Robert Ruvinsky

(516) 710-1659
Currently living in Queens
Purpose: TO APPLY FOR A POSITION AS
PROJECT MANAGER / SUPERINTENDENT / SUPERVISOR / SAFETY COORDINATOR EXECUTIVE ASS
ISTANT / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OR PM ASSISTANT
Summary of Work Experience:
* More than 7 years experience in construction industry, with 5 years of manage
ment experience. Skilled in carpentry, including project supervision and project
management from excavation to trim.
* Trained and supervised work crews in commercial/residential remodeling includi
ng new construction projects; coordinate schedules and all trades both on site a
nd off site.
* Order materials and supplies; handle vendor/customer relations with quality co
ntrol. Including accurate takeoffs, estimating, budgeting, contracting, purchasi
ng, invoicing, preparing RFI's, Submittals and transmittals. Scheduling meetings
and follow ups for bid proposals and scheduled work.
* Obtained insurance, license information and filed them. Familiarization with v
arious documentation for or from DOB, DOT, DEP, EPA, ECB and OSHA as well as fil
ling out paper work and submitting them properly.
* Copy, fax, print, research, mail, ship, email, program, answering phone calls,
maintaining supplies in both office and construction site. Communicating instru
ctions and follow-ups regarding all phases of construction to architects, engine
ers, project managers, foreman, subcontractors and vendors.
* Experience in full on-site construction management; effectively schedule, moni
tor, and inspect all work from start to finish regarding residential and commerc
ial space.
* Certified in Safety Management & Certified in OSHA Safety and Health. I Have a
NYC special riggers card.
Areas of Strengths & Skills:
* DOB, DOT, DEP, ECB, EPA and OSHA general knowledge
* Powerful telephone skills, able to establish immediate trust and confidence
* Persistent, patient, and sensitive to customer's needs and apprehensions
* Effectively overcome objections to sales in a calming and convincing manner
Personal Time-Management
Project Planning and Scheduling
Well Organized
Quality Assurance
Presentation Skills
Natural Leader
People & Team Management
Dependable
Independent
Documentation Skills
Negotiating Skills
Self Starter
Problem Solving Skills
Hard Working
Professional
I was born and raised in New York and am currently living in Queens. I am knowle
dgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Photoshop and a range of
other computer programs; can make simple web pages and advanced advertisements.
I am a very quick learner and am able to fulfill a variety of tasks and responsi
bility with ease. I have the ability to multitask without supervision. I also ca
n read, write and speak English / Polish; I am very well composed and profession
al in every aspect of the job and outside of work and have experienced in both o
ffice and the job site. I have very good managerial skills and am able to establ
ish a good relationship with everybody I meet without being taken advantage of.
I have a vase amount of clients and companies that are familiar with me and oft
en ask me for bids or ask me if I have a project for them.
Employment:
OFFICE & SITE PROJECT MANAGER
G.M. CONSTRUCTION & WATERPROOFING
& METRO SCAFFOLD
All five boroughs & LI - 04/2009 - 05/2010
Accurate estimating from either engineer or architect plans and field take offs.
Preparation of proposals and contract documents. Prepared documentation for per
mit request, permit renewals, insurance requests, invoices, and fax transmittals
with hand drawn sketches for engineer or architect. Including writing numerous
letters or documents for DOB, DOT, ECB, DEP, DDC, SCA and OSHA. Set the company
up with useful and time saving software and procedures in order to be more effic
ient and professional with the computer and internet. Prepared advertisement for
various agencies and the general public as well as our target group. Answered p
hone calls and handed all matter accordingly. Organized meetings and travel arra
ngements for clients and owners. Researched items that needed to be purchased or
priced out as well as ordering of materials and arranged for payment. I have le
arned general knowledge of the following concrete, paving, steel, brick installa
tion & replacement, pointing, waterproofing, shoring and all types of stucco. Le
arned about procedures, rules and regulations for suspended scaffold, pipe scaff
old and pedestrian sidewalk sheds and priced them out for a scaffold and sidewal
k shed company that they also owned. I also had worked on site at the start of e
very project and monitored them periodicity. I always helped and worked with the
crews and was never afraid to get dirty in order to gain the respect of every i
ndividual and to know the various trades inside and out.

