites before and after construction projects
Interfaced with laborers, clients and city council to complete projects on-time and under budget.