Results-driven leader with a strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Possesses strong communication and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on fostering productive and positive team culture. Robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of MEP Specialty Services
A/Z Corporation
01.2022 - 01.2025
The Director requires an enthusiastic team player who possesses exceptional communication, managerial, and interpersonal skills. The role demands strict adherence to corporate and client confidentiality requirements, unwavering commitment to business ethics and practices, and a continuous demonstration of professionalism throughout service delivery.
Provide program and project management oversight for various assignments and standing agreements with strategically aligned clients.
Proactively interface with clients throughout the delivery of services and maintain effective communication.
Participate in proposal engagement development and pre-construction activities, including cost analysis project budget development, constructability evaluations, value-engineering studies, and procurement process oversight.
Ensure adherence to corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety policies, promoting best practices in work assignments.
Oversee quality control and assurance to ensure field compliance with project specifications, technical requirements, facility protocols, and industry best practices.
Manage project finances, including commitments, contract changes, and claim resolution, in accordance with corporate standards.
Audit and maintain project schedules, ensuring accuracy, logic, and adherence to contract performance requirements.
Comply with corporate standards, standard operating procedures, and project control requirements for financial and administrative responsibility.
Coordinate and support project close-out, commissioning, validation, and turn-over activities in accordance with contract requirements and corporate standards.
Drive continuous improvement objectives and embrace technology enhancements within the project team, promoting team building and staff development.
Foster open communication among project team members, consultants, inspectors, agencies, and subcontractors to maintain a positive and proactive working environment.
Participate in lessons learned sessions, operational development initiatives, and best practice training to support a philosophy of continuous improvement.
Mechanical Operations Manager
A/Z Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2022
The Mechanical Department Operations Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day activities, optimizing processes, and ensuring the department’s goals are achieved.
Provide leadership and direction to the department team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Develop and implement operational strategies and plans to improve department performance and efficiency.
Monitor and evaluate department operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance interdepartmental coordination.
Manage and allocate resources effectively to meet departmental objectives and project requirements.
Monitor and maintain department budget, ensuring financial targets are met.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Oversee the implementation of quality control measures to ensure deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations.
Identify and resolve operational issues and conflicts in a timely manner.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and creativity within the department.
Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on department performance and progress towards goals.
Review all active projects with the respected project manager reviewing schedule, financials, labor tracking and cost to complete reports.
Review potential projects to determine if they are a good fit both scope and schedule wise.
Attend and participate in project pre-bid meetings.
Assist with and review project estimates and proposals.
Attend and participate in project scope review meetings.
Perform post project reviews and lessons learned meetings when required.
Review change order requests to insure they are complete and accurate.
Mentored junior staff on best practices for operations management, enhancing team capabilities and knowledge retention.
Developed training programs for staff on new systems and procedures, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Managed vendor relationships to negotiate contracts and streamline supply chain operations, achieving favorable outcomes.
Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
President, Mechanical Division
Advanced Sheetmetal & Mechanical, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2020
Responsible for business planning & strategy efforts for contacting, tracking, and managing prospective clients.
Responsible for writing LOTO Procedures relative to the mechanical piping trades.
Responsible for reviewing all Project specific safety plans and JHA’s.
Responsible for reviewing all gas purging procedures to confirm they are in compliance with NFPA 56.
Responsible for employee adherence to our environmental, health, and safety policies in the deployment of all work-related activities.
Responsible for employee compliance with our project control requirements to ensure financial and administrative responsibility with risk management.
Responsible for our CT Apprenticeship Program with the CT Dept. of Labor.
Perform 90 day and annual reviews of field and project management team.
Responsible for continuing education and specialty training for field employees.
Responsible for employee layoffs / terminations.
Responsible for manpower allocations for all active and future Projects.
Responsible for long term resource scheduling.
Review and approve all employee timesheets and weekly payroll.
Review and approve all expense and reimbursement requests.
Review and approve tool and equipment purchases.
Review all active projects with the respected project managers reviewing schedule, financials, labor tracking and cost to complete reports.
Review potential projects to determine if they are a good fit both scope and schedule wise.
Attend and participate in project pre-bid meetings.
Oversee our mechanical piping estimating Dept.
Attend and participate in project scope review meetings.
Perform post project reviews and lessons learned meetings when required.
