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– Museum of American Music –

144 Thames Street

Statement of Qualifications for

Preconstruction & Construction Phase Services,

July 30, 2021


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION ONE

o Letter of Interest

o Company Introduction & Overview

SECTION TWO

o Qualification & Experience

o Proposed Staffing/Project Team History

o Project Specific Org Chart

o Team Resumes

SECTION THREE

o Project Methodology & Management

o Pre-construction Services Overview

o Pre-construction Experience

o Construction Phase Services

o Cost Development & Detailed Estimating Techniques

o Project Scheduling

SECTION FOUR

o Project Sheets

SECTION FIVE

o Estimating & Cost Reporting

o Budget Development & Subcontractor Selection

o Quality Control Methods

o Closeout Process

o Methods to Encourage MBE/WBE Participation

SECTION SIX

o Recent Press about Women in Construction

SECTION SEVEN

o Project Sheets Continued

o Full Company Org Chart


SECTION ONE

July 30, 2021

Stoneacre Hospitality Group

ATTN: Christopher Bender

580 Thames St. #8

Newport, RI 02840

RE: Request for Qualifications – Museum of American Music – Construction Management Services

Dear Christopher,

Thank you for the opportunity to provide our extensive work history and qualifications package for

Construction Management Services for the adaptive reuse and renovations for the Express building/prior

Colonial Theater. I am certain our company can add an unparalleled level of expertise along with significant

value to your team as you work towards completing both the pre-construction and construction phases of this

exciting project.

Although we have worked with 2-Hands Studio previously together on several projects, I wanted to take a

moment to further introduce the qualifications of J2Construct, Inc. (J2) as not only the premier general

contracting and construction management firm on Aquidneck Island, but also a top 10 ranked company for all

of Rhode Island. Our key staff combines well over 150 years of project execution, inclusive of pre-construction

services for design-assist, scope and budget development and full construction phase services for commercial,

institutional and luxury residential buildings. These years of experience not only garner the wisdom and knowhow

to navigate these unprecedented times in the construction industry, but also have helped foster deep

and loyal relationships with our clients, design partners, suppliers and tradesmen, which will ensure that our

team will not only complete your project on time, but within your prescribed budget.

Additionally, we are the region’s largest purchaser of construction materials and labor, providing you with a

buying power that is unmatched in this area. Our team-oriented approach and collaborative commitment to

our clients allows us to share these benefits as we continue to grow our market presence year by year.

J2 may only be 3 years young, but in that short time we have acquired Advanced Building Concepts and grown

our revenue to almost $30 million, and a team of 50 experienced construction staff. I was able to achieve this

exponential success thanks to the trust and confidence I have earned from the many solid relationships I

created over the past 18 years on Aquidneck Island and throughout Rhode Island. Once I left Behan Bros. in

2017, I never expected so many key staff OR clients to follow me, but I am beyond humbled and grateful that

they did. These individuals, who now make up the foundation of J2, are strategic partners in the firm and the

surety that you will receive the best care attention for every facet of your project. Our key staff have worked

as a team for nearly 20 years, completing almost every key project the Newport area for clients such as:

- the Preservation Society of Newport County

- Belcourt Castle

- Bar & Board Restaurant

- the Tennis Hall of Fame


July 30, 2021

- Newport Restaurant Group

- St. Clare Home

- The Potter League

- Redwood Library

- Carnegie Abbey/Aquidneck Club

- the Bristol Yacht Club

- Waterrower Headquarters and TPI Innovation Center

- the New York Yacht Club

- Hammetts Wharf

- Church Community Housing

In addition to all the above, we have invested heavily in Procore Project Management Tools – the

premiere cloud-based project management tool in the construction industry. This offers the entire

construction team, Owner, Architect, Engineer, subcontractors and all team members real-time access to all

facets of the project – from budgeting and reporting to requests for sharing of information. Not only does it

streamline the project’s coordination, it also increases the efficiency of every team member.

We are confident that as you review our qualifications, you will find us to be the

right fit to work collaboratively with you and your project team during the due diligence and preconstruction

phases to provide you with valuable data that you can bank on. We can successfully implement your

construction phase program within a timeframe and budget that successfully meets your proforma and exceeds

your expectation.

One final and important fact – Please note that in addition to an excellent relationship with your design team,

we also have a close relationship with both the Plumb’s on one side of your building, and Jay Lasky on the

other. This will be important as we navigate the construction phase of this program.

Add it all up and you’ll see that J2 is no “mom and pop” shop, but instead, the most experienced, most trusted

and most capable construction team in the region.

Thank you again for this opportunity. We look forward to meeting with you in the very near future to

further discuss our qualifications and how J2 can help successfully deliver your project.

Best regards,

Jeff Lipshires

President

J2Construct, INC

Jlipshires@j2construct.com

(401) 314-0010

(888) 301-0076

55 John Clarke Road, Middletown, RI 02842

www.j2construct.com


Company Overview

Jeff Lipshires

Co-Founder & CEO

j2construct.com facebook.com/j2construct/ @j2construct jlipshires@j2construct.com

Our Mission

Provide innovative project

planning, construction

management and general

contracting services to luxury

residential and commercial

clientele

Our History

Founded

J2Construct, Inc.

April 2018

5 employees

First Year

Revenue

$1.7M

Second Year

Revenue

$25.2M

Aquired Advanced

Building Concepts

January 2020

23 Employees

Over $55 Million in

Executed Projects

July 2021

50 Employees

2018 2019 2020 2021

Our Valued Clients


SECTION TWO

Company Qualifications & Experience

Thank you for the opportunity to become a member of your team for the 144 Thames Street Project. After

meeting with you onsite and discussing your program with you, we are certain J2Construct (J2) can add value

to your team as you work towards completing both the pre-construction and construction phases of the

project.

J2 combines the more than 150 years of senior level experience in commercial, institutional and

luxury residential building experience. We offer an unparalleled level of expertise in the construction of

elite residences and technically challenging construction programs. Our staff, on numerous occasions,

have seamlessly worked within challenging site constraints, developing logistics plans to operate in and

around occupied spaces, as well as tight or environmentally constrained

sites. Our team offers experience unmatched in the area with projects of

this type. I encourage you to review the qualifications of the PEOPLE

presented to manage and execute your work, as it is they who hold the

expertise and experience or execution. As Principal AND Sr. Project

Manager, you have my commitment that only the most experienced

members of our team will support this project – from conceptual design

and scope development, to value engineering, subcontractor selection and

buyout, and construction and closeout.

