John Soto
Middleport,NY
Summary
Customer-oriented and strategic-thinking professional with several years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, implementing pricing models and turnaround management in all phases of Construction management and development.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Dream Team Construction Management Group LLC.
Middleport, NY
04.2008 - Current
- Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders such as donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors.
- Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
- Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
- Oversaw daily administrative tasks such as payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable management.
- Negotiated contracts with customers and vendors.
- Coordinated work across departments to keep teams on track with company goals.
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
- Determined performance goals and offered tactics for achieving milestones.
- Oversaw new market exploration, product development and overseas production possibilities for business expansion objectives.
- Negotiated high-value contracts and partnerships to expand market presence.
- Ensured operational excellence across all departments to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Conducted regular performance reviews and made adjustments to align with strategic objectives.
- Spearheaded crisis management efforts to protect company reputation and stability.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
Site Superintendent
LP Ciminelli
Buffalo, New York
11.2002 - 04.2008
- Scheduled and coordinated subcontractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Managed daily operations of site, including ordering materials, reviewing plans, and ensuring quality control standards were met.
- Communicated regularly with clients regarding progress updates, scheduling changes, and any other concerns or questions they may have had.
- Reviewed blueprints and construction documents for accuracy prior to beginning work on a project.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors as needed in order to maintain harmony at the job site.
- Enforced company policies related to safety, attendance, performance expectations. among staff members at the job site.
- Inspected completed projects for compliance with building codes and customer specifications before final acceptance by the customer.
- Organized regular meetings with sub-contractors and suppliers in order to discuss upcoming projects or potential issues that may arise during a project's duration.
- Provided guidance, support, and direction when needed in order for subordinates to complete their assigned tasks successfully.
- Created weekly reports detailing progress made on current projects which were then sent out to upper management.
- Developed detailed schedules outlining each step of the construction process in order to ensure efficient completion of tasks without sacrificing quality or safety standards.
- Collaborated closely with architects, engineers, designers on complex projects requiring special attention due diligence.
- Managed site operations to complete projects ahead of schedule and within budget targets.
- Oversaw work of on-site personnel and tracked upcoming needs to prepare correct materials, equipment and schedules.
- Identified quality issues and incomplete work and coordinated rework to meet targets.
- Coordinated between vendors and contractors to organize work for minimal delays.
- Inspected site daily and documented findings in logs and with pictures.
- Communicated daily progress and incident reports to clients and corporate offices.
- Completed and distributed accurate and informative progress reports and project records to management.
- Managed daily site operations ensuring project milestones were met within designated timelines.
- Conducted regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety and building regulations.
- Coordinated with project managers, architects, and engineers to align site activities with project plans.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Supervised staff to ensure proper use of equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
Project Manager
Legacy Development Group
Amherst, New York
05.1998 - 11.2002
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
- Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
Residential Remodeler
Amry
Buffalo, New York
11.1990 - 08.1998
- Removed existing fixtures, cabinetry, and appliances in preparation for installation of new items.
- Installed new countertops, cabinets, sinks, faucets, lighting fixtures, flooring, and other components.
- Performed necessary carpentry work including framing walls and installing trim.
- Repaired drywall or plaster damage caused by removal of old fixtures.
- Assisted electricians in running wiring for light switches and outlets.
- Utilized power tools to cut tile for kitchen backsplashes or bathroom walls.
- Installed insulation in exterior walls as needed to improve energy efficiency.
- Caulked windowsills, doorframes, baseboards, and moldings to seal against drafts.
- Assembled prefabricated components such as tubs or shower stalls according to manufacturer instructions.
- Applied paint finishes to interior surfaces according to customer specifications.
- Sanded wood surfaces prior to applying stains or varnishes for a polished finish.
- Coordinated the delivery of large appliances such as ovens or refrigerators.
- Replaced plumbing pipes and valves where necessary during remodeling projects.
- Integrated security systems into newly constructed areas within the home.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working onsite.
- Inspected finished product upon completion to ensure it met quality standards.
- Cleaned up job sites at the end of each day before leaving premises.
- Provided customers with helpful advice regarding maintenance of their homes.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
Mechanic
USMC Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton South, California
08.1984 - 11.1988
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Managed all parts department operations, including ordering and receiving of inventory, pricing, and staff supervision.
- Monitored inventory levels and reordered stock as needed to meet motor pool demand.
- Responsible for ensuring that all parts are stored in an organized manner according to safety regulations. And have entire parts departments in a ready state for immediate deployment.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School
Depew, NY06-1984
Some College (No Degree) - Heavy Equipment Mechanic
USMC
Camp LajuneSkills
- Contract management
- Development of project specifications
- Submittal process and communication between subcontractors and professional services
- Document control
- Insurance and bonding investigation
- Stakeholder relations
- Operations oversight
- Quality assurance
- Creating and delivering presentations
- Staff training
- Coaching and mentoring
- Profitability optimization
- Vendor sourcing and negotiations
- owner selection process
- Strategic planning long lead procurement
- Company representation
- Remote team management
- Project management and site supervisory support
- Contract negotiation
- Schedule creation
- Crisis management
- Contract administration
- Program oversight
- Permit acquisition
- Budgeting
- Cost control
- Worksite safety
- Job bidding
- Project task estimation
- Construction management
- Construction quality standards
- Blueprint interpretation
- Try to foresee the unforeseen conditions
- Subcontractor oversight
- Budget development
- Cost estimation
- Materials procurement
- Scheduling and planning
- Site prep and layout and staging plan
- Demolition
- Dewatering and storm water management
- Underground Utility layout and installation management
- Storm water piping and sewer and water supply
- Temporary and permanent roadways and parking areas
- Stake outs and survey management maintenance of benchmarks
- Wetland identification and mediation
- Excavation and soil management
- Foundations, cast in place and precast systems
- Deep foundations, casons , micro-piles Structural steel and light metal construction
- Pre cast concrete construction
- Wood construction
- Temporary protection of existing structures
- Roofing, Edpm, metal, asphalt systems
- exterior siding and coverings, many different types, everything from vinyl to EFIS
- glazing residential and commercial
- Mechanical work
- Plumbing
- Sprinkler systems, RPZ installation
- HVAC system's
- Electrical
- Alarm and low voltage wiring, sound systems
- Emergency power systems
- Fire proofing
- Insulation, batt and spray foam
- Drywall installation
- suspended ceilings
- high end ceiling layout and coordination
- Carpentry work
- Woodwork assembly
- concrete flatwork structural slabs
- cementious floor leveling, crack suppression,
- Flooring Carpet, tile, wood, laminate, vinyl
- custom millwork and cabinetry
- final clean
- final site work
- close out documentation
- self perform many tasks to help out in emergency situations
- Problem-solving
- Equipment management
- Equipment Repair and maintenance management
- Familiar with Building codes and regulations
- Subcontractor supervision
- Vendor negotiation
- Work site organization
- Field excavation and Site Work
- Can self perform tasks related to Heavy Equipment Operator, Excavator,Bulldozer, skidstear, all terrain Lift, fork truck,
- Can self perform Master Carpentry skills, Millwork fabrication
- Can self perform most electrical troubleshooting
Timeline
President
Dream Team Construction Management Group LLC.
04.2008 - Current
Site Superintendent
LP Ciminelli
11.2002 - 04.2008
Project Manager
Legacy Development Group
05.1998 - 11.2002
Residential Remodeler
Amry
11.1990 - 08.1998
Mechanic
USMC Camp Pendleton
08.1984 - 11.1988
High School Diploma -
High School
Some College (No Degree) - Heavy Equipment Mechanic
USMC