Paul Piwaronas
Cooper City,FL
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with a strong background in ITS infrastructure, traffic systems, and highway lighting. Skilled in managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors to ensure efficient project delivery. Committed to quality assurance and team leadership for successful outcomes. Dedicated to safety compliance and fostering collaboration.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Conti Corporation
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
04.2024 - Current
- Led the management of ITS infrastructure, street lighting, traffic signal and ramp metering projects across South Florida.
- Coordinated scheduling, procurement, and subcontractor hiring processes for project efficiency.
Project Manager
Traffic Management Solutions
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
03.2019 - 04.2024
- Led the management of ITS infrastructure, traffic signal and tolling projects for I-95 expansion and express lanes.
- Led the management of schedules, materials, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and subcontractor performance.
Superintendent
Midasco
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Led crews during installation of ITS infrastructure, traffic signals, lighting, overhead sign structures, and tolling systems.
- Managed lane closures, and schedules to ensure efficient traffic flow.
- Ensured quality control and site safety throughout project execution.
- Issued RFI's, change orders, and billing statements.
Superintendent
Walsh Group / Archer Western
Palm Beach, Florida
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Supervised sub-contractors for installation of fiber optic duct bank, traffic signal, and railroad signal infrastructure.
- Led installation and testing of fiber optic systems for railroad signals.
- Managed RFI's, change orders, schedules, quality control, safety compliance, and municipal coordination.
- Ensured adherence to project timelines and safety regulations during installations.
Superintendent / Assistant PM
Peter Kiewit & Sons
Miami, Florida
01.2010 - 05.2016
- Led building demolition and renovation projects for tolling system on Florida Turnpike.
- Oversaw signalization and traction power installation for light rail commute systems.
- Oversaw installation of electrical, security, and communications systems on public commute stations.
- Ensured adherence to schedules, equipment safety, and quality control standards.
- Handled RFI's, change orders, and monitored job costs to maintain budget compliance.
Superintendent
Atlas Traffic Management Systems
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
07.2007 - 01.2010
- Directed overhead sign structure, traffic signal, street lighting, and ITS infrastructure installations, coordinated lane closures and logistics.
Superintendent
Mastec
Miami, Florida
12.1999 - 07.2007
- Led crews in installing overhead sign structures, traffic signals, and airport lighting systems.
Ensured adherence to schedules for efficient project delivery.
Liaised with civil teams to synchronize operational efforts.
Education
A.S. - Electrical Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Fort Lauderdale, FL05-2002
General Engineering Studies - Engineering
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, ILGeneral Studies -
UMUC Asia
Okinawa JapanKiewit Transit Schools I–III -
Skills
- Tolling and ramp metering
- Traffic signal management
- Highway and airport lighting
- Light rail electrical systems
- Underground Utility Installation (Fiber & Electrical)
- Team leadership and problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Scheduling and budgeting
- Cost control and management
- Subcontractor oversight
- Lane closure coordination (MOT)
- Quality assurance and control
- Work plan development
- Job hazard analyses (JHAs)
- Requests for information (RFIs)
- Submittal management
- Permit acquisition
- Change order processing
- Billing and invoicing
- Microsoft Project Scheduling
- Microsoft 365
- Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams expertise
- Bluebeam Revu
- OSHA compliance
Timeline
Project Manager
Conti Corporation
04.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Traffic Management Solutions
03.2019 - 04.2024
Superintendent
Midasco
04.2018 - 03.2019
Superintendent
Walsh Group / Archer Western
06.2016 - 05.2018
Superintendent / Assistant PM
Peter Kiewit & Sons
01.2010 - 05.2016
Superintendent
Atlas Traffic Management Systems
07.2007 - 01.2010
Superintendent
Mastec
12.1999 - 07.2007
A.S. - Electrical Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
General Engineering Studies - Engineering
Kaskaskia College
General Studies -
UMUC Asia
Kiewit Transit Schools I–III -
Military Service
United States Marine Corps, Honorable Discharge