Management for the installation of Renewable Energy Projects. Parkside specializes in Solar PV systems of 1MW or larger. The current project that I'm working on is an 11.5MW Solar Farm in Nesquehoning, PA. Click on the project link for more details and pictures.

- IREC and PA Sunshine ACT accredited member – made all decisions on design and purchase on Solar PV equipment, oversaw all commercial and residential PV installations and managed all requirements for Engineered/Structural drawings, State rebate paperwork and local permitting issues- Oversaw all aspects for running a small general construction company including: sales, estimating, project management and office administration.- Received LEED training and attended many seminars on Green Building/Energy Efficiency- DESIGN REVIEW - Reviewed designs, drawings and other related engineering documents to identify potential problems ahead of time and to value-engineer many projects that resulted in significant cost savings during construction.- LICENSE & INSPECTIONS - Inspections - Experienced in zoning and permitting processes required during pre-construction; experienced with inspections required during build-out and processes for obtaining certificate of occupancy and completing punch-list work.- SUBCONTRACT PROCUREMENT – Reviewed subcontract bids for completeness; negotiated scope of work, time frame and terms of subcontracts. Created and awarded subcontracts.- MANAGED SUBCONTRACTORS - including safety oversight, environmental design specification compliance, and similar construction specifications and requirements.- PROJECT DOCUMENTATION - Disciplined in recording daily project records including: work performed, weather conditions, contractors on site, requests for information, schedule updating, general communications, etc.- CHANGE ORDER MANAGEMENT - Coordinated proposed changes in design with consultants while maintaining schedule and budget.- BILLING – Reviewed and approved all construction work-in-progress billing, change requests, on-site change orders, evaluated quality of work-in-place and prepared site inspection/oversight reports documenting the progress to date.- Experience running projects that were non-union, merit or strictly union.

Commercial & Residential General Construction (Utilized both Union & Non-union Subcontractors)- Ran field operations – Project Management, material purchasing and equipment rental- Supervised up to 15 direct employees including Foremen, Carpenters and Laborers- Responsibilities similar to Build it Green include DESIGN REVIEW, LICENSE & INSPECTIONS, SUBCONTRACT PROCUREMENT, MANAGED SUBCONTRACTORS, PROJECT COMMUNICATION, PROJECT DOCUMENTATION, CHANGE ORDER MANAGEMENT and BILLING

Estimated and Managed Commercial Construction Projects- Responsibilities similar to Build it Green include DESIGN REVIEW, LICENSE & INSPECTIONS, SUBCONTRACT PROCUREMENT, MANAGED SUBCONTRACTORS, PROJECT COMMUNICATION, PROJECT DOCUMENTATION, CHANGE ORDER MANAGEMENT and BILLING- Responsible for all aspects of estimating including: initial determination of suitability of bidding and performing work, review of all bid documents and division of work among the estimating staff.- Create and distribute scope of work specific to subcontractors.- Estimate entire project using historic data, construction cost books and other data from subs.- Comply with all specific requirements for bidding including, required meetings, walk-thru, bid bond, bid form and/or requested customer break-downs and “add” items.

Full range supplier of Commercial & Residential Building Materials- Oversaw commercial material sales group. I was recruited to provide hands-on knowledge of commercial building materials to create a complete inventory of regularly needed items for commercial projects as well as the ability to meet with commercial clients to assist with material take-offs and answer questions on means, methods and materials.

Union Commercial Carpentry, Millwork, Curtain Wall & Spray Fireproofing Contractor- Purchase capital equipment (i.e., large and small construction apparatus, tools and consumables, etc). - Facilitate on-time material delivery from warehouse and solve trafficking problems. - Established purchasing standards, negotiated contract agreements and approved master vendor list. - Negotiate for best service and quality at the lowest price resulting in significant savings. - Hire, train and supervise all warehouse personnel / Implemented and manage inventory control. - Estimated Carpentry projects from drawings and specifications, performed take-off and calculated cost