Education

 

CAD Operator Certificate (in progress)

Dallas County Community College District, Dallas TX

 

Construction Engineering Technology Studies, 1986 - 1996

Florida A & M University

 

 

Professional Qualities

·         Knowledge of construction mgt. practices/procedures for application of construction engineering methods

·         Knowledge of project controls: planning & scheduling, Budgeting & Estimating, Quality Control, etc

·         Ability to research and provide direction for building, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and electrical codes

·         Strong negotiating skills; Supervisory skills; Ability to manage multiple or complex projects simultaneously

·         Ability to monitor/control for investigation of potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures

 

Computer Software Capabilities

·         MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, 

·         Scheduling - Primavera P3 / P6, Suretrak, Microsoft Project

·         Estimating / Quantity Take Off – On Center, PlanSwift, Takeoff Live, ProEst, WinEst, RS Means Costworks

·         Design - AutoCAD 2013, 2014

·         Project Management - Prolog, Expedition, Procore, PMWeb, Site Folio, Primavera Contract Mgr., Expesite

·         Document Management - BuzzSaw Project Document, Box.net, Tekla BIMSight, Plangrid 

 

Certifications/Training

·   PMP - Project Management Professional (Project Management Institute)

·   CQM - Construction Quality Manager for Contractors (Army Corps of Engineers)

·   SWPPP Level 1A "Qualified Personnel” Georgia 2014

·   Construction Document Technologist (CDT) & Contract Administrator (CCCA) - 2004

·   ICC B-2 Commercial Building Inspector (International Code Council)

 

EXPERIENCE

 

SIEMENS, Dallas, TX; August 2008 - present

·                     Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager and qualifying agent for multiple state General Contractor licenses. Responsible for Architect & Engineering scopes of work solicitation, contract negotiation, execution, and management, permit processing, general construction scope of work quantity take-off and estimates, trade contractor scopes of work development, solicitation, bidding, contract negotiation, execution, and management. This group is a specialty market niche design-build contractor responsible for design and installation of conveyor systems in airports and parcel package distributors such as FedEx, UPS, DHL, and the US Postal Service. Airport projects completed: Orlando, LAX (2), Fort Lauderdale, Denver

 

TWENTY INC, Dallas, TX; July 2014 – October, 2014

·                     Estimator / Construction Project Manager

Estimator and Construction Project Manager for a Design-Build firm. Perform quantity take-offs for all CSI divisions except 14,15,16. Submitted three roof estimates to state of Tex.----0-0-0000--------------------------------[pp-0as Bureau of Prisons and won all three (1-$496,883; 2-$595,494; 3-$621,317). Verified cost of a $32 MIL bid submitted for a multi-family project in San Antonio before project put on hold. Construction Project manager for a xxx bed, xx,xxxx SF, 2-story, tilt wall long term care acute hospital. Completed all take-offs of concrete, embeds, rebar, etc for all concrete items in the project and performed cost analysis and Purchase Orders of same. Performed buy-out of all other scope except division 14, 15, and 16.

 

ROSSER INTERNATIONAL, Atlanta, GA; October 2005 – Jun 2008

·                     Construction Manager

Construction Manager for various projects. Responsibilities included: Construction Manager, Inspector, Construction Administration, Design Build Project Manager, and Program Management

 

(1)     Oakwood City Hall Expansion - $1MIL expansion to 3200 SF addition to a wood construction, 1-story rural city hall building.  Design-Build Construction Manager of the entire process from design through construction. Managed Land Survey for addition, Developed Budget, schedule, management of in-house design team effort, and all daily activities including testing and inspection

(2)     City Schools of Decatur, GA - Asst program Mgr for $33MIL School Capital Construction Program (7 Projects - $4 MIL Football Stadium Seating; $10.5 MIL Gym; $1.1 MIL Storm / Sewer System Realignment & Upgrades; $1.5 MIL Science Wing Renovations; $7.4 MIL Auditorium; $1.2 MIL Football Field Turf & Drainage;; $7.2 MIL Middle School Gymnasium

Developed Master Budget and Master Schedule as well as a Program Management Plan. Authored RFP/Q documents and managed the advertising, receipt of submissions, selection process, scope verification, contract negotiation, and contract execution for architectural services, construction services, land surveyor, asbestos abatement, demolition, and geotechnical engineering services. Completed presentations for community/public, local permit authorities, Zoning boards, and school board.

