Alberto Martinez

 

    PO Box 1721       ●   Monrovia, CA 91017●        (626) 827-0314●         amartinez794@yahoo.com

 

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

 

·   Accountable, responsible, and determined

·   Construction Claims Analyst for a national construction claims/litigation consulting firm

·   Construction Scheduler and Project-Field Engineer for a construction company building Type V Housing and numerous Proposition O Projects for the City of Los Angeles

·   Knowledge in government contracting and procurement with relevant courses in Contract Administration, Contract Cost/Price Techniques-Negotiation, Contract Case Study/Practical Application, and Contract Aspects of the Uniform Commercial Code

·   Computer skills include:  Primavera Project Planner (P6 & P3), Suretrak Project Planner, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, various litigations databases, and Internet research

·   Outstanding rapport with clients, consultants, and co-workers

·   Active member in the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACE International), Southern California Chapter

·   Active member of Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

·   Willing and eager to learn and take on new challenges

·   Beta Gamma Sigma Graduate and Member

·   Bilingual (English and Spanish)

·   Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps

·   Experience in field-related scheduling and/or construction management experience

·   Works well independently or in a team setting

 

EDUCATION

 

University of La Verne, La Verne, CA                                                                                                            March 2014

Master’s in Business Administration                                                                                            

              Emphasis in Management and Leadership

                                                                                                                             

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona CA                                                                                              March 2006                            Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Finance, Real Estate, Law

              Emphasis in Contract Management

 

United States Marine Corps                                                                                                                             May 1998

Military Occupation Specialty – Personnel/Administration              

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Arcadis , Los Angeles CA                                                                                                                                         May 2010 – Present             

Construction Scheduler

·   Lead or assist in the development of project plan and schedule in P6.

·   Lead or assist in the development of functional P6 schedules for engineering, procurement, construction and startup activities.

·   Assist with the coordination, reconciliation and integration of functional schedules to create the project control schedule.

·   Build detailed engineering, construction, and validation logic driven/resource loaded schedules, analyze critical path updates, schedule progress, evaluate schedule options, and communicate schedule status to the project manager, client, consultants and others.

·   Build detailed engineering cost reports, change notices and other cost control tools.

·   Responsible for maintaining project schedule(s) and alerting project team to potential problem areas.

·   Collect performance data including installed quantities, expended labor hours, and other progress measurements for direct hire and subcontracted work.

·   Provide periodic checks on bulk material quantities, as appropriate.

·   Maintain and update scope within work breakdown structure.

·   Verify and analyze that scope of work is being planned according to the Critical Path Method.
 

Optimus Construction, Glendale CA                                                                                     September 2008 – September 2009

Assistant Project Manager/Project-Field Engineer/Construction Scheduler

·   Acted as a liaison between the owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.

·   Created and administered construction documents, RFI’s, and scheduling systems efficiently.

·   Assisted the project manager with document control and maintained project logs and technical records.

·   Conveyed scope of work changes to all trades and parties.

·   Managed and monitored guidelines for Quality Assurance/Control according to GC’s Quality Assurance/Control Program, Engineering, and Design Requirements.

·   Attended, participated, and produced effective project team meeting minutes by documenting issues and solutions that arose, including developing a critical action items list.

·   Communicated with Architects, Engineers and City Officials to develop solutions to design issues.

·   Supported project superintendent with field coordination, issues, and solutions.

·   Facilitated the resolution of everyday challenges on a construction job site.

·   Accountable for the development and maintenance of construction schedules for all of the company’s current and future projects.

·   Responsible for creating and reviewing project baselines.

·   Monitored and tracked construction schedule progress.

·   Provided and presented periodic look-ahead schedules with current progress and forecasted completions.

 

Arcadis (PinnacleOne), Los Angeles CA                                                                                                     May 2006 – August 2008             

Construction Claims Analyst                 

·   Examined, reviewed, and evaluated data for a national construction claims/litigation consulting firm.

·   Accountable for the maintenance of litigation documents in various formats.

·   Analyzed construction claims for merit and entitlement.

·   Evaluated construction schedules for reliability and integrity.

·   Prepared issue briefs.

·   Examined construction claim issues submitted by claimants.

·   Utilized scheduling software to evaluate construction delays.

·   Conducted research and document management in support of construction claims analysis and expert testimony by others.

·   Provided technical support to team members and to client counsel.