We provide innovative project planning, construction management and general contracting services to

the following markets:

• Luxury Residential

• Institutional

• Commercial

• LEED

• Industrial

• Civil/infrastructure

• Single family and multi-unit residential

• Non-profit/Affordable

In addition, J2 provides a unique blend of hands-on experience with projects as large as $20.0 million,

differentiating us from many mid-size construction firms, while allowing us to successfully compete with larger

firms in the Southern New England area. Our specific services include:

• Project conceptual planning

• Estimating

• Value engineering

• Coordination with design and engineering teams

• Subcontractor bidding, selection and contracting

• Scheduling

• Project management and On-site Supervision

(888) 301-0076

55 John Clarke Road, Middletown, RI 02842

www.j2construct.com


We have experience with multiple types of projects and delivery methods while offering a

collaborative approach to client and project team relationship management. Our mission is to provide a level

of trust and confidence to our clientele that is unmatched in the industry, as well as an unparalleled level

of project support through professional and transparent management processes.

Our typical Owner contracting methods include:

• Lump sum General Contracting

• Design-Build

• Construction Management (CM) for fee

• CM for fee with a guaranteed maximum price

• Cost-of-work-plus-fee

J2 employs a staff that maintains only the highest levels of professionalism and integrity. More importantly,

our key employees have worked continually together as a team for almost 20 years to execute all

preconstruction and construction phase services, including design-assist, constructability review, scope and

cost development, project buyout, subcontractor selection, contracting and field management.

Successful examples include:

1. Renovations to Belcourt Castle event space and

Museum

2. Foxwoods Event Space and Museum

3. Garde Art Center in Groton, CT

4. Renovations to Bar & Board Restaurant and

residences

5. Renovations to Bar Cino

6. Renovations to Cranston Calvert into 34

apartment units

7. Renovation and Conversion of the historic Carey

School into – Newport – 11 luxury condo units

8. Renovation and Conversion of the historic Potter School – Newport – 8 luxury condo units

9. Renovation and Conversion of the historic Bancroft Estate – Middletown – 11 Luxury Condo units

10. Veterans for Tomorrow Apartments – Historic Mill Conversion – North Providence – 20 Units

11. Additions and renovations for over 100,000 square feet of additional space to an operating

mnnursing facility at St. Clare Home in Newport

12. Renovations, additions and overhaul to 40,000 sq ft TPI/Warren Innovation Center

13. New construction of the 30,000 sq. ft. Waterrower Headquarters and additional

plant expansions (20,000 sq. ft.)

14. Construction of the new Admissions and Alumni Center adjacent to the Schools of Law and

000Architecture at Roger Williams University (11,000 sq. ft.)

15. New construction and renovations of the RWU Bayside 2, 3 & 4 Phase 1 Dormitories.

16. Construction of the Preservation Society of Newport County’s Breaker’s Welcome Center

000(3,500 sq. ft.)

(888) 301-0076

55 John Clarke Road, Middletown, RI 02842

www.j2construct.com


17. New racquet and tennis facilities for the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, utilizing

000a highly visible, atypical 21,000 square feet pre-engineered structure, as well as new offices

and retail spaces – a total of 37,000 square feet of new space

18. New construction of the 24,000 square foot Tiverton Public Library.

19. New construction of the Sandywoods Farm Artist community consisting of 174 acres, 55 units

000and 35 structures.

Proposed Staffing/Project Team

J2Construct employs a staff that maintains only the highest levels of professionalism and integrity. For your

construction project, we have assigned a team of professionals with over 100 years of combined

experience. Most importantly, our assigned staff has successfully completed multiple projects working as a

team on projects of similar scope and complexity.

Our key project staff assigned for the duration of the pre-construction services and construction phase

program will be the project manager and the on-site project superintendent. Executive support, project

controls and administrative support will also be provided throughout the duration of the project for critical

functions such as:

• Leadership and executive direction

• Accounting, Purchasing & Financials

• Pre-planning, Project Phasing and Logistics

• Value engineering and problem solving

• Subcontractor coordination

• Client and team coordination and management

Day to day operations will be managed by the on-site Project Superintendent, responsible for oversight and

field coordination of all trades. Communication with the owner’s on-site staff will also be managed by the

project superintendent, keeping all personnel informed of construction progress and any pending shutdown

and/or facilities coordination items.

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing all formal communication processes with the

owner’s project team, budget development and reporting, subcontracting, scheduling and monthly status

reporting. The project manager will also lead periodic owner progress

meetings as well as drive completion of open action items. The

project manager will take a leadership role during the design process,

working collaboratively with the owner, architect and consultants to

develop and finalize project expectations, scope, budget and

schedule. The project manager will be the primary point of contact

for the owner and the owner’s project team.

We have included herein, an organization chart, outlining the proposed project team members and their

designated role for this project.

(888) 301-0076

55 John Clarke Road, Middletown, RI 02842

www.j2construct.com


Stoneacre Hospitality

Mixed-Use Renovation

Project Organization Chart


JEFF

LIPSHIRES

P R I N C I P L E & P R E S I D E N T

S R . P R O J E C T M A N A G E R

As Project Manager, Jeff leads the entire project operation

through planning, estimating, purchasing and construction in

addition to coordinating and collaborating with the project

team, including the owner, architect and consultants. With

over thirty years’ experience in commercial, high-end

residential, municipal and industrial infrastructure projects,

Jeff’s experience includes project management and

estimating for mechanically involved programs for public and

private clients, in addition to various complex commercial and

residential programs. His experience includes multiple

commercial and residential projects utilizing various

contracting methods such as Construction Management at

risk with guaranteed maximum price, Lump Sum and Design-

Build.

Major Project Responsibilities:

C O N T A C T

55 John Clarke Road

Middletown, RI 02842

c. 401.314.0010

e. jlipshires@j2construct.com

• Pre-construction Phase Lead

• Project team development

• Scope, Schedule and Budget Development and Compliance

• Relationship management w/owner and design team

• Contract development and subcontract management

• Provides overall organizational leadership direction to CM team

Education & Certification

• BS, Mechanical Engineering Boston University

• Fasttrack Schedule/Primavera/Suretrack

• OSHA 10 Hour; Rhode Island Lead License

Licenses & Affiliations

• General Contractor, RI #42173

• Unrestricted Construction Supervisor, MA #CS-110200

• RI Builders Association; Newport County Contractors; RIGBC


JEFF LIPSHIRES

Recent Experience

• Forest farm Assisted Living Precon – 40,000 sq. ft. - $4.0M

• Warren Innovation Center – 40,000 sq. ft. - $7.0M

• 5th Element Hotel Precon – 50,000 sq. ft. - $16.0M

• Hammett Wharf Hotel – 85,000 sq. ft. Precon and PM services - $21.0M

• Bristol Yacht Club Restoration - $1.7M

• Bar Cino Restaurant - $1.0M

• Roger Williams University Bayside 4 Dormitory - $4.0M

• Breaker’s Welcome Center for PSNC - $5.5M

• Waterrower Plant Expansion & New Office Building - $10.0M

• RWU Bayside 2 & 3 - $4.0M

• RWU Architecture Building Kalwall Skylight Replacement Program - $1.0M

• RWU Admissions & Alumni Center - $4.6M

• Portsmouth High School Gymnasium, Portsmouth - $3.5M (Committee Member)

