Mario Farnesi

Senior Regional Consultant

Biography

Mario Farnesi brings over 35 years of experience in the construction industry, with a diverse portfolio spanning residential homes, multi-family developments, commercial properties, and industrial projects. He originally joined YA Group in 2017 as a Senior Regional Consultant, serving until 2021, and returned in 2024 to continue offering strategic insight and hands-on leadership across a wide range of assignments.

A Certified General Contractor in Florida for more than three decades, Mario also holds IICRC certifications in Water Remediation and Applied Structural Drying. His deep field expertise, combined with a results-driven approach, enables him to successfully manage and deliver complex construction projects with precision and efficiency.

Credentials

  • Certified General Contractor
  • IICRC - ASD (Applied Structural Drying)
  • IICRC - WRT (Water Damage Restoration Tech)

Representative Consulting Assignments

  • Condominiums | Panama City, Florida | Hurricane | $10M
  • Condominiums | Miami, Florida | Hurricane | $15M
  • School Campuses | Lee County, Florida | Hurricane | $7.5M
  • School Campuses | Texas | Freeze | $5M

Professional Experience

  • 2024 - Current | Senior Regional Consultant | YA Group
  • 2021 - 2024 | Director of Const./Estimating | Allied Engineering
  • 2017 - 2021 | Senior Regional Consultant | YA Group
  • 2015 - 2017 | Director of Construction | Key International Hotel Division
  • 2005 - 2015 | Director of Construction | Terranova Corporation
  • 2000 - 2005 | Senior Project Manager | Lemartec Eng. & Construction
  • 1992 - 2000 | Owner/President | Farnesi Construction Corp.
  • 1987 - 1992 | Superintendent | Farnesi Construction & Management

Education

  • Florida International University - Construction Management - Miami - Florida