JAMES NALBONE
Massapequa,NY
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with strong background in managing large scale construction projects, including commercial roofing, HVAC systems and Infrastructure upgrades. Skilled in coordinating, subcontracts, budgeting, scheduling and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proven ability to lead complex projects from planning through completion, delivering results on time and within budget. Adept at stakeholder communication and risk management with a focus on optimizing recourses and driven project success as well as material Purchasing experience.
USAF - Veteran
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Wolkow Barker Roofing Corp.
06.2022 - Current
- Managing various commercial low slope and standing seam roof projects throughout Long Island and the Boroughs.
- Featured Projects include: MTA Flushing Line / Metro North Station Upgrade / NYCHA Patterson House / Dept of Veteran Affairs ER extension / LGA Delta Terminal Waterproofing / MSK Nassau Annex New Roof / JFK Terminal 8 Concurrent contract managing value of approximately $3,500,000.
- Assist with the Trade Buyouts & Exhibit B. Review plans & spec during Bid Preparation.
- Create project budgets, cost code cap sheets, schedule of values, review bill of materials and insurance requirements
- Approve monthly AIA’s, update monthly cost to complete and evaluate all submittals prior to release.
- Working Knowledge of Carlisle, Siplast, Kemper, JonsManville, Elevate, Imetco, Centria, Hanover Pavers, in-house metal fabrication.
Sr. Project Manager
TMS Waterfront Consulting
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed a NYCTA 207th St Roof Rehabilitation project, contract value $34,000,000
- All activity progress & future work was conveyed to the resident engineer by means of our CPM Baseline Scheduler, Look-a head’s, progress meetings, forecast reporting, RFI’s, RFP, monthly AIA’s & submittals.
- Scope to include: Remove & replace 320,000 sq ft of foam roof with new SBS Soprema roofing along with window replacement, repair & re-point of exterior brick, interior drywall repair.
- Subcontract scope to include: Remove & replace 8k liner feet of storm drain along with 85k sq ft of asbestos abatement along with underground sewer epoxy lining
- Understood relevant MTA Policies & Procedures, General Orders (GOs), track training, flagging request along with OCIP enrollment, SOQ’s, schedule J, lead and asbestos placard updates and DOT permit requests.
Project Manager
WDF Inc.
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Worked with DASNY as a GC for a new lobby along with plumbing upgrades at Baruch College (Silver Certification) Contract Value - $67,000,000.
- Managed various subcontractors, inspections & testing during Phase 1of construction during fully occupied campus.
- Worked with SCA as a mechanical contractor boiler conversion at August Martin HS. Contract value - $9,487,000. Updated Baseline plan, scheduled agency inspections, processed custodial permits. Monitored asbestos abatement.
- Worked with NYCHA, responsible for providing support and provisions for concrete placement of pile caps, grade beams, foundation walls along with rebar placement, vapor barrier membrane system & on- site dewatering. Monitored & tracked all pile deviations as they pertain to pile cap install.
- Monitored and tracked all backfill procedures along with tool box talks, time sheets & new hire paperwork.
Procurement Manager
Underpinning & Foundation SKANSKA
11.2014 - 05.2017
- Purchased and procured deep foundation project material and small equipment.
- Processed all paperwork relevant to the purchasing sequence; supported daily tactical activities.
- Increased buying power by reducing trade credit terms along with constant vendor vigilance.
- Created a comprehensive checklist for estimators to use as a prerequisite when vetting.
- Filed all Derrick & Crane applications (CDs) with the NYC DOB for all company owned and rented cranes.
- Managed all shipping logistics from initial contact to approving shipping invoices.
Project Manager
Railworks Transit, Inc.
11.2011 - 11.2014
- Managed a NYCTA Cozine Bus Shop; contract value $8,200,000 - Systems to include: Diesel fuel, veeder-root system, oil water separator, compressor air system, sprinkler system, seismic restraints, plumbing fixtures, AC split unit and BMS.
- Accountable for all submittals, scheduled inspections, start-up, function testing, commissioning O&M’s & closeout. Tracked job progress utilizing CPM schedule on Expedition and on-site attendance.
- Managed a NYCTA 7-line CBTC upgrade – HVAC contract value $4,000,00 - Systems to include: 8-ton rooftop AC unit, Eye wash stations, domestic water; exhaust fans, start-up, function testing, O&Ms and closeout.
- Responsible for vendor pricings, RFP’s & RFQ’s; created Detail Cost Breakdown, (DCB) as part of Bid Prep. Organized and submitted monthly subcontractor Certified Payroll.
- Prepared, negotiated and executed most Plumbing, HVAC and various civil Change Orders.
Project Manager
Fresh Meadow Mechanical Inc.
05.2005 - 10.2006
- Managed multimillion dollar NYC HVAC high rise contracts with LEED certification goals
- Installed and commissioned over 1,600+ (4) pipe system fan coil units & (2) pipe Heat Pump, Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers, Counter Flow Cooling Tower, Pressure Reducing Steam Stations using local 638 fitters.
- Coordinated & attended coordination meeting with MEP contractors by means of overlay method.
- Monitored budgets utilizing cost to complete and manhours reports along with daily job surveys.
- Working knowledge of air balancing, BMS Systems, Instruments & Controls along with hi-rise ways and means.
Project Manager
Director Commercial Industries
11.1997 - 11.2001
- Worked with hollow metal & wood doors; knock down & welded metal frames; rough buck cabinet jambs.
- Created hardware and door schedules from plans and specifications.
Security Specialist
United States Air Force
08.1988 - 08.1990
- Attended Basic Training; Security Police Academy; M-60 Specialist along with Air Base Ground Defense Training.
- Monitored and protected Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles ( ICBM’s).
Education
Associate of Science - Office Technology
Briarcliffe College
Patchogue, NY01-1997
Intro. To Construction
SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NYAccredited Low Slope Roof Program
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WISkills
- NYC SST-62 , OSHA 30, Airport SIDA Approved, Carlisle Roof Training, NYCTA Track Training Safety Certification
- Procore, Microsoft 365, Adobe Bluebeam Revu, Power Point 2010, Accubuild, Rhumbix, Primavera P6, Sargent ASSA ABLOY Training
- Mondaycom
- Work flow planning, Project planning, Critical Thinking; Problem Identification, Idea Evaluation, Time Management, Mentoring
- Furniture Restoration, Wood Working, Biking, Hiking
Certification
NYC SST-62
OSHA -30
Timeline
Project Manager
Wolkow Barker Roofing Corp.
06.2022 - Current
Sr. Project Manager
TMS Waterfront Consulting
05.2019 - 06.2022
Project Manager
WDF Inc.
08.2017 - 03.2019
Procurement Manager
Underpinning & Foundation SKANSKA
11.2014 - 05.2017
Project Manager
Railworks Transit, Inc.
11.2011 - 11.2014
Project Manager
Fresh Meadow Mechanical Inc.
05.2005 - 10.2006
Project Manager
Director Commercial Industries
11.1997 - 11.2001
Security Specialist
United States Air Force
08.1988 - 08.1990
Associate of Science - Office Technology
Briarcliffe College
Intro. To Construction
SUNY Farmingdale
Accredited Low Slope Roof Program
University of Wisconsin