GARY DE PRADO
Bridgewater
Summary
Senior construction leader with 30+ years of experience delivering complex high-rise, multi-building, and NYCHA renovation projects across New York City and the Tri-State area. Proven ability to support and lead construction execution across projects ranging from $5M to $100M+, including major NYC developments and large-scale residential portfolios. Extensive experience working in union environments and highly regulated NYC construction conditions, with strong coordination across developers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and government agencies. Known for maintaining alignment between field execution, schedule performance, and project financial objectives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal | Construction Project Leader
D&G TOTAL RENOVATIONS
01.2018 - Current
- Lead construction operations across multiple concurrent projects, supporting investors and developers in residential, commercial, and mixed-use renovations.
- Oversee full project lifecycle including planning, budgeting, execution, and delivery
- Manage multiple active job sites simultaneously, ensuring schedule adherence and workflow coordination
- Develop scopes of work, support subcontractor selection, and align execution with project budgets
- Provide construction strategy and sequencing recommendations to maximize efficiency and ROI
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, and local authorities to ensure compliance and approvals
- Maintain cost awareness across projects, supporting budget alignment and financial control
- Build long-term client relationships, generating repeat business and ongoing project pipelines
Construction Superintendent (Field Leadership)
PETRETTI & ASSOCIATES
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported execution of NYC construction projects valued approximately $10M - $50M+, contributing to coordination, scheduling, and trade management.
- Led daily coordination across multiple trades on active projects
- Participated in look-ahead planning and schedule tracking
- Communicated between field operations, project management, and stakeholders
- Conducted site walkthroughs to maintain quality and productivity
- Resolved field challenges to maintain progress and avoid delays
Senior Foreman / Superintendent-Level Leader
SORBARA CONSTRUCTION
01.1999 - 01.2019
- Operated in senior leadership roles on major NYC high-rise and multi-building developments ranging from $10M to $100M+, including NYCHA-related work and large-scale residential and commercial projects.
- Led large crews across structural and superstructure phases
- Coordinated complex multi-trade operations to maintain sequencing and schedule integrity
- Supported execution of high-rise and multi-building developments across NYC
- Managed manpower, materials, and heavy equipment across large-scale job sites
- Oversaw major concrete operations including rebar, formwork, slab pours, and finishing
- Maintained productivity and execution performance in high-pressure environments
- Enforced OSHA safety standards and ensured site-wide compliance
Owner | General Contractor
CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION CORP.
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Managed residential and light commercial construction projects ranging from $200K to $1M+.
- Directed renovations and interior build-outs from planning through completion
- Managed subcontractors, schedules, and client coordination
- Delivered projects aligned with scope, timeline, and budget expectations
Education
GED
Skills
- Project Lifecycle Oversight
- NYCHA Renovation & Preservation Projects
- Budget Alignment & Cost Control Support
- Schedule Development & Recovery Planning
- Multi-Building & High-Rise Construction
- Owner / Developer / Stakeholder Coordination
- NYC DOB & Regulatory Compliance
- Union & Prevailing Wage Environments
- Subcontractor Scope Development & Bid Coordination
- Risk Mitigation & Field Execution Strategy
- Quality Control & Safety Leadership
Affiliated General Contractors
- Tishman Construction
- Turner Construction
- Lendlease
- TF Cornerstone
- Hunter Roberts
- Plaza Construction
- Suffolk Construction
- Monadnock Construction
- Gotham Construction
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- NYC Site Safety Training (SST - 62 Hour)
- Fall Protection Certification
- Scaffold Certification
- Tower Crane Rigger
- Fire Guard / Fire Watch
Project Experience
- World Trade Center (Towers 3 & 7, Oculus, Memorial)
- Hearst Tower
- Beekman Tower
- W Hotel - Times Square
- City Winery - Pier 57
- 56 Leonard Street (Jenga Tower)
- Bear Stearns Building
- Riverside Developments
- Hunter College Projects
- NYCHA Developments (Multi-Building Renovation Programs)
Core Capabilities
- Project Lifecycle Oversight (Pre-Con → Closeout)
- NYCHA Renovation & Preservation Projects
- Budget Alignment & Cost Control Support
- Schedule Development & Recovery Planning
- Multi-Building & High-Rise Construction
- Owner / Developer / Stakeholder Coordination
- NYC DOB & Regulatory Compliance
- Union & Prevailing Wage Environments
- Subcontractor Scope Development & Bid Coordination
- Risk Mitigation & Field Execution Strategy
- Quality Control & Safety Leadership
Timeline
Construction Superintendent (Field Leadership)
PETRETTI & ASSOCIATES
01.2019 - 01.2020
Principal | Construction Project Leader
D&G TOTAL RENOVATIONS
01.2018 - Current
Owner | General Contractor
CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION CORP.
01.2007 - 01.2011
Senior Foreman / Superintendent-Level Leader
SORBARA CONSTRUCTION
01.1999 - 01.2019
GED