John Anderson III
New York,NY
Summary
Accomplished Project Executive with extensive experience at Gilbane, adept at managing over $2.5 billion in high-profile construction projects encompassing 4.2 million square feet. Recognized for spearheading safety initiatives, fostering community engagement, and leading peer groups to drive project success. Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities while overseeing a team of 10, including 7 direct reports, and actively partnering with local MWBE firms to promote equitable opportunities. Committed to professional growth as evidenced by recent completion of leadership courses and graduation from the Cor leadership program.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Executive
Gilbane
New York, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Led NYC H&H Metropolitan Flood Wall Project covering 360,000 square feet and valued at $98 million.
- Coordinated $15 million Capital Improvement program, renovating 50,000 sq ft including Infusion center, call center, and McDonald House Wing.
- Directed 31 million dollars for Emergency Power and Fire Alarm upgrades within the capital improvement program.
- NYC H+H Woodhull Bond Projects: 3rd floor replacement, $1.4 million, 10,000 square feet; 5th floor, $5.7 million, 48,000 square feet. Recently, I was asked to put together an improvement plan that consisted of $15 million for life safety upgrades, an exterior plaza upgrade, and a garage slab upgrade.
- NYC H+H Bellevue Child CPEP and Roche Lab: $4.5 million, 4,500 square feet - Managed and negotiated financial closeout for already completed projects.
Senior Project Manager
Gilbane
New York, NY
08.2018 - 08.2023
- 50 Hudson Yards (Related), 2.9 million square feet, $1.6 billion. Managed and led a team of Gilbane and Related employees that fit out and facilitated the turnover of the anchor tenant, BlackRock, and the Facebook turnover, requests, and additions to the project. Also served as the primary point of contact for all construction team members.
Project Manager
Gilbane
New York, NY
07.2015 - 07.2018
- The Forge, 44-28 Purves Street, 270,000 sq. feet, $106 million residential high-rise, consisted of 35 floors, 270 units, 2 buildings, 26,000 sq. feet of amenities, solar panels, and a wind turbine. I was the lead project manager for 4 years, involved with preconstruction to full project closeout.
Project Manager /Construction Superintendent
Gilbane
New York, New York
09.2013 - 06.2015
- New York Presbyterian Adult ED 3-6, 45,000 square feet, $38 million. Full renovation of the Adult ED at NYPH, MER Penthouse, and the construction of the new hospital entrance, and building façade. I was the site superintendent who oversaw the renovation of the emergency room, covered the night work with the façade renovation, and coordinated all work that needed to be done after hours due to the hospital's request.
Superintendent
Tishman
New York, NY
06.2011 - 08.2014
- Weill Cornell Medical Center, 455,000 square feet, $650 million - Field Engineer reviewed contractors’ submittals and shop drawings for contract conformance, produced reports for bi-weekly job progress meetings, reviewed and processed monthly consultant and contractor payment requisitions, and reviewed and processed change order requests. While still having the same responsibilities, I was responsible for the completion of the curtain wall (which included a south-facing, double-skinned, fritted gas curtain wall) and also had to coordinate the delivery patterns due to the tough logistics. Constructed of different fit-outs of an occupied building that consisted of a laboratory extension, in-house engineers' workspace, and mechanical room renovations. These different projects involved coordination with the owner, in-house building engineers, the subcontractors, and the architect.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Brown Universtiy
Providence, RI05-2011
Affiliations
Gilbane
- GLDP 2018 Graduate
- Coro Leadership Graduate 2022 -Executive Leadership Development Participant
- IMS Leadership 2016: Leadership Course
- Continued Education at Baruch College (Accounting)
- PM Peer Group leader - 2018 - 2023
- ACE Mentor Mentee
- Commercial Observer: 20 Under 35 Young Architects and Contractors
- New York City Safety Task Force
Tishman
- Continued Education at Mechanics Institute (Engineering)
- Foundations Leadership training graduate
Timeline
Project Executive
Gilbane
09.2023 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Gilbane
08.2018 - 08.2023
Project Manager
Gilbane
07.2015 - 07.2018
Project Manager /Construction Superintendent
Gilbane
09.2013 - 06.2015
Superintendent
Tishman
06.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Brown Universtiy