KEVIN TUOT SARY
Staten Island,New York
Summary
Highly motivated, detail-oriented and industrious construction professional with proven record of accomplishments in planning, scheduling, and managing construction projects; proven ability to initiate, organize and successfully follow through on multiple projects. Strengths include management, analysis and problem solving, effective communication, and a high degree of literacy in computer programs, and strong proficiency in scheduling, utilizing software such as Primavera Sofware, Deltek Acumen Fuse, and MS Project for a wide range of construction project types, including GC, CM and GMP, both in private and government sectors.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CHIEF SCHEDULER II
Gilbane Building Company
10.2019 - 08.2024
- Served as Chief Scheduler II at Gilbane Building Company leading the Scheduling Division in New York Metro Areas
- Involved in developing and managing multiple pursuits and active projects, including:
- DDC DSNY Staten Island Garages
- The Zucker Hillside New Behavior Building
- The Mohawk Valley Health System located in downtown Utica with hospital size of 672,000 GSF; 373 with the construction value of $350 million
- Supervised a Chief Scheduler I and a Scheduling Executive
- Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
- Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating resources, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to schedules as needed.
- Proactively addressed potential risks within the schedule by conducting thorough analyses and implementing preventive measures where necessary.
- Identified best practices within the scheduling function, sharing these insights across teams to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Monitored employee performance closely to identify areas for improvement or additional training needs that would lead to optimized scheduling outcomes.
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining clear communication channels and providing regular updates on project progress.
CHIEF SCHEDULER
CNY Group
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Developed proposal schedules and managed schedules on all active projects for the company
- Projects include:
- The Woolworth Residences
- A renovation of a National Historic Landmark of the Woolworth Building’s top 30 floors into 33 luxury, high-end residential condominiums approximately 110,000 GSF including a five-story town house within the pinnacle at the top of the building
- This work involved restoration of the façade, gut renovation and structural reconstruction of core elevator shafts and stairwells from floors 29 through 58; shaft space on the 2nd through 28th floors, and new ground floor entrance and lobby, cellars, and sub-cellar amenities
- 110 University Place
- A new 24-story luxury residential condominium, commercial retail spaces and below-grade parking garage in the heart of Greenwich Village with a total space of 126,725 SF for residential, 29,598 SF for parking garage, 19,487 SF for retail space, and 1,050 SF for community facility
- The Crossing at Jamaica Station
- A new construction of cast-in place concrete 30-story high-rise, a blocks-and-planks 14-story mid-rise, parking for 176 vehicles and 25,000 SF of ground floor retail
- The high-rise offers 539 rental units, while the mid-rise offers 120 affordable housing units
- The high-rise has community, residential and amenity space on the 4th floor, and residential units from the 4th to 30th floors
- The façade consists of precast panels windows and curtain walls
SCHEDULING MANAGER
Skanska USA Building Inc.
01.2012 - 07.2016
- Planned, developed and maintained construction schedules
- Established and updated earned values and cash flow projection
- Coordinated with subcontractors, project managers and those responsible for scheduling accuracy
- Provided schedules to the project team on weekly, daily basis or as needed for field use as a construction road map
- Participated in Owner’s and subcontractor’s meetings as required
- Advised the project team of crucial and critical events which impacted the schedule
- Analysed and developed fast-track fragmented network schedules (Fragnets) to recover lost time and to expedite the project
- Analysed and established claims impacted by responsible parties
- Walked the project daily or as frequently as required to ensure the health of the project
- Tracked and updated the master schedule and wrote narratives reporting the status of the project on a monthly basis
- Wrote responses and correspondence regarding schedule integrity
- Projects include:
- LaGuardia Central Terminal Building Replacement Project
- A “Mega” project with a total value of $4 billion consisting of construction of new buildings, precast parking garage, roadways and bridges, and Central Heating and Refrigeration Plant (CHRP)
- New renovations of existing buildings and facilities are also part of the project
- CUNY Advance Science Research Center and CCNY Science facilities
- The project encompassed a new two-building life science building complex for state-of-the-art research and development laboratories and supporting spaces on an existing university campus with a total space of 400,777 SF and a construction value of $670 million
PROJECT MANAGER
Plaza Construction Corporation
05.2009 - 11.2011
- Managed all daily construction operations
