Construction Project Manager or Residential Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager,Residential Construction Manager,Estimator,Construction Manager,Construction Superintendent,Travelling Superintendent with 25 years experience looking for a Middle Management position.
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Joseph J. Morra 90 Hillcrest Avenue (860) 817-2161 West Hartford, CT 06110 [email protected]
Construction Management Professional Contribution to Excellence with Integrity Highly experienced Construction Management Professional with over 25 years of ex perience specializing in the residential construction field. Known for a record of successfully managing and leading all phases of construction and an expert in effectively and efficiently running a successful construction. Accomplished in all aspects of Construction Project Management including budgeting, estimating, cost accounting, project management, team building and team leadership, field su pervision, regulatory compliance and licensing. A leader that demonstrates flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to m anage shifting business priorities while meeting client expectations for on time delivery within budget. Proven Relationship Management skills utilized in close collaboration with clients, developers, architects, building officials, vendors and trade contractors. * Highly focused and results oriented, able to direct and lead diverse service p roviders and stake holders in a clear manner to project completion, committed to a collaborative approach to obtain professional, timely and cost effective resu lts. * A builder of high performance teams and a natural Team Leader, Mentor, and Mot ivator who thrives in environments requiring a high level strategist and a big p icture thinker. Proven Management skills and a meticulous attention to detail, u tilized in driving profitable and cost effective collaboration to project comple tion.
CORE COMPETENCIES Construction Concept and Scope Development * Construction Site Management * Fiel d Representation Client Relationship Management * Budget Management * Contract Negotiation and Re view Project Management * Project Scheduling and Administration * Project Communicati on Project Staffing * Schedule Management * Team Development and Leadership Residential Construction * Restoration * Design Review and Analysis
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EXPERIENCE
Consulting (Estimating/Project Management) 2009 - Present Writing Loss Estimates and Project Managing Construction Projects for two (2) Insurance Restoration Companies (Complete Restoration Solutions and INSTAR) on a per job basis. Wor king in Connecticut and Massachusetts. INSTAR Services Group L.P. Ludlow, MA 2006 - 2009 Director of Construction Director of Construction supervising daily operations of (3) Construction Superi ntendents, an Estimator, and In-house employees including In-house plumber and e lectrician. Construction Manager and Estimator for all capital improvement and m ulti-family contracts. Oversaw all estimating, estimating reviews, scheduling, accounts payable and receivable, budget and time frame management. Conducted sub -contractor and supplier negotiations and problem solving while reporting to the operations manager. Great American Ventures Manchester, CT 2004 - 2006 Construction Manager and Designer Managed daily onsite construction operations including pre-purchase inspection o f properties, establishment of budget, and completion of projects on time. Facil itated the hiring and over sight of sub-contractors and suppliers, obtaining per mits and inspections, oversight of budget and time line. Conducted kitchen and b ath design and installation. Bricon Construction Middletown, CT 2002 - 2004 Construction Manager Supervised all construction operations for new home construction company buildin g homes from 2,500 to 4,000 square feet. Managed all hiring and scheduling of su b-contractors and suppliers, obtaining permits and inspections, meeting with hom e buyers, budget and time line management. Designed and installed kitchens. Hom eowner consultations for Interior Design. Juniper Isle Associates West Hartford, CT 1998 - 2002 Project Manager Construction manager facilitating operations for new home construction company b uilding homes from 4,500 to 7,000 square feet. Handled all hiring and scheduling of sub-contractors and suppliers, obtaining permits and inspections, meeting wi th home buyers, budget and time line management. Design and Installation of kit chens, bathrooms and decks. Interior Design consultations with homeowners on fl ooring, lighting, trim and painting colors.
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Dyer Farms Associates Canton, CT 1996 - 1998 Project Manager Project manager facilitating operations for (35) lot clustered development inclu ding roadway, utilities, pump station and home construction. Handled all hiring and scheduling of sub-contractors and suppliers, obtaining permits and inspectio
ns, meeting with home buyers, budget and time line management. Set-up home buye r flooring,cabinet,siding and trim selection package. Interior Design consultat ions with homeowners on flooring, lighting, trim and painting colors. Pinnacle Communities Manchester, CT 1994 - 1996 Building and Site Construction Superintendent Construction manager facilitating operations for new apartment complex (16 build ings with 356 units). Managed roadway,parking,utilities and building constructio n. Handled all hiring and scheduling of sub-contractors and suppliers, obtaini ng permits and inspections, meeting with home buyers, budget and time line manag ement. Ward Engineering East Longmeadow, MA 1991 - 1994 Designer and Municipal Site work Inspector Designer for Civil Engineering firm specializing in roadway,subdivision, site an d septic design. Lead Inspector of water and sewer line installation with pump stations and house connections. Champagne Drywall Agawam, MA 1990 - 1991 Construction Manager and Estimator Estimator and construction manager for commercial contract work of drywall compa ny. Increase yearly income in commercial divisions from $40,000per annum to $ 1 .2 million. RAMA Engineers Ludlow, MA 1987 - 1990 Designer Designer for Civil Engineering firm specializing in roadway,subdivision,septic a nd site design. Layout of roadway, site and septic systems.