Review change order requests to insure they are complete and accurate.
Oversee our CAD and fabrication operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Perform project site visits to ensure quality, safety compliance, schedule compliance, customer satisfaction and help resolve issues.
Assist project managers with project execution including site logistics, proper manpower allocation, equipment, and sub-contractors.
Responsible for the resolution of all owner issues regarding Project such as schedule, costs, and constructability issues.
Director Field Services, Mechanical Division
A/Z Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2018
Responsible for recruitment and selection of field and office employees.
Perform 90 day and annual reviews of field and project management team.
Responsible for promotions, wage increases and yearly bonuses for my team.
Responsible for disciplinary actions when warranted.
Responsible for continuing education and specialty training for field employees.
Responsible for new employee training and orientation.
Responsible for employee layoffs / terminations.
Responsible for manpower allocations for all active and future Projects.
Responsible for long term resource scheduling and planning.
Responsible for employee appearance and uniforms.
Approve all employee timesheets and equipment timesheets weekly.
Approve all expense and reimbursement requests.
Responsible for tool and equipment purchases.
Approve all overhead purchases for my division.
Review all active projects with the respected project manager reviewing schedule, financials, labor tracking and cost to complete reports.
Review potential projects to determine if they are a good fit both scope and schedule wise.
Attend and participate in project pre-bid meetings.
Assist with and review project estimates and proposals.
Attend and participate in project scope review meetings.
Perform post project reviews and lessons learned meetings when required.
Review change order requests to insure they are complete and accurate.
Oversee our CAD / VDC and fabrication operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Perform project site visits to ensure quality, safety compliance, schedule compliance, customer satisfaction and help resolve issues.
Assist project managers with project execution including site logistics, proper manpower allocation, equipment, and sub-contractors.
Responsible for the resolution of all owner issues regarding project such as schedule, costs, and constructability issues.
Provide oversight, guidance, support and leadership to AZ Mechanical Team members.
Initiate continuous improvement objectives and embrace technology enhancements.
Promote, foster and maintain open communication among all Mechanical team members, consultants’ inspectors, applicable agencies, and the supporting subcontractors and trade participants.
Adherence to Corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies and Best-Practices in the deployment of all work.
Maintain all Corporate Standards with applicable Project Control requirements to ensure financial and administrative responsibility, in conjunction with risk management.
Provide project finance management oversight for all Mechanical Team project commitments, contract changes, and claim resolution for all out-of-scope services to insure conformance with Corporate Standards.
Evaluation of client/project specific concerns, site protocols, safety requirements, logistic planning or other influences that may affect productivity, scheduling, working hours, staffing levels, subcontractor pre-qualification, and vendor utilization.
Participate in required peer reviews with project team members providing insight and confirmation regarding productivity.
Assist the Corporate Quality Control Manager in the development of Mechanical Team specific written QA/QC Procedures.
Senior Project Manager
A/Z Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2013
Responsible for setting up a Project turn-over / kick-off meeting from the estimating department to the operations department.
Responsible for setting up a Projects budget and all associated cost codes.
Responsible for putting the manpower / cost loaded schedule together for Project tracking and updating it weekly.
Responsible for the procurement of all required equipment, materials, and Subcontractors.
Work with our CAD Dept. to prepare 3D drawings, BIM, and fabrication isometrics.
Oversee the fabrication shop for my Projects in fabrication.
Responsible to update WIPS and cost to complete reports on a Monthly basis.
Review and approve all Project invoices, managing Project budgets.
Track changes in work scope and generate owner/subcontract change order requests.
Prepare and manage Project JHA’s, site specific safety plans, coordinating with safety officer and Superintendent.
Responsible for the resolution of all owner issues regarding Project such as schedule, costs, and constructability issues.
Responsible for preparation and review of Project submittals prior to submission for approval.
Review project documents to determine if there are any value engineering opportunities.
Work with our in-house engineering group on design builds Projects.
Prepare and track all RFI’s.
Senior Project Manager or Director for following Projects:
Electric Boat Land Based Steaming Project – 2.5 Million.
Electric Boat Graving Dock #1 HVAC (Design Build) – 1.5 Million.
Electric Boat B-605 Project – 50 Million.
Wesleyan University Cogeneration Project – 4.5 Million.
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