Gary Martelli
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Results-driven Construction Superintendent skilled in site and schedule management, safety compliance, and quality assurance. Oversaw subcontractor performance and risk management, delivering projects within budget and on time. Strong communicator adept at engaging stakeholders and resolving challenges efficiently.
Overview
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1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Superintendent – Self-Storage Construction
Phoenix Construction & Management, Inc.
Manassas, Virginia
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed daily on-site construction operations, trade performance, site logistics, and job site cleanliness to ensure project adherence to timelines and quality standards
- Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict job site safety standards, regulatory compliance, and quality control regulations in accordance with local laws and OSHA standards.
- Schedule Control: Develop and manage look-ahead schedules, coordinate deliveries, monitor project milestones, and review progress during weekly job site meetings
- Coordinated subcontractors, trade partners, and vendors, ensuring timely completion of work in accordance with project specifications
- Acted as primary on-site liaison with Project Managers, local inspectors, clients, and subcontractors, providing clear daily and weekly job logs and progress updates
- Problem Solving: Proactively identify potential risk areas, plan conflicts, or long-lead items to prevent delays and minimize rework
- Aecom – SCIF Facility Buildout
- Planning and building an ICD/ICS 705 facility, working closely with the SSM & CST to complete a 2,500 SqFt secure facility.
Senior Project Manager
City Concrete Corp
Manassas, Virginia
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Project Manage projects from start to completion
- Reviewed and responded to RFIs and RFPs to ensure project alignment with client needs
- Draft and submit detailed schedules for each project
- Complete construction cost estimates for client approval
- Oversaw daily reports and managed client-required documentation for project transparency
- Maintained customer relations and ensured quality control to uphold project standards
- Managed the General Contracting Department
- Submit close out packages and invoice projects
Area Construction Manager
McDonald's USA, LLC
Bethesda, Maryland
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Development and construction management of ground ups and rebuilds for McDonald's restaurants in the Richmond/Tidewater, Virginia area. Partnered with the Baltimore/Washington region development team to complete 22 ground ups and rebuilds in 3 years. In the past 3 years my real estate partners and I developed 12 new restaurants, had 8 permit ready and 26 on plan through 2016. I have received extensive training through the McDonald's system in Advanced Restaurant Development.
- Partnered with Area Real Estate Managers to develop new locations and rebuild existing aging restaurants.
- Drafted detailed construction cost estimates for regional leadership approval, ensuring alignment with project budgets.
- Complete final construction cost estimate, construction schedule, site drawings and building drawings to regional leadership and development team for capital budget
- Hired and managed civil engineering firms for comprehensive site investigations and preliminary site plans, facilitating project readiness.
- Conducted environmental site investigations and site borings to assess land suitability for new construction
- Provide input and detailed site evaluation to regional leadership, development team, owner operators and regional staff.
- Coordinated procurement of site and off-site civil drawings to support construction documentation
- Submit and manage site, off site and building details to McDonald's architectural department for building drawings
- Conducted onsite bid meetings, submitted bid documents to 3 to 5 corporate-approved general contractors, and negotiated contracts with selected firms.
- Hire and manage real estate attorney to work with civil engineer through the entitlement process, meet with local jurisdiction zoning and building departments and present drawings and McDonald's plan at board meetings for approval
- Monitor and control the construction process from ground break to closeout, conduct weekly progress meetings with owner operator, McDonald's operations department and the general contractor. Submit progress report to regional leadership, development team, owner operators and regional staff.
Construction Manager
7-Eleven, Inc.
Alexandria, Virginia
04.2008 - 04.2011
- Construction management of base buildings with fuel dispensing, tenant fit-outs, remodeling, and the conversion of 60 new stores in 3 years. Directed new store planning, managed the overall construction process, and reported progress to the corporate office.