• St. Clare Home - $13.0M

• Tiverton Public Library - $8.0M

• Carey School Conversion - $5.5M

• 41 North Hotel - $9.6M

• International Tennis Hall of Fame - $8.0M

• Newport Fed - $3.0M

• Sandywoods Farm - $14.6M

• Potter League for Animals - $7.0M

• Carnegie Marina & Harbor Development • Carnegie Abbey Golf Club – Multiple - $20.0M plus

• 50 Square, LP - $3.5M

• Potter School Conversion - $3.0

55 John Clarke Road Middletown, RI 02842 | c. 401.314.0010 | e. jlipshires@j2construct.com


JEFF LIPSHIRES

Key Construction Projects

Newport ‐ waterfront 84 room hotel:

• Pre‐construction and sales lead – value engineering, scope and final costing, subcontractor

buyout and project management

• Pre‐construction cost and scope development; subcontractor team and pricing development

• Approx. 75,000 Sq. Ft. ‐ new const. ‐ $18.0M

• Rammed Aggregate Pier ground improvement and Steel/Concrete podium with Wood Frame

Construction

Newport ‐ waterfront 57 room hotel:

• Pre‐construction lead – value engineering, scope and final costing, subcontractor buyout and

project management

• Pre‐construction cost and scope development; Subcontractor team and pricing development

• 57,000 Sq. Ft. – Existing demolition and new const. ‐ $16.0M

• Rammed Aggregate Pier ground improvement and Steel/Concrete Frame with light gauge

envelope Construction

Sail Newport Headquarters:

• Estimate, Bid, Sales, & PM lead – Successful value engineering, scope and final costing,

subcontractor buyout and project management.

• 10,000 Sq. Ft. ‐ new const. ‐ $6.0M

• ICF Foundation/Podium with Post & Beam frame with SIPS

Breakers Mansion Welcome Center:

• Pre‐construction, Estimate, Bid, Sales, & PM lead – Successful value engineering, scope and final

costing, subcontractor buyout and project management

• 3,500 Sq. Ft. new const. ‐ $5.5M

• Steel frame with custom fabricated laminated roof truss system

St. Clare Home (skilled nursing/asst. living):

• Pre‐construction, Estimate, Bid, Sales & PM lead – Successful value engineering, scope and final

costing, subcontractor buyout and project management.

• 100,000 Sq. Ft. new additions and renovations ‐ $13.0M

• Steel/Concrete frame with fire treated wood‐frame envelope and roof truss system, operating

during construction.

Waterrower Manufacturing and Assembly Expansions:

• Pre‐construction, Estimate, Bid, Sales & PM lead – Successful value engineering, scope and final

costing, subcontractor buyout and project management.

• 30,000 Sq. Ft. new construction office building & approx. 16,000 sq. ft. factory expansions ‐$9.6M

• Steel/concrete first deck, post & beam second deck, exposed steel girder truss roof system; wood

framed envelope at office building; CMU envelope at plant expansions, operating during

construction

55 John Clarke Road Middletown, RI 02842 | c. 401.314.0010 | e. jlipshires@j2construct.com


JEFF LIPSHIRES

Key Construction Projects, cont.

Veterans for Tomorrow 20 unit affordable housing historic mill

restoration/conversion:

• Estimate, Bid, Sales & PM lead – Successful value engineering, scope and final costing,

subcontractor buyout and project management.

• 16,000 Sq. Ft. – $3.0M

• Masonry restoration of brick and cornice; HDC approved windows/doors; structural

reinforcement of existing

Tennis Hall of Fame Retail and Racquet facilities:

• Pre‐construction, Estimate, GMP, & PM lead – Successful value engineering, scope and final

costing, subcontractor buyout and project management.

• 37,000 Sq. Ft. new construction ‐ $7.0M

• 21,000 Sq. Ft. pre‐engineered indoor tennis court building w/SIPS & 16,000 Sq. Ft. wood framed

retail/office/fitness facility.

Tiverton Public Library:

• Pre‐construction, Estimate, Bid, Sales, & PM lead – Successful value engineering, scope and

final costing, subcontractor buyout and project management; Developed public CM process.

• 24,000 Sq. Ft. new construction ‐ $8.0M

• National Grid Advanced Buildings Program.

• Steel structure with wood framed exterior envelope and roof truss system.

Roger Williams University – Admissions & Alumni Center (11,000 sq. ft.),

Architecture Skylights ($1.0M), Bayside dormitories phases 2, 3 & 4:

• Total revenues $12.0M

• LEED Silver

• Pre‐construction, Estimate, Bid, Sales, & PM lead – Successful value engineering, scope and

final costing, subcontractor buyout and project management.

• Admissions – Masonry/Steel/Wood Frame; Bayside – Wood frame including new construction

(11,000 sq. ft.) and existing ext. envelope repairs; Architecture – Kalwall skylight replacements

Sandywoods Farm Affordable Housing:

• 174 acressite/infrastructure, 55 units, 35 structures ‐ $15.0M

• Pre‐construction, Estimate, Bid and sales lead – Successful value engineering, scope and final

costing, subcontractor buyout and project management.

• Wood framed duplex, triplex and mixed use buildings; pump station, roads, electric, sewer,

water & gas utilities.

55 John Clarke Road Middletown, RI 02842 | c. 401.314.0010 | e. jlipshires@j2construct.com


JEFF LIPSHIRES

Key Construction Projects, cont.

41N Hotel and Restaurants:

• Estimate, Bid, GMP & lead – Successful value engineering, scope and final costing,

subcontractor buyout and project management.

• 30,000 Sq. Ft. new construction – $9.8M

• LEED Silver

• Demo existing structures, rammed aggregate pier ground improvement, steel structure

with light gauge metal exterior envelope, operating during construction.

Potter League for Animals:

• Estimate, Bid, & PM lead –Scope and final costing, subcontractor buyout and project

management.

• 22,000 Sq. Ft. new construction ‐ $7.0M

• LEED Gold

• Demo’d existing, steel structure with light gauge envelope, operating during construction.

Bancroft Estate Condominiums:

• 26,000 Sq. Ft. new construction and historic restoration ‐ $6.0M

• Estimate, Bid , GMP & PM lead – Successful value engineering, scope and final costing,

subcontractor buyout and project management.

• Existing renovation/conversion, new construction, wood frame, geothermal heating/cooling;

11 high‐end residential units.

Carey School Condominiums:

• Estimate, Bid and GMP lead – Successful value engineering, scope and final costing,

subcontractor buyout and project management.

