QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

 

Results-driven project management professional with more than 15 years of experience in project controls management and master scheduling. Proven expertise in administering contracts, preparing project schedules and costing, managing the entire project life cycle and overseeing quality control. Accustomed to building productive working relationships among team members associated with the project. Committed to providing exceptional customer service to clients by addressing their diverse needs and requirements. Proven ability to multitask in a fiercely competitive, challenging and fast-paced environment.

 

CORE STRENGTHS

 

Schedule Development (MPS and IPS)	Project Management and Operations
Contract Compliance	Change / Claims Schedule Analysis
Quality Control and Regulatory Compliance	Budget Implementation and Cost Control
Problem Resolution and Decision Making	Outstanding Customer Service and Relations
Leadership, Training and Team Building	Excellent Presentation and Negotiation Skills

 

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

 

Operating System: Windows and Macintosh

Software: Microsoft Office Suite: Access Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook including Primavera Project Planner (P3, P3EC, P5, P6 and P6.2 & P6V7), CITRIX, PRISM and SureTrak, Review Manager, Contract Manager (CMS), iPMIS/Phoenix integration software

 

UTILITIES & FACILITIES

 

Sr.  Project Controls Mgr. ¡ Rohadfox Construction Control Services Corp (RCCSC) City of Atlanta, Department of Watershed Management Division   Working with the Program Management Office and the Project Controls Group, assisting in the Development and Implementation of Contract Specifications and Supplementary Conditions for Cost and Schedule, the Review and Analysis of Contractor Schedules, Cost Reports and Monthly Contractor Payment Applications. Reporting, Contract Compliance, Cost Reconciliations and Management. Working with CM's, PM's and the Program Management Office to develop and implement internal processes necessary to reduce client liability and increase efficiencies.   Working with PM's to assist in the development of project scope, contract delivery, task orders and reconciliation of work authorizations’ to contract allowances. Working with the Construction Managers and Contract Managers reviewing Contractor Claims, Work Authorizations   Developed Training Material and Conducted Training Classes in Scheduling Fundamentals for new hires and interns.  This 100-hour training focused on the Scheduler/Cost Engineers ability to perform their jobs and job functions, absent the assistance of scheduling and cost programs, i.e., developing a baseline schedule from a contract on drafting paper and identifying the critical path or paths.   Overseeing “PCE’s in training” and the interns in their daily duties, shadowing their meeting attendance and providing guidance in the execution of their roles as a Project Controls Engineer and Scheduler.   Project Controls Lead on projects installing over 90,000LF of water and sewer lines, with an approximate value of $130M.		2007–Present
	INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION AND POWER

 

 

 

 

 

Project Controls Lead / Lead Scheduler ¡ Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB), Honolulu, HI Honolulu High Capacity Transit Corridor Project (HHCTCP) $5.5B

2007–2012

 

Developed the Master Program Schedule, the Integrated Project Schedules and performed cost analysis for the $5.5B HHCTCP which included buildings, (acquisition to contract completion), to include;

o        20 Miles of Sub and Super Structure, an aerial guide way on which to operate the rail transit system.

o        Coordination and scheduling of the Core Systems, Design Build Operate Maintain effort contracted @ $1.6B to include all Power Distribution, Traction Power Substations, Systems and the fabrication, testing and delivery of rail cars.

o        Acquisition of $100M+ in commercial and private properties.

o        20 Transit Stations up to $40M each

§         Foundations to include excavation for temporary and permanent casings where necessary), Ductwork, Fiber optics, Elevators/Escalators, Stairs, FVM’s, Electrical, Communications, Plumbing (restrooms, etc.) and CCTV.

o        $198M Rail Services Facility

§         Includes all components of a Major Building plus the additional scheduling for the construction of an Observation and Control Tower, train maintenance pits, truck assembly and train turntables, and is inclusive of all safety features, i.e., fire suppression systems, etc.

§         RSCC Rail Service Control Center; also all components of a major building and inclusive of all Track Communications, CCTV, and A/V equipment.

§         Train Wash Facilities

§         Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants Buildings

§         Inspection Facilities

 

Acted as Deputy Project Controls Manager while handling day to day staff activities and coordinated the Project Controls effort with the Planning, Contracts and Design efforts.  Responsible for overseeing the Estimating, Cost, Schedule, Risk, Change Order, Claim and Document Control Efforts involved in the execution of the GEC responsibilities.

Developed all of the Schedule reports, and assisted the Project Controls Manager in developing the Cost and estimating reports for the project.

Responsible for developing the cost, schedule and claim justification reporting and coordination between the field offices and the client offices.

Review and approval of all contractor pay applications.  Conducted meetings with the Contractor to review unapproved pay application items, conducted construction site visit to validate completed scheduled activities and monthly pay applications.

 

 

Scheduler / Track Allocation Coordinator¡ Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) Joint Venture Companies, PBT-TA and RTP, Atlanta, GA Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Authority (MARTA) Project $40B

1999–2007

 

Developed portions of the Master Program Schedule, Maintained the entire MPS and development of several the Integrated Project Schedules for the $40B MARTA System, which included buildings, (acquisition to contract completion), to include:

Traction Power Substations

3 Major Transit Stations, (Medical Center, Sandy Springs and North Springs) up to $75M each

Laredo CNG Facility

$289M Armour Yard Rail Services Facility

Acquisition of $120M of commercial property

Includes all components of a Major Building plus the additional scheduling for the construction of an Observation and Control Tower, train maintenance pits, truck assembly and train turntables, and is inclusive of all safety features, i.e., fire suppression systems, etc.

Cash Handling Facility inclusive of delivery bays for armored vehicles and all cash handling safety features

Train Wash Facilities, Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants Buildings, Inspection Facilities, Cut and Cover Tunnel Facilities, including safety features such as Jet Fan smoke evacuation and Fire Suppression Systems.

 

Lead the Project Controls effort on a variety of projects such as:

Roof replacement and rehabilitation for Arts Center Station, 5-Pointes Station and the MARTA Headquarters building

Lindbergh (TOD) Transit-Oriented Development; Scheduling and Construction Interface Management with other contracts, i.e., Hotels, Apartment Buildings, Restaurants, Parking Structures and 2 16-storey Commercial Buildings (AT&T)

Escalator and elevator rehab and replacement projects throughout the MARTA System

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Coursework in Business Administration and Accounting

University Center at Tulsa (UCAT), formerly Tulsa Jr. College, Tulsa, OK: 1991

 

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

 

Primavera Schedule Management Training Certificates for P3, P3EC, P5 and P6

Trained in CITRIX, SureTrak and PRISM Cost Management

Microsoft Office Suite: Word and Excel, MS Certified Trainer in Outlook and PowerPoint

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 

Member, PB Professional Area Networks: Project Scheduling and Controls, Building Civil and Structural Design and Public Participation

Member, Black Professionals Network

Member, Hawaii African American Chamber of Commerce

Former Member, National Speakers Association

 

 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

 

Participating in City and County of Honolulu Transit Workshops and Public Involvement activities responding to public concerns on the Transit related issues

Volunteer, United Way Campaigns: 2008, 2009 and 2010

PB Team Captain, American Diabetes Association "Step Out" Walk: 2009

Participant, Corporate Run Atlanta: 2007 and 2002–2004 

Participant, March of Dimes Walk America: 2006 and 2005

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