Richard Taveras

Project Superintendent

Holt Construction

Lufthansa Airlines Senator's Lounge at JFK International Airport | 16,000SF | $12M: Construction of a 3 tiered lounge for premium Lufthansa clients within Terminal One which included a bar, full kitchen, new elevator and dumbwaiter
Major challenge during this project involved placing a crane outside the building on the tarmac on several occasions in order to hoist the steel material needed
Through detailed pre-task initiatives the construction and safety efforts were communicated to all parties involved with clarity allowing positive scheduled progress
Peet's Coffee & Tea at JFK International Airport | $500k: Restaurant build-out for SSP at Terminal 4
Coordinated heavily with airport security, customs, and building management due to the sensitive location of the site and its direct contact with the public
Through consistent communication via a well-organized pre-task initiative plan and two-week look ahead, I was able to turn over the project on time with no negative incidents due to concise information and execution
ZOOM Café at JFK International Airport | $300k: Terminal 8 Host restaurant build-out revolved around a specific painting technique/pattern using scuffmaster paint
With aggressive planning and scheduling, under my supervision and direction the project was turned over on time
Ruby Tuesday at Newark Airport | $400k: A restaurant build-out at Terminal A Newark Airport
The site was located behind security and required heavy coordination and vetting between airport authorities, trades, and owner supplied materials
Through successful communication, scheduling, and concise paperwork via coordination meetings my direction and supervisory objectives were met and also provided a successful turnover
Caviar House & Prunier at JFK International Airport | $400k: Caviar House installed at open concourse within Terminal 4 JFK Airport
The biggest Challenge involved installing new plumbing lines below the site slab, which in turn, placed us within the ceilings of the International Arrivals Customs/TSA checkpoint
An excessive amount of vetting was required in order to be within this sensitive location with machinery and manpower
My Concise information/paperwork prevented any denial of access and allowed this project to continue on schedule
American Airlines Cargo Building 123 Demolition at JFK | $3.6M: As lead Superintendent I was tasked with coordinating the demolition of the AA cargo building measuring 250,000SF, shutdowns, MEP disconnects, relocation of voice networks to an existing hangar, and the installation of a new sub station for continual service to other existing facilities
Safety was the top priority for this project
Con Edison 4 Irving Place | NYNY | $11M: 3rd and 24th floor restack/interior fit-out
Stringent safety coordination, strong relationship building with Con Edison supervisors, and updated daily communication issued to building engineers provided a successful turnover
AXA Private Equity | $700k: Challenging two-phase office upgrade/renovation
Work was conducted on half of the site while the client remained operational at the remaining half
Heavy safety and noise mitigation protocols were implemented in order to ensure the safety of others and also allow for progressive workflow
Daily updated scheduling allowed the client to visualize progress and also understand how to assist with the project while operational
SCORES at TRUMP TAJ MAHAL | 35,000SF | $25M | Atlantic City, New Jersey: As Lead superintendent I coordinated with trades and the design team to construct 3 large individual clubs each with state of the art audiovisual systems, sports bar, a terrace, and full kitchen
Other notable finishes: custom banquettes, upholstered walls and ceilings, custom designed wall coverings, custom mirrors, and specialty ceiling fabrications
Gloucester Premium Outlets | 370,000SF | $68M | Gloucester NJ: As the Lead Superintendent I was tasked with the field coordination of erecting nine (9) new buildings, creating white box shell interiors of the 125 tenant spaces within the nine (9) new buildings, installing a food court, installing the surrounding parking lot, detailed service courts for each building, intricate hardscape, gallery roofs at each building, and management offices
Extremely Heavy safety protocols proved to successfully keep everyone from injury and create a harmonious work site
WEWORK | 39,000SF | $6M | 1601 Market St
Philadelphia: Fast track project with a very aggressive schedule
As superintendent I was challenged with aggressive coordination of multiple trades and owner supplied contractors/materials, rerouting construction efforts due to infrastructure impediments, and maintaining an extremely sharp eye on safety protocols
The project was delivered on schedule and without injury due to expeditious communication and decision-making
WEWORK | 55,000SF | $6.5M | 1900 Market St
Philadelphia: Phase 1 included the installation of the standard hard wood flooring first within an aggressive 4 week schedule prior to any construction starting
The balance of the project presented infrastructure challenges that required extensive coordination with building engineering and the design team in order to turnover on time
Communication was elevated during this project with all parties in order to resolve the infrastructure obstacles and progress to a successful turnover
Safety was closely monitored and successfully achieved during this aggressive project schedule
Auntie Anne's | 900 SF | $470k | Philadelphia Airport: Unique challenges of this project included coordination with the various entities of the airport, ongoing terminal upgrades, and owner supplied brand specific millwork within the project schedule
SILVERSTEIN PROPERTIES | $300K | 3 WTC: Installed a marketing center with very specific details focused around exposed steel columns that required stripping and repainting with a specific intumescent paint
Extensive coordination and communication with 3 WTC management required in order to enter and exit the building with manpower and materials
Paying close attention to the vetting process and loading dock scheduling is key to avoiding any loss of essential time
SILVERSTEIN PROPERTIES | $400K | 4 WTC: Installed a prebuild space with specific details catering to the future tenant
Extensive coordination and communication with the 4 World Trade Center management is required in order to enter and exit the building with manpower and materials properly
Paying close attention to the vetting process and loading dock scheduling is key to avoiding any loss of essential time
WEWORK | 80,000SF | $12M | 75 Rockefeller NY NY: Challenging build-out of 4 floors included the installation of new steel stairs from the 8th floor to the 10th floor
Alterations to the existing base building MEP systems were carefully staged for a successful turnover
As lead super communication with the Architectural and Engineering teams proved to be beneficial in obtaining responses to key field issues that left unattended could have derailed progress
Safety protocols were closely monitored in order to secure a safe work environment
SILVERSTEIN PROPERTIES | $4.5M | 120 BROADWAY NY: This project called for upgrades to building core corridors and bathrooms at 7 floors including demolition of existing finishes and structures
Through successful planning and coordination I was able to mitigate all tasks with minimal impact to a fully functioning occupied building
Safety measures were extensive due to the careful care of the public working within adjoining areas

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