(3)     George Pierce Park - $6.7MIL. Construction Mgr (Owner Representative) for 25,518 SF community center with (4) additional parking lots, soccer field renovations, and multi-purpose trail. Provided daily on-site representation, inspection, observation, conflict resolution, etc. during construction as the hub for all project information between Owner, Engineers, Architect, and Contractor.

(4)     Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority - $100+ MIL Construction Mgr/Lead Estimator. I led a team effort response to a RFP for Program and Construction Management at a state controlled recreational resort. The program called for road rehabilitation, new vehicular and pedestrian bridge, water treatment facility upgrades, new lighting in ROW, new theater, hotel, etc. As the representative from the firm taking the lead, my responsibilities were to partner with several team member contractors to develop the estimate and the schedule as well as other program services and the final fee. Project was shelved.

 

C&S ENGINEERS, Syracuse, NY; July 2003 – July 2005

·                     Sr. Construction Manager

Construction Manager of Water Treatment Facility. Provided on-site daily management of construction and inspection operations. Project included: (1) 2.5 MG underground storage tank, (1) underground disinfection tank, a Regional Treatment Facility with underground Vortex Separators and above ground facility/office, and 1800 LF+ of conveyance piping. Provided pre-construction services to advise owner and engineering team of best practices and approach to complete scopes of work, developed the bid forms for multiple prime contracts including unit prices, alternates, and allowances, co-managed the bid process with the engineer-of-record including communication of addenda. Managed daily construction through (4) prime trade contractors. Monthly reporting to client.

 

(1)     Midland Ave Regional Treatment Facility & Conveyances, Phase Two Project - $53 MIL.

 

THACKER OPERATING CO., Atlanta, GA; July 2002 – July 2003

·                     Construction Manager

Construction Manager of Airport project. The project required on-site daily management of construction and inspection operations for the reconstruction of several thousand square feet of an air carrier apron as well as new construction of an oil & water separator. The project also required necessary gate relocations and terminal improvements to accommodate construction. Direct Reporting to the Birmingham Airport Authority (Board) was required.

Construction Manager duties: Constructability reviews, Administration of contracts (General Contractor, Engineer-of-Record, Material Testing), quantity verifications, applications for payment, RFI, change order, and submittals processing, daily and monthly reports, progress photos, 

Construction Observation/Inspection duties: verify work in accordance with documents, record and manage non-conforming work, quantity verifications, management of material testing operations and contract, review test reports and advise owner of options, upkeep of record drawings and as-builts,  

 

(1)     Birmingham Int’l Airport Air Carrier Apron Rehabilitation Project - $15.1MIL.

 

E.R. MITCHELL CONSTRUCTION CO., Atlanta, GA; Feb 2001 – May 2002

·                     Project Manager / Estimator

Project Manager for various projects. Responsibilities included: Project Construction Management (RFI, Submittals, trade contracts management, all project logs, change orders, scheduling, etc), inspection, estimating, MEP inspection, Quality Assurance/Control

 

Construction Management

(1)     Georgia World Congress Center –

 

a) $45 MIL. Asst Project Manager for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Sprinkler, and Elevator scopes of work.               Provided staff oversight/management to (2) project engineers to perform this task

b) $1.3 MIL. Project Manager for Precast Pedestrian ramp (Gate D) attached to Georgia Dome. Required coordination with local commuter rail organization as means and methods required significant load over existing tunnel.

c) $60 MIL. Asst Project Manager for Jones Ave Parking Lot Project”, a 200,000 SF new construction parking lot. Provided contracts management, RFI, submittal and change order management. Updated drawings, progress photos, etc. Managed the pay application process with a Superintendent for all work above.

