Patrick McCaffrey

• Hecht Development, LLC is a commercial real estate investment and development firm that was founded in November of 2006. The company is dedicated to investing in commercial real estate assets on Boston's North Shore with a broad network of high net worth individuals. The company has acquired, developed or re-developed over $50,000,000 of commercial real estate since its formation. As project manager/Construction Superintendent at Hecht Development my duties included but were not limited to the following:
• Visiting potential assets before acquiring to take inventory on the buildings condition and infrastructure and analyzing the amount of work the asset would need to meet our expectations.
• Participating in the design process and creating budgets for all projects.
• Working with new tenants/clients throughout the design process to ensure a successful build that stays within budget.
• Value engineering all blueprints/plans from architects and engineers to minimize cost and ensure money isn't being spent in areas that are unnecessary.
• Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
• Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
• Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
• Ensured compliance with applicable laws, building code, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
• Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
• Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
• Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
• Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
• Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
• Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
• Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.

Quality Preferred is a construction company that serves all of greater Boston. As Superintendent of the carpentry division I participated in projects of all sizes from small remodels to constructing a large 18 unit complex. Witht his company I grew from a standard carpenter to a foremen and eventually the onsite superintendent. With this company my tasks consisted of but were not limited to;

• Developed and maintained project schedules to ensure deadlines were met.
• Supervised the work of subcontractors, including scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
• Coordinated labor resources for construction projects to maximize efficiency.
• Inspected job sites daily and documented progress reports.
• Resolved conflicts between contractors and sub-contractors in a timely manner.
• Ensured that all materials used on the jobsite were of high quality standards.
• Monitored progress on projects to identify potential delays or cost overruns.
• Collaborated with architects, engineers, developers, and other stakeholders throughout the life cycle of projects.
• Maintained accurate records of material inventory levels at job sites.
• Reviewed plans and specifications with architects and engineers prior to beginning work on a project.
• Established clear communication channels among all parties involved in a construction project.
• Provided guidance and direction to foremen regarding construction procedures.
• Interpreted blueprints and drawings accurately when needed for various aspects of the job site activities.
• Monitored compliance with local and state codes and job specifications to deliver superior quality.
• Managed work of subcontractors, conveyed updates and managed construction administration and value engineering processes.
• Inspected buildings to determine quality of work and need for corrections to meet project standards.
• Arranged property repair requests with company-approved vendors.
• Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.

Concord Acton Sports Courts was a company that specialized in building gymnasiums and sports courts around the country. Mainly building racquetball and squash courts. When we werent traveling to build gymnasiums we stayed local and did small remodel projects and flooring installation/refinishing. My tasks at Concord acton Sports consited of;

• Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
• Laid out flooring patterns and wall layouts according to design templates or customer specifications.
• Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for the wall panelling.
• Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
• Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
• Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
• Used transit or laser to set grades.
• Worked as many hours needed to complete jobs ontime.