Joe Alfonso

9/19/2014
Newton, NJ

Position Desired

Construction Engineering
Anywhere in NJ
Yes

Resume

- CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER -

SKILL SUMMARY
• Successful & Diversified Construction Project Manager
o Achieved100% deliverable completions in simultaneous major Capital & Expense construction projects in various stages and diversified arenas.
 Various Stages include; conceptual, planning, programming, study, design, procurement, construction, commissioning & post construction.
 Arenas include; Chemical, Schools, Pharmaceutical, Military, Manufacturing, & Federal construction projects.
• Experienced Project Manager
o Manage multiple large, complex engineering projects concurrently, from early concept development through detailed design and construction. Projects include Tank Upgrades, Roof new installation, replacements and repairs.
o Prepare and monitor project budgets and schedules in conjunction with negotiation of contracts and amendments.
o Develop Project Scopes & Bid Packages, review engineering plans, specifications & all project documentation, procure permitting, subcontractor oversight and project documentation.
o Monitor all contractors & Ensure the quality of all field work is performed safely, on time, on budget, and in strict conformance with contract requirements, plans, specifications and all construction principles and practices. As well as mentoring Engineers & Managers.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• ENGINEERING
o Designed a new component slashing manufacturing overhead by $400,000 and
increasing Profit Margins by 30%.
• INSTALLATION
o Created, recruited and directing a unique facilities related installation team, which decreased completion time by 35% while cutting costs by 25%.
• OPERATIONAL START-UP
o Developed and organized an In-House Surveying Department, this reduced operational
costs by $150,000 per annum.
• SAFETY
O Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment through own actions and mentoring others. Conceived, put-in-place and instructed a Safety Training Course (based on OSHA Practices) to educate all on-site personnel and visitors of the In-House Safety Rules and Regulations.

ASSIGNMENT HISTORY
Sr. Construction Project Manager, Engineering CorePharma
2011 – 2013 Pharma Mnfctring & Packaging Facilities - Middlesex, NJ
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• Manage the overall project direction, completion and financial outcome while administering both the owner and subcontractor relationships for assigned projects.
• Manage engineering & construction projects including coordinating Company personnel and resources, from the projects inception to the final tracking to the Capital Plan.
• Prepare and Execute - Project Executive Plan, Bid Packages, procurement process (Negotiate contractor selection, Create & Track Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders & Approve all Change Orders & Invoices.
• Oversee performance of project including
o Project status, schedule, cost control, change management systems.
o Attend and lead project meetings, including progress, pre-construction and pre-award.
o Review inspection and test data for compliance with specifications.
o Develop and maintain site logistics plan, coordinating with field personnel.
• Maintain relationships with clients, designers and consultants.
• Based on my experience with the process of procuring City Building Permits & knowledge of Construction Building Codes, I undertook the major role as owner’s representative to the Middlesex, NJ Construction Department, preparing & submitting all applications to procure building permits for all of CorePharmas’ projects.








Sr. Project Manager, Facilities Engineering Contract Engineering
2010 – 2011 Pharma & Manufacturing Facilities

• Managed all project activities of building & utilities upgrade projects for diversified manufacturing facilities (Sanofi-Pasteur and M&M/Mars), including: engineering, power supply, piping, facilities construction, renovation and maintenance support.
• Day-to-day experience includes: work closely with client to develop project conception & scope, presentations, Specifications & Standards upkeep, technical & safety training, liaison, problem solving, factory inspections, subcontracting, change order approval, contract negotiation, requisition & procurement, bid proposal preparation & submittal, cost engineering, create & maintain of budgets & schedules.
• Duties include; construction inspection, prepare documentation, assure policy requirements are actively supported, i.e. the site health, safety and environmental, in addition to the site standards for PPE and GMP.
• Provide Engineering technical support of facilities construction to maintenance staff on all utility systems including: Electrical Distribution, Chilled Water, Steam Systems, Boilers, Process Piping, HVAC, Purified System, Domestic Hot and Cold Water Systems and Clean Compressed Air Systems.
• Provide knowledge, understanding & skills to perform reliability analysis to optimize the quality & quantity of assets and minimize costs.
• Manage, interact and operate as part of an integrated team (customer, contractors, suppliers and in-house departments) to develop test strategies to monitor, assess, and correct deficiencies.
• Responsibilities include: Construction Project Management, project plan review, schedules, budgets, determine the use of predictive maintenance technologies, monitor equipment trends in order to effectively implement corrective actions and assist in establishing required training and standards.
• Supported Environmental, Health & Safety programs & policies.
o Safety Trained all contractors & visitors in addition to performing safety inspections.
o Ensured that all projects were implemented safely, including the use of all applicable work permits.


Sr. Project Manager, Engineering Covidien ~ Mallinckrodt Baker
2007 – 2010 Chemical Manufacturing Facility - Phillipsburg, NJ

• Managed all construction activities including safety & workmanship inspections for Chemical facility projects including; USP Water Systems operation design & installation, Solid Dosage equipment & utilities upgrades projects, Preliminary Engineering & Cost Estimates * Scope Development & Capital Expenditure approval documents * Construction Bids & Detailed Review of Engineering, Codes & Regulations * Manage Construction Activities, Budgets & Schedules * Ensure the satisfactory performance of Commissioning, Start-Up Testing and Final Documentation.
• Manage activities related to equipment engineering i.e., Develop User Requirement Specifications (URS), Selection, specification & procurement of new equipment, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Successful track record through coordinating and motivating union and non-union trades, developing partnerships and building positive rapport with project teams, government & local agencies, architects, engineers, vendors & clients while maintaining costs and schedules.
• Directing and mentoring on-site staff including Project Manager(s) and Project Engineers.


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