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Construction professional with over 25 years of executive-level experience in  business development, management of multiple projects, design-build, implementation of cost control systems, scheduling, risk management, claims avoidance; project development including land acquisition, permits and zoning modification. Extensive site and infrastructure experience.

Visionary leadership strengths and innovative entrepreneurial spirit underscore ability to implement or modify a wide range of management and operational systems. Strong Financial Skills with focus on productivity and profitability.

Power User / Power Learner - Expertise in technology based solutions,

Client Relationship Management, BIM and 3-D modeling, Digital Collaboration, .

Team Builder with strong Mentoring and Training Skills.

SUPPORTIVE CORE COMPETENCIES

EXPERIENCE

Tectonics, Inc., NY, NY______________________________________________________ May 2010 to Present

Principal

       Construction Claims and Technology

• Construction Claims – Risk management – Claims Avoidance – Litigation Support Services.

• Contract Administration Services

• Job Cost Management – Estimating, Bidding and Scheduling Services.

• Constructability Analysis Using 3-D Modeling and BIM ArchiCAD 3-D

• Technology Training, On-site Project Management Training Services.

• Online Collaboration Setup and Operation Training

International Consulting

• Afghanistan – development of DOD proposals and design for Precast Concrete Troop Housing at Bagram AF Base – Kabul

• Curitiba Brazil, SA – development of operations management procedures for precast housing systems for 1,000 unit development

• Curitiba Brazil, SA – preconstruction costing and development proforma for a precast tilt-up warehouse of 18,000 m² (150,000 SF).

• Development of international Project Risk Assessment and Estimating procedures for US Department of state Projects.

Himber & Associates, Union, NJ____________________________________________ June 2008 to May 2010

Project/Program Manager  and Director of Construction Technology

Development multifamily condo/rental projects - commercial - interiors

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Design-Build panelized frame construction - cost management, development financials, estimating, bidding, buy-outs, permitting, contract management – Average Project Size $25,000,000 to $35,000,000.

Utilization of BIM for constructability assessment from concept through construction and completion. Implementing ArchiCAD BIM Modeling System.

Reliance Construction Group (RCG) Parsippany, NJ ___________________________________ 2007 to 2008

Senior Project Manager

Multiple high-rise projects in Metro NYC Area.  Project Management, Cost Management, Scheduling, Project Administration, Implementation of Technology.  Estimating and Pre-Construction Services – concept development, value engineering, budget development. Luxury Residential – Mid Rise and High Rise

158 Madison Avenue     Other RCG Projects

A Proposed 38 story Luxury High Rise situated on an 11,000 SF site in the shape of a “T” with frontage on Madison Avenue, E. 32^nd Street and E. 33^rd Street. Planned to contain 37 residential floors with Retail and Building Amenities located on the street level and basement areas of the building. The facility contains over 150,000 SF with 101 residential units.  The structural system is cast-in-place concrete with a dynamic curtain-wall faηade, offering floor to ceiling glass in most units and a spectacular view of the city.  Constructability using 3-D Modeling.

As a member of the pre-construction development team my responsibilities included development of solutions for installation of underpinning, caissons, sheeting & shoring, pile caps, grade beams, mat-slab and the foundation walls as well as the necessary estimating and budgeting prerequisites for bid solicitation. Project Cost: $85,000,000 to $95,000,000.

Ritz Carlton/North Hills Residence Park

An Ultra-Luxury condominium project located in the North Hills area of Long Island – this unique project in a park-like setting on 16 pristine acres boasts a Victorian style clubhouse with dynamic landscaping and a man-made pond.  The ten luxury condominium buildings are set on the podium of a huge, “U-shaped” underground garage that allows contiguous underground access to all buildings.  The garage is designed to house over 600.  224 Ultra-Luxury Condominium units.  Proforma Project Cost $300,000,000 +.

REMI Companies – Hoboken NJ  ____________________________________________________ 2004 to 2007

Senior Project Manager

Velocity Condominium Project,    Magazine Article - Mid Atlantic Precast Association MAPA PDF File  (View / Download)

Hoboken, NJ 128 Units– Two low-rise buildings - Luxury Condos total structural precast superstructure with precast concrete garage, exterior walls, floors, demising walls, roof deck, elevator shafts, stair towers and exterior curved stairs - cost management, development financials, technology implementation, estimating, bidding, project buy-outs, permitting, contract management and scheduling – Project Cost $50,000,000   
Multi-family Luxury Condo – concept through final commissioning.

Himber & Associates, Union, NJ _____________________________________________________ 2003 to 2004

Senior Project Manager  

Clifton Senior Housing,

Clifton, NJ 124 Units – Design-Build panelized frame construction  - cost management, development financials, estimating, bidding, project buy-outs, permitting, contract management, scheduling - Rental –  Project Cost $24,000,000  Multi-family

Atkins Hanscomb Faithful & Gould, NY, NY ___________________________________________ 2001 to 2003

Consultant Contractor

JFK International Airport – American Airlines Terminal

Cost management and Change Order Management – analysis of planned vs. actual cost and re-estimate of changes in scope.    The $1.2 billion construction project provided for the demolition of the American Airlines terminal building and the construction of a new terminal complex. - Transportation Infrastructure

Fairchild Properties, NY, NY ________________________________________________________ 1999 to 2001

Owners Rep/Senior Project Manager

Oakwood Nursing Home, Oakdale, NY 272 Units – Main building under CM – site infrastructure and technology by owner Project Cost  $ 24,000,000 – Nursing Home High-end

Tectonics, Inc., NY, NY _____________________________________________________________ 1985 to 1999

Principal

Construction Claims – Risk Management – Claims Avoidance – Litigation Support Services.