- Worked closely with 7-Eleven Real Estate representatives, landlords and franchisees onsite for construction estimates and construction planning
- Engineered store equipment layout and construction planning for corporate approval
- Ensured compliance of engineering drawings for fuel distribution
- Oversaw compliance with code and environmental regulations for underground fuel storage
- Developed and managed construction budget, ensuring alignment with project scope and financial targets
- Managed and approved architectural/engineering drawings for permitting
- Bid, awarded and prepared contracts for approved general contractors, equipment installers and vendors
- Led onsite progress and quality control meetings, maintaining standards and addressing issues across all projects
Owner
Executive Construction, LLC.
Fairfax, Virginia
02.2002 - 04.2008
- Managed construction and facility operations for architects, builders, and clients, specializing in commercial, retail, and unique residential projects under critical deadlines.
- Oversaw construction management for retail renovations from base building to tenant fit-up, ensuring successful project delivery.
- Administered contractor operations for Hilton Hotel renovations and emergency response projects, maintaining quality and compliance standards.
- Construction and facility resource management for DOD projects in D.C. metro area
- Project management for 7,000 to 24,000 SqFt. homes (various phases of construction)
Network Resources International (NRI) Owner/Partner
International Network Integration (INI)
Alexandria, Virginia
02.2000 - 02.2002
- Led construction, network engineering, and facility management for fast-paced network service and facility builds. Supported business development, project management, and construction management for diverse projects across North America. Managed personnel and field technicians in construction and facility maintenance. Developed and maintained documentation for site access, methods/procedures, and project reporting.
- Network facility and service projects. Included: Data center assessment and engineering for the Architect of the Capital, the build out of 200,000 S.F. of central office infrastructure for T-Mobile, optimization of wireless networks for Motorola, removal of sensitive equipment and build out DC power plants for WinStar.
- Collaborated on development and testing of project management and field operations software.
- Streamlined documentation processes for methods of procedures, engineering work orders, service work orders, site surveys, facility planning, network planning, asset management, capacity planning, equipment/circuit turn-up procedures, material/equipment tracking, project tracking, and project reporting.
Director of Network Implementation/Construction Manager
Intira
Pleasanton, California
11.1997 - 02.2000
- Optical network and datacenter service provider. I was accountable for a $350,000,000.00 build out budget. Responsible for the construction of all facilities, network and facility management in North America. Reported to all department managers and executives on construction progress and network status. Promoted 4 times in 2 years and received company MVP award within first year of employment.
- Managed the build out of over 200,000 S.F. of data center facilities
- Oversaw construction and maintenance of telecom co-location facilities and network infrastructure, ensuring alignment with project timelines and quality standards.
- Implemented and managed 42 POPs in 38 1st Tier cities in North America
- Collaborated with construction companies, equipment manufacturers, and carriers to streamline project execution and enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated staging, testing, and logistics for network equipment and data operations equipment, facilitating seamless installation and deployment.
- Developed and implemented reporting procedures for all facilities.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VASkills
- Site management
- Construction scheduling
- Subcontractor oversight
- Quality assurance
- Budget management
- Financial oversight
- Permit coordination
- Risk management
- Risk assessment
Certification
- Commonwealth of Virginia RLD Certificate - RLD27328
- Certificates of Integrity & Business Conduct - 2011 - 2013
Accomplishments
- Restaurant Development Training Certificate - Hamburger University - Sep 2012
Timeline
Construction Superintendent – Self-Storage Construction
Phoenix Construction & Management, Inc.
01.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Project Manager
City Concrete Corp
02.2017 - 01.2020
Area Construction Manager
McDonald's USA, LLC
04.2012 - 04.2015
Construction Manager
7-Eleven, Inc.
04.2008 - 04.2011
Owner
Executive Construction, LLC.
02.2002 - 04.2008
Network Resources International (NRI) Owner/Partner
International Network Integration (INI)
02.2000 - 02.2002
Director of Network Implementation/Construction Manager
Intira
11.1997 - 02.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
Northern Virginia Community College