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Nicholas Melisi

Bellerose

Summary

Project Manager with over five years of experience overseeing complex construction and estimating projects valued up to $10M. Proven ability to reduce labor costs, improve schedule efficiency, and maintain strict regulatory compliance. Skilled in managing interdisciplinary teams, negotiating favorable contracts, and executing high-stakes healthcare and commercial fit-outs. Recently completed a Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration Leadership and now seeking to leverage field expertise into healthcare-focused project management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Estimator

Wiedenbach Brown
05.2023 - Current
  • Estimate and budget high-value lighting packages for hospital campuses and commercial projects, ensuring scope completeness and pricing accuracy.
  • Lead value engineering for $1M+ decorative and $3M+ hospital lighting projects, identifying cost-equivalent alternatives to reduce expenses.
  • Oversee procurement and material coordination to maintain cost and schedule targets.

Construction Project Manager

3 Industries
01.2019 - 05.2023
  • Managed healthcare and mixed-use construction projects exceeding $10M, including 120 Java Street, a six-story adaptive reuse of a historic church.
  • Oversaw $10M structural scope of 710 Metropolitan Ave ($80M total), coordinating shell build-out of a 90-unit residential building.
  • Reduced labor costs by 17% and accelerated timelines through productivity enhancements and efficient equipment deployment.
  • Maintained a perfect safety record and zero DOB violations through daily compliance briefings and weekly OSHA workshops.
  • Acted as liaison between ownership, designers, engineers, and trades to align vision and execution.
  • Negotiated a 25% reduction in painting material costs by cultivating vendor relationships.
  • Handled over 30 subcontractors and vendors, enforcing project specs, scope changes, and timeline adherence.
  • Created detailed bid tabs and scope sheets to ensure all project scope was appropriately defined, distributed, and accounted for during procurement and execution.

Education

Bachelor's - Healthcare Administration Leadership

Capella University
01.2025

Skills

  • Project & Budget Management
  • Estimating & Value Engineering
  • Scheduling (MS Project, Trello)
  • OSHA & DOB Compliance Training
  • Subcontractor Coordination
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Healthcare/Commercial Fit-Outs
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Excel (VBA) & Office Suite
  • Project tracking
  • Systems implementation
  • Workforce training

Timeline

Construction Estimator

Wiedenbach Brown
05.2023 - Current

Construction Project Manager

3 Industries
01.2019 - 05.2023

Bachelor's - Healthcare Administration Leadership

Capella University