 

PROJECTS

 

Wilmington Drain Multi-Use Project, City of Los Angeles Prop O Clean Water Program, Harbor City, CA

May 2013 to Present, $16 Million

Project is in the first phase of the Machado Lake Integrated Water Quality and Habitat Improvement Program.  It includes grading of approximately 3,250 feet of soft bottom channel with varying widths, which has vegetation growth and sediment accumulation.  There will be a construction of a 20’ wide,  115‘long and 10’ high 4’ high CIP trash net structure at the north end of the channel; 200 linear feet of CIP retaining walls, varying from 15 to 25’ high along the edges of the channel, turf reinforcement mat below the daylight line on all the disturbed slope for scour prevention and erosion control, improvements of the existing maintenance road, new pathway, entries, native vegetation landscaping, use of bio filters or similar vegetated BMP, creation of a recreation area by replacing bare soil with parkland, and channel re-contouring and alignment.

 

Scheduler for various projects and tasks include coordinating submittals, ensuring that the work is within the all the contract documents, reviewing and analyzing construction schedules and ensuring they are developed according to the critical path method, preparing comments to the monthly schedules submitted making sure they are within contract duration and performing schedule estimates, reviewing construction progress, attending weekly construction meetings, performing Time Impact Analysis and delay analysis, if needed, and supporting the CM team tasks in a team environment. 

 

Temescal Canyon Water Quality Improvement Phase I, City of Los Angeles Prop O Clean Water Program, Pacific Palisades, CA

August 2011 to May 2013, $9 Million

This project diverts runoff from the storm drain in the Temescal Canyon road through a hydrodynamic separator for storage in an underground detention tank in the Temescal Canyon Park. Subsequent disposal occurs through a sanitary sewer for further treatment at the Hyperion Treatment Plant.  The major components consist of a storm water diversion structure, dry weather return diversion structure, hydrodynamic separator, discharge pump and valve structure, and force main rehabilitation.  The discharge pump is 24x12x30 and has two (2) submersible pumps that are 25HP each.  The discharge of the storm water will be into a 16” DIP force main into the sanitary sewer once it has been stored in the underground tank for more than 72 hours after a major storm event has occurred.  The end result of the project is to achieve compliance with the Santa Monica Bay Beaches Wet Weather Bacteria Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) regulations.  In addition to the water quality components, this project incorporates recreational benefits for the community with a new playground and new bathroom facilities.

 

Lead Scheduler for the project and tasks included supporting the Construction Management Team with change order negotiation including any impact evaluations, submittal coordination, schedule risk, coordinating among several agencies regarding permits, reviewing and analyzing construction schedules ensuring they are planned using the Critical Path Method, preparing comments to the monthly schedules submitted, confirming schedule estimates, reviewing construction progress, attending weekly construction meetings, and performing Time Impact Analysis (TIA) for the differing site conditions events experienced on the project and presenting finding to upper management.  Involved in coordinating change of scope work with the subcontractors and ensured buy-in from the end user. Once the project has completed on site testing, will be responsible for closing out the project. This involves ensuring that the instrumentation integration from the project site to the Venice Pump Station is completed according to the plans and buy-in from the end user.  Will coordinate with phone utility companies, subcontractors, general contractor, and several City of Los Angles departments to ensure project completion and proper project turnover. 

 

Albion Dairy Industrial Facility Demolition & Remediation, City of Los Angeles Prop O Clean Water Program, Los Angeles, CA

July 2011 to June 2013, $4.1 Million

This project involves demolition of the buildings and improvements of an industrial facility, remediation and abatement of all hazardous materials and soils onsite, and the importation of clean soil, as required; to leave the property in a level graded condition for the future development of a Proposition O Project.   

 

Lead Scheduler for the project and tasks included reviewing and analyzing construction schedules and confirming that it was planned and updated using the Critical Path Method, preparing comments to the monthly schedules submitted, reviewing construction progress and verifying construction estimates and risks, attending weekly construction meetings and reporting and advising on progress concerns, and performing TIA and delay analysis and supporting the CM team in a team setting.

 

Penmar Water Quality Improvement Phase I, City of Los Angeles Prop O Clean Water Program, Venice, CA

November 2010 to July 2013, $12 Million

The first phase of the project was designed to direct a portion of the area’s dry-weather urban runoff and wet weather storm water to the Hyperion Treatment Plant for pollutant removal.  The end result of the project is designed to treat up to three million gallons (per storm event) of storm water from the watershed that is currently untreated which drains and flows into the Santa Monica Bay.  The major components consist of a storm water diversion structure and two Pump Stations with a total of 8 pumps.  The larger Pump Station was 20x60x25 with 6 pumps. Four (4) of the pumps were submersible with constant speeds each with 30 HP.  The other 2 pumps were 15 HP with variable speed and were used during the low flow periods.  During the wet weather season the pumps will be used to discharge to the Reservoir tank to keep for storage for 72 hours.   