• 16,000 Sq. Ft.school conversion ‐ $5.0M

• Restoration and conversion of historic school building; masonry envelope with steel and

wood structure; 11 total high‐end residential units.

Potter School condominiums:

• 11,000 sq. ft.school conversion – $3.5M

• Scope and final costing, subcontractor buyout and project management.

• Restoration and conversion of historic school building; masonry envelope with steel and

wood structure; 11 total units.

Belleville House Affordable Housing Units – Phases 1 & 2:

• 45,000 Sq. Ft. new construction and historic restoration ‐ $5.6M

• Estimate, Bid , GMP & PM lead – Successful value engineering, scope and final costing,

subcontractor buyout and project management

• Existing renovation/conversion of church & Parrish, new construction, wood frame/masonry,

grout column foundation reinforcement, 36 total units.

55 John Clarke Road Middletown, RI 02842 | c. 401.314.0010 | e. jlipshires@j2construct.com


ANSELMO

TONI

C O N T A C T

55 John Clarke Road

Middletown, RI 02842

c. 401.226.2567

G E N E R A L S U P E R I N T E N D E N T

e. atoni@j2construct.com

P R O J E C T S U P E R I N T E N D E N T

Anselmo has over 30 years experience as an on-site project

superintendent, managing intricate construction programs

with multiple subcontractors and construction trades. As a field

supervisor Anselmo has an un-matched, expert level of

constructionknowledge, utilizing Autocad and other computer

aided technologies to communicate real-time with Architects,

Engineers &Consultants and all other project team members.

He has supervised projects exceeding 100,000 square feet and

$14.0M.

Major Project Responsibilities:

• Coordinate site mobilization and utilization with Owner,

Subcontractors and Operations

• Assist with supervision and coordination of all field operations

and subcontractors work

• Project layout from survey controls

• Scheduling and coordination of trades and subcontractors

• Computer Aided Drafting coordination with Autocad

• Management of Safety Plan, Safety Compliance, toolbox talks

and coordination with OSHA

• Rough and Finish Carpentry

• Rough and Finish Concrete

Education & Certification

• Eastern CT. State College

• Woodstock Academy

• OSHA 30 hours

• Primavera/Suretrack

• Procore Certified

Licenses & Affiliations

• CDL & Lull License

• Construction Forklift Operator

• RI Builders Association; Newport County

Contractors MA Supervisor's Training


ANSELMO TONI

Recent Experience

• Cranston Calvert School, 34 UnitCondo Conversion - $8.8M

• TPI, Warren Innovation Center - $6.5M

• Roger Williams University Bayside 4 Dormitory - $4.0M

• Breaker’s Welcome Center for PSNC - $5.5M

• RWU Bayside 2 & 3 - $4.0M

• RWU Architecture Building Kalwall Skylight Replacement Program - $1.0M

• RWU Admissions & Alumni Center - $4.6M

• Tiverton Public Library - $8.0M

• St. Clare Home - $13.0M

• New York Yacht Club (multiple) - $4.0M

• Belleville House - $4.0M

• 41 North Hotel - $9.5M

• Sandywoods Farm - $14.6M

• Redwood Library - $1.5M

• Private Residences, Portsmouth - $3.0M

• Private Residence, Jamestown - $2.9M

• Vistas on the Trail

• Villages on Mt. Hope Bay – Multiple Phases

55 John Clarke Road Middletown, RI 02842 | c. 401.226.2567 | e. atoni@j2construct.com


MARC

NOUMAN

C H I E F E S T I M A T O R /

S E N I O R P R O J E C T M A N A G E R

C H I E F E S T I M A T O R /

S R . P R O J E C T M A N A G E R

Marc is the the Chief Estimator with over 30 years of

construction experience including; estimating, purchasing

and project management. He has worked for General

Contractors, Construction Managers and Property

Development companies, and has led the pre-con on many

casino and hotel projects. Marc excels at large and complex

projects, and his experience encompasses hard bid,

negotiated and design build projects from one to over fifty

million dollars. He has been involved in hospitality,

educational, institutional, retail, commercial, healthcare,

government, specialty manufacturing and environmental

sectors. He possesses strong computer skills and an aptitude

to learning new programs and construction methods utilized

in our industry.

C O N T A C T

55 John Clarke Road

Middletown, RI 02842

c. 4401.632.3470

e. mnouman@j2construct.com

Major Project Responsibilities:

• Pre-Construction Phase Lead

• Project Team Development & Training

• Scope, Schedule and Budget Development and Compliance

• Cost Management & Project Supervision

• Provides Overall Organizational Leadership Direction to the

Commercial Construction Team

Education & Certification

• A.S. Architecture Building and Engineering Technologies,

New England Institute of Tech

• FastTrack Schedule/Procore Certified

• OSHA 10 Hour; Rhode Island Lead License


Marc Nouman

Recent Experience

HOSPITALITY & GAMING

Foxwoods - Concourse Redevelopment, 120k Sq./Ft., $23.5M

Foxwoods - New Rainmaker Casino, 45k Sq./Ft., $6.5M

Foxwoods - High Limit Slots, 21k Sq./Ft., $3.3M

Foxwoods - World Poker Room, 14k Sq./Ft., $2.6M

Foxwoods - Museum Relocation, 9k Sq./Ft., $1.4M

Foxwoods - Food Court Renovatio, 7500 Sq./Ft., $1.6M

Foxwoods - Phase IV - Gaming Facilities, 239k Sq./Ft., $66M

Foxwoods - Grand Pequot Towers Hotel & Lobby, 1.7M Sq./Ft., $382M

Foxwoods - Precast Parking Garage, 1400 Spaces, $18M

Foxwoods - Phase VI - Parking Garage

Foxwoods - Phase X - Casino Parking Garage, 2500 spaces, $50M

Foxwoods - Waste Water & Water Storage Plant, $18M

Foxwoods - Central Plant, 32k Sq./Ft., $9M

Intercontinental Hotel - Kansas City, MO. $22M

Renovation of Entire Hotel Guestrooms & Public Spaces - Design/Build

Hilton Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile - Chicago, IL, $34M

Renovation of Entire Hotel Guestrooms & Public Spaces -Design/Build

Doubletree Suites Santa Monica - Santa Monica, CA, $14.5M

Renovation of Entire Hotel Guestrooms & Public Spaces- Design/Build

Westin Ft. Lauderdale - Ft. Lauderdale, FL, $9.3M

Renovation of Entire Hotel Guestrooms & Public Spaces - Design/Build

Marriott Palm Beach Gardens - West Palm Beach, FL, $7.6M

Renovation of Entire Hotel Guestrooms & Public Spaces - Design/Build

Marriott Colorado Springs - Colorado Springs, CO, $13.5M

Renovation of Entire Hotel Guestrooms & Public Spaces - Design/Build

55 John Clarke Road Middletown, RI 02842 | c. 401.632.3470 | e. mnouman@j2construct.com


O P E R A T I O N S M A N A G E R

SAM

HARDY

O P E R A T I O N S M A N A G E R

As Operations Manager, Sam facilitates and mobilizes project

operations by coordinating and collaborating with the entire team,

including the owner, architect and consultants. With over 12 years

experience in high-end construction, renovation and

redevelopment plans, Sam's experience also includes asset

management of over $55 million in real estate holdings. His

extensive experience in negotitations with municipalities like the

historic commission and zoning boards help preserve and promote

the intrinsic value of projects, that help build and maintain positive

community relations. As a personable and knowledgable

communicator, he has a distinct ability to convey information with

clarity and purpose, build consensus, and facilitate dialogue with

stakeholders, officials, and decision makers during all phases of a

project's life cycle.

