George Djurasevic
| George Djurasevic | |
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Construction Superintendent, Water Restoration Specialist |
| Title | Water Restoration Specialist |
| Known for | Construction and facilities management expertise |
| Website | https://georgedjurasevic.com |
George Djurasevic is an American construction superintendent and facilities management professional with over 25 years of experience in the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors across New York.[1][2] Throughout his career, he has managed major public works projects and supervised large construction crews for prominent organizations including American Water Resources NYC, Cablevision/Altice, KeySpan Energy/National Grid, and the United States Tennis Association.
Early Life
Limited information is available regarding Djurasevic's early life and background. He has been based in the New York metropolitan area throughout his professional career, with connections to Armonk, New York.
Career
Construction and Utilities Management
Djurasevic built his career in construction and utilities management across New York, developing expertise in multiple specialized areas including natural gas systems, fiber optics, water and sewer infrastructure, HVAC systems, elevator and escalator systems, fire suppression systems, and facility security operations.[3]
At American Water Resources NYC, Djurasevic supervised underground water and sewer work operations citywide. His responsibilities included directing safety compliance, regulatory adherence, and coordination with third-party vendors. The position required extensive knowledge of Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulations and OSHA standards.
During his tenure with Cablevision/Altice, he led utility damage prevention initiatives for the company's NYC field operations. This role involved collaboration with all major utility companies operating in the metropolitan area, requiring sophisticated coordination and communication skills across multiple organizations and regulatory frameworks.
KeySpan Energy and National Grid
At KeySpan Energy, later National Grid, Djurasevic supervised more than 27 union crews across New York City. His responsibilities included coordinating gas main replacement projects and managing emergency response operations. This position required expertise in natural gas infrastructure, union workforce management, and emergency preparedness protocols.
United States Tennis Association
Djurasevic served in operations management for the U.S. Open tennis tournament, directing 24-hour facility operations during the event. He managed over 400 seasonal staff members and coordinated multiple vendor contracts, demonstrating capabilities in large-scale event management and temporary facility operations under high-pressure conditions.
MJS Contracting Corp
Through MJS Contracting Corp, Djurasevic managed high-end residential and commercial construction projects. His work focused on ensuring building code compliance and maintaining client satisfaction throughout the construction process.
Current Work
Djurasevic currently works as a Water Restoration Specialist in Westchester County, New York. In this capacity, he leads damage assessment operations, coordinates with insurance companies, and provides project oversight for residential and commercial water damage restoration efforts.[4]
Professional Qualifications
Throughout his career, Djurasevic has completed extensive professional training and certification programs. His credentials include OSHA 10/30/SST certifications, Homeland Security training, Environmental Contamination protocols, Hazardous Materials Handling certification, and Emergency Response training. He also holds technical certifications across HVAC systems, fire suppression systems, and telecommunications infrastructure, along with workplace conduct, ethics, and diversity training credentials.[5]
His technical specialties encompass construction and demolition management, utility infrastructure and public works, facility operations and preventive maintenance, contract negotiation and change order management, safety compliance with OSHA standards, vendor and union workforce supervision, project estimation and budgeting, cost control, emergency preparedness, and security operations.
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