I am a results-driven Senior Project Manager and Building Consultant with over 25 years of experience in construction and building consulting. Throughout my career, I have specialized in managing high-value property loss assessments, full-scope quantity takeoffs, and precise cost estimation. I have a proven track record of evaluating complex structural damage, directing multi-day forensic inspections, and resolving high-stakes fi nancial property damage disputes. As an expert estimator and mediator, I bridge gaps between insurance carriers and the insured. My expertise excels with commercial, institutional and residential building inspections, repair estimating, invoice auditing, claims analysis, reconstruction forecasting, and Appraisal hearing services.
Representative Project Experience
Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream Factory | Skowhegan, ME
Senior Project Manager / Lead Consultant
- Managed cost estimation, loss damage evaluation, and emergency services for an $18M fi re-damaged factory.
- Mobilized an on-site team of experts within days of the loss to secure and assess the 25,000 sq. ft. facility.
- Performed a complete 3D virtual Matterport scan to document the loss with photos and fl oor plans.
- Created a Rough Order of Magnitude valuation and analyzed cost-benefi t studies for various repair options.
- Conducted site and virtual meetings with structural and electrical engineers while overseeing insured contractors.
Lafrance Hospitality | Plymouth, MA
Senior Project Manager
- Provided rapid cost estimation, damage evaluation, and emergency services management for a $145,000 water loss.
- Mobilized an expert on-site team to expedite the inspection process and minimize hospitality business interruption.
- Captured complete asset conditions by performing a 3D virtual Matterport scan, detailed sketches, and photos.
Lake Compounce Amusement Park | Bristol, CT
Lead Consultant / Senior Estimator
- Conducted on-site damage assessments for 15+ buildings and roller coaster structures after a major storm event.
- Evaluated complex structural impacts and cost analysis to maintain the annual scheduled opening of the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States.
- Executed comprehensive quantity takeoffs, precise cost estimating, and expert dispute resolution.
- Estimated Repair Cost: ~$13.5M St. Regis Seaport – Grand Penthouse | Boston, MA Lead Consultant / Senior Estimator
- Managed multi-day forensic inspections for a major water loss at an ultra-luxury penthouse valued at $50M.
- Delivered full-scope quantity takeoffs and hyper-accurate cost estimating to protect and match premium fi nishes.
- Coordinated directly with multi-line high-profi le policyholders to ensure meticulous documentation and claim precision.
- Estimated Repair Cost: ~$12M
Lovejoy Wharf Luxury Apartments | Boston, MA
Lead Consultant / Senior Estimator
- Coordinated damage cost assessments and repair scope estimating following a 17-story sprinkler pipe failure.
- Evaluated structural and cosmetic impacts for 30+ high-end waterfront units and public common areas.
- Maintained tight project timelines and reporting schedules to accelerate the reconstruction phase with the service contractor performing the repairs.
- Estimated Repair Cost: ~$6M
Luxury Single-Family Residence | Rhode Island
Lead Consultant / Senior Estimator
- Developed a comprehensive restoration estimate to return a 9,000 sq. ft. custom estate to pre-loss condition.
- Analyzed total-loss blueprints and architectural specs following a complete fi re during construction.
- Compiled detailed line-item material pricing to replicate high-end, luxury structural components.
- Estimated Repair Cost: ~$5M
Chanel Store – Newbury Street | Boston, MA
Commercial Property Consultant
- Performed rapid damage assessments for a high-end luxury retail space following top-down water intrusion.
- Quantifi ed detailed repair scopes of work and engineered precise cost estimates.
- Focused strategy on minimizing business interruption and structural downtime for a premium global brand.
- Estimated Repair Cost: ~$1.6M
Michael T. Rufo
Senior Building Consultant
michael.rufo@AggregateCC.com
(781) 953-4800
Areas of Expertise
- Damage Evaluation & Cost Estimation
- Large & Complex Losses
- Appraisal, Reference Hearing & Dispute Resolution
- Replacement Cost Calculation / ITV
- Builder’s Risk & Construction Defect
- Emergency Services Management
- Matterport 3D & Docusketch Virtual Scanning
- Thermal Imaging Inspection
- Building Envelope & Roofing
- Multi-Sector Experience: High-end Residential, Hi-Rise, Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare, Hospitality
Relevant Work Experience
Coming Soon
Certifications
- Licensed Unrestricted Construction Supervisor – Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Xactimate Specialist
- Duccusketch & Matterport Operator
- Licensed Realtor
- Notary Public
Computer Skills
Coming Soon
Education
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management | Wentworth Institute of Technology
Associate of Science in Architectural Engineering | Wentworth Institute of Technology