(2)     Langford Pkwy Elem School - $13.8 MIL. Asst Project Manager for 128,500+ SF new 1-story, steel frame, brick veneer school

(3)     Hartsfield Airport Tech Support Facility - $5MIL. MEP and QA/QC Specialist (P/T) for 55,000 SF 1-storyoffice building. Provided MEP inspection for compliance with documents and for pay authorizations

(4)     Atlantic Station Retaining Wall and Truck Dock - $1.5MIL. Subcontract Mgr. (P/T) for 16,800 SF, 1096 LF Block retaining wall, w/C-I-P columns, pilasters, and truck dock wall. Prime Contractor was Vratsinas Construction Co

 

Estimating

(5)     Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church - $2.3 MIL Estimate. Estimator working with subcontractors to produce a budget for a 17,500 SF Pre-Engineered metal building expansion. Church could not produce funds

(6)     Bibleway Ministries - $350K Estimate. Estimator working with subcontractors to produce a budget for a 5,000 SF Pre-Engineered metal building expansion. Church could not produce funds

(7)     Newman Building, City of Macon, GA - $2 MIL Estimate. Estimator working with architect and subcontractors to produce a design-build order of magnitude budget for a 3-story interior renovation of existing building to be used for city employee office space.

(8)     Salem Baptist Church - $10.8 MIL Estimate. Estimator working with Sr. estimator, project superintendent, and subcontractors to produce a Lump Sum bid for a new construction, 85,000 SF, 1-story church. Placed 3^rd out of 4 invited bidders. Winning bidder submitted $10 MIL

(9)     Tup Holmes Golf Course Clubhouse - $450K Estimate. Estimator working with subcontractors to produce a Lump Sum bid for a complete interior renovation to a fire damaged, 2-story wood structure. Placed 2^nd out of 4 invited bidders. $400k+

 

WHARTON SMITH CONSTRUCTION GROUP, Orlando, FL; Jul 1999 – Feb 2001

·                     Project Manager 

Project Manager for various projects. Responsibilities included: Project Construction Management (RFI, Submittals, trade contracts management, subcontractor scopes of work buy-out and management, all project logs, change orders, scheduling, etc)

 

(1)     Ocoee Elem and Dr Phillips Elem Schools - $3 MIL each. Project Manager for 28,000 SF interior renovation including a wing addition and all associated site work for two schools that had same footprint

(2)     U.S. Navy Waste Water Treatment Plant, La Maddalena, Sardinia, Italy - $3 MIL. Construction Manager for the renovation to 200 K-gallons/day water treatment plant. Renovated two tanks, replaced several pumps including their concrete pads, and replaced some mechanical and electrical components to one line while other still in services. Developed a template schedule of values spreadsheet for the ROICC officer to use for future projects

(3)     Church of Latter day Saints - $3 MIL. Project Manager for 7,500 SF new construction church

(4)     Seminole Community College Science Bldg. - $3 MIL. Project Manager for 33,700 SF interior renovation for a science building including classrooms, offices, and labs

 

CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY CONSULTANTS/WAKEFIELD BEASLEY ARCH, Atlanta, GA; Nov 1998 – Jul 1999

·                     Construction Administrator

Construction Phase Administration for numerous architectural projects; Provided construction phase administration of architectural contract to include: site observation/inspection & reports, payment application processing, RFI, Submittal, and change order processing, issuance of ASI, ESI,  Request for proposals, and interpretation of contract documents

 

(1)     Saddlecreek Industrial- $9.0M 1-story tilt up industrial warehouse w/office area (Big Box/Industrial)

(2)     Westgate 488 - $7.0M. 1-story tit up industrial warehouse w/office area (Big Box/Industrial)