- Maintained relationships with clients, designers and consultants
- Attended and led project meetings and coordinated MEPS
- Managed job cost, receivables/payables, construction schedule, product procurement, RFI, changes, progress record, payroll/service records, governmental compliance, system commissioning, field reports/punchlists, and safety
- Projects include:
- Stapleton Branch Library
- Restoration and expansion of existing Carnegie Building with the total space of approximately 12,000 SF
- The new facility is a seamless assembly of new and old
- The new structure is constructed of glue laminated Douglas Fir posts, beams and joists, with a Douglas Fir roof deck
- The structurally glazed façade was applied to the structural posts within the building
- SoHo Mews
- Two building complex with central courtyard, one is an 8-story high-end condominium, the other is a 9-story high-end condominium with the total space of 175,000 sf and a construction value of $72 million
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Plaza Construction Corporation
03.2005 - 05.2009
- Responsible for value engineering and buy-out of subcontracts
- Managed adherence to shop drawings, and the delivery and installation of construction items
- Wrote correspondence, kept communications log, and processed Requests for Information (RFI)
- Established and maintained construction schedules
- Prepared agendas, participated in project meetings, and produced and maintained meeting minutes
- Processed Change Orders and Request for Authorization (RFA)
- Produced Field Condition Reports and Monthly Reports
- Coordinated with architects and engineers, established and executed punchlists and deliverables
- Kept Log of Requests for Authorization and Trade Proposal Log (TPL)
- Negotiated with subcontractors on project close-out, resulting in substantial cost-savings
- Projects include:
- The Shops at Atlas Park
- A redevelopment project which included 310,000 SF of retail spaces, 90,000 SF of office spaces, 400-car below grade garage, and a 900-car multileveled garage with approximate value of $125 million
SR. CORPORATE SCHEDULER
Plaza Construction Corporation
01.1997 - 03.2005
- Planned and scheduled for various interior renovations and core-and-shell construction using Primavera Software and MS Project
- Projects included residential, commercial establishments, schools, nursing homes, and hotels
- Supervised junior schedulers on a daily basis
- Visited project sites to follow up on actual construction progress
- Coordinated with super and project managers and those responsible for scheduling accuracy
- Tracked, updated schedules, and produced monthly reports
- Customized Expedition report to suit company’s requirement
- Trained and supported staff on how to use Expedition software to manage construction documents, contact lists and reports
- Projects include:
- NYU School of Law, Furman Hall
- Construction of new 10-story, mixed-use building with new theater - 170,000 SF
- The new building for New York University School of Law is located between Thompson and Sullivan Streets and consists of two cellar levels and 10 floors of academic classrooms, administrative and lawyering offices, meeting/seminar areas and faculty housing with a total space of 170,000 sf and a construction value of $70 million
- New York University Housing
- A new housing project for 600 students with a total space of 215 SF and a construction value of approximately $36 million
- Random House Inc
- World Headquarters – A mixed-used commercial/ Residential building with a total space of 893,000 SF and a construction value of $270 million
- Morgan Stanley
- A trading and supporting facilities, infrastructure upgrades, and base building modification with a total space of 750,000 SF and a construction value of $150 million
- Chartwell House
- A new 35-story condominium with a total space of 195,000 SF and a construction value of $36 million
Education
Fundamentals of Engineering Review Course -
Polytechnic University
Brooklyn, New York09.1994
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Polytechnic University
Brooklyn, New York06.1993
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Problem-Solving
- Computer Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Schedule Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Self Motivation
- Decision-Making
- Effective Communication
Certification
- OSHA 30 Hour Construction, 31240467, Active
- Supported Scaffolding User
- GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green and Construction Management
References
Available upon request
Citizenship
U.S. Citizen
Timeline
CHIEF SCHEDULER II
Gilbane Building Company
10.2019 - 08.2024
CHIEF SCHEDULER
CNY Group
07.2016 - 10.2019
SCHEDULING MANAGER
Skanska USA Building Inc.
01.2012 - 07.2016
PROJECT MANAGER
Plaza Construction Corporation
05.2009 - 11.2011
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Plaza Construction Corporation
03.2005 - 05.2009
SR. CORPORATE SCHEDULER
Plaza Construction Corporation
01.1997 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Polytechnic University
- OSHA 30 Hour Construction, 31240467, Active
- Supported Scaffolding User
- GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green and Construction Management
Fundamentals of Engineering Review Course -
Polytechnic University
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