Gregory MacKsoud

About Gregory MacKsoud

More than 20 years of diversified project and program management experience in the construction industry. Proven ability to lead all phases of design and construction across multiple industries. Highly skilled at planning, designing, scheduling, budgeting, estimating, costing, contract negotiations and sub-contractor supervision. Extremely capable at managing and directing multiple projects simultaneously, with budgets ranging from to over US$250 million. Proven ability to complete projects on time and within budget. Have expertise in project cost estimation and contract negotiations with vendors, subcontractors and clients. Thoroughly experienced at serving as liaison to clients, engineers, architects, and government officials. Vast knowledge in general building trades, both union and non-union, change orders, purchasing and inventory control. Outstanding communication skills.Specialties: I have gained expertise in transportation construction, new construction, commercial office buildings, retail buildings, sports complexes, general building, renovations, design development, building modernization, and historic preservation of commercial and residential buildings.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   Impresa Pizzarotti & C. S.p.A.

   May 2015 — Present · New York, NY, US

   1 Seaport, 161 Maiden Lane (high-end new residential construction), NYC• Created scopes of work and leveling sheets for bank requirements.• Held the initial buyout meetings for major subs.Amsterdam Houses (New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residential/exterior renos), NYC(NYCHA project on 10 6-story and 3 13-story buildings. Work included roof parapet demolition, installation of new architectural precast concrete curb and galvanized roof railings, Local Law 11 façade restoration, built-up roof replacement, installation of new terra cotta rain screen cladding at roof bulkheads, and water tank replacement.) • Worked closely with Project Managers, super’s and consulting engineers regarding constructability, timing, costs, and quality; reviewed performance against operating plans and standards, providing reports to subordinates on interpretation of results and approving changes in direction of plans.• Managed and coordinated the Project Management Team’s daily tasks and workload.• Managed all NYCHA resources assigned to the Project Management Team.• Developed and maintained client relationships to win and replace work.• Ensured adherence to tech guidelines and quality standards, per drawings specifications, and NYCHA Program Management Plan.• Provided technical guidance in the absence of the Architect and Engineer of Record. • Logged all guidance and quality standards provided to NYCHA for continuity, replication, and traceability.• Developed and maintained detailed project schedules, resource work schedules and plans, project estimates, and reports.• Removed roadblocks by coordinating solutions with Program Management and Environmental Management Teams, and NYCHA.• Managed, tracked, and monitored risks of the Program Management Team’s project approach and build scheme.• Developed risk mitigation plans that tracked implementation via documented scheduled sub-tasks.

Education

• Stevens Institute of Technology

  BS Engineering, Civil Engineering

  1988 — 1990

• New York City Technical College

  AAS, Construction and Civil Engineering Technology

  1986 — 1988