Representative List of High Profile Construction Claims and Litigation Support Projects

• Citicorp Towers, NY, NY

• U. S. Customs Court House, 26 Fed Plaza, NY, NY

• Fashion Institute Of Technology, NY, NY

• Martin Marietta Cement, Buffalo, Iowa

• Otisville Correctional Institution, Otisville, NY

• Downstate Reception Center, Fishkill, NY

• Altoona Prison, Altoona, NY

• Albany South Mall - Main Platform - Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY

• Albany South Mall - Justice Building - Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY

• U.S. Post Office, Albany, NY

• 1980 Winter Olympics Lake Placid - Luge Run, Main Arena, 400 Meter Speed Skating Oval

Other Services of Tectonics - Job Cost Management – Estimating and Bidding Services – Scheduling - Constructability Analysis Using 3-D Modeling – Technology Training – Online Collaboration Setup and Operation, On-site Project Management Training Services.

Additional Management Achievements and Industrial / Commercial Experience

EASTMAN KODAK- Consultant Project Leader - 7 Year Consulting Engagement – Rochester, NY

3 million SF conversion of manufacturing space to class A office with office landscaping.         

Construction Management Office – Eastman Kodak.  Developed and Implemented CSI-based cost control system to manage over 200 million in new construction and renovation projects.  Designed and implemented multi-faceted cost system interfaced with CPM scheduling of projects and diverse tiers of capital / asset management accounting disciplines of Eastman Kodak.  This was one of the First CM/GC projects in the US Many of today’s Management Principles were created, and implemented in this landmark project operated by a prestigious team of private sector and Kodak in-house professionals of which this writer was a primary member managing all cost and scheduling disciplines.

R.G. ARMANDO, INC. - CONSULTING - CONCURRENT with Kodak consulting - Rochester, NY

            Precast Concrete Multi-family Housing                  Precast Single Family             Skating Rink Precast

    Skating Rink Precast Concrete                      High Rise Office / Commercial - Rotating Restaurant on Roof

Apartment and Condominium – Land acquisition, permits and application process.  Precast concrete wall  panels, modular precast concrete, standard frame construction,  modular frame construction and panelized construction.  Multi-family, single-family and commercial and industrial.

ONTARIO SEAWALL, INC- President - CONCURRENT with Kodak consulting - Rochester, NY

Marine Installations – Created and designed Precast Concrete Breakwall Systems.  Thousands of feet of massive precast concrete shoreline protection systems installed in the Greater Rochester, NY area – Shores of Lake Ontario.  Systems installed included configurations from assembled precast components to monolithic precast modules.  Some systems installed under water.

A.W. HOPEMAN CONSTRUCTION - Sr. Project Manager - Rochester, NY

High-rise Office and Landmark Educational Buildings,

          Lincoln First Bank Corporate Offices                                         Science Departments and Laboratories U of R

Commercial - Modular Branch Bank development, Warehousing and Distribution centers - Steel, masonry and precast concrete construction - Developed computerized job cost and estimating system including design, programming and implementation.

WAGGAMAN & COLLYER CONTRACTORS- Project Manager - Glens Falls, NY

Tilt-Up Construction

            Factory / Office / Distribution Over 1 Million SF Tilt-up                             Pepsi Cola Bottling Plant - Tilt-up

Project Management - warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, retail, commercial, multi-family housing.  Innovative construction sequencing – site-cast wall panels on outside casting beds allowed structural steel to precede panel erection – cut up to six (6) months off construction schedule depending on project size.

Tilt-Up Construction  - Projects from 25,000 SF to over 1,000,000+ SF.  Aggregate history of over 10,000,000 SF of Tilt-Up construction managed and completed on-time and within budgeted cost.

Some Projects included extensive millwright work for installation and / or removal of massive paper manufacturing machinery – required engineered heavy lifts.

• Degree - SUNY - Plattsburgh, NY – BS MATH AND SCIENCE EDUCATION - SPECIALTY IN GEOLOGY and, BIO CHEMISTRY – extensive Bio-Chemical laboratory experience (3 years) working as an undergraduate assistant to research professors.

  • Capability to provide in-house training in use of technology as well as coordination of entire training programs.  Professional trainer.

    • Founder of Computer Literacy Group, Inc. - provided training programs for construction companies and Law firms serving the construction industry. Company sold.

    • Co-founder of Adirondack Technologies - sold, installed and supported major Novell Network Systems throughout the Northeast.  Company sold.

• Real Estate - Licensed Real Estate Professional (NYS) 15 Years – R/E Development, project evaluation, appraisal verification, documentation and Proforma Cost Development.
• TECHNOLOGY – Power user of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Project, Powerpoint, Outlook.    Extensive database use and development including development and implementation of construction job cost systems.  CAD and 3-D modeling experience.
  • SketchUpPro with Google Earth Professional Modeling and Model Placement.
  • BIM – 3-D modeling in SketchUpPro – ArchiCAD 12.
  • Have developed unique modeling of subsoil and foundation conditions including rock strata, piles, caissons and underpinning.
  • Digital Take-off using BlueBeam REVU 8.0 – drawing overlays, digital take off, drawing markup system, punch lists and final commissioning documentation.
  • Deployment of Online collaboration systems – total digital Knowledge Book for projects – all documentation online with security access on a “need to know” basis.

Robert G. Armando rga@TectonicSystems.com  631-220-1098