ANTHONY J. HARGRAVE
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Resourceful and versatile Senior Project Manager offering diverse technical, production and leadership experience in Case Management, communications, construction and administrative functions; hiring, Able to grasp the big picture, have meticulous attention to detail and manage multiple priorities in time-sensitive environments. A proactive leader who can build and motivate cross-functional teams; committed to adding value and exceeding expectations through creative idea generation, sound judgment, collaborative problem solving, disciplined decision making and a lead by example style with a personal approach.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Construction Operations
Mayor's Office of Housing Recovery Operations, NYC Department of Environmental Protection
01.2021 - Current
- Reporting to the Commissioner of Construction Operations (CCO), as the Director of Construction responsible for managing construction activities for the Mayor's Office of Housing Recovery projects
- This includes oversight of the HRO contractors' performance, management of the HRO construction staff, and other duties as necessary
- Develops work plans and manages consultant construction staff responsible for overseeing performance of HRO contractors
- Monitors contractors' work for compliance with schedule, budget, quality, safety, and overall conformance with the contract documents
- Reviews contract documents and assists with procurement, pre-bid conferences, and evaluations
- Coordinates activities with other HRO staff, departments, and public agencies
- Resolves field construction problems in coordination with engineering staff, third parties, and other agencies as necessary
- Attends progress meetings, develops status reports, and delivers presentations as required
- Recommends policy and procedure improvements
- Assists in negotiating with contractors regarding changes to design, construction work scope, and schedules
- Develops and implements a quality audit program, monitors contractor corrective actions, and ensures a quality project conforming to plans and specifications
- Monitors claims, suggests ways to mitigate impacts, and develops workarounds
- Supports safety vision and complies with all safety rules, policies, and procedures; maintains accountability for safety performance of subordinate personnel
- Signs approvals for Construction documents and drawings
Senior Project Manager
Mayor's Office of Housing Recovery Operations, NYC Department of Environmental Protection
03.2017 - 01.2021
- Manage project schedules, permit filings, logistics, communications with clients and subcontractors
- Prepare project weekly report documentation for close outs including progress, meeting minutes completion log, DOB submittal log and scheduled updates
- Track RFIs that are requested by Contractor/Subcontractors
- Manage DOB permits, TCO and CO check list tasks and Final DOB Inspections
- Track Special Inspection with city agency to as per Approved Plan to obtain Sign/off
- Coordinate re-inspections with Special Inspector to clear Non-Conformance inspections
- Oversee procurement for capital construction projects related to on-site construction
- Oversee construction of large capital construction contracts
- Provide general program management including, cost and schedule updates
- Lead construction progress meetings with construction contractors, consultants and other agencies
- Resolve construction related issues to maintain projects' budget and schedule
- Negotiate costs for outsourced construction management services and construction change orders
- Coordinate with other City agencies personnel to receive project input and document decisions
Director, Construction Office
Mayor's Office of Housing Recovery Operations, NYC Department of Environmental Protection
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Responsible for administrative duties including reports, timesheets, schedules, and performance evaluation
- Ensure that Build it back specialists understand and adhere to standard operating procedures and quality assurance
- Manage, coach, and develop staff in technology skills knowledge of system protocols
- Handle high priority applications from Center staff and program participants, and program inquiries from customers to determine required steps
- Provide guidance and assistance to Build It Back specialists
- Monitor Temporary Relocation Assistance escalations, coordinating appropriate teams
- Coordinate with claim reviewers and QC approvers, as well as Project Managers
Deputy Director, Construction Office
Mayor's Office of Housing Recovery Operations, NYC Department of Environmental Protection
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Coordinate, plan and oversee services to 19,000 Build it Back homeowners on Staten Island
- Work closely with construction managers to remove obstacles to construction completion, manage planning, design, budget, permitting and construction of NYC Hurricane Sandy homes valued between 78 and 700 Million
- Work with the Department of Buildings and other oversight agencies to expedite construction activities
- Ensure compliance with federal funding requirements
- Evaluate scopes of work and make recommendations relating to cost reasonableness and pathway
- Supervise HRO and vendor staff to support Program goals and objectives
Construction Coordinator
Hill International
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Troubleshoot issues related to scope development, vendor assignment and construction management
- Provide construction subject matter expertise to Build it Back staff; train staff in Program's Minimum Program Standards
- Act as liaison between construction firms and homeowners
- Conduct contract executions and explain technical aspects of construction and contract to homeowners
Construction Project Manager
Krahl/Palumbo Construction
01.2005 - 11.2013
- Responsible for overseeing day to day construction activities, project planning, scheduling, resource allocation and compliance with quality standards
- Managed planning, design, budget, permitting and construction of commercial lease projects valued between 4 and 8 million annually
- Worked with design and operations teams to ensure goals for capital design and budget are met
- Overseeing all project activities both on-site and off-site and making sure they are completed as per the schedule
- Performing daily inspection of any construction activity to ensure it conforms to the approved plans
- Coordinating with field operators, the client, and designers
- Obtaining approvals and any required permits for new projects
- Ensuring that all construction plans conform to the customer expectations
- Approving invoices from sub-contractors and vendors
Customer Service Supervisor - Home Loans Division
Washington Mutual
06.2003 - 01.2005
- Manage high performing team of 15 supervisors through effective coaching and ongoing development
- Oversee Chicago site operations and managed relationships with agents and aligned internal business partners
- Promote improved workgroup effectiveness among and between business units with an estimate budget of 2.3 m
Manager
Kass Property Management
07.1996 - 06.2003
- Manage all aspects of daily capital project operations to ensure the property is profitable and meets or exceeds the expectations of the owners and residents
- Optimize building occupancy by closing new residential leases, renewals and achieving established sales quotas
Education
Certified Associate Project Management -
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Santa Monica, CABachelor of Business Administration -
United College of Business
Santa Monica, CASkills
- Strategic Planning
- Budget & Expense Control
- Process Improvement
- Capacity Planning & Development
- Community Relations
- Project Management
- Assessment Needs
- Cost Reduction
- Training & Development
Affiliations
- Office of Emergency Management
- Local 371
- Local 375
- PMI
Timeline
Director of Construction Operations
Mayor's Office of Housing Recovery Operations, NYC Department of Environmental Protection
01.2021 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Mayor's Office of Housing Recovery Operations, NYC Department of Environmental Protection
03.2017 - 01.2021
Director, Construction Office
Mayor's Office of Housing Recovery Operations, NYC Department of Environmental Protection
09.2016 - 03.2017
Deputy Director, Construction Office
Mayor's Office of Housing Recovery Operations, NYC Department of Environmental Protection
12.2015 - 09.2016
Construction Coordinator
Hill International
11.2013 - 12.2015
Construction Project Manager
Krahl/Palumbo Construction
01.2005 - 11.2013
Customer Service Supervisor - Home Loans Division
Washington Mutual
06.2003 - 01.2005
Manager
Kass Property Management
07.1996 - 06.2003
Certified Associate Project Management -
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Bachelor of Business Administration -
United College of Business
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