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Wayne Robidoux

Gallitzin,PA

Summary

Experienced construction manager with over a decade of progressive expertise in overseeing the planning, design management, and administration of large-scale construction projects for diverse commercial clients. Skilled in coordinating project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project completion within specified deadlines. Proven track record of delivering high-quality results while maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, and team members. Dedicated to driving project success through effective communication, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Developer

Robidoux Properties
05.2021 - Current
  • Real estate developer purchasing multiple properties including single to multi family properties
  • Securing funding for purchasing, developing budget thru sale of properties
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.

COVID

N/A
02.2020 - 05.2021

Construction Project Manager

Macy's
01.2016 - 02.2020
  • Co-led 500K sq. ft. exterior remodel including new MEP and finishes; asbestos abatement, building developer interaction.
  • 1st-Floor Shoes, 69K sq. ft: Removed 10K sq. ft. mezzanine, existing MEP / finishes, across 40 weeks; added new flooring, custom chandelier, 14' x 5' modular video monitor, new LED lighting & stockrooms, 14 vendor installations.
  • 2nd-Floor Men's, 77K sq. ft.: Demolished existing MEP, finishes; rebuilt per ID / architect design across 21 weeks; prepared area, scheduled 5-vendor installs.
  • 3rd-Floor Women's, 77K sq. ft.: Demolished MEP, finishes across 14-week schedule per ID / architect design. Rebuilt with new flooring, MEP; prepared area and scheduled (4) vendor installs.
  • 4th-Floor Children's, 77K sq. ft.: Managed demolition, MEP, finishes across (9) weeks.
  • Cellar Home Department, 69K sq. ft: Led remodel including 13K sq. ft. mezzanine; district & store executive offices; (3) phases across 20 weeks

Construction Manager

Macy's
02.2014 - 01.2016
  • Managed facets of major projects across multiple Active NYC stores, overseeing designs, budgeting, OSM procurement, vendor management, project planning, inspections, technologies, interior fit-out. Oversaw CM, architects, ID firms, managing up to 15 people per project, including both employees and contractors.
  • $14M+ 4th-Floor Active Men's & Men's Shoes: Rebuilt entire 25K sq. ft. space including BOH (demo existing finishes, MEP) using blueprints from ID/architect; 20-week schedule; installed 12 vendors (Lids, Nike, Puma, Adidas).
  • $12M 5th-Floor Dress Men's: Rebuilt entire 25K sq. ft. space to ID firm / architect specs including BOH; complete demolition of finishes and M EP; 8-weeks; installed (8) vendors (CK, DKNY, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren).
  • $7M+ 6th-Floor Women's Intimate Apparel: 22K sq. ft. hybrid demolition / remodel. Replaced flooring, paint, lighting, MEP (rerouted as needed); installed 20 vendors (Calvin Klein, Inc., DKNY, Spank, etc.).
  • $75M+ Cellar, Arcade & Video Wall: Co-led complete, 30-week demolition of 45K sq. ft. / oldest part of flagship store including numerous elevations; all MEP, finishes per ID, architect design; scheduled 63 vendors, (2) custom kitchen installations including design & build food cart; added new exit stairways from cellar to street. Spearheaded state-of-the-art 50' x 14' HD interactive video space with additional artist performance area.

Account Executive - Project Manager

Cowbay Contracting
05.2009 - 02.2014
  • Led 20+ employees & subcontractors including engineers, jobsite personnel in completing complex construction projects within aggressive timeframes/cost-controls; resolved inspection / contract issues, enacted new risk mitigation strategy.
  • Garden City Medical, NY: Led $3M, 53K sq. ft. remodel of medical office.
  • Columbia University Baker Stadium Repair: Led scheduling, RFIs, client relationship, troubleshooting ($100K).
  • Taco Bell, Rockville Centre, NY: Set record-breaking time of 100-day, $1.2M turnaround from demolition to rebuild and grand opening of new standalone restaurant. Received declaration from Rockville City Hall for project's success.
  • ShopRite Supermarket building, Uniondale, NY: Supervised $2.6M demolition of 65K sq. ft. interior space, redesigning of plumbing underlying structure due to structural issues & plumbing collapse.
  • Queens Retail; East Elmhurst, NY: Project-managed $2.1M+ commercial design & build including scheduling, daily reports, quality control, DOB inspections; liaised with local coalition, Environmental agency.
  • Managed numerous projects ($50K - $1.5M) for restaurants, banks, commercial properties across NYC metro area.

Education

Associate of Science -

New England Tech

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Managing Stakeholders
  • Budgeting
  • Risk Assessments
  • Project Meetings
  • Timeline Management
  • Quality Management
  • Building Codes
  • Project Scheduling
  • Authoring Reports
  • Presenting Reports
  • Contract Administration

Highlights

  • Track Record of Major Projects, At Macy's, managed separate aspects of a $1M & 500K+ sq. ft. remodels within an active store, including new MEP (mechanical, electrical & plumbing), asbestos abatement, contractor oversight.
  • Interpersonal Skills, Keep projects aligned, in-sync, flowing smoothly by cultivating relationships with engineers, architects, contractors, vendors, subcontractors, clients, and the general public.
  • Continual Learner, Dedicated to continual education; continually ask, How can we do this better?

Outreach Community Service

Regularly participated in volunteer activities, "Partners in Time, East New York," 2018, "Partners in Time, MLK School," 2016 & 2015, Macy's Run / Walk 5K, raising money for Ronald McDonald House; 2015 & 2014.

Education Trainings Certifications

  • 10 Hour-OSHA Certified, 2010
  • FEMA Certified, Northbridge Fire Department, Northbridge, MA, 2004
  • Electrical Engineering Technologies, New England Tech

Timeline

Real Estate Developer

Robidoux Properties
05.2021 - Current

COVID

N/A
02.2020 - 05.2021

Construction Project Manager

Macy's
01.2016 - 02.2020

Construction Manager

Macy's
02.2014 - 01.2016

Account Executive - Project Manager

Cowbay Contracting
05.2009 - 02.2014

Associate of Science -

New England Tech

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