SALVATORE PLONT

6514 Foxbranch Cir – Knoxville, TN

865-228-3118 – salvatoreplont@yahoo.com

 

MANAGEMENT: Construction Projects Superintendent/Project Manager

 

Practiced leader and construction venture specialist with a successful background playing a key role in the quality, timely, and cost-effective completion of projects totaling up to $12M focused on commercial and industrial platforms ranging from retail to medical and food / service industries among others. Throughout dynamic managerial tenures:

·               Boosted productivity, performance quality, and morale of subcontractors by providing individuals with the training, guidance, support, and resources to exceed objectives.

·               Achieved the turnaround of operational discrepancies to deliver projects in compliance with requirements, budget, and time restraints through careful analysis and development / implementation of process improvements, systems, and tools.

·               Impacted revenue and customer base growth while elevating corporate recognition and competitive performance with the innovative creation and launch of strategic marketing and sales plans.

·               Maintained superior levels of client satisfaction / retention / referrals by ensuring the delivery of top quality services, products, and support.

 

Operations Management – Training / Development – Customer Service / Client Relations

Continuous Process Improvements – Project Planning / Scheduling – Quality Assurance – Scheduling

Regulatory Compliance – Permits – Subcontractor Management – Operational Improvements – Sales

Expedition Project Manager – Team Building – Troubleshooting – Problem Analysis / Resolution

Human Resources – Budgeting – P&L Control – Contract Negotiations

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Empire Corporation of TN. – October 2014-Present

Commercial/Multi Family contractor in the southern United States from $500K to $6M

Annual revenue 2014 $50M

 

Construction Manager

Plan, budget, coordinate subcontractors, QA/QC, P&L, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of commercial projects and multi-family residential structures, and special systems. Participate in the development of commercial construction projects and oversee their contractual negotiations, scheduling, and implementation. 

 

 

United Services Inc, Knoxville, Tennessee – February 2012-Oct 2014

Mechanical/Electrical contractor specializing in commercial and industrial projects from $10K to $1.5M Annual revenue 2013 $11M

 

Project Manager/Estimator

Plan, organize and manage the overall commercial and construction development.  Design/blueprint review and analysis of projects.  Preparation of construction documents, bidding and negotiations.  Oversee material purchasing, scheduling, project budget, mechanical code compliance, project development, quality control and all final inspections

Organized and maintained department records, reducing inaccuracies and duplicate records.  Researched current vendors to find cost-effective resources. Reviewed plans and communicated with engineers and general contractors to determine scope of projects.

 

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Real-Time Construction, Knoxville, Tennessee – April 2011-February 2012

Builder dedicated to small commercial and residential construction projects from $45K to $1M. Annual revenue $2M.

 

Superintendent

Provide daily direction of subcontractors and employees to ensure project completion.  Material procurement and scheduling all phases of the construction process.  Ensure on time delivery and successful completion of projects within projected budget.

 

Established as key contact with owners and owner representatives to ensure customer satisfaction. Provided on time delivery of projects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

J.A. FIELDEN CO. INC., Knoxville, Tennessee – August 2007- August 2009

Construction contracting firm with portfolio of projects ranging from $1.5M to $15M in value. Annual revenues total over $90M.

 

Project Manager / Superintendent

Orchestrate all aspects of multimillion-dollar project attainment, planning and management including contract development / negotiations, blueprint analysis, scheduling, material procurement, safety / regulatory / standard enforcements, and additional efforts to drive successful project completion. Control financials focused on the cost-effective conclusion of full project lifecycles.

 

·               Played a key role in revenue growth and business expansion by maintaining superior levels of customer satisfaction, capturing new projects and referrals.

·               Successfully completed multimillion-dollar projects (ranging from $1.5M to $12M) within budgets and in compliance with top quality standards while concurrently managing multiple assignments and ventures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CREATIVE STRUCTURES INC., Knoxville, Tennessee – 2006-2007

Provider of general contracting services (building foundations / commercial carpentry), generating annual revenues totaling over $30M. Clients included local businesses, strip malls, and medical facilities among others.

 

Superintendent

Served as primary leadership and supervisory force in the completion of construction projects ranging from building layouts / foundations to commercial carpentry contracts. Generated and enforced schedules, purchased materials, and ensured subcontractor compliance with blue print specifications. Cultivated productive relationships with clients, delivering frequent reports to ensure timely progression of project phases. Supervised subcontractor performance to guarantee compliance with local jurisdiction codes / regulations. Functioned as primary liaison with owners, architects, engineers, and construction managers. Controlled project inventory and financials.

·               Achieved rapid promotion from Assistant Superintendent to Superintendent for superior performance, industry knowledge, and leadership qualities.

·               Led the on time and within budget completion of projects ranging in value from $500K to $1.5M.

~         O’Reilly Auto Parts Stores – 3 Locations (Knoxville / Kingsport / Mountain City, Tennessee)

~         Tennessee RV Center (Knoxville, Tennessee)

 

 

Career Note: List of projects completed for each employer can be found on the following page.  Additional professional experience includes roles as Carpenter Foreman / Assistant Foreman for Casler Cornerstone Construction (2000-2004) and Sub-contracting entity, Salvatore Plont Construction (2004-2006). Details on request.

 

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

University of California, Irvine online – Currently enrolled 35 hour continuing education for the PMP Certification Test – Completion Date July 2015

 

OSHA 10 Hour Certified

 

TDEC TNEPSC - Storm Water Professional Cert #132543 Expires 12/31/2018

 

Commissioned Notary Public – Expires Dec. 26, 2017

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

MS Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook

Primavera Project Manager

Sure Track Project Management

Microsoft Project Scheduler

 

 

 

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EMPIRE CORPORATION OF TN

·               Dominion Senior Living – Assisted Living Facility Johnson City, TN – 60 Unit Facility; Commercial Kitchen; Custom Interior Fit Out

 

UNITED SERVICES INC.

·               WKUD – Waste Water Treatment Plant

·               Knox Chapman Utility District Waste Water Treatment Plant

·               UTK – Baker Center

·               UTK – Hodges Library

·               UTK – Humanities and Social Sciences BLDG

·               KCDC – Montgomery Village – 384 units

 

REAL TIME CONSTRUCTION

·               The Reserve – 16 BLDG Complex

·               Lawhorn Center – Commercial BLDG

 

J. A. Fielden CO., INC.

·               Walmart Super Center Remodel – Bristol, TN

·               ZLB Plasma Center – Medical

·               Pilot Travel Center/Denny’s – Jackson, TN

·               Wal-Mart Front Royal, VA – Asst. PM

·               Wal-Mart Wilkesboro, NC – Asst. PM

·               Circuit City Knoxville, TN – Asst. PM

 

CREATIVE STRUCTURES INC.

·               O’REILLY Auto Parts – Knoxville, TN

·               O’REILLY Auto Parts – Kingsport, TN

·               O’REILLY Auto Parts – Mountain City, TN

·               Dr. Dan Crawford, DDS. Knoxville, TN

·               Tennessee RV/Camping World – Exit 398 Knoxville, TN