Major Project Responsibilities:

C O N T A C T

55 John Clarke Road

Middletown, RI 02842

cell - 401.743.7578

email - s.hardy@j2construct.com

• Pre-construction Phase Strategy Planning & Due Diligence

• Project Team Development & Supervision

• Permitting & Code Compliance

• Relationship Management w/Owner and Design Team

• Subcontractor Management

• Operational Oversight During all Phases of Project Execution

Education & Certification

• BS, Integrated Marketing & Communications, Ithaca

College

• Construction Management, New England Institute of Tech.

• FastTrack Schedule/Stack Takeoff Software

• Procore Certified

Project Awards

Preserve Rhode Island, Rhode Island Restoration

Project of the Year (Belcourt of Newport; 2018)

Yankee Magazine, Best New Cultural Attraction

(Belcourt of Newport; 2018)


SAM HARDY

Key Construction Projects

Belcourt Of Newport (historic restoration) - 47,000 sq.ft. - $19.5M

282 Thames Street (Restaurant/Lodging) - 12,000 sq.ft. - $4.5M

East Greenwich Warehouse (Office conversion) - 20,000 sq.ft. - $1M

Alex & Ani Retail store build-outs - $2.5M

50 Exchange Terrace - Pre-Con and Phase 1 Demo - $1M

159 Weybosset Street, Providence (office Build-out) - $1.5M

Local Mercantile Wickford (Retail) - 3.500 sq.ft. - $850K

Local Mercantile Providence (Retail) - 1,700 sq.ft. - $500K

Reade Street, TRIBECA, NYC (Private Residence) - $1.1M (renovation)

Private Residence, Providence - 4,000 sq.ft. - $1M

Private Residence, Jamestown, RI (reno) - 2,700 sq.ft. - $1M

Private Residence, Jamestown, RI (reno) - 5,500 sq.ft. - $550K

Private Residence, Westerly, RI (addition) - 3,000 sq.ft. - $1M

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SARA

DONNELLY

C O N T A C T

P R O J E C T M A N A G E R

P R O J E C T M A N A G E R

As one of our veteran Project Managers, Sara has over 20 years of

construction industry experience. Her strenths include a high level

of organization, especially in regard to document control, project

reporting, budgeting, and operations coordination. She also works

closely with the entire project team to ensure overall compliance

with project procedures and scheduled deliverables. Upon project

completion, Sara oversees the team in all closeout areas, including

as-built plans and O&M manuals, project reporting, final costing,

and GMP buyout reconciliation and operations utilization.

Major Project Responsibilities:

• Job Costing & Tracking

• Scheduling & Budgets

•Project Documentation Control & Change Order Management

•Team Development

• On-site Logistics & Planning

• Procore Based Daily Updates & Reports

• Subcontractor Coordination

• Quality Control & Project Execution

Recent Experience:

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• Private Residence - $13.0M

• Roger Williams University Bayside 4 Dormitory - $4.0M

• RWU Bayside 2 & 3 - $4.0M

• RWU Admissions & Alumni Center - $4.6M

• Water Rower Plant Expansion & New Office Building -

$10.0M

• St. Clare Home - $13.0M

• International Tennis Hall of Fame - $8.0M

• 41 North Hotel - $9.5M

• Newport Fed - $3.0M

• Sandywoods Farm - $14.6M

• Potter League For Animals - $7.0M

• Coastal Living Idea House - $2.0M

• 50 Square, LP - $3.5M

• Exclusive Resorts - $3.0M

• Carnegie Marina - $5.4M

• Carnegie Abbey Golf House - $13.0M

• Carnegie Village Homes & Infrastructure - $10.0M

Education & Affiliations

• Katharine Gibbs School

• CF Data Structure

• Procore Certified/FastTrack Schedule/Primavera

• Newport County Contractors Association

• Newport County Chamber of Commerce

• RI Builders Association

• Notary Public


SECTION THREE

Our approach to Pre-construction design-assist & Construction Management is collaborative and

transparent. Much of our work is open-book, with thorough cost accounting and detailed reporting systems

which keep the entire project team abreast of pre-construction and construction phase budgeting/expenses

and labor utilization. We work collaboratively to evaluate the most economical solutions to technical challenges

- before they are built. Procore project management is a collaborative interface that allows all team members

to communicate effectively and efficiently, streamlining the Submittal, RFI and buyout process. Upon

commencement of the preconstruction effort, all team members will receive an invite to join J2’s Procore

portal. The rest of the team is not required to have a Procore subscription, as they will be working through the

J2 site.

J2 is unique in that our people have demonstrated success as

a project team with some of this region’s most challenging

and high-profile construction projects. Additionally, as a

construction manager and general contractor with both

commercial and high-end residential experience, we have

demonstrated an exceptional level of quality on every project

– we do not accept anything but the best performance.

Finally, we see our role as GC/CM as an integral, leading

member of the project team, responsible for working

collaboratively with the owner, Architect and other

consultants to ensure the customer receives not only

exceptional value, but also a high level of professionalism derived from leadership, experience, quality, and

just as importantly, on time delivery.

Project Methodology & Management Philosophy

In the institutional, commercial, as well as residential arenas, clients such as Roger Williams University, St.

Clare Home and Church Community Housing Corp. chose our key staff to meet their needs for quality,

timeliness and cost management. Our Portfolio includes many more retail, office and other business projects

and our ability to meet tight time and cost constraints is well documented.

Preconstruction Phase services

Understanding the client’s key goals and objectives is critical in achieving complete project success. Our

project management professionals engage early on in the pre-construction process through working meetings

with the project team, including the owner, architects, and design and engineering consultants. It is during this

period that project expectations are established and where key project parameters are created. Our staff work

collaboratively with all team members to:

• Establish project goals and objectives

• Develop project scope and work break down

• Eliminate scope overlap/gaps

• Develop Phasing Plan

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RECENT EXAMPLES OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

FIFTH ELEMENT HOTEL

RAMADA HOTEL

CRANSTON CALVERT APTS.

