RGM & Associates

Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Credential, California State University, Sonoma, California 1979
California Contractor’s License #654117, Class B
Advance Arbitration Certificate Program – 2000
Construction Mediation and Dispute Resolution Certificate Programs -1998, 1999
Arbitrator for the Contractors State License Board, Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation Center,
Arbitration Works – 2000 to 2008

Member:
Coalition for Adequate School Housing
Institute for Conflict Management
Association of California Construction Managers
Dispute Review Board Foundation

Ralph Caputo has been involved in the construction industry for over 37 years. He oversees the daily operations and financial responsibilities of the corporation and provides general planning and leadership for a diverse range of projects. Ralph becomes involved with the District’s administrative staff and Architect in defining key roles and will help tailor a Construction Planning and Management Program specific to the needs of the District and can offer valuable assistance with community presentations.

Ralph’s considerable training and experience in dispute resolution is an invaluable resource, and he frequently assists Districts and legal counsel in analyzing troubled projects and to help mitigate issues. Ralph also provides comprehensive program and planning services and oversees project management teams.

Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Drafting and Estimating, North Dakota State College of  Science, 1977
Certified Professional Estimator, American Society of Professional Estimators 2002-2006

Greg has been involved in the construction industry for more than 30 years, and has had extensive experience in all facets of construction estimating and project management. His experience includes architectural drafting, quantity surveys and estimating, material procurement, and the management of customer service and estimating departments for general contractors, modular building manufacturer, and steel building manufacturer. Greg has provided project management services for site work, commercial and industrial building, and modular building projects. He has managed a variety of public works projects, and has also been employed by a state agency as a Materials Specialist.As an RGM project manager since 2004, Greg manages projects in pre–construction and construction phases.  He provides expertise in developing project schedules and budgets, and is meticulous about organizing meeting minutes, logs, reports, and other job files. Greg provides estimating and plan review services for many RGM clients, including the Menlo Park City, John Swett Unified, Pittsburg Unified, Tracy Joint Unified, and Martinez Unified School District. Greg’s estimating skills provide accurate and reliable cost information to our clients, allowing them to make informed decisions about budgets and cash flow. Greg is a meticulous plan and spec reviewer, and his reviews ensure that bid sets are biddable and buildable, without information gaps and coordination issues.

Selected Experience Includes:
Project Manager • New Campus • Horicon Elementary, Annapolis, CA • $6.5M
Project Manager • Modernization • Martinez Unified School District • $4.9M
Project Manager • New Modular Classrooms • Sonoma County Office of Education • $4.2M
Project Manager • Modernization • County of San Mateo-Dept. of housing S. San Francisco • $1.6M
Project Manager • Modernization • West County Transportation Agency • $1.1M

Senior Program/Project Manager/Estimator
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Mississippi State University 1980
California-Licensed Professional Engineer, Civil, C70799
Member of American Society of Civil Engineers
California-Licensed Contractor B and C21, CSL #590222
Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD), C 70799, Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP), 25756
Member of American Society of Professional Estimators

Jalil Bazyar has been involved in the public sector construction industry for over thirty-one years, with emphasis in construction, estimating, project and construction management and civil engineering.  He is also experienced and skilled in working with architects, engineers and local agencies, such as fire districts, public works departments, building and utility districts.  Prior to joining RGM, Jalil worked as an Estimator for several general and specialty contractors. Jalil is equally proficient as an Estimator, Program or Project Manager.  He provides conceptual and hard dollar estimates, scheduling and plan and specification reviews, change order analysis and contract negotiations.  His background and well-rounded capabilities make him adept at administering concurrent projects and managing other team members.

