GAETANO MONTANTE
New York,NY
Summary
Gaetano is a results-driven, energetic, seasoned, and innovative professional with extensive years of experience in HVAC construction management, business development, and leadership. Equipped with high-caliber qualifications in leading all phases of construction projects across multiple industries. Adept at streamlining operations, ensuring Design and Construct customer satisfaction, increasing proficiency and profitability, and motivating personnel. Exemplifies Project Management comprehensive knowledge in scheduling, budgeting, costing, contract negotiation, blueprint reading for different crafts, and industrial contractor relationship management. Possess a reputation for effectively promoting the Quality Control development of outside consultants and contractors, with proven ability to develop and motivate highly efficient teams. A professional with several certifications to authenticate professionalism. Excellent analytical thinking and Organizational and Team creative problem-solving personality.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Officer
A.G Engineering Consultant
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Consultant for New York City School Construction Authority in Construction Management as a Project Officer.
- Managing General Contractor awarded contract in building an addition to existing school from ground up to finale completion.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Facilitated successful project outcomes by maintaining open lines of communication among team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Implemented quality control measures to minimize errors and maintain high standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results.
- Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
MEP Project Superintendent
ACS System Associates, Inc.
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed and supervised fieldwork for HVAC mechanical installations, insulation, testing, and balance, including electrical, plumbing, communication/low voltage installations, fire alarm system connectivity, and building management system
- Coordinated weekly safety meetings, delivery of mechanical units, installations to their respective locations, and all associated connectivity requirements
- Field coordination with multiple trades, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (steamfitters), fire protection, ironworkers, and CMU wall
- Supported management of projects from concept to completion while adhering to security standards and guidelines
- Worked on a project contract for WTC/Port Authority, CWP knowledge of construction drawings, and project supervisor for local union 638 steamfitters and local 28 tin knockers
- Prepared JHA-Job Hazard Analysis
- Prepared CWP-Construction Work Plans
- Adhering to all site safety protocols
Trane Project Superintendent
Trane General Contractor
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Managed the removal and installation of old and new chillers, AHUs and all associated work, such as VFDs, chilled and condensate water pumps with all mechanical and electrical works
- Supervised the installations of new energy-efficient dynamic filters for AHU's, dynamic filter control panels, OSHA 8 hour Confined space and coordinated the rigging of job site mechanical units
- Upgraded cooling tower motors and VFDS
- Supervised the retrofitting of light fixtures throughout Cadman Plaza courthouse, Brooklyn, New York
- Commanded the installations of an energy-efficient window, pneumatic thermostats, and VAV installations for ductwork
Elevator Supervisor
Orion Elevator
10.2010 - 11.2013
- Troubleshot and repaired shutdown elevators, roll drops, roll lifts and plate lifts, checking for proper operation before returning to normal service
- Responsible for maintaining and cleaning Car tops, Car stations, Pits, and Motor rooms of all assigned job sites
- Conducted preventive maintenance of elevators, dumbwaiters, and related devices on a scheduled basis
- Determined the root cause of problems
- Troubleshot the defect of the elevator and repaired the problem effectively in a timely manner
Project Superintendent
Tishman Interiors Corporation
03.2007 - 10.2010
- Day to day supervision per Architectural and Engineered drawings issued per contract build
- Responsibilities included supervision for condominium construction build from start to finish, condominiums in the Plaza Hotel, Manhattan, NY
- Scheduled weekly meetings with property owners, engineers, architects and construction management team regarding progress, projections, issues, and completions
- Multiple union trade management, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, tile, and finish work
- Completed projects on time and on budget within scope
Project Engineer/ Project Superintendent
Tishman Construction
03.2006 - 03.2007
- Updated change orders and reviewed engineering drawings to collaborate with pricing
- Developed meeting minutes and scheduled MEPS and IT meetings, staff meetings, consultant coordination meetings
- Exhibited knowledge on PI (pending information) based on uncertainty on the field as well as RFC (request for change) and RFI (request for information) that may be issued by the engineer, client, contractor, construction manager or architect
- Coordinated fieldwork and supervised Electrical/IT contractors to solve technical issues out on the field
- Managed and supervised complete client build-out for floors C2 through 24
Technology Project Superintendent
Tishman Technologies | Merrily Lynch Wealth Management
08.2004 - 03.2006
- Established priorities to meet schedules, the scope of work, enforce standards, facilitating the design process through assistance and guidance to the consultant firms to meet goals and track projects and progress
- Estimated, coordinated and supervised all aspects of communications infrastructure builds from start to finish in Data Center environments and office locations and implemented various brand equipment installations
- Supervised daily operations such as trading floor and office moves add and changes, and all associated network connectivity including cable and power removal, relocation and installation from IDF to client location for office/cubical upgrades and new build
- Processed order requests, trouble tickets submitted by Merrill and AT&T via MAC IT web application as well as closeouts and monitored billing (estimated verses actual by contractor) upon closeout
Network Technician/assistant Team Project Leader
Reuters America
06.2002 - 08.2003
- Installed and troubleshot basic configurations according to implementation specifications for Cisco Router 7200, 2600, Cisco Switch, Alcatel Switch, Nortel/ Sonnet switch/Nodes, and IBM servers
- Ordered, tested and troubleshot OC3, DS3, DS3c and T1 circuits for client-based routers, servers and project implementations
- Utilized T-Bird 2310 and 310, Victoria ATM Telecom testing equipment, Tivoli system management application, HP Open View, UNIX based applications and basic UNIX knowledge
- Worked with multiple vendors such as MCI, AT&T, LIGHT-PATH and Verizon on circuit trouble tickets involving clients on Reuters and Radianz networks
- Worked with Reuters and Radianz technicians throughout the entire global hemisphere on projects, technical issues, migrations and provided second level support
- Supported management of projects from concept to completion while adhering to security standards
Education
High School Graduate - EMT Emergency Medical Technician
Carrier Vision Institute
New York, NY01.2000
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- AutoCAD
- Project Leadership
- Construction Management
- Safety & Risk Management
- Building Inspections
- Mechanical Services
- Cost Control
- Budget Planning
- Communication
- Coordination
- Organization
Certification
- OSHA 30 Site Safety Training Supervisor DOB LL194
- Construction Fire Safety Manager
- OSHA 8 hour Confined Space Training
- First Aid CPR AED
- SWAC Clearance
- HSPD-12 Government Clearance
Timeline
Project Officer
A.G Engineering Consultant
08.2022 - 09.2024
MEP Project Superintendent
ACS System Associates, Inc.
08.2019 - 02.2020
Trane Project Superintendent
Trane General Contractor
08.2016 - 07.2018
Elevator Supervisor
Orion Elevator
10.2010 - 11.2013
Project Superintendent
Tishman Interiors Corporation
03.2007 - 10.2010
Project Engineer/ Project Superintendent
Tishman Construction
03.2006 - 03.2007
Technology Project Superintendent
Tishman Technologies | Merrily Lynch Wealth Management
08.2004 - 03.2006
Network Technician/assistant Team Project Leader
Reuters America
06.2002 - 08.2003
High School Graduate - EMT Emergency Medical Technician
Carrier Vision Institute
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