(3)     Solectron Bldg. 1 - $5.0M. New, 1-story tit up industrial warehouse for micro-chip facility (Big Box/Industrial)

(4)     Aeon Box- $2.0M. 1-story tilt up industrial warehouse w/office area (Big Box/Industrial)

(5)     Solectron Bldg. 3 - $1.0M. Interior renovation to micro-chip production facility (Office/Industrial)

(6)     Franklin Oaks Office Park - $4.0M.  2-bldgs., steel frame w/brick veneer office park (Office)

(7)     Northmeadow Business Distr. 5 - $2.0M. 1-story steel frame, metal stud w/brick veneer (Office)

(8)     Northmeadow Office Bldg. - $2.0M. 2-story steel frame, metal stud w/brick veneer (Office)

(9)     Northmeadow Service Center 5 - $2.0M. 1-story steel frame, metal stud w/brick veneer (Office)

(10) Staples @ Pleasant Hill - $1.0M. 1-story block w/brick veneer retail store shell (Retail)

(11) Gwinnet County Children’s Museum - $2.0M 1-story steel frame w/brick veneer & skylights (Commercial) 

 

BROWN & ROOT, Houston, TX, June 1996 – November 1998

·                     Assistant Project Manager May 1996 – Nov 1998

Project Manager for various projects. Responsibilities included: Project Construction Management (RFI, Submittals, trade contracts management, all project logs, change orders, scheduling, etc), inspection, estimating, MEP inspection, Quality Assurance/Control

 

(1)     Brent Medium Security Prison, Brent, AL - $17 MIL each. Asst. Project Manager for 10 building, 900 bed, campus style, medium security prison. Project consisted of dormitories, cafeteria & commissary, warehouse with dock, guard towers, medical and dental facilities, recreation, and laundry facilities. Responsibilities for assiting the PM, all logs management including submittals, RFI, change Order, and Documents. Subcontractor scopes of work buy-out and management

(2)     Sandy lane Hotel, Barbados, West Indies - $120+ MIL. Project Engineer for the construction of a multi-story, post tension slab, precast and brick veneer hotel. Project consisted of existing hotel partial demolition, new construction, golf course construction, all sitework and sitework improvements, and golf cart tunnel Responsibilities for assiting the PM, all logs management including submittals, RFI, and Documents. Received training for Subcontractor scopes of work buy-out and management and change orders to advance to APM

(3)     Chevron Chemical Plant Upgrade - $320 MIL. Project Controls Engineer for Cumene and Ethylene Plant renovations and upgrade. Managed 3D Plant Design System model – producing views of the plant for construction personnel. Performed assignments in subcontract administration, estimating (qty takeoffs), scheduling, and cost department.

(4)     Harris County School District - $60 MIL Estimate. Jr. Estimator working with estimating to provide Lump Sum bid for (2) high schools

(5)     Brown & Root Scheduling Department – Scheduler performing various schedule assignments for various departments

 

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TRAINING

 

Estimating:1996, Construction Estimating (Brown & Root company training)

2004, Sitework Estimating (Construction Estimating Institute)

2011, Conceptual Estimating (Design Build Institute of America)

2011, R.S. Means Costworks Estimating

2011, How to Bid Successfully (Construction Estimating Institute)

2011, R.S. Means MEP Estimating

 

Scheduling:1996, Scheduling (Brown & Root company training)

2003, Scheduling Primavera P3

2010, Scheduling Primavera P6

2011, Scheduling Primavera P6

 

Constr. Mgt.:1996, Project Cost Accounting (Brown & Root company training)

2000, Construction Management (Wharton Smith company training)

2011, CM Standards of Practice (CMAA)

2011, Effective Negotiation (Siemens)

2011, Quickbooks

 

Virtual Design             

& Constr: Certified CAD Operator - Dallas County Community College District (in progress 70% complete)

2013, Tekla Bimsight

2014, AutoCAD

2013, AutoCAD

 

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