Expert Details
Construction/Real Estate Development
ID: 736767
New York, USA
Highly accomplished and results-driven professional with 35+ years of experience in the construction and real estate development industry. Expertise in leading large-scale multimillion-dollar real estate development and construction projects. Demonstrated working knowledge of risk management practices and general safety codes—extensive background in cross-functional collaborations and interactions with insurance carriers, attorneys, and third-party inspectors.
Skills:
Contract dispute resolution
Construction / Project Management
Risk Mitigation
Warranty/Claim Inspections
Contract Negotiation
Project Scheduling
Cost Estimating / Budgeting
Field Report Generation
Cash Flow Analysis
QuickBooks
Excel
Forecasting / Construction Cycles
Supply Chain Management
OSHA Compliance
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1982 | Degree: BS | Subject: Economics | Institution: University of Buffalo |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1992 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: CEO | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Successfully built over 600k sq. ft. luxury custom homes. Ranging in value from 2 million to up to 10 million. Additionally, having extensive experience in condominiums, industrial, commercial, and office construction.• Maintain compliance with standard OSHA codes resulting in less than 1% incidence rate over an entire career. • Knowledge of Labor Law Section 240/241 and all pertinent state and federal regulations. • Collaborate with multiple insurance carriers to ensure coverage for subcontractors and compliance with state-mandated safety regulations. • Broad knowledge of all aspects of construction, including defining project scope, planning, risk management, construction management, scheduling, budgeting cash flow, supply chain management. • Review of plans and specs throughout the schematic design of pre-construction. • Perform cost analysis and value engineering throughout the project life cycle to maintain the client’s budget. • Work with third-party inspectors throughout project construction, commissioning, and closeout. • Consistently adhere to construction deadlines by following through with site inspections within the determined timeline. • Conduct risk management analysis on multimillion-dollar projects to mitigate inherent risks associated with construction. • Expertise in forecasting and materials, leading to millions of dollars in cost savings on equipment and supplies. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1983 to 1992 | Employer: Avon Homes | Title: Construction Supervisor and Field Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Provided operational oversight and management for the timely construction of 650+ units, including homes and rental units throughout the NY metro. As well as Office, retail development• Negotiated installation of sanitary pumping stations, gas mains, water mains, and drainage recharge basin contracts over $10M+. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Long Island Builders Institute Board of Directors | 1995 – Present Long Island Builders Chair, Builder/Utility Liaison Committee | 2008 – 2018 Long Island Builders Institute Home Care Fund, Board of Directors| 2001 – 2004 New York State Builders Assoc Board of Directors | 2004 – 2008 BPCA/NYS (Building Performance Contractors Assoc.) Member | 2007 – 2016 |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Home Improvement License, Nassau County Real Estate Broker |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Long Island Builders Vice-Chair, Green Builders Council | Long Island Builders Institute President | 2001 Long Island Builders Institute Board of Directors, Chairman | 2002 |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| NY Star | “First Energy Efficient Steel Home In New York State.” |