NEIL T. GALLO
Tamuning,Guam
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Superintendent with extensive experience at Black Construction Corp, excelling in project management and quality control. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Skilled in cost estimation and conflict resolution, driving process improvements in complex mechanical systems.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Superintendent
Black Construction Corp
Harmon, Guam
09.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the overall operation of the project Mechanical Team.
- Plans and directs the day-to-day activities and ensures it is aligned with the project schedule.
- Coordinate with project manager and general superintendent to ensure that construction is progressing according to schedule.
- Liaise and maintain good communication with other departments.
- Prepares cost estimates for potential change order by labor, equipment, and materials.
- Ensure all on-site personnel comply with safety procedures, safety program requirements, work rules.
- Responsible for safe working conditions and adherence to safety procedures and practices.
- Responsible for the execution, and enforcement of established quality standards within the definable scope of work by identifying potential problems early.
Mechanical Manager
Black Construction Corp
Harmon, Guam
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Worked as project Mechanical Manager for the 122M USD upgrade of North District Wastewater Plant Project located in Tanguisson Dededo, Guam.
- This project consists of construction of a new secondary wastewater treatment plant and upgrade of the existing one.
- Played a critical role in the self-perform construction of 18 Mechanical Process systems of the upgraded wastewater treatment plant.
- Develop and manage an internal Black Construction Mechanical team within the project staff and tradesmen.
- Coordinate and discuss with owner representatives on subject such as project schedule, RFI's, submittals, payment requests, potential delay, owner's, and contractor concerns.
- Develop a practical resourced based two-week schedule with other trades i.e. Structural, Electrical, and Civil.
- Work cross-functionally with the site civil team, existing GWA plant operation, project engineering, procurement, and process commissioning while tracking a project's schedule and budget.
- The project also includes upgrades and repurposing of facilities at the existing Northern District WWTP.
- Mechanical Work comprise installation of new yard pipe infrastructure, process piping and controls, pumps, process equipment and upgrade of process facilities at existing North District WWTP.
Construction Quality Control Manager/Project Manager
BLACK/MACE Joint Venture
Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Hired project as Quality Control Manager and subsequently promoted as Project Manager for the 26.9M USD construction of new Improved Wharf Refueling Capability Project in Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).
- Project comprises installation of new underground and aboveground fuel pipelines from Deep Draft Wharf and tie-in into the existing POL pipelines via a new valve manifold system.
- Project also include installation of new pumps, valve manifold system, pump control panels, MCC and hose rack.
- Spearheaded the project team in implementing Quality Control program and necessary steps to meet the contract requirements.
- Develop work strategies to tailor with the unique challenges of the project while maintaining compliance in with contract specifications, NAVFAC, FEAD and Diego Garcia base standards.
- Initiate a weekly meeting with NAVFAC and FEAD in order to make and develop a good working dynamic between BLACK/MACE and FEAD.
- Discuss Quality Control matters and implement lessons learned and best work practices to the job.
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification methods.
- Delegate project tasks based on junior staff member's strengths, skill set and experience level.
- Ensure that project is delivered on-time, within scope and budget.
Construction Project Manager
Design Coordinates Inc (DCI)
Makati City, Philippines
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Plan, organize and manage the overall construction of Php 1.6 Billion pesos condotel in Lipa City Batangas.
- Handled pre-construction and front-end bidding work with stakeholders and contractors.
- Review contracts; scope of work; contract sum; labor specifics and insurance requirements of contractors.
- Managed project scope changes, schedule and costs.
- Review and approve contractors and vendor invoicing and prepared client applications for payment and invoices.
- Conducted site and project location visits for client and subcontractor meetings.
- Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for timely execution of each definable scope of work.
- Manage and developed relationships with client in a business development capacity.
- Track project performance specially to analyze a successful completion of short term or long-term objectives.
Quality Control Manager
P & S Construction, Inc
Barrigada, USA
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Worked as project as Quality Control Manager for the 7.8M USD construction of new Satellite Fire Station Project in NW Field Anderson Air Force Base in Guam.
- Leading the site management team in implementing QC program and procedure of the project in accordance with contract specifications, NAVFAC and Andersen Base Standards.
- Coordinate with the clients and subcontractors on a weekly basis in order to maintain a good working dynamic between all parties.
Assistant Quality Control Manager
P & S Construction, Inc
Barrigada, USA
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Worked as Alternate QC Manager for this project.
- Lead the team in the installation and quality control of the Mechanical Equipment such HVAC system, plumbing system and generator.
- Assist the Quality Control manager of his duties.
Quality Control Manager
P & S Construction, Inc
Barrigada, USA
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Served as QC Manager/Project Engineer of 18M USD POL Fuel Hardened Structures Project.
- Project consists of building a hardened structure for the existing ANDY-1 Intake Manifold, building a new pump houses for the ANDY-2 Bulk Storage and Contingency locations.
- Project also includes installation of new stainless steel fuel piping, fuel pumps, product recovery tank, valves, control instruments and appurtenances to support a complete fuel system.
Quality Control Manager
TETRATECH, EC
Helmand Province, Afghanistan
10.2012 - 05.2014
- Worked for the $13M USD USACE project as Quality Control Manager and acting Project Manager to build a Courthouse and support facilities for Afghan MI/MP (Military Intelligence/Military Police).
- Headed the construction of all site related infrastructures which include site adaptation of twenty-eight (28) Arch-Span and CMU buildings, water distribution system, waste water and storm drainage system.
