DUANE LEVY
Hollis,USA
Summary
Dedicated construction leader with a robust background in managing diverse projects, including renovations and new builds totaling over $60 million. Recognized for strategic planning, effective stakeholder communication, and commitment to quality, ensuring project success and operational excellence throughout all phases.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Estimator & Preconstruction Coordinator
Turnestone Corporation
Milford, NH
12.2025 - Current
- Coordinated cost estimation and analysis, preparing comprehensive hard-bid, negotiated, or conceptual estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and general conditions, contributing to successful project awards including Plymouth Readiness Center $26.5 million, Annex 2 State House Renovation $8.2 million, and UNH University Alexander Hall $1.8 million. Managed planning and preconstruction phases, ensuring alignment of project goals and timelines for successful execution.
- Developed detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects.
- Reviewed project plans to identify materials and labor requirements.
- Collaborated with project managers to align estimates with budgets.
Senior Project Manager
Seaver Construction Company, Inc.
Woburn, MA
01.2019 - 11.2025
- Managed and led 5 projects simultaneously from preconstruction through closeout for total work value of $35 million, overseeing design-build coordination, critical path project scheduling, scopes & contracts, construction process management, budget updates, and liaising with owners, architects, and municipalities.
- Directed $8.5 million addition and renovation of Plymouth Fire Station #5, maintaining operational integrity of facility during construction.
- Oversaw $8.2 million addition and renovation of Plymouth Fire Station #2, ensuring continued operation of facility throughout the project.
- Shannon Farms Development – Woburn MA $60 Million 112 Unit Luxury Condominiums.
- MassBay Community College – Kitchen Renovation $3.6 million.
- Zwitter Co. Wastewater filter manufacturing facility – Woburn $3.4 Million Fit up.
- $1 – $3 Million Fit ups & Additions– Nuvia Dental, Aquatots Swim School, D-1 Training, Mediterranean Shipping, Assured Partners, Trinity Church, Shiloh Baptist Church, Atlantic Union SDA Church.
Project Manager
PROCON, Inc.
Hooksett, NH
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed $20 million Marriott Residence Inn guest suite hotel project, achieving LEED Silver certification.
- Oversaw construction management for $7 million Merrimack College Welcome Center academic building, delivering design-build project on schedule.
- Coordinated pre-construction activities and fostered strong owner/architect relations to ensure project alignment.
Project Manager
Seaver Construction Company, Inc.
Woburn, MA
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Oversaw development of 855 Main St Condominiums, Woburn, MA, $35 million project featuring 91 residential units and underground parking garage, ensuring adherence to budget and timeline.
- Coordinated construction of $6 million gym and swimming facility for Mystic Valley Regional Charter School.
- Oversaw $3.4 million reconstruction and addition project for Merrimack Valley Transit Authority.
- Managed renovation and expansion of Newton, MA Fire Station #7 for improved community safety.
- Managed construction of Little Flippers Swim School, $1.3 million project, focusing on delivering quality facility for community use.
- Oversaw $3 million renovation of district courthouse in Roxbury, MA.
- Managed $4 million renovation of barracks at Camp Edwards, MA military base.
- Executed construction of $3.5 million addition at Bridgewater, MA State University.
- Executed construction of $1.5 million five-unit strip plaza in Belmont, MA.
- Oversaw $1.4 million renovation of existing building for Sentry Ford in Medford, MA.
- Managed $500K historic renovation project at Beverly Golf & Tennis Club.
- Coordinated various construction projects, each under $500K, to support community development.
- Coordinated pre-construction activities, managed subcontractor buy-outs and contracts, and facilitated MEP/design build coordination to ensure project alignment and timely execution.
Owner & Director of Operations
DPL Construction Associate. LLC.
Nashua, NH
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Managed $2.5 million renovation & addition for Professional Center for Child Development, enhancing accessibility for handicapped children through facility space planning, cost analysis, permitting, and architect/GC selection.
- Oversaw $5 million in construction management & general contracting for Main Street Marketplace Mall (Phase II), including Dollar Tree fit-up with methane evacuation system, and multiple tenant build-outs, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
- Southwood Condominiums Chester, NH $15 million 44 units. Construction manager for project infrastructure Town & Con Com permitting.
- Elliot Hospital Rehab Center Manchester, NH $1.2 million.
- Haverhill High School Haverhill, MA New administration area and lavatories $500K.
- Hesser College Nashua, NH classrooms.