Jeff Lipshires & Dan Wallace PM, Precon

PROJECT BUDGET: $16.5 Million

Jeff Lipshires, PM – Precon

PROJECT BUDGET: $8.0 Million

Jeff Lipshires, PM – Precon/Construction

Anselmo Toni, Superintendent

CONTRACT VALUE: $9.0 Million

ISLAND MOVING COMPANY - DANCE SCHOOL

FORST FARM ASSISTED LIVING

WATERROWER HEADQUARTERS &

MANUFACTORING FACILITIES

Jeff Lipshires, Precon

PROJECT BUDGET: $3.0 Million

Jeff Lipshires & Marc Nouman, Precon &

Construction

CONTRACT VALUE: $4.5 Million

Jeff Lipshires, Precon & Construction

Sara Donnelly,Project Manager

CONTRACT VALUE: $20.0 Million

41 NORTH HOTEL

HAMMETT WHARF HOTEL

AQUIDNECK CLUB - DINING ROOM RENO

Jeff Lipshires, PM – Precon/Construction

Sara Donnelly, Assistant PM

CONTRACT VALUE: $9.8 Million

Jeff Lipshires, Precon/PM – Construction

Phase (Consultant)

CONTRACT VALUE: $20.0 Million

Jeff Lipshires - Bar & Kitchen

Additions/Renovations

CONTRACT VALUE: $1.5 Million


BRENTON HOTEL

WARREN INNOVATION CENTER

ST. CLARE HOME

Jeff Lipshires, PM - Precon

CONTRACT VALUE: $21.0 Million

Jeff Lipshires, PM – Precon & Construction

Anselmo Toni, Superintendent

CONTRACT VALUE: $7.0 Million

Jeff Lipshires, PM – Precon & Construction

Anselmo Toni, Superintendent

CONTRACT VALUE: $14.5 Million

INTL TENNIS HALL OF FAME SAIL NEWPORT HEADQUARTERS NEW YORK YACHT CLUB RENO

Jeff Lipshires, Precon & Construction

CONTRACT VALUE: $8.0 Million

Jeff Lipshires, Precon & Construction

CONTRACT VALUE: $5.0 Million

Jeff Lipshires, Precon & Construction

CONTRACT VALUE: $3.5 Million

BRISTOL YACHT CLUB

TIVERTON LIBRARY

SANDYWOODS FARM

Jeff Lipshires, Precon & Construction

CONTRACT VALUE: $2.0 Million

Jeff Lipshires, Precon & Construction

Anselmo Toni, Superintendent

Sara Donnelly, Assistant PM

CONTRACT VALUE: $8.0 Million

Jeff Lipshires, Precon & Construction

Anselmo Toni, Superintendent

Sara Donnelly, Assistant PM

CONTRACT VALUE: $14.0 Million


• Construct project schedule

• Develop Site Logistics Plan

• Garner Subcontractor Interest

• Create project budgets

• Provide value engineering and constructability reviews

• Prepare and administer subcontractor selection process

• Produce project schedule of values and identify critical path procurement objectives

Through a continuous and open process of communication with all team members, our staff strive to meet

all stakeholders’ expectations at the lowest possible cost and on schedule.

Construction Phase services

Once all project parameters have been established and the key structure of the project has been developed,

and following the formal notice to proceed, we will begin the construction phase of the project. Open

communication with all team members will continue through weekly/bi-weekly progress meetings at which

project status, issues and actions are reviewed and resolved. In addition, weekly sub- contractor meetings will

also be held involving all primary subcontractors and trade labor. It is during these sessions that key items

such as safety and trade coordination are reviewed and reinforced.

Interfaces between primary subcontractors are closely monitored. During this phase, all construction activities

are documented and tracked through varying levels of project controls. These include:

• Weekly owner meeting minutes

• Weekly subcontractor meeting minutes - Formal transmittals and transmittal log

• Submittals and submittal log

• Daily job reports and subcontractor monitoring

• Cost reports

• Budget status and change order tracking logs

• Project Reporting and Collaboration through Procore

Specifically, change-order requests are thoroughly vetted with trades/subcontractors prior to ultimate

summarization and detailed proposed change orders (PCO’s) are submitted to the Architect/Owner for review.

All PCO’s are organized on a living tracking log, which is updated and

reported on a monthly basis. Change orders are only submitted once

PCO’s are approved and represent a summary of approved PCO’s for the

current month, billed on a percent complete basis. We typically work in

an open book fashion. Because of a multitude of experience with this

approach, the tools we have developed are specifically tailored to the

cost-of-the-work-plus-fee and guaranteed maximum price (GMP)

contract vehicles.

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J2Construct may also self-perform miscellaneous tasks throughout the construction project. These tasks

include assisting layout, grouting and leveling baseplates, misc. patching, staging, blocking, temporary

facilities, cleanup, etc. In addition, based on the available subcontractor pool, exterior and interior finish

carpentry may be areas where quality and technical specialty dictate that self-perform work is in the best

interest of the project. Percentage of self-perform work can be as little as a few percentage points to as much

as 20-30 %, depending on the type of work being performed.

Cost Development and Detailed Estimating Techniques

In helping to develop the schematic, design development and GMP estimates, we work closely with the

owner, architect and the entire project team to coordinate the necessary documentation required for

effective cost development. In support of this effort, we have utilized 3D modeling software to help us

manage existing models and or create accurate views of the various project characteristics, which in turn

allows us to develop accurate material and quantity takeoffs and identify potential conflict areas. This helps

the team to visualize the building components and to determine work breakdown responsibilities based on

trade requirements. The model clearly indicates building geometry, structure, openings, partitions, and in

some cases, even finish details, etc. From this model, we can extract accurate quantities for building materials

to help easily, in collaboration with the design team and the project owner, determine the most efficient and

economical construction methods.

In addition to simple material takeoffs, we can work with our clients, the design team and subcontractors to

determine the most economical approach to designing mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection

systems. Sections through the model help us and our subcontractors gain a thorough understanding of the

buildings constraints such as floor-to-floor heights, structural limitations and other conflicts which may restrict

some building systems such as ductwork, piping, etc.

Preliminary Project Schedule

J2Construct currently utilizes FastTrack for project scheduling. The project manager and

superintendent work closely together to develop the overall project schedule, based on the

construction sequence, projected start date, and project parameters/owner requirements, and

key subcontractor input. As with all projects, standard workdays dictate the baseline schedule,

which is coordinated with the owner’s projected start and completion dates, along with any critical

intermediary milestones. For most projects, the preliminary schedule will be collaboratively developed with

the project team to incorporate key permitting, design and owner selection milestones, based on the critical

dates outlined by the owner’s overall project requirements.