Selected Experience Includes:
Program Manager • Modernization • Berryessa Union School District • $2.7M
Project Manager • Modernization • Contra Costa Community College District • $28M
Project Manager • Modernization/New Construction (3) Sites • Contra Costa County Office of Education • $6.4M
Project Manager • Modernization • Oakley Unified School District • $5.9M
Project Manager • Modernization/New Construction • West Contra Costa Unified School District • $50M

Bachelor of Science, Engineering Technology, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 1985
Masters of Business Administration, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 1990
Advance Arbitration Certificate Program, 2000 Partnering Facilitations Certificate, 2002

Anthony is involved in all facets of the construction process and approaches projects with a  practical,  straightforward approach. He is an expert in negotiating contracts, mitigating construction disputes, and providing valuable insight in setting up projects. As a Senior Project Director, Anthony is responsible for coordination of multiple projects, drafting/distribution of contracts, purchase orders, project schedules and change order reviews. He also serves as a liaison between Districts, architects, engineers, State and City officials, building inspectors, and contractors to ensure timely completion and strict adherence to plans and specifications. He has expertise in developing and implementing strategies to expedite construction while minimizing costs.

Project Director • Antioch Unified School District • $170M
Project Director • Tracy Unified School District • $105M
Project Director • Jefferson School District • $35.4M

Construction Estimator/Project Manager Certification 1993
American Society of Professional Estimators

Eric has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry.  He developed his initial skills through the trades, progressing from laborer to apprentice carpenter to journeyman carpenter, prior to joining RGM and Associates in 1997.  Since joining RGM, Eric has proven his administrative capabilities and has filled a variety of roles, which include performing constructability reviews, estimating and construction project management.  The management skills he has learned, together with his hands-on experience and technical background, enable him to communicate well with any individual involved in the construction process.  Eric has assembled numerous formal and informal bid packages for direct trade bidding for new construction, modernizations, landscaping, asphalt paving, HVAC, painting, and demolition projects for several of RGM’s client districts.

Selected Experience Includes:
Project Manager • New Construction – Laurel School Upper Campus • Menlo Park City School District • $25M
Project Manager • Modernization/New Construction (6) Sites • Oakland Unified School District • $47.7M
Project Manager • Modernization – Various District-Wide Projects • Redwood City School District • $22M
Project Manager • Modernization – Various District-Wide Projects • Burlingame School District • $53K
Assistant Project Manager, Plan Reviewer • Various District-Wide Projects • Antioch Unified School District • $38M

Senior Program, Project Manager and Construction Review

California Contractor’s License #65411
ACIA (Inspector) #5398

With more than 40 years experience in the construction industry and co-founder of RGM, Gino Elliot brings extensive public school construction and management experience to Districts. Gino assists the design team assess facilities and provides constructability review services.  Gino has been one of the primary team members in numerous large programs and is highly experienced with General and Specialty Construction, multiple prime contracting, Lease Leaseback and managing concurrent projects.

Selected Experience Includes:
Deer Valley High School Antioch Unified School District § $63M
Modernization, Redwood, Silverado, and Ridgeview Middle School Napa Valley Unified School District § $6.8M
New Campus, Marina Vista Elementary School Pittsburg Unified School District § $18M
New Campus, Range Road Middle School Pittsburg Unified School District § $32M
Modernization, Central and Hillview Jr. High School Pittsburg Unified School District § $8.8M
Campus Reconstruction, Pittsburg High School Pittsburg Unified School District § $74M
Maintenance Operation Transportation Building, Hoover Elementary Redwood City School District § $1.1
Modernization/New Construction (16) Sites, Bond Program § Redwood City School District § $22M:

Bachelor of Science, Construction Management; Minor, Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Sacramento, 1987
Partnering Facilitations Certificate, 2002

In addition to managing projects and guiding the administrative staff, Jon aids in overseeing the operations of the corporation. He is an excellent administrator who demonstrates a well-rounded knowledge of the planning and construction process. His expertise during the planning phase includes planning and program setup, developing RFP’s for other consultant needs, development of master budgets, coordination of cost estimates, constructability reviews, and bid package preparation. During construction phases, Jon exhibits proficiency in procedural guidelines, Contract Administration, Change Order review, and dispute resolution. In addition, he has assisted districts with site acquisition and offers a thorough knowledge of approval processes associated with DTSC, CEQA, CDE, OPSC, and DSA.