CERTIFICATIONS Xactimate Estimating Program OSHA Training Certification EDUCATION East Catholic High School - Manchester, CT . - University of Tampa - Tampa, FL. Porter and Chester Institute - Rocky Hill, CT.
Construction Management Professional Contribution to Excellence with Integrity Highly experienced Construction Management Professional with over 25 years of ex perience specializing in the residential construction field. Known for a record of successfully managing and leading all phases of construction and an expert in effectively and efficiently running a successful construction. Accomplished in all aspects of Construction Project Management including budgeting, estimating, cost accounting, project management, team building and team leadership, field su pervision, regulatory compliance and licensing. A leader that demonstrates flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to m anage shifting business priorities while meeting client expectations for on time delivery within budget. Proven Relationship Management skills utilized in close collaboration with clients, developers, architects, building officials, vendors and trade contractors. * Highly focused and results oriented, able to direct and lead diverse service p roviders and stake holders in a clear manner to project completion, committed to a collaborative approach to obtain professional, timely and cost effective resu lts. * A builder of high performance teams and a natural Team Leader, Mentor, and Mot ivator who thrives in environments requiring a high level strategist and a big p icture thinker. Proven Management skills and a meticulous attention to detail, u tilized in driving profitable and cost effective collaboration to project comple tion.
CORE COMPETENCIES Construction Concept and Scope Development * Construction Site Management * Fiel d Representation Client Relationship Management * Budget Management * Contract Negotiation and Re view Project Management * Project Scheduling and Administration * Project Communicati on Project Staffing * Schedule Management * Team Development and Leadership Residential Construction * Restoration * Design Review and Analysis
Joseph Morra
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EXPERIENCE
Consulting (Estimating/Project Management) 2009 - Present Writing Loss Estimates and Project Managing Construction Projects for two (2) Insurance Restoration Companies (Complete Restoration Solutions and INSTAR) on a per job basis. Wor king in Connecticut and Massachusetts. INSTAR Services Group L.P. Ludlow, MA 2006 - 2009 Director of Construction Director of Construction supervising daily operations of (3) Construction Superi ntendents, an Estimator, and In-house employees including In-house plumber and e lectrician. Construction Manager and Estimator for all capital improvement and m ulti-family contracts. Oversaw all estimating, estimating reviews, scheduling, accounts payable and receivable, budget and time frame management. Conducted sub -contractor and supplier negotiations and problem solving while reporting to the operations manager. Great American Ventures Manchester, CT 2004 - 2006 Construction Manager and Designer Managed daily onsite construction operations including pre-purchase inspection o f properties, establishment of budget, and completion of projects on time. Facil itated the hiring and over sight of sub-contractors and suppliers, obtaining per mits and inspections, oversight of budget and time line. Conducted kitchen and b ath design and installation. Bricon Construction Middletown, CT 2002 - 2004 Construction Manager Supervised all construction operations for new home construction company buildin g homes from 2,500 to 4,000 square feet. Managed all hiring and scheduling of su b-contractors and suppliers, obtaining permits and inspections, meeting with hom e buyers, budget and time line management. Designed and installed kitchens. Hom eowner consultations for Interior Design. Juniper Isle Associates West Hartford, CT 1998 - 2002 Project Manager Construction manager facilitating operations for new home construction company b uilding homes from 4,500 to 7,000 square feet. Handled all hiring and scheduling of sub-contractors and suppliers, obtaining permits and inspections, meeting wi th home buyers, budget and time line management. Design and Installation of kit chens, bathrooms and decks. Interior Design consultations with homeowners on fl ooring, lighting, trim and painting colors.
Joseph Morra
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Dyer Farms Associates Canton, CT 1996 - 1998 Project Manager Project manager facilitating operations for (35) lot clustered development inclu ding roadway, utilities, pump station and home construction. Handled all hiring and scheduling of sub-contractors and suppliers, obtaining permits and inspectio
ns, meeting with home buyers, budget and time line management. Set-up home buye r flooring,cabinet,siding and trim selection package. Interior Design consultat ions with homeowners on flooring, lighting, trim and painting colors. Pinnacle Communities Manchester, CT 1994 - 1996 Building and Site Construction Superintendent Construction manager facilitating operations for new apartment complex (16 build ings with 356 units). Managed roadway,parking,utilities and building constructio n. Handled all hiring and scheduling of sub-contractors and suppliers, obtaini ng permits and inspections, meeting with home buyers, budget and time line manag ement. Ward Engineering East Longmeadow, MA 1991 - 1994 Designer and Municipal Site work Inspector Designer for Civil Engineering firm specializing in roadway,subdivision, site an d septic design. Lead Inspector of water and sewer line installation with pump stations and house connections. Champagne Drywall Agawam, MA 1990 - 1991 Construction Manager and Estimator Estimator and construction manager for commercial contract work of drywall compa ny. Increase yearly income in commercial divisions from $40,000per annum to $ 1 .2 million. RAMA Engineers Ludlow, MA 1987 - 1990 Designer Designer for Civil Engineering firm specializing in roadway,subdivision,septic a nd site design. Layout of roadway, site and septic systems.
CERTIFICATIONS Xactimate Estimating Program OSHA Training Certification EDUCATION East Catholic High School - Manchester, CT . - University of Tampa - Tampa, FL. Porter and Chester Institute - Rocky Hill, CT.
