Denis Shafran

• Managed Multiple projects at a time from Inception/ Pre-development to Construction, with projects totaling over $150M (Affordable Housing w/HPD , Commercial and Residential private developments)
• Sourced, vetted, reviewed contracts and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals (adhered to the projects hiring requirements MWBE, EO50, etc)
• Identified project change scope, costs, and risk, and negotiated with vendors to stay within budget, timeline, and scope
• Assessed equipment and materials needed and acquired to meet job requirements
• Adhered to health and safety standards, and communicated risks and safety procedures to the team
• Facilitated communication between departments and project stakeholders. Worked closely with Architects, Engineer, Consultants, CIty Agencies (HPD, DOB, FDNY) Utility Companies.
• Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
• Determined appropriate financial expenditures and implemented budgets.
• Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
• Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to stakeholders.
• Collaborated with upper management to assess business needs and develop roadmaps.
• Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.

- Responsible for multiple commercial, office, residential and public works projects valued up to $20 Million

- Performing ongoing up-to-date project budget tracking, analysis and forecasts

- Work closely with clients, architects and all project team members to help plan, design and execute remodeling and build out of projects from conception to sign off/closure

- Negotiate, prepare and review contracts, permits, drafts, cost estimates, security requirements and insurance documentation

- Ensure projects execution in accordance with approved time, cost estimates and quality standards

- Manage necessary project resource allocation including subcontractors, suppliers and other labor force

- Review and analyze blueprints and specifications to determine project requirements and to prepare estimates

- Lead, motivate, provide directions & training to personnel responsible for project execution, equipment and logistics

- Initiate and maintain relationships with clients and vendors

- Responsible for code compliance and successful completion of inspections and sign off

Project Manager 01/2014 - 05/2015
- Managed small to medium sized commercial construction projects
- Completed projects on time and under budget.
- Adhered to all safety protocols and ensured that all equipment and materials were handled safely and properly.
- Monitored project schedules and flagged potential issues to be addressed.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated them to other team members.
- Held progress and status meetings with project team.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Produced Weekly project update reports for senior management

- Managed small to medium sized commercial construction projects

- Completed projects on time and under budget.

- Adhered to all safety protocols and ensured that all equipment and materials were handled safely and properly.

- Monitored project schedules and flagged potential issues to be addressed.

- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated them to other team members.

- Held progress and status meetings with project team.

- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.

- Produced Weekly project update reports for senior management

- Increased sales and brand awareness by designing and implementing, both direct and indirect marketing projects

- Grew company from one location and four employees to four locations and over thirty five employees.

- Designed, planned and managed build out of three new retail stores for company with combined area of 15,000 square feet.

- Worked on supply chain improvement to reduce materials costs and optimize distribution.

- Organized and supervised sales and cost control analysis

- Managed customer relations

- Recruited, motivated and supervised staff members to ensure optimal productivity.

- Assisted in development and organization of business from start up to generate seven figure sales annually

- Oversaw daily operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and staff management

- Reviewed Construction plans and Specifications to provide take off's and estimates

- Worked with architects and engineers to value engineer mechanical systems and improve project costs