Selected Experience Includes:
Program and Principal Oversight Martinez Unified School § $30M and $45M Bond Programs
Program and Principal Oversight Contra Costa County Office of Education § $3.6M
Principal Oversight & Bond Program Manager Pittsburg Unified School District § $180M

100% Timely job completion and client satisfaction is what makes Marc Hunter an outstanding member of any team. He has more than 30 years industry experience beginning with RGM in 1983 as Carpenter then Superintendent. In 1994 Marc started Duncan Builders as owner and partner. Marc then joined J .R. Hansen Inc. for almost a decade managing residential projects ranging from $30K to $1 M. Returning to ROM in 2011 as Superintendent, Marc monitors the daily activities on the job site, coordinates subcontractors, and ensures worker health and safety. Marc is a versatile, multi-skilled, reliable professional with proven track records and top quality work.

Selected Experience Includes:
San Mateo County Office of Education
Phase I: Construction of STEM Center Jabs • $862K
Phase II: Conference room construction • $1 M • Playground remodel • $1 M
Phase III: Conference room construction • $1 M

City of  Tracy
Tracy School District
Anthony Traina Gymnasium • $5M
Monticello Modernization Project

Orlando began his 35 year construction career as a journeyman carpenter and worked his way up through the ranks to become an accomplished Program Manager. Prior to Joining RGM, Orlando managed approximately $50 million in K-12 construction projects.  Orlando has also managed numerous projects for large general contractors as well as his own construction business.

Education:  Bachelor of Science, Construction Management, California State University, Chico, 2007

Since joining RGM in 2008, Ramon Parocua has worked on new school construction and modernization projects. As a Project Manager, Ramon is involved from the beginning of a project to its end and his responsibilities include drafting contracts, bidding, processing RFI’s and submittals, reviewing and processing change orders, approving payment applications, reviewing construction schedules, assisting with managing day-to-day project activities, coordinating meetings between Contractor, Architect, and Owner, performing on-site inspections, and participating in project close out. Ramon is skilled at coordinating numerous projects and is adept at assisting in creating and maintaining positive relationships between the contractor, design team and owners.

Selected Experience Includes:

Jefferson School District
New Administration, Classrooms, and Gym: Jefferson School $19.8M
New Gymnasium and Performance Center: Anthony Traina School $4.6M

Martinez Unified School District
New Performing Arts Building, Alhambra High School $2M
Modernization: Las Juntas  Elementary School $1.5M

Antioch Unified School District
Modernization, Antioch Middle School $1M
Modernization, Belshaw Elementary School $1M
Concrete Walkway Removal and Replacement, Deer Valley High School $98K
Modernization Phase II, Park Middle School $2M
Modernization Phase I and Phase II, Muir Elementary School $1.7M

Tracy Unified School District
Stadium and Aquatic Center, West High School $7.8M
New 40 Classroom Building, Tracy High School $14M
Modernization Science Building, Tracy High School $4M
Locker Room Renovation, Tracy High School $680K
Modernization, Monte Vista Middle School $11M
Modernization, McKinley Elementary School $6M

Bachelor of Science, Construction Management, California State University, Chico, 1993
Associates of Arts in General Education, Santa Rosa Jr. College, 1988

In 1998, Richard joined RGM and has been providing project management services for clients throughout Northern California.  He is responsible for specification and plan review, contractor and subcontractor solicitation, detailed estimating submittal review, tracking and procuring materials, scheduling, contractor coordination, and overall project management.  In the eleven years prior to joining RGM, Richard worked his way up the ladder with a large general contractor specializing in K-12 educational facilities as a project engineer, draftsman, carpenter, project manager and estimator. He has extensive experience as a “hands-on” site superintendent, estimator and project manager.

Selected Experience Includes:
Project Manager • New Stadium/Tracy/Field/Admin/Library • Antioch High School • Antioch USD • $19.9M
Project Manager • New Campus • Range Road Middle School • Pittsburg Unified School District • $30.1M
Project Manager • Campus Reconstruction • Pittsburg High School • Pittsburg Unified School District • $74M
Project Manager • New Campus • Brook Haven Middle School • Sebastopol Unified School District • $6.7M
Project Manager • Bond Projects • Mark West Union School District • $8.8M

Ridge is a licensed General Contractor who has worked in the construction industry for more than 30 years, building and modernizing public, commercial, historic and high-end residential structures.  Ridge has been associated with RGM since 1995 and was hired as a full-time Superintendent/Project Manager for RGM in 1999.  Ridge provides estimating, project management and general superintendent services on single and multiple prime projects.