During the construction phase, we prepare weekly 2-week look ahead schedules based on coordination with

the overall project schedule, subcontractor field coordination and performance, weather conditions, site

conditions along with any other coordination areas required- i.e., shut-downs, safety collaboration, facilities

collaboration, etc. The master schedule is updated monthly. During the construction phase, the project team

will constantly monitor performance and create recovery schedules as required to ensure the critical path is

achieved.

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Client:

Perform Percetage: 30%

Self

John Clarke Road

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RI 02874

Middletown,

Square Footage: 2,200

Total

Value: $1.0

Contract

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Architect:

Renovation

Category:

Project Overview:

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Water Rower

Client:

Perform Percetage: 40%

Self

John Clarke Road

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RI 02874

Middletown,

Square Footage: 47,000

Total

Value: $10.0M

Contract

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Project Overview:

Architect: Union Studio

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Private Residence

Client:

Perform Percetage: 30%

Self

John Clarke Road

55

RI 02874

Middletown,

Square Footage: 5,300

Total

Value: $3.5M

Contract

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A. Tesa

Architect:

Architecture

Project Overview:

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SECTION FIVE

Estimating and Cost Reporting

J2Construct utilize Excel and Sage/Timberline for creating the baseline project estimate and establishing the

“cost of the work” and final project budget. The estimate incorporates all labor, material and subcontractor

items. From the baseline GMP estimate, we create a detailed cost report in Excel. We can easily create

customized reports to track any specific facet of the project. In general, the overall cost report provides the

detailed backup to the AIA G703 requisition document. Cost codes are broken down from the G703 into

further detail in the Excel cost report. Cost codes identified in the cost report are backed up by all labor,

material and subcontractor charges entered into the project accounting system. This tiered cost tracking

allows the owner to receive as little or as much cost tracking detail as required. The owner can dictate the

final cost reporting structure.

Budget Development & subcontractor selection

We will develop a preliminary budget based on our experience with a multitude of projects with

similar complexities. As a construction manager with self-performance capabilities in many of the rough

and finish disciplines, we are in tune with the cost of labor and completion durations for many of the CSI

divisions based on in-house data compiled over the past 15 years. In addition, we maintain firstcall

relationships with all CSI division trade subcontractors. It is through early engagement of

these subcontractors that J2Construct is able to provide detailed constructability input and value

engineering in all disciplines, leading to the lowest possible project cost, while successfully achieving the

team’s established goals and objectives.

Once preliminary specifications and scope documents have been developed and all team members

have bought into the selected approach, we will solicit subcontract packages to a minimum of three

bidders for each trade. Following a detailed scope

review with each respondent, the project manager

will present a summary bid table report to the project

team. The subcontractors can then be

selected through a collaborative effort amongst

Owner, Architect/Engineers and Construction

Manager. Once selected, all subcontractors must sign

the J2Construct subcontractor agreement. The

subcontractor agreement clearly identifies all required

scope definition criteria including:

• Cost of the work

• Project plans and specifications

• Scope review and modification parameters - Materials tracking and GBC/LEED requirements

• Subcontractor proposal

• Adherence to site rules and regulations, including safety, work hours, noise restrictions

and clean-up requirements

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This approach has been used by us successfully on many construction management and GMP

contracts resulting in a project delivery team with an increased understanding of all stakeholder expectations

as well as increased ownership in the overall project success.

Quality Control

Our staff have a long history of consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.

As explained in previous sections, our general contracting and construction management expertise is focused

on proactively achieving our clients’ goals and objectives through tackling difficult project challenges with

a solutions-driven approach. We share a leadership role in building consensus among all team members

while striving to:

• Foster open communications and collaborative working relationships

• Identify core project parameters

• Drive critical path objectives

• Developing a focused and unique project construction sequence

• Maximize efficiency in staff utilization and subcontractor coordination

We utilize a structured approach to project delivery. Management tools focused on communication include:

• Procore Collaboration

• Schedule development and construction sequencing

• Project budget development and schedule of values

• Progress meetings and minutes

• Transmittals/Submittals

• Daily job reports

The above outline leads to creating a project history that has been developed collaboratively through the hard

work of all team members. Open communication with the owner’s

on-site staff helps to prevent surprises. Interruptions in service, site

closings and/or shutdowns can be a nuisance to all involved if not

planned carefully. Our on-site management team will remain in

constant contact with the owner’s representatives and staff,

keeping them informed of the latest project status, while alerting

them, well ahead of time, should project requirements impact, or

potentially impact, their day to day schedules.

Closeout

Achieving substantial and final completion can be challenging. We have used the tools as described herein as a

foundation toward reaching these critical project milestones.

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During the completion of intermediary and/or whole scope areas, our team works closely with the project team

to identify and track all incomplete or unsatisfactory items. A punch list is developed wherein all items are

assigned a responsible part and completion date.

Training services will be organized and led by project staff and coordinated with third party experts such that

the owner’s maintenance staff will be fully educated in the operation and maintenance of all primary

and miscellaneous mechanical and electrical systems.

Upon final completion, we will prepare final project manuals for handover to the project owner

and/or agent. Project manuals include key items such as:

• Warranty information

• Equipment manuals and data

• Redline as-built drawings

• Subcontractor contact information - Operating manuals as required

Methods to encourage MBE/WBE Participation

MBE/WBE Selection

Our staff have consistently achieved both required as well as “suggested” content requirements for

Minority Business Enterprises and Women Owned Business Enterprises, while maintaining cost

competitiveness for our clients. Through our work with non-profit and state and federally funded programs,

we have successfully exceeded content requirements in trade areas such as:

• Demolition

• Masonry

• Sheetmetal and Flashing

• Roofing and Moisture Protection • Interior Finishes

• Painting

• Floor and Finishes

We have established relationships with various MBE/ WBE subcontractors and are confident in our ability to

successfully create awareness and implementation of this requirement for any construction program

interested specifying in this requirement.

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SECTION SIX


THE WOMEN OF J2CONSTRUCT INC.

BY TANJA LYNCH / PHOTOS BY SARA COONEY

Leanne DePaul, Alanna Harley, Renee Buska, Taylor Palermo, Sara Donnelly, Jessica Weaver, Erica Marsden

am proud of this month’s cover of the

I women of J2Construct Inc.

J2Construct is setting a great tone for

the construction industry by giving women

opportunities to thrive in what tends

to be a male dominated industry. The

women on our cover are representative

of that.

Starting with Sara Donnelly, who has

been working in the industry with Jeff

for over 20 years and has been with him

since the inception of J2Construct in

2018. She is a Senior Project Manager.

“I have been working in the construction

industry for 25 years on Aquidneck

Island and have been a part of so many

amazing commercial and residential projects.

