KENNETH FARON
Henderson,NV
Summary
Experienced proJECT & construction manager project LEADERSHIP | BUDGET management | CONSTRUCTION Management VENDOR management | RFPS | CONTRACT MANAGEMENT | CLIENT MANAGEMENT Results-oriented project leader with over 31 years of experience working with clients to design, plan, and build projects that help them achieve their organization’s objectives. Proven success overseeing hundreds of construction projects across all sectors including retail banks, universities, public schools, and hotels. Interfaces effectively with key stakeholders, including high-profile clients such as professors, architects, contractors, engineers, and facilities management. Strong communicator and negotiator with effective listening skills. Able to foster open communication with all constituents resulting in productive relationship building. Effectively manages conflicts while maintaining diplomacy with the ultimate focus on achieving project goals. Leads projects through a collaborative approach utilizing exceptional coaching, analytical, multi-tasking, problem solving, and organizational skills. Ensures that projects are executed with technical proficiency, accuracy, and professionalism. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
University Nevada Las Vegas
01.2022 - Current
- Project Management
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
Associate Director Capital Projects
School of Visual Arts
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Develop operation standards: Created new standards for this upstart department (Capital Project Group) at School Of Visual Arts
- Standards include file management; budget controls and standardized Request For Proposal (RFP).
- File Management: Using Google Shared Drive to create standard file structure for each Building (16) and all Project.
- Establish Budget control methods: Used Excel spreadsheets to track all Purchase Orders; Change Orders and Contingencies for each project to control overall project budget.
- Develop RFP process: Work with Purchasing Department to create new Request For Proposal for Design Professionals; Vendors Contractors and Subcontractor.
- Hire, Develop & Manage the support staff: Work with the Department Head and Human Resources to draft job description; interview finalist and make recommendations for new hire.
- Project Management of Capital Projects:
- Data Center at 133 W 21st Street 7th Floor
- Painting Studio’s at 335 W 16th Street -4th Floor
- Façade restoration (Local Law 11) at 17 Gramercy Park South and 214 East 21st Street.
- Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors and suppliers, resulting in significant cost savings without sacrificing service or quality standards.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Project Manager
Pace University
02.2009 - 01.2019
- Project Leadership: Led over 70 projects through 9 years
- Developed, tracked, updated, forecasted and modified project schedule and budget throughout all phases of each project from programming, designing, development, construction drawings, biding and RFPs, vendor pricing, and construction administration.
- Team Management: Managed 5-20 people with varying skill levels and abilities, including colleagues, contractors, architects, and vendors
- Provided team with direction and focus on each task until successful completion.
- Renovation: Completely renovated key buildings:
- Three lecture halls including asbestos abatement, new A/V Technology, upgrading finishes, fixed seating.
- 7 story building (40,000 square feet) for Performing Arts Department and classrooms.
- Commercial Kitchen at 1 Pace Plaza including asbestos abatement, new ceiling, lighting, new sub-grade plumbing, and flooring.
- Over 5 year period, completed 14 science labs and supporting spaces including asbestos abatement, new finishes, upgrade to MEP infrastructure, and new science equipment work.
- Construction Management: Commissioned 34 story dormitory building (530 beds)
- Coordinated the installation of FF&E, ITS Equipment, signage, budgets, and schedules
- Reviewed and interpreted construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
- Conducted onsite field audits before, during and after completion of each project, utilizing knowledge of building codes to ensure compliance.
- Certificate of Occupancy: Worked with architects, engineers and expeditors to obtain C of O for 1 Pace Plaza.
- Asbestos Abatement: Managed procedures of asbestos abatement project including environmental design, ATRU filing with DEP, and bidding to abatement contractors.
- Vendor Management: Managed hundreds of purchase orders, overseeing multiple orders for each vendor and project.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Arhitecture
New York Institute of Technology
Central Islip, NY12.1992
Skills
- Scope Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Scheduling
- Status Updates
- Vendor Selection
- Staff Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Creative Thinking
- Stakeholder Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Collaboration
- Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Certification
- OSHA 10 certified
- Supported Scaffold User Certificate
Affiliations
- SCUP
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
University Nevada Las Vegas
01.2022 - Current
Associate Director Capital Projects
School of Visual Arts
05.2019 - 01.2021
Project Manager
Pace University
02.2009 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Arhitecture
New York Institute of Technology
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