Diana I. McNeil Project Management Specialist• Has managed projects with total cost of more than

$150 million with an individual project cost range of $1 million to $50 million, consisting of 1.4 million square feet total

• Areas of expertise - educational, healthcare, commercial, municipal

• MBA degree, BARCH, Registered Architect (AIA), LEED AP

Christopher P. Cykley Project Management/OSHA Specialist• Has managed projects with total cost of $300 million

with an individual project cost range of $500,000 to $60 million, consisting of over 1 million square feet total

• Areas of expertise – educational, institutional and commercial

• BS in Civil Engineering, Authorized OSHA Outreach Construction Safety Trainer

Justino G. PennaFurniture, Fixtures & Equipment and Audit/Closeout Specialist• Has managed projects which include the Metropolitan

Learning Center, University of Hartford Early Childhood School and miscellaneous projects whose project cost range - $25 to 32 million.

• Areas of expertise - Owner’s representative, coordinator of FF&E for building projects and developmentofeducationalspecifications

• B.S, M.ED, C.A.G.S., Graduate Studies

Cindy J. Martinez Finance/Audit Specialist• Over25yearsoffinancialaccountingexperience• Managed over $500 million in budgets• CertifiedPublicAccountant,BSinAccounting

Dave Cotharin Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing/Operations Coordination Specialist• Has managed projects with average cost range of

$25,000 to $30 million• Areas of expertise - electrical, general trades, facility

operations, security, HVAC and plumbing• State License E-1

For More InformationPlease contact John A. Mena at 860-509-3732 or jmena@crec.org. We are eager to discuss your needs and our ability to meet and exceed your expectations on a no-obligation basis.

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John A. Mena Director, Project Management Specialist• Has overseen projects with total cost of more than

$1 billion with individual project cost range of $250,000 to $72 million, consisting of more than 3 million square feet total

• Areas of expertise - educational, municipal, commercial, industrial

• Architecture Degree, ConstructionManagementCertified

Robert Saunders Project Management Specialst• Has managed projects with total costs of more

than $1.2 billion• Areas of expertise - Commercial, Residential,

Educational, Healthcare, Hospitality, Historical Renovations,andNon-for-Profit

• Massachusetts Construction Supers License

Roger L. LaFleur Project Management Specialist• Has managed projects with total cost of more than

$600 million with individual project cost range of $50,000 to $66 million, consisting of more than 2 million square feet total

• Areas of expertise - educational, municipal, commercial

• Statelicensedbuildingofficial

Marnie J. Van Dyke Project Management Specialist• Has managed projects with total cost of more than

$625 million with individual project cost range of $1 million to $100 million, consisting of more than 2 million square feet total

• Areas of expertise - educational, municipal, commercial, retail

• BSBA degree in Construction Management

James P. Giuliano Project Management Specialist• Has managed projects with total cost of more than

$395 million with average project cost range of $20,000 to $120 million, consisting of over 2 million square feet total

• Areas of expertise - educational, institutional, commercial, municipal

• BS degree in Industrial technology with concentration in construction management

David Fresk Project Management Specialist• Has managed projects with total cost of more than

$135 million with an individual project cost range of $225,000 to $37 million, consisting of 350,000 square feet total

• Areas of expertise - educational, commercial• BLAdegreeinLandscapeArchitecture,Certified

Public Accountant

Our TeamOur Construction Division staff has extensive experience in providing quality services to a variety of clients in the pre-construction, construction, and closeout phases of construction projects. We believe that our blend of expertise is unique in offering an active, aggressive, hands-on management style – from pre-planning to turnkey operation. Following is an overview of some key personnel.

CREC brings value-added construction consulting services to clients. We offer a diverse range of experience as a well established organization that provides Program Management and Owner’s Representation services. From the initial planning stages through construction to closeout, we help municipalities, boards of education and building committees through the entire process. As experts in facilityandenergyefficiencyanalysis,planningandfeasibilitystudies,design, construction, and operation, we provide the information you need to make informed decisions and achieve success with your constructionproject.Inaddition,weprovidequalityservicesefficientlyand competitively.

CREC’s Construction Division services cover every facet of your building project.

Program Management/Owners’ RepresentationAs your representative, we oversee the team efforts and manage the process on your behalf by optimally maintaining three components – quality, budget and schedule. Our thorough understanding of the process, our considerable professional resources, our public-purpose orientation andourcommitmenttoexcellencewillhelpdeliverafinishedfacilityofwhich everyone can be proud.

Development/Planning Services•ProjectSpecificationsandOperatingPlans•Facility/EnergyEfficiencyStudies•Feasibility Studies•Grant Applications

Pre-Construction Services•Professional/Consultant Services Selection (RFQ, RFP)•Contract Negotiations (architect, engineering, construction)•Coordination of Bidding and Contract Award•Coordination of Site Acquisition Activities•Project Schedule and Budget Development•Design Process Oversight•Regulatory Approval Process Management•Value Management/Engineering Oversight•AssistancewithLEEDCertificationProcess

Management/Construction Administration Services•Manage and Monitor Construction Activities•Provide Budget Tracking and Monitoring•Provide Financial Construction Reporting•Review and Negotiate Change Orders•Payment Application Review

Closeout Services•Financial Closeout Management•Contractual Closeout Management•Manage Construction Punchlist•Documentation Management (warranties, as-builts,

manuals, etc.)•Audit process supervision

FF&E Coordination • Bidding and RFP, Vendor Analysis • Coordination of Schedules and Deliveries • Cost Assessment • DetailedSpecifications • Existing FF&E Inventory • Payment Requests/Invoice Review • Programming • Space Plans and Layouts

Move Management • Coordination of Furniture and Equipment Installation • ContractNegotiationsfor:Mover,Installer,Refinisher,etc. • Invoice Auditing • Move and Furniture Punchlist • Move Meetings and Packing Seminars • Move Supervision • Telecommunications and Computer/Data Cutover

Commissioning and Operational Services Management •Service System Training • Third Party Review • Full commissioning Services • Commissioning and Retro-commissioning Management • Post-occupancy Commissioning Management