Project Manager
Wrenn Associates, Inc.
Merrimack, NH
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Main Street Marketplace Nashua, NH $15 million strip mall. A 26-acre site incorporated with a sub-terrain methane evacuation system. A prior asbestos landfill listed with the NH DEP as one of the nation’s largest asbestos dumping field. For this project, I was a recipient of a National Accredited ABC Award of Excellence for project complexity and public safety.
- Managed development of $5 million, 140,000 sf retail building for Burlington Coat Factory and additional retail space at Brass Mill Mall for General Growth Properties, Inc.
- Oversaw construction and fit-up of $4 million, 95,000 sf Kohl’s Department Store.
- Coordinated construction of plaza stores: Shaw’s, AJ Wright, Dunkin' Donuts, Palmers Cleaners, NH State Liquor Store, Rent-A-Center, Cost Cutters, Video Thunder, Sprint.
Seaver Construction Company, Inc.
Woburn, MA
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Wilmington, MA Public Safety Building $6 million facility housing the city police station with security holding cells, a 911 central emergency control center, fire station with multiple dorm rooms, an eight-bay apparatus garage and administration offices for all related departments.
CEO & Director of Operations
Duane D. Levy, Inc.
Nashua, NH
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Provided office space planning, architectural designing and general contracting for dozens of dental facilities in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Including x-ray, labs, sterilization areas, treatment rooms, and business areas.
- Built custom homes in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, aligning with client design specifications.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance company growth and market presence.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Fostered relationships with stakeholders to support business objectives.
Project Superintendent
Centex Rooney Construction, Inc.
Plantation, FL
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Coordinated construction of $110 million, 13-story state prison with infirmary at Palm Beach Correctional Institution, overseeing M.E.P. and finish trades to ensure project adherence to specifications.
- Managed fit-up of eight-story executive office at First Union Center, ensuring timely completion and compliance with design standards.
- Centex Rooney’s corporate office Plantation, FL $3 million.
Owner & Director of Operations
Levy Construction Company.
Nashua, NH
01.1986 - 01.1990
- Led wood frame construction operations with a workforce of 28, ensuring project milestones were met.
- Hollis Crossing in Nashua, NH 8 three-story wood frame mid-rise buildings, totaling 40,000 square feet, housing 24 residential garden-style condos including 12 eight-unit townhouses in the same development.
- Managed construction of 10 duplex, two-story homes at Compass Point in Hudson, NH, delivering quality residential units.
Project Superintendent
NRS Construction Company. Inc.
Nashua, NH
01.1984 - 01.1986
- Oversaw construction of 4, 6, and 8-unit town homes at HorseShoe Pond in Merrimack, NH, ensuring project milestones met and quality standards upheld.
- Delivered multiple custom home projects, aligning designs with client specifications and preferences to enhance satisfaction.
- Coordinated project schedules and ensured timely completion of construction tasks.
- Supervised subcontractors and laborers to maintain quality standards on-site.
- Managed material procurement and inventory levels for construction projects.
Carpenter / Foreman / Assistant Supervisor
Donald J. Levy
Pompano Beach, FL
01.1980 - 01.1984
- Hands-on remodeling and construction of commercial and residential projects. Gained hands-on experience in various aspects of construction while learning to manage subcontractors and the individual project process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nashua High
Nashua, NH01-1980
Skills
- Quality focus
- Commitment to excellence
- Organizational skills
- Decisive leadership
- Leadership experience
- Effective communication
Hobbies and Interests
- Salt & Freshwater Fishing
- Home Projects
Timeline
Senior Estimator & Preconstruction Coordinator
Turnestone Corporation
12.2025 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Seaver Construction Company, Inc.
01.2019 - 11.2025
Project Manager
PROCON, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2018
Project Manager
Seaver Construction Company, Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2015
Owner & Director of Operations
DPL Construction Associate. LLC.
01.2004 - 01.2009
Project Manager
Wrenn Associates, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2004
Seaver Construction Company, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2001
CEO & Director of Operations
Duane D. Levy, Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1999
Project Superintendent
Centex Rooney Construction, Inc.
01.1990 - 01.1994
Owner & Director of Operations
Levy Construction Company.
01.1986 - 01.1990
Project Superintendent
NRS Construction Company. Inc.
01.1984 - 01.1986
Carpenter / Foreman / Assistant Supervisor
Donald J. Levy
01.1980 - 01.1984
High School Diploma -
Nashua High