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER & SAFETY MANAGER

DMMA Construction Management
Brooklyn NY - 04/2007 - 04/2009
Responsibilities include the preparation and monitoring of submittals and inform
ation requests; scheduling trades and equipment deliveries; controlling incoming
and outgoing of project orders; inspecting installation for compliance with con
tract documents; and supervising project closeout and punch lists. Work with oth
er departments to facilitate project implementations. Analyzes, interpret, and w
rites reports of research findings. Entering data or information into a PC, Coor
dinate and manage on-site construction projects with supervision. Interface with
contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and tenants. Prepare weekly project statu
s reports. Conduct detailed inspections including punch lists and delegating the
m to the proper trade or personnel. Coordinate bi-weekly progress meetings for p
roject. Report to vice president or project manager of property management & ope
rations regarding job status on a daily basis. Review invoices and change orders
. Ensure quality of work performed to highest standards. Meet completion dates o
f projects within budget limitations. Knowledge of DOB, DOT, DEP, EPA, ECB and O
SHA safety standards and applying my knowledge. Took responsibility as a site s
afety manager as well. Enforce a safe work environment by establishing safety re
quirements and rules for all workers. Checked entire buildings several times dai
ly for safety concerns and delegating issues to the proper foreman or personnel.
Contacted subcontractors and suppliers for proposals prior to submission time.
Logged and ensured all documentation was obtained and filed properly. Demonstrat
ed continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamlin
e work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless
customer service. Managed and supervised 100-150 employees from various trades
involving a 12 story 42 unit residential building from the ground up.
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
D.B.D Services Inc.
Bayside NY - 07/2005 - 04/2007
Responsible for Planning the project - time, team, activities, resources, and go
als. Communicating the project plan to my project team. Agree or disagree and de
legate proper project actions. Manage, motivate, inform, encourage, and enable t
he project team. Check, measure, review project progress; adjust project plans,
and inform the project team and others involved. Report to VP or project manager
of property management & operations regarding job status on a daily basis. Dail
y meetings for safety and construction issues and concerns as well as educating
employees with rules and responsibilities to ensure a safe and productive work e
nvironment. Entering data or information into a PC, Coordinate and manage on-si
te construction projects with supervision. Complete project; review and report o
n project performance; give praise and thanks to the project team. Supervised a
work force of multiple trades exceeding 70 employees involving the transformatio
n and renovation of 60 apartments into condominiums in a very strict active resi
dential environment.
MORTGAGE BROKER & TELEMARKETER
Alliance Mortgage Banking Corp.
Atlantic City NY - Valley Stream NY - Uniondale NY - 08/2003 - 07/2005
Responsible for over the phone conversations with clients looking to refinance o
r get a home/business loans. Accurately and aggressively obtaining information f
rom clients to ensure they are getting the lowest possible interest rate. Havin
g the ability to sell the client the best rate they qualify for and bringing the
m to the table. I had started off as a telemarketer and in turn became a loan o
fficer with 4 telemarketers on my team. I had transferred within the company th
ree times due to company's growth and left after the economy started to downfall
.
FOREMAN & CARPENTER
E-Z Construction Inc.
Manhattan NY - 10/1999 - 08/2003
Responsible for all types of carpentry for commercial and residential remodeling
and new construction projects throughout New York City's five boroughs. Involvi
ng the renovation and new construction of all Phases of high end to low end resi
dential houses, apartments, condominiums, co-ops, penthouses and commercial spac
e. Construct, erect, install, and repair structures or fixtures made of all type
s of material. Use carpenter's hand tools and power tools. Completed projects; r
eview and report on project performance throughout all phases. Supervised a work
force of multiple trades exceeding 20 employees who spoke limited English and s
uccessfully reporting to the president directly on a daily basis. Worked as a ca
rpenter up until 2002 then became promoted as on-site Foreman.
STOCK BOY/ INVENTORY/ SALES
As Seen On TV
Valley Stream NY - 07/1998 - 09/1999
Responsible for having a full inventory of items for sale fully and properly sto
cked. Aggressively selling products and punch listing popular items and customer
requests in order to meet the public demands. Accurately ordering inventory and
 store supplies and recording all information obtained. Keeping a daily record
of money coming in and out of the business. Constantly organized both store and
warehouse within Green Acres Shopping Mall.