Strategic
PlanningIssue/ Problem ResolutionRisk Management
Multi-Site
OperationsMaterials ManagementTrade & Crafts Knowledge
Quality
Assurance/ ControlCost Reduction/ ContainmentPayroll/ Insurance Management
Fiscal
OversightContract AdministrationSchedule/ Time Management
Logistics
ManagementDependability/ Work Ethic
Code Compliance
Team Building
& LeadershipClient/ Vendor RelationsSafety
Contractor
OversightClaims AvoidanceContractor Relations
“A seasoned
and versatile professional in contributing to the effective operation and
profitability of successful construction and consulting companies through
outstanding construction management expertise.” Jobfox
Professional
Experience
Vali Cooper
& Associates, Riverside, CA; Project Values: $2M - $13M; 2/2012 – Present
Senior
Contract Administrator/ Owner’s Representative
o
Led the
administrative effort on a $13M “LEED - Platinum” building complex through
correspondence, change orders, pay applications and the collaboration of the
team administering the contract; Lead the commissioning and closeout
activities required to final the project. Interfaced with owner design and
contractor representatives through numerous design changes.
LAUSD/Arcadis/Next
Millennium/M. Adams Consulting; Project Values: $12k - $200k; 7/2008-3/2010
Construction
Manager 2/ Owner’s Representative
Collaborated,
prepared and implemented project documents for the renovations of Access
Compliance and Corrective Work of 54-schools as part of the Modified
Consent Decree.
o
Led
coordination of multiple architects and construction staff/contractors in the
survey through construction phases;
o
Facilitated
the repair and reduced the costs of corrective work from design development
to construction.
o
Validated
scope of work with code and plans through routine oversight; reviewed final
construction drawings and specifications for accuracy and completeness for
concurrent multiple projects.
DJM
Construction, Anaheim, CA; Civil & Commercial Project Values: $7M - $24M;
12/2005-12/2007
Project
Manager/ Superintendent
o
Assumed
management of a community college’s underground utility backbone
project. Completed all deficiencies of previous project team’s scope of
work. Compiled data to reconcile schedule, change orders, and client/vendor
relations. Project was approximately 60% complete. Closed the project
in the green and prepared administration for potential arbitration.
o
Through
excellent team building and partnering, I was able to complete a $7.5M
Seismic Retrofit and renovations project on-time and under budget (UCLA
Geology Building). Additionally, facilitated the administrative
start up and close out in less than 30 days on both ends.
Townsend
Management, San Francisco, CA; Civil & Commercial Project Values: $5K -
$200M; 9/2003-12/2005
Project
Manager/ Superintendent/ Owner’s Representative
o
Supported
Associate and Executive Vice Presidents to recover schedule, fast track, and
market 800 acre mixed-use, retail and light industrial development (Pacific
Commons, Phase1 & Phase2). Successfully reached substantial &
final completion on current and past due scheduled projects to maintain and
satisfy client’s tenant lease agreements and city right of way turnover.
Assisted and collaborated with project architects, engineers and user groups
to deliver new and on-going projects within the developemnt.
o
Helped
client realize their vision by completing various modernization and new
education facility construction projects (Hartnell Community College)
through the conceptual and design development phase to project closeout on
various DSA projects. Consistently maintained a surplus in contingency
funds and completed projects timely to re-allocate funding to other projects
in the program.
o
Developed,
prepared, and implemented budgets, estimates, bid packages, contracts, and
project administration and reported progress to client. Supervised and
collaborated with other managers, staff, consultants, architects, engineers,
inspectors and contractors to meet and exceed project goals. Negotiated
and processed change orders. Interviewed and selected DSA inspection
team. Audited and directed field operations. Reviewed and
processed RFIs, bid packages, submittals, as-builts, and close-out
documentation. Procured permits; planned, prepared and updated master
and project schedules; reviewed and commented on contractor schedules.
Reviewed and commented on claims. Reviewed and processed program
administration for multiple projects; supervised and/or involved with all
on-site and off-site coordination of utility agencies & governmental
jurisdictions through life cycle of projects, lead the coordination of
“Savings by Design.”
West Bay
Builders, Novato, CA; Project Value: $12M; 12/2002 – 9/2003
Project
Engineer/ Quality Control Manager
o
Successfully
utilized and managed resources to overcome schedule challenges to meet the
client’s prescribed completion. By employing aggressive measures to
construct the building foundation and sitework through one of the wettest
rainy seasons i.e., with use of controlled drainage, rat slabs, and backfill
materials. Anticipated and closely monitored trends to collaborate and
resolve issues early on with intended stakeholders for structural steel and
owner provided or approved equipment (Franklin McKinley Valley
Medical Health Clinic).
o
Assembled
and prepared a Project Quality Control Plan from a bare bone template,
continually implemented plan. Supervised and mentored personnel through the
project administration and implementation.
Granite
Construction Co., Santa Clara, CA; Heavy Civil Project Values: $40k - $30M;
9/1999 – 8/2002
Project
Engineer
o
I was
assigned to the branch’s flagship project, Hwy 87 & Taylor St.
Over-Crossing. The new construction of an Urban Highway Interchange with
multiple ancillary improvements, one of three urban interchanges in the state
at the time and dubbed as “The Gateway to San Jose.” Managed the
projects daily activities and eventually had complete oversight of the
project.
o
Estimated
on custom private jobs.
Education/
Technology
BS in Construction
Management, California State University, Chico; 10 hr OSHA & LAUSD
OAR Certificates
MS Office
Suite, Primavera P3, Suretrak, MS Project, Prolog, Expedition, Timberline,
and various proprietary software
U.S. Army
Veteran: 82nd Airborne Division, 1986-1989; Reservist, 1/214th Aviation Regiment, 1989-1995