ANTHONY TomA, AIA
NEW YORK,NY
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Project Manager and Registered Architect with a strong track record in managing complex construction projects. Proven leader in all phases of construction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROJECT OFFICER II
NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORTY
09.2022 - Current
- Managing Northern Blvd HS472Q ($200M), the largest school in NYC, IS419Q ($85M), and PS 222Q addition ($5M)
- Managed the complete construction process, coordinating design reviews through to final completion
- Assessed and enhanced scheduling processes to meet deadline requirements
- Reviewed Contractor qualifications, payments, change orders, submittal, and RFIs.
- Provided clear, concise decisions for efficient resolution
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective teamwork between multiple parties including architects, engineers, suppliers, and manufacturers for seamless work coordination and prompt resolution of on-site issues.
- Achieved efficient resolution of code or constructability issues while maintaining compliance as a licensed Architect
- Provided advice and guidance on best practice approaches for managing projects effectively.
- Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation strategies.
- Documented lessons learned from completed projects for use by other teams or departments.
PROJECT OFFICER I (Project Manager)
NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORTY
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Lead and manage all phases of construction of several new and capital improvement projects. Coordinated meetings with the contractor, design team, and CM team on the project design, scope, critical needs, inspections, and schedule.
- Successfully managed the opening of two school buildings: PS24Q($50M) and PS398Q($70M).
- Managed emergency construction of COVID-19 testing centers and labs in NYC, coordinating with multiple city agencies.
- Fostered seamless coordination and oversight throughout the entire construction process.
- Reviewed and approved monthly payment requisitions.
- Review, negotiate, and execute project changes, including bulletins and change orders.
- Reviewed and monitored project deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and quality assurance.
- Resolve queries and technical issues with the design team and contractors.
- Obtained TCO, Substantial Completion, and Final CO for various projects.
ASSISTANT PROJECT OFFICER II
NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORTY
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported seamless coordination between staff in the field and Project team.
- Aided in the efficient handling of Change Order Requests, payments, and schedules.
- Coordinated inspections for projects and addressed identified deficiencies.
- Prepared and assembled documentation for TCO and CO acquisition.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INTERN
NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORTY
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Contributed to the project team's efforts at PS11Q Addition ( $70M)
- Documented project progress by completing jobs status reports.
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORTY
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted in the development of biddable construction work packages for new school buildings alongside the Design team
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
DESIGN RESOURCES GROUP ARCHITECTS
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Assisted in drafting construction documents for new Commercial projects alongside the Architect and MEP teams.
Education
Bachelors of Architecture (B.Arch) -
Bernarnd & Anne Spitzer School of Architecture- 5 Year Degree Program, City College of New York (CUNY)
Skills
- Quality Control
- Workflow Coordination
- Project Management
- Document coordination
- Project Scoping
- Presentation Skills
- Schedule Coordination
- Expert in Kahua, Procore, Primavera, Adobe and Autodesk
Licenses and Certificates
- Registered Architect- NY,NJ, FL, and TX
- NCARB Certificate
- LEED Green Associate
- OSHA 30-Hour
Languages
- English
- Arabic
Certification
- Registered Architect In NY, NJ, FL, and TX
- NCARB Certificate
- LEED Green Associate
- OSHA 62-HR SST
Timeline
PROJECT OFFICER II
NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORTY
09.2022 - Current
PROJECT OFFICER I (Project Manager)
NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORTY
01.2020 - 09.2022
ASSISTANT PROJECT OFFICER II
NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORTY
01.2019 - 01.2020
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INTERN
NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORTY
05.2016 - 12.2018
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORTY
05.2015 - 05.2016
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
DESIGN RESOURCES GROUP ARCHITECTS
06.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelors of Architecture (B.Arch) -
Bernarnd & Anne Spitzer School of Architecture- 5 Year Degree Program, City College of New York (CUNY)
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