I have worked side by side with Jeff

for 20 years and now I am able to utilize

all of my expertise as a senior member

of J2Construct. We have so many strong

team members and I feel our strength is

in our collaborations with our clients, architects

and designers on each project.”

Leanne DePaul is the Operations

Manager which means...she does a little

bit of everything to make sure things

run smoothly. She mostly works with

the executive team to ensure they are

running optimally as a whole unit. On

any given day, she works with marketing

representatives, conducts interviews but

mostly makes sure everyone else has

what they need to get their jobs done. “I

must admit my favorite part is visiting the

ongoing projects and seeing the progress

that our team makes each week. It’s

very rewarding.”

Alanna Harley is a Project Manager and

said, “I am so appreciative of how involved

an owner Jeff is. All of the project

managers act as a team and the office

environment is very collaborative.”

Erica Marsden is on the accounting

team. Her roles include accounts payable,

contracts and assisting the Project

Managers whenever necessary. She has

been with the company since December

of 2019. “The most interesting aspect

of working here is that no two days are

alike. There is no monotony in this industry.

Also, being able to watch a project

from inception come to fruition is so

rewarding.”

Taylor Palermo is an intern who works as

an assistant to the senior management.

‘”I help out with administrative tasks and

pretty much anything anyone needs! My

experience here has been crazy and busy

but in all the best ways! Everyone has

been so welcoming, and I am so excited

to see the role J2 will play in my future

career!”

Jessica Weaver is the Controller and

is responsible for accounting, billing,

payroll and human resources. She began

working for J2 in February 2020 through

the purchase of Advanced Building

Concepts. During the past year and a

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half J2 has expanded into new markets and grown tremendously.

Jessica says, “I am very proud to have been a part of

the growth and look forward to the exciting things to come.

While the financial and administrative teams are oftentimes

overlooked in the construction industry, we play a huge role

in the success of the business. I am involved with day to day

operations and work with the project managers and senior

management. We build just as much in the office as they do

Owner of J2Construct, Inc. Jeff Lipshires

with the dogs of J2 Frankie and Isaac.

in the field and I enjoy being a part of each project and seeing

them come to fruition.”

Rene Buska is the Accounts Receivable Specialist. She just

joined the team in June and so far so good! “I am so excited

to be a part of a company that has grown so quickly in just

three years. Coming out of a pandemic with so many new

projects is impressive. I’ve only been here a few months but

everyone is so helpful and eager to help me learn and it’s

great being a part of so many strong, smart women. I can’t

wait to see what’s on the horizon for J2.”

Together they form a successful group of strong, independent,

highly motivated women. “These women are valued at

J2 because they all offer uniquely different skill sets, including

management, organization, creativity and seeing the big-picture,”

explained Lipshires.

Leanne commented, “Women can and do succeed in the

construction industry and are valued because we bring a

unique energy to the job.”

Since its inception in 2018, J2Construct’s growth continues

to be visible on and off the island. Just drive around from

Indian Avenue in Portsmouth to Coggeshall Avenue Newport

and you will spot a red J2 logo project banner. Last summer,

they acquired the Middletown based Advanced Building Concepts,

which has only helped them persevere during the difficulties

during the pandemic. They were able to retain all their

employees, increase staff and expand business operations.

Jeff concluded by saying, “Our staff continued to remain

focused on providing the absolute best customer service, as

well as timely, cost conscious and efficient delivery of projects.

And it would not be possible without this strong team

of women who keep us running smoothly and help us forge a

strong, solid reputation of being thoughtful and responsible

builders. We value our relationships with every client as well

as our architecture and engineering partners from beginning

to end.”

J2Construct, Inc. is a proud sponsor of the National

Association of Women in Construction which is celebrating

its 60th Anniversary this year.

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Aquidneck Club

Client:

Perform Percetage: 40%

Self

John Clarke Road

55

RI 02874

Middletown,

Square Footage: 4,000

Total

Value: $2.0

Contract

j2construct

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J2Construct,

Design Build

Architect:

Renovation

Category:

Project Overview:

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Bristol Yacht Club

Client:

Perform Percetage: 20%

Self

John Clarke Road

55

RI 02874

Middletown,

Square Footage: 7,000

Total

Value: $1.5M

Contract

j2construct

INC

J2Construct,

Project Overview:

Architect: Union Studio

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Commercial


Footage: 72,093ft

Square

Union Studios

Architect:

Value: $6.5M

Contract

Commerical

Category:

Warren,

Location:

Island

Rhode

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Private Residence

Client:

Perform Percetage: 30%

Self

Square Footage: 6,500ft

Total

space, 3,900ft Outdoors

Living

John Clarke Road

55

RI 02874

Middletown,

Thomas

Architect:

& Associates

Lonardo

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JEFF LIPSHIRES, President

J2CONSTRUCT, INC. ORGANIZATION

OPERATIONS

PRECONSTRUCTION

SERVICES/ESTIMATING

Jeff Lipshires

Marc Nouman

Felix Perez

Dan Wallace

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

John DeRuosi, CFO

SALES/MARKETING &

EXECUTIVE SUPPORT

Sara Donnelly

Sam Hardy

Leanne DePaul

FIELD OPERATIONS & SAFETY

Project Managers

Anselmo Toni

General Superintendent

Safety Manager

Project

Superintendents

Senior Supers

John Murdoch

Steve Donnelly

Supers

Jim Pitocco

Eric Raposa

Chris Ollerhead

Ben Gaisor

Nick Prata

Field Staff

Foremen

Jim Sharp

Ron Oliviera

Gordon Parise

Eduardo Parigi

Thomas MacDonald

Andrew Brooks

Russell Hague

Carpenters

David Kirchner

Michael Williams

Bob Kerr

Joe Napolitano

Mark Mason

Helio Medeiros(S)

Jessy Baez

Laborers

Joe Dubois

Josue Cruz

Filomena Rodrigues

Senior PM

Jeff Lipshires

Marc Nouman

PM’s

Ted Boschetto (S)

Eric Raposa

Sara Donnelly

Dan Wallace

Alana Harley

David Janiesch

Julian Lucas

Gary Gonsalves

Sam Hardy

Assistant PM’s

Dan Rensehausen

Zack Quarella

Taylor Palermo

CONTROLLER

Jessica Weaver

Accounting &

Admin Support

Erica Marsden

Renee Buska

Leanne DePaul

Taylor Palermo

J2Construct Business Units

• Small Projects

• Residential New/Large

• Commercial/Hospitality

• Hospital / Institutional

• Estate & Property Management

Employees with Project Experience $15.0M +

• Jeff Lipshires

• John DeRuosi

• Sam Hardy

• Marc Nouman

• Anselmo Toni

• John Murdoch

• Nick Prata

• Steve Donnelly

• Sara Donnelly


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