GARY A. BESSETTE 23 Totem Pole Drive Thompson, CT 06277 M: 860-933-7010 H: 860-923-2169 gb1347516@westpost.

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CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT Commercial / Public Work / Civic Projects / Residential / Site Management Results-driven Construction Superintendent with 20+ years experience managing co mmercial and public work projects from conception through final inspections. Pro ven ability to plan and maintain schedules and budgets, anticipate project chall enges and determine solutions, and supervise numerous subcontractors. Expertise meeting all project timelines and budget requirements. Talent for partnering wit h architects, engineers, building committees, city officials, vendors, and const ruction managers to ensure all goals and objectives are met and align with custo mer requirements. Trade proficiency in operation of heavy equipment, plumbing, electrical, ceramic , concrete, rough and finish carpentry, masonry, and landscaping. Construction Management ol Procurement Vendor & Customer Relations Union Negotiations Safety & Quality Assurance Tenant & Capital Improvements Renovations & Add itions PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BARR INC., Putnam, CT 20042010 Construction Site Supervisor Hired for expertise supervising public work projects by general contracting comp any specializing in public work construction projects with annual revenue of $30 M and bonding capability of $50M aggregate. Managed 20+ subcontractors on concur rent assignments and coordinated daily project schedules. Attended bid openings, pre-bid, and close-out confences. Ensured projects were delivered on-time, met all safety compliance standards, and adhered to all contract requirements. Colla borated with owners, architects, inspectors, and construction managers to mainta in timelines. Prepared detailed reports, two-week look-aheads, and updated plans for as-builds. Successfully delivered five projects on-time and within budget. Managed multiple projects simultaneously. Recognized for ability to deliver projects despite adverse weather conditions. Respected by owners, architects, construction managers, and subcontractors for ability to effectively communicate project requirements and continuously demonst rate high level of commitment. BERKSHIRE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, East Greenwich, RI 20002004 Construction Site Supervisor Supervised 65+ union subcontractors from multiple trades for general contracting company focusing on public work and commercial projects. Maintained appropriate staffing levels, monitored inventory levels, and ordered materials, tools, and Workflow & Material Planning Cost Analysis & Contr

equipment. Produced daily reports and time and materials slips. Collaborated wit h project managers to resolve disciplinary issues regarding union employees. Effectively mediated subcontractor issues. Resolved construction document issues by working closely with architects, engin eers, and construction managers. Successfully planned and managed multiple subcontractors and trades ensuring al l schedule demands were met. Recognized for completing projects on-time, within budget, and with minimal pun ch list items. Gary A. Bessette SELECTED CLIENTS Christopher Rhodes School, Warwick, RI Fairhaven Middle School, New Haven, CT Police Stations in Leicester, Grafton, and Wenham, MA 154 year old Town Hall, Wenham, MA Laborers Training Academy, Pomfret, CT Fire Station, Westport, MA ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License OSHA 10-Hour Training Card Safe Excavation Certificate Machinist, Harvard H. Ellis Technical School, Danielson, CT Warwick RI Beacon (January 2001), Article regarding my commitment to education and quality of work delivered on the Christopher Rhodes School project Northeast Builders Association (1995) Proficient in MSWord, MSWorks, Excel Spreadsheets, and Computer Research COMMUNITY OUTREACH Plainfield Board of Education, Past Chairman and Vice Chairman 21 Years of Serv ice Quaddick Lake Association, President, 2007Present Water Quality Committee, 2005Present Plainfield School Building Committee, Past Chairman Plainfield Lions Club Plainfield Board of Finance Coach of Plainfield Recreation Basketball Page 2

Plainfield Schools Code Update Committee, Past Chairman Plainfield Central School Building Committee