Ari Biegeleisen
Lakewood,NJ
Summary
Results-driven construction professional with over 8 years of progressive experience in commercial renovation and development, including high-volume conversions and ground-up builds. Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from approved plans through certificate of occupancy, while leading field teams, coordinating subcontractors, and maintaining strict adherence to budgets, schedules, and quality standards. Known for a hands-on leadership style, proactive issue mitigation, and clear, consistent stakeholder communication. Skilled in project sequencing, bid leveling, contract negotiations, and value engineering. Adept at building strong contractor relationships to improve pricing, streamline execution, and drive overall project performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Project Manager
Acquisition and Development Firm (Name Disclosed Upon Request)
03.2020 - Current
- On-Site Superintendent (2020–2022): Oversaw daily field operations for commercial building conversions to self-storage, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and scheduling standards.
- Project Manager (2022–2024): Took on full project oversight, including scopes of work, subcontractor procurement, RFIs, submittals, and coordination with architects and engineers.
- 2024–Present – Lead Project Manager
Promoted to Lead Project Manager, retaining all prior responsibilities while leading a team of superintendents and managing multiple large-scale commercial conversion and new-build projects from approved plans through certificate of occupancy (CO). - Directed full project lifecycles, including budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor oversight, and quality assurance.
- Held weekly coordination meetings with superintendents to ensure alignment on goals, progress, and site-level execution.
- Contributed to design-phase value engineering by recommending cost-effective materials and construction methods.
- Managed bid leveling and contract negotiations to ensure clear scope, pricing, and performance expectations.
- Reviewed and approved subcontractor pay applications based on verified progress and compliance.
- Assisted with permitting and oversaw utility procurement coordination (power, water, fire service).
- Participated in bi-weekly stakeholder meetings, prepared update memos, and communicated subcontractor selections and reasoning to promote clarity and alignment.
- Proactively identified risks and applied creative problem-solving to resolve issues and maintain momentum.
- Developed strong contractor relationships to improve pricing, streamline contract execution, and drive overall project efficiency.
Project Manager
Low Voltage & Security Company (Name Disclosed Upon Request)
11.2016 - 02.2020
- Started as an installer and was promoted to manage execution and oversee a team of installers responsible for low-voltage and security system installations in a high-end 500-unit high-rise in Brooklyn, NY.
Education
Belz
Brooklyn, NY - IsraelSkills
- Project Lifecycle Management
- New build and conversion expertise
- Project Scheduling & Sequencing
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Contract negations
- Value Engineering & Cost Optimization
- Subcontractor Management & Trade Coordination
- Microsoft Project, Excel, Bluebeam, Procore
- Team Leadership & Superintendent Oversight
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed 8 commercial projects, including multiple self-storage conversions and a new-build Starbucks.
- Currently managing 2 ground-up self-storage facilities and 1 major conversion project, overseeing all phases from design through certificate of occupancy.
Timeline
Lead Project Manager
Acquisition and Development Firm (Name Disclosed Upon Request)
03.2020 - Current
Project Manager
Low Voltage & Security Company (Name Disclosed Upon Request)
11.2016 - 02.2020
Belz
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