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JOHNH. GILESJR

CAMILLUS,NY

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in coordinating resources to ensure timely and efficient completion of project deliverables. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager / Estimator

LUMINARY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
03.2023 - Current
  • Project Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Resource Allocation
  • Team Management
  • QC / Testing
  • Estimating / Risk Assessment
  • Project
  • Documentation
  • Site Visits – Field Dimensions
  • Prepare + Submit Bids
  • Take-offs [digital]
  • Project Review
  • Debriefing
  • Facilitate Safety Trainings

Gas Project Estimator

NATIONAL GRID
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • SAGE
  • PROCORE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
  • BLUEBEAM
  • MICROSOFT TEAMS / OFFICE 360
  • CAPITAL PROJECT ESTIMATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prepare advanced capital construction estimates based on engineering designs, site visits, contractual agreements, materials, permitting, environmental factors, labor, equipment, and consultant teams
  • Incorporate solid reviews of the utility construction process into complex estimates
  • Analyze key themes and trends to ensure all factors are properly considered/priced within the project estimate
  • Using risk registers, quantitative risk assessments, and/or Monte Carlo Simulations to determine risks associated with large capital project and develop contingency factors
  • Revise and update estimating software processes to enhance efficiency.

Owner/COO/ Construction Administrator PM

JOHN JR. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
08.2019 - Current
  • Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
  • Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
  • Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
  • Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
  • Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
  • Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
  • Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
  • Achieved optimization by analyzing material and labor costs.

Partner, Estimator & CM for Solid Rock Construction

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION, Keji Lin
08.2019
  • Pre-Construction Management: SD Coordination DD Coordination Preliminary Estimates CD Coordination Pre-Bid Coordination Bid Process Coordination Constructability
  • Assessments Phasing Scheduling Site Visit
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT, onsite/offsite)
  • PROCORE [Advanced]
  • Document Management +
  • Correspondences
  • RFQ + RFI Management
  • Change Order Management
  • Site Management
  • Material Coordination: Take-Off Quantities RFQs Suppliers Order / Delivery Coordination Specialty item procurement
  • Labor & Subcontractor Coordination: Labor Rate Sheets Subcontractor Pre-Qualification
  • Process Estimates / RFQs Suppliers Order / Delivery Coordination
  • PRIMARY PROJECTS SINCE STARTING JJPM IN, and Aihua Zhu Commercial Building $1.2MSouth

Project Manager

BB Construction, Inc
  • NYS & City Certified MBE]
  • Key liaison between GC’s and Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development [SCOPED]North Salina St
  • Re-Construction and Addition [Restore NY] $1.6M, NYS & City of Syracuse Certified MBE

Administrative Manager

Nottingham High School
  • For Owner James Shattell
  • JSCB Reconstruction

Director of Operations/ Project Manager

LT Giles Construction, Inc
  • City Certified MBE]
  • Finish carpentry and Millwork Scopes

C & S COMPANIES, INC

Architectural Project Manager / Onsite Construction Management

E. BRYANT, ASSOCIATES → J.W.A. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, Construction Management Group
05.2017 - 07.2019
  • Preconstruction logistics, design phasing, and Onsite CM services using Pro-Core for (12) schools across the Syracuse City School
  • District
  • Facilitate integrated meetings per school between program managers, construction management team, and design teams for scheduling and deliverables
  • Provide day-to-day onsite management (as owner representative) during construction, facilitating coordination meetings, create baseline scheduling, site access, Storm Water Protection Program, RFI and change order management, record/post concrete testing results
  • Facilities Group
  • Working on a range of projects with designers, architects, and engineers to design/renovate new facilities and expand existing buildings
  • Focused on creating spaces that balance economic realities, environmental concerns, and usability
  • Since being a part of the team at C&S I have worked on project types in higher education, healthcare, military, industrial/manufacturing, aviation, and municipalities
  • Technical Services Group
  • Through C&S integrated project delivery services I worked alongside the construction and design staff to provide in-depth estimates and reviews on several projects including an organization with (3) PEMB structures totaling $45M
  • I perform most estimating and estimate analysis using Onscreen Takeoff Software
  • Performed field verification and material estimates with construction team leader for Division 08 replacements and upgrades at municipal and county water pump stations
  • Hazardous Communication & Fire Protection Group
  • Chemical Inventory and SDS data basing
  • Primary responsibilities include:
  • Drafting + Modeling in AutoCAD/REVIT platforms
  • Create project phasing drawings, gathering existing condition field verification and dimensioning, Schematic/Concept Design and modeling through bid set coordination, Estimating, material application research and specification, structural detailing + coordination, Sheet set-up, File management, and printing
  • Onsite Construction
  • Management and Project Coordination: Pre-Job information (gather from Prime and Subcontractors), RFI management, Change
  • Events, KEY PROJECTS:

FRAZER

JOINT
  • SCHOOLS CONSTRUCTION BOARD + SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT [TRANCHE 1]: , ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - $5.3M FOWLER HIGH SCHOOL - $16.1M HUNTINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - $16.9M GRANT MIDDLE SCHOOL - $19.6M WESTSIDE ACADEMY at BLODGET - $13.4M
  • JOINT SCHOOLS CONSTRUCTION BOARD + SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT [TRANCHE 2]: CLARY MIDDLE SCHOOL - $9.15M CORCORAN HIGH SCHOOL - $26.7M DANFORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL - $13.8M EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING MIDDLE SCHOOL - $2.475M HENNINGER HIGH SCHOOL - $28.05M NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL - $27.9M

ONODAGA, METROPOLITAN WATER BOARD
  • DIVISION 08/DOOR + HARDWARE MANAGEMENT

PUMP STATION

Architectural Project Manager

CURRIER ARCHITECTS
11.2016 - 04.2017
  • Primary responsibilities: Drafting + Modeling in AutoCAD/REVIT platforms
  • Field verification of existing conditions
  • Schematic/Concept Design and modeling through bid set coordination, material research [Conproco], specifications, structural detailing + coordination
  • File management and printing
  • Https://aubertinecurrier.com/

Openings

BR JOHNSON, INC

Sales Project Manager

Aftermarket
08.2015 - 11.2016
  • Coordination of aftermarket doors fabrication and sales, frame elevations, hardware, and install sales
  • Process bid take-offs, quotes, sales order, and submittals through Comsense Opening Suite Software
  • Engage customer service interactions at each phase of the process both preventing and mitigating project discrepancies
  • Bid/quote projects + ranging from commercial, residential, custom & specialty scopes for supply and install across all Division 8 + 10 scopes [Doors, Frames, Louvers, Hardware, Toilet Partitions + Accessories, Lockers, etc.]
  • Additional duties: field verification, calculation, and input of takeoff quantities, specification review, pricing, purchasing, order shipment release, and return authorization requests [RAR]
  • Basic office management responsibilities range from: coordination of tasks per salesman, billing coordination, archival and general filing, interior spatial modifications
  • Http://www.brjohnson.com/

Project Coordinator

KAMCO SUPPLY CORPORATION OF NEW ENGLAND
03.2015 - 08.2015
  • Primary responsibilities: quoting commercial, residential, and specialty scopes for all of
  • Divisions 8 + 10 construction [Doors, Frames, Hardware, Toilet Partitions + Accessories, Lockers, etc.], calculating takeoff quantities, specification review, pricing, purchasing, order staging and delivery
  • Office management responsibilities ranged from: inventory assessment + organization, archival and general filing, interior spatial modifications
  • Http://kamconewengland.com/

Assistant Estimator

G.M. CRISALLI & ASSOCIATES, INC
07.2014 - 12.2014
  • Primary responsibilities included: soliciting and fielding subcontractor/vendor quotes per project scope from both existing and potential partners, designed methods for increased subcontractor/vendor quote response using GMCA’s current systems, calculated takeoff quantities across the complete spectrum of division scopes per project, coordinated with specialty subcontractor/vendors for critical scopes of work
  • Won (3) Tenant Space build-out projects with DESTINY USA [$600K collectively]
  • Http://gmca.com/

Estimating + Architectural Consultant

L.T.G. ENTERPRISES
11.2013 - 05.2020
  • Digital Take-off / Estimating / Project Management LTG was awarded with multiple contracts including a +$145k contract for work on SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Renovations and Addition project.

Architectural Design Consultant & Assistant

MERCY-WORKS, INCORPORATED: THE VISION CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • I had the privilege to serve this tremendous community project in multiple roles including planning and fundraising to design and construction
  • The Vision Center [VC] is a trailblazing anchor for this community, hosting unprecedented youth and young adult programming/training
  • The VC has gained momentum for more than a decade now and is running a consistent capital campaign and youth programming
  • Www.vcsyracuse.com
  • Phase one of the 40,000sq/ft
  • Renovation:
  • Architectural Consultation- Drafting & modeling concept design documents for the Vision Center Renovation
  • Project through permit/construction documents
  • Grant Writing- draft organization profiles and with relevant data
  • Completed and submit applications for funding
  • Awards include $10k from the Jim & Julie Boeheim Foundation
  • Programming Support- Collect and compile growing data/metrics from several years of programming outputs
  • Use that information to inform the organizations updated profile packages and fundraising efforts.

