Salvatore Calabretta
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Dynamic CEO with a proven track record at UMC, excelling in operational excellence and strategic planning. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced customer satisfaction and drove product improvements. Expert in project management and effective communication, fostering collaboration across teams to achieve timely project delivery and budget adherence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
UMC
12.2023 - Current
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Construction Manager/Project Estimator
Sure Way Pave Construction
05.2007 - Current
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Supervised team of 14 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Led design and development of residential and commercial buildings.
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
- Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws.
- Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
Education
Real Property
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, 06-1988
Skills
- Operational excellence
- Sustainable business models
- Best building practices
- Management
- Building codes and regulations
- Estimating
- Effective communication
- Design and planning
- Renovations, building, and demolition
- Safety compliance
- Site safety
- Project management
- Scheduling expertise
- Site safety coordinator
- New construction
- Verbal and written communication
- Team building and leadership
- Materials estimates
- Contract bidding
- Strategic planning
- Demolition
- Subcontractor management
- Conflict resolution
- Equipment management
- Decision-making
- Schedule management
- Material and equipment procurement
- First aid and CPR
- Hiring and training
- Health and safety compliance
- Construction safety
- Reading blueprints
- Site management
- Building site supervision
- Design coordination
- Building, demolition, and renovation
- Innovation management
- Financial acumen
Accomplishments
- increased win rate improved bid success rate through detailed and competitive proposals
- Risk Mitigation identified potential project risks early, preventing cost overruns and delays.
- Managed construction exterior projects over 100-square foot buildings
- Multi-Discipline expertise provided accurate estimates for diverse project types , including commercial, residential ,industrial, etc..
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Managed a construction budget of more than $million.
- Achieved results through effectively helping with tasks.
- Documented and resolved tasks which led to Results.
- Collaborated with team of 14 in the development of .
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Latin
Elementary
French
Elementary
Interests
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Mindfulness Practices
- Gym Workouts
- App Development
- Sustainable Tech Innovations
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Fundraising Events
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Adventure Travel
Timeline
CEO
UMC
12.2023 - Current
Construction Manager/Project Estimator
Sure Way Pave Construction
05.2007 - Current
Real Property
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
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