- Daily site supervision and ensure that workmanship and overall quality of work are in accordance with Tetratech's and USACE Quality Control Program.
- Lead the implementation of the three phase inspection process and ensure that preparatory meetings, follow up and completion inspections are carried in accordance with project guidelines.
Quality Control Manager
TETRATECH, EC
Shindand, Afghanistan
01.2011 - 09.2012
- QC Manager and served as Construction Manager for this $20M USD AFCEC funded Design and Build project to construct Kandak Facilities to accommodate 462 personnel.
- Perform and/or provide oversight of QC tasks including testing and receipt inspection of materials to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications.
- Review drawings and other pertinent documents relative to the project.
- Prepare submittals for all the materials and drawing for the execution of the project.
- Review all CAD drawing from subcontractor.
Mechanical Design Engineer (Team Leader)
SAUDI BIN LADIN GROUP
Riyadh, KSA
02.2010 - 08.2010
- Originally hired by SBG as HVAC mechanical design engineer but after three months of service to the company, was chosen to lead the team of mechanical/plumbing design engineers and draftsmen.
- Served as the team leader for the site mechanical design team for eight high-rise buildings in the King Abdullah Financial District.
- Review of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design drawings and documents submitted by the third party designers.
- Made recommendations and corrections on the design drawings/documents to ensure approved statements of work and specifications were strictly followed.
Project Site Engineer/QC Engineer
TETRATECH, EC
Al Asad, Iraq
10.2007 - 06.2009
- Supported this $44.3M USD CPFF AFCEE project, including plans and construction services, for the planning, renovation, and construction of military facilities to support a new brigade headquarters and a national maintenance facility.
- The specific tasks included construction of a storm water management system, road network, perimeter security fence, sanitary sewer distribution system, water supply and distribution system, electrical power distribution system, street and motor pool lighting system, and physical fitness center.
- Also involved in constructing temporary waste water treatment facilities and providing connections and infrastructure for a permanent system for 3000 personnel and constructing a temporary power generation plant that could later be attached to a permanent electrical power grid.
Team Leader
Versar International Assistance Projects
Philippines
02.2006 - 09.2006
- Hired by VIAP as a sanitary engineer and reviewer of submittals but was subsequently promoted to team leader of the Manila Engineering Team, which provided oversight and/or recommendations to the contractors working under the AFCEE program in Iraq.
- Lead the team and provided oversight QA/QC of multiple contractors to ensure the AFCEE quality program was carried out consistently.
- Prepared objectives and guidelines for the submittal team to ensure the plans/designs conformed to the client's requirements and adhered to applicable international codes (i.e., IBC, IPC, IMC, ASTM, etc.).
Production Engineer
Chemphil Albright & Wilson Corp.
Philippines
10.1997 - 12.2005
- Served as a production engineer for this chemical manufacturing facility.
- Main responsibilities include but not limited to the safe, uninterrupted and optimum operation of the STTP/TSPP plant, ensuring the process operated within set parameters, and addressing any deviations as needed.
- Also assisted with fault diagnosis of plant and instrumentation failures, and worked closely with the laboratory on process control and product quality assurance.
- Made recommendations for plant and procedural changes to improve plant operation and good manufacturing practice standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Technological Institute of The Philippines
Manila, Philippines10-1996
Skills
- Quality control
- Project management
- Cost estimation
- Safety compliance
- Process improvement
- Mechanical systems
- Team leadership
- Construction scheduling
- Conflict resolution
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Microsoft office
- Planning
- Project planning
- Computer skills
- Mechanical engineering
Locations
- Army Drive, Barrigada, Guam
- Harmon, Guam
- Camp Blaz, Guam
- Tanguisson Dededo, Guam
- Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory
- Gil Puyat, Makati City, Philippines
- Camp Shorabak, Helmand Province, Afghanistan
- Shindand AB, Afghanistan
- King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh, KSA
- Al Asad, Iraq
- Philippines
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/23/75
- Marital Status: Married
Training Seminars
- EM 385 Certificate
- NAVFAC Construction Safety Hazard Awareness, 03/01/15
- USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors, 03/01/16
Professional
Registered Mechanical Engineer, RME 0055541, 11/03/99, Philippines Society of Mechanical Engineers, Lifetime Member
Timeline
Mechanical Superintendent
Black Construction Corp
09.2022 - Current
Mechanical Manager
Black Construction Corp
01.2020 - 09.2022
Construction Quality Control Manager/Project Manager
BLACK/MACE Joint Venture
04.2018 - 12.2019
Construction Project Manager
Design Coordinates Inc (DCI)
01.2017 - 05.2017
Quality Control Manager
P & S Construction, Inc
10.2015 - 09.2016
Assistant Quality Control Manager
P & S Construction, Inc
05.2015 - 09.2015
Quality Control Manager
P & S Construction, Inc
02.2015 - 05.2015
Quality Control Manager
TETRATECH, EC
10.2012 - 05.2014
Quality Control Manager
TETRATECH, EC
01.2011 - 09.2012
Mechanical Design Engineer (Team Leader)
SAUDI BIN LADIN GROUP
02.2010 - 08.2010
Project Site Engineer/QC Engineer
TETRATECH, EC
10.2007 - 06.2009
Team Leader
Versar International Assistance Projects
02.2006 - 09.2006
Production Engineer
Chemphil Albright & Wilson Corp.
10.1997 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Technological Institute of The Philippines
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