Intern Architect SPRING

SWBR ARCHITECTS, Armory Square of
01.2012
  • Underwent 3 weeks of comprehensive trainings including REVIT ARCHITECTURE 2012 and NEW FORMA project management platforms, I worked aggressively with team members to complete a massive
  • Auburn H.S
  • Revit model and updated construction documents for a rapidly approaching submission date
  • That task was followed by similar work to meet a combined submission date for the 7 remaining district facilities to be renovated in that phase of capital improvements
  • Http://www.swbr.com/ 4

Graduate Teaching Assistanti

OF GEOGRAPHY • MAXWELL SCHOOL• SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
08.2009 - 05.2011
  • While completing my MA program requirements I worked as a graduate assistant to various professors within the department facilitating grading, office hour tutoring, research, discussion sessions, assignment prep, and site visits for the following undergraduate courses: Sustainable development in the global south
  • Human geography, Introduction to urban geography, Community geography + participatory GIS
  • Http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/faculty_geo.aspx

Architectural Designer

ASHLEY MCGRAW ARCHITECTS P.C
08.2006 - 01.2009
  • I worked across the K-12, Municipal, & Higher-Ed Studios of AMA to complete the following tasks on over 17 different projects: field/site observations, conceptual design sketches, color schemes and façade renderings, AutoCAD drafting of construction documents for submission to state and local boards, building + glazing calculations, drafting numerous roof replacement documents
  • Http://www.ashleymcgraw.com/index.php

MAXWELL SCHOOL, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FALL
01.2009 - 01.2011

Education

BBA - Syracuse Architecture

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05.2007

Masters - Urban Geography

Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship

M. DIVINITY - Theology & Social Justice

Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College, FLORENCE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
Rochester, NY

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY WHITMAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Skills

  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Work Flow Planning
  • Project Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Schedule Management
  • Project Tracking
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Logistics Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Cost Control
  • Project Planning
  • Project Scope
  • Client Relations

Certification

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN ARCHITECTS [AIA CNY CHAPTER] ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN GEOGRAPHERS [AAG] UNITED STATES GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL [USGBC] DOOR HARDWARE INSTITUTE [DHI] CERTIFICATES OSHA 30 HOUR CERTIFICATION DEC SEDIMENTATION AND EROSION CERTIFICATION NECA - BASIC ESTIMATING OF ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION 2023

Affiliations

American Institute of Architects (A.I.A)

Timeline

Project Manager / Estimator

LUMINARY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
03.2023 - Current

Gas Project Estimator

NATIONAL GRID
09.2021 - 06.2023

Owner/COO/ Construction Administrator PM

JOHN JR. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
08.2019 - Current

Partner, Estimator & CM for Solid Rock Construction

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION, Keji Lin
08.2019

Architectural Project Manager / Onsite Construction Management

E. BRYANT, ASSOCIATES → J.W.A. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, Construction Management Group
05.2017 - 07.2019

Architectural Project Manager

CURRIER ARCHITECTS
11.2016 - 04.2017

Sales Project Manager

Aftermarket
08.2015 - 11.2016

Project Coordinator

KAMCO SUPPLY CORPORATION OF NEW ENGLAND
03.2015 - 08.2015

Assistant Estimator

G.M. CRISALLI & ASSOCIATES, INC
07.2014 - 12.2014

Estimating + Architectural Consultant

L.T.G. ENTERPRISES
11.2013 - 05.2020

Architectural Design Consultant & Assistant

MERCY-WORKS, INCORPORATED: THE VISION CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2014

Intern Architect SPRING

SWBR ARCHITECTS, Armory Square of
01.2012

Graduate Teaching Assistanti

OF GEOGRAPHY • MAXWELL SCHOOL• SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
08.2009 - 05.2011

MAXWELL SCHOOL, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FALL
01.2009 - 01.2011

Architectural Designer

ASHLEY MCGRAW ARCHITECTS P.C
08.2006 - 01.2009

Project Manager

BB Construction, Inc

Administrative Manager

Nottingham High School

Director of Operations/ Project Manager

LT Giles Construction, Inc

C & S COMPANIES, INC

FRAZER

JOINT

ONODAGA, METROPOLITAN WATER BOARD

PUMP STATION

Openings

BR JOHNSON, INC

BBA - Syracuse Architecture

Syracuse University

Masters - Urban Geography

Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship

M. DIVINITY - Theology & Social Justice

Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College, FLORENCE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY WHITMAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

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