Mechanical Estimator & Project Manager for EACM Corp., a Prime Contractor working on State, Municipal and various Boards of Education projects within the State of N.J.

At its core, Excalibur Group, LLC is a healthcare solutions provider that specializes in the design, construction and maintenance of medical imaging and radiation oncology facilities. Within this specialization, we offer a diversity of vertically integrated services that allow our clients to meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry. These services include: market analysis, design consultation, turnkey design-build, traditional construction, custom millworking, fast-track emergency support and facility maintenance.The majority of Northeast operations are supported through our national headquarters based in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The 20,000 square foot facility has a full service millwork shop, metal fabrication shop and warehousing for staging and storage of specialty products used in our industry and made ready for installation. We frequently fabricate custom components and ship nationwide to support our satellite offices and job sites.

Omega is a Prime Contractor working for Federal, State, Municipal and various Authorities in the States of New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. Project Manager for the GSA/James A Byrne Federal Courthouse, a 22 Story Domestic Cold Water Pumps & Riser Project at 6th. & Market St., Phila.PA and the Port Authority 2nd. floor Main Computer Room Upgrade Project located at Kennedy Blvd. & Pavonia Ave., Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ (Hudson County Bus & Path Train Transportation Hub)

Construction Management Consultant with a primary focus on Purchasing/Contracts Management and Project Administration / Coordination emphasizing Project Specifications, Scope, Estimating (Budget Preparation, Implementation, Oversight & CTC), Architectural / Engineering Submittal Process and Project Database (development and monitoring), AIA Schedule of Values / Invoice Documentation and Project Close-Out Documentation* Temporarily managed School, Municipal, Federal & State projects for a prime mechanical contractor in NJ & PA.

Project & Contract Manager for the “National Museum of American Jewish History”, the new construction of a 5-story Museum at 5th & Market St., Philadelphia, PA. *Managed project from point of contract through the shop drawing, submittal /approvals process and through the construction phase.*Detected omissions within the contract documents as well as additional work required throughout the construction process adding increased revenues to the total contract value. *Prepared project schedules with weekly updates for company executives as well as internal tracking of spreadsheet materials and labor. Continually monitored project costs to complete and profit margins. *Interfaced with the General Contractor daily, project Architect & Engineer when necessary as well as interfacing with APG Engineering in Europe, APG Drafting in Asia, outside Engineers in St. Louis, Mo. and Extrusion Engineers/Manufacturer in Ireland/Great Britain and North Carolina.

Prepared project specifications and bid packages for subcontractor bidding purposes on majorCompany subdivisions through-out New Jersey *Negotiated pricing and prepared subcontract agreements for various subdivisions totaling 750 units and millions of contracted dollars. I prepared and maintained budgets for all projects *Assigned / prepared Proforma budgets for new projects in the development & planning stages.* Point person for area Vice Presidents, Project Managers, Project Supervisors, Design Studio personnel and “trade specialist” for all mechanical trades within the Purchasing Dept. * Focus of duties was concentrated in multi-family construction; however, I also managed a luxury single family project. *Through solid trade relations and strong negotiating skills I attained the “lowest” square footage costs for Multi Family construction while maintaining the highest standard of quality Kara was known for in the industry.

* Developed and managed 2-3 M dollars of H.V.A.C. commercial construction contracts annually. * Interfaced with Architects, Engineers and General Contractors on a daily basis * Managed projects from the estimate / submittal stage to project completion. * Estimated and purchased all materials / equipment, managed labor, negotiated and contracted with subcontractors when needed. * Scheduled warranty and service with technicians and corresponded with contract customers

HVAC Construction & Sheet Metal Manufacturer. Duties were identical to that of AST Mechanical Corp. The business was sold to ATMOS Engineering of Kenilworth, N.J. a wholly owned subsidiary of Clarkson Engineering, owned by British Tire & Rubber (BTR plc) a group of over 800 companies owned worldwide Between 1975 - 1985 *Owner/Developer & Builder of a 57 lot residential subdivision in Ocean County, NJ*Liscensed Insurance Agent specializing in "corporate fringe benefits" for the Aetna, Travelers & various other insurance companies. Liscensed with the National Association Security Dealers.

Received 7 years of overall "corporate management training" in Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Inventory Control, Data Processing, Shipping / Receiving.and Traffic ManagementManufactured and Supplied Passenger / Freight Elevators & Escalators to company construction field personnel for installation throughout the United States & all offshore territories.