Selected Experience Includes:
Project Manager/Superintendent • Modernization/New Construction • John Swett Unified School District • $40MProject Manager/Superintendent • Multi-Prime – New Construction • Martinez Unified School District • $4.5M
Project Manager/Superintendent • Multi-Prime – Modernization/New Construction • City of Brentwood • $17.6M
Project Manager/Superintendent • New Construction • City of So. San Francisco • $4.6M

Bachelor of Science Landscape Architecture
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Landscape Architect, certificate # 3205

Steve began his career at the landscape architecture firm, Cardoza Delalo and then went on to work for RHL Design Group as a Landscape Architect. Steve began in construction as an Assistant Project Manager / Estimator with Midstate Construction.  He then became a Senior Project Manager for Jeff Luchetti Construction. Steve has accumulated 30 years of experience in the construction industry. His experience includes both private and public works projects involving a wide variety of building systems.  Steve is well organized and detailed in developing project schedules, cost reports, plans and specification review, constructability, project budgets and project close-outs.  His design training and experience provides an additional asset to project teams due to his unique perspective in working with Architects.

Selected Experience Includes:

Project Manager – Berkeley High School Stadium Project, Berkeley, CA $6,996,000

Project Manager – Ohlone Elementary School Classroom Building, Palo Alto, CA $8,100,000

Project Manager – Santa Rosa Junior College Library, Santa Rosa, CA $17,290,000

Project Manager – Jack London Elementary School Campus, Santa Rosa, CA $9,000,000

Project Manager – Leyva Middle School Classroom Building, San Jose, CA 4,100,000

Project Manager – EBMUD Mokelumne Headquarters, Valley Springs, CA $8,000,000

Project Manager – Ventana Inn Suites & Kitchen Remodel, Big Sur, CA $7,100,000

Project Manager – San Quentin Prison Health Services, San Quentin, CA $4,000,000

Project Manager – Mill Valley Library Remodel, Mill Valley, CA $3,835,000

Project Manager – Pleasanton Aquatic Center Remodel, Pleasanton, CA $3,430,000

Project Manager – Social Security Building, Richmond, CA $2,880,000

Project Manager – Rincon Valley Library, Santa Rosa, CA $2,301,000

Project Manager – Stony Point Lakes Office Buildings, Santa Rosa, CA $7,000,000

Bachelor of Vocational Education, University of California, Sacramento, 2003
California Contractor’s License #491286 Class, B, C20, C39 – Inactive

Tim retired at the end of 2016 as the Associate Superintendent of Business and Operations for the Antioch Unified School District after being with the district for over 20 years.  Tim began his career in construction in 1984 and formerly owned All Pro Construction Services.  In the past 23 years, Tim has been involved in all facets of teaching, learning and school budgets and school construction.  Tim has held positions as a teacher in the technology arena at both the high school and college level.  Tim has held school district positions including Maintenance Manager, Director of Facilities Finance, Director of Technology, and Executive Director of Operation before retiring as the Associate Superintendent.  As a part of Tim’s career, Tim managed over 100 million in Bond funding with both Measure C in 2008 and Measure B in the 2012.  Tim was responsible for filing for funding exceeding 60 million dollars under the Office of Public School Construction School Facilities Program.  Tim was the lead for the school district for both the Bond Oversight Committee and the Community Facilities District budgets, agendas and meetings and is well versed in presenting information to the stakeholders to support programs.

Selected Experience Includes:

Manager • Measure B • $52.5M

Manager New Stadium/Track/Field/Admin/Library • Antioch High School • Antioch USD • $19.9M

Manager Measure C Bond Program • Antioch Unified School District • $61.7M

Manager New Campus Dozier-Libbey Medical High School • Antioch Unified School District • $20M

Manager New Campus Orchard Park School • Antioch Unified School District • $18.3M

Manager Bond Oversight Committee and Community Facilities District

References:

Antioch Unified School District
Stephanie Anello
Superintendent
(925) 779-7500
stephanieanello@antioch.k12.ca.us

San Mateo County Office Education
Donald Gill
Superintendent (Retired)
(619) 339-9198
donaldbgill@att.net

San Mateo County Office Education
Denise Porterfield
Deputy Superintendent
(650) 802-5512
dporterfield@smcoe.org

Education and Educational Activities

Fundamentals of the Uniform Building Code I-1997 and Computer Estimating, Cabrillo College, 1998
Completed coursework in Fundamentals of the Uniform Building Code I and II, Cabrillo College, 1993
Credential in Vocational Education, Construction Technology, UC Santa Cruz, 1987
Completed coursework in Construction Management and Construction Law, Cabrillo College, 1985

As a former California State Licensed General Contractor and construction manager Tom is experienced at coordinating and managing all project phases, including developing bid documents, design and scope review, scheduling and phasing, and budgeting. He is well qualified in managing projects and people. He also has experience with contractor payment processes; facilitating construction meetings; stop notices; public contract code; change orders, and various coordination issues between the architect, district, inspectors and contractors.

Representative Experience

Fremont Union High School District, Sunnyvale California
Senior Program Manager for a $231 million dollar bond program for a five comprehensive high school district. Work included projects ranging from $3 million to $20 million dollars. Mostly Lease leaseback contracting.

Yosemite Community College District, Modesto California
Senior Project Manager responsible for managing and oversight of thirteen various team members including project managers, project engineers and administrators. Worked closely with the client to ensure resolution to various claim issues. Program was $261 million dollars at three different campuses.

San Jose Unified School District, San Jose California
Project Director for a $429 million bond program involving program and project management for 42 schools.

Santa Clara Unified School District, Santa Clara California
Renovation and new construction of Buchser Middle School approximate construction volume $8 million.

San Jose Unified School District, San Jose California
Construction of new state of the art kitchen facility for large school district. Construction volume approximately $10 million.

Will has progressed rapidly in his career and has completed over $20 million in numerous highly technical projects. Will is one of our go to project managers for mechanical systems, audiovisual systems, computer systems and solar and energy conservation projects. He is adept at managing the Proposition 39 state funding program for our clients as well. Will has BS in Engineering from California Polytechnical University. He is currently fulfilling a program management role with RGM and Associates, Inc.

Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Santa Cruz, 1971
Construction Management Certification, Santa Rosa Jr. College, 1988
California Contractor’s License #649672

Andrea began her career in construction in 1990. Since joining RGM in 1997, Andrea has acted as a Bond and Construction Manager for numerous K-12 programs and provides facility assessments, master planning, OPSC liaison and budget management services.  During her tenure, Andrea has acquired particular expertise in bond planning and State funding programs.  She was instrumental in providing Needs Assessments for the John Swett Unified School District’s successful bond measure. She also wrote grants which obtained $6M dollars in Emergency Repair funding, $ 2.1M in Facility Hardship funding, $4M in Growth and $4M in Modernization funding for the district.  She has special expertise in Facility Hardship appeals and has been successful with diverse funding sources as the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Grants, Prop 84 Clean Drinking Water grants, Career Technology grants and the Underground Storage Tank Clean-up funds. Andrea provides funding services, including preparation of CDE and OPSC documentation for SFP projects, OPSC Expenditure Reports and represents school districts during the SFP closeout and audit processes.

Selected Experience Includes:
Program Manager Measure S Bond Program Planning § $49.6M
Program Manager Measure A Bond Program § John Swett Unified School District § $46.1M
Project Manager Geyserville Modernization § Geyserville Unified School District  § $3M
Program/Project Manager Sonoma Valley Unified School District § $8.6M (Various Projects)
Program/Project Manager Jack London Elementary School § Piner-Olivet Union School District § $15 M
Program Manager Modernization & New Construction § West Sonoma County Union High School District § $25M