 

Other components of the work included a dry weather return diversion structure, pump station at the Reservoir tank, discharge pumps and valve structure, 30’ DIP and 12” DIP force mains and a 3 MG underground storage tank.  The tank was a DYK post tension tank that needed a deep shoring installation system that was 300 plus linear feet and was supported by soil nail tie-back method.  The Reservoir pump station has 2 pumps that were 20 HP submersible and had variable speeds and discharged into the sanitary sewer.   A portion of the work near the tank included microtunneling for the main 48” tank discharge line.  In addition to the water quality components, this project will incorporate recreational benefits for the community where it will provide a new playing field for the community.

 

Served as the Scheduler for the project and worked with the GC to obtain permits from City agencies, Building and Safety, and Department of Water and Power in order to energize the main switch gear on schedule. This involved submittal coordination, reviewing and analyzing construction schedules and making sure baseline and updates were planned according to the Critical Path Method, preparing comments to the monthly schedules submitted, reviewing construction progress, creating and tracking subcontractor schedules, attending weekly construction meetings, reviewed schedule estimates, schedule risk, performing TIA and delay analysis, when needed, and presenting findings to Owners/General Contractor representatives, supporting the CM team during change order negotiations with the General Contractor in a team setting. 

 

In addition was responsible for coordinating the instrumentation integration from the project site to the Venice Pump Station (commissioning activities). Served as the Construction Manager, which involved coordination with the various utility phone companies, Bureau of Sanitation, Arcadis PLC Programmers, and subcontractors out in the field.  Within the scope of work, ensured that Pump Stations were working in accordance to the plans and working according to the scope of work in order to turn over the completed project to the client.  In addition, made certain that there was buy-in from the client and the needs were satisfied.

 

Westside Park Rainwater Irrigation, City of Los Angeles Prop O Clean Water Program, Los Angeles, CA

May 2010 to July 2012, $3 Million

This project diverts dry–weather urban run-off from an existing storm drain for treatment through a floatable screening well and influent pump station at the project site.   The influent pump station has 2 submersible non-clog wastewater pumps that are 3.8 HP and pumps the stormwater through a pre-cast valve vault, metering vault, and underground irrigation piping.  The runoff will be distributed to turf areas via a subsurface irrigation system.  Excess subsurface irrigation water will flow into a dry creek with a perforated pipe and back to the storm drain.  In addition to the water quality components, this project will incorporate recreational benefits for the community.  Recreational features will include new perimeter fencing, jogging paths, and a sensory garden, as extension of the dry creek. 

 

Served as the Scheduler and ensured the electrical work was planned according to schedule and there was coordination among the Department of Water and Power, Building and Safety, and the General Contractor. Lead on reviewing and analyzing construction schedules and make certain the work was planned according to the Critical Path Method, preparing comments to the monthly schedules submitted and presented finding to Construction Management Team, reviewing construction progress, evaluated schedule estimates and risks, attending weekly construction meetings, performing TIA and delay analysis, if needed, and supporting the CM team in a team setting.

 

In addition, was responsible for coordinating the instrumentation integration from the project site to the Venice Pump Station (commissioning activities). Served as the Construction Manager, which involved coordination with the various utility phone companies, Bureau of Sanitation, Arcadis PLC Programmers, and subcontractors out in the field.  Within the scope of work, ensured that Pump Stations were working in accordance to the plans and working according to the scope of work in order to turnover the completed project to the end user.  In addition, made certain that there was buy-in from the client and the needs were satisfied.

 

Peck Park Enhancement, City of Los Angeles Prop O Clean Water Program, San Pedro, CA

May 2010 to October 2011, $4 Million

 

Project consists of the installation of vegetated bio-swales, infiltration strips, stormwater catch basins, armoring and re-vegetation for bank stabilization, and a step-pool channel in Peck Park.  A portion of the work included several storm drain pipelines throughout the project site with cast in place anchors. 

 

Acted as the Assistant CM / Scheduler for the project and tasks included submittal coordination, change order negotiation, inspection of work, reviewing and analyzing construction schedules, made certain work was planned according to the Critical Path Method, preparing comments to the monthly schedules submitted and presenting findings to the team, reviewing construction progress, verified schedule estimates and risks, attending weekly construction meetings, performing TIA and delay analysis, if needed, and supporting the CM team. Coordinated and worked closely with the GC and subcontractors in order to create and recommend alternative courses of actions on meeting critical construction milestones and reported and advised the Project and Construction Manager on the outcomes of the proposed actions.  During post-construction, in charge of working with subcontractor and client to coordinate habitat restoration activities and ensuring the project meets the California Regional Water Quality Control Board compensatory mitigation report. 

 

SCADA Instrument Integration for Proposition “O” Projects

 

Mar Vista Recreation Center Stormwater BMP, Proposition O Project

South Los Angeles Wetlands, Proposition O Project

Downtown Low Flow Diversion, Proposition O Project

Santa Monica Low Flow Diversion #4, Proposition O Project

 

Helped in coordination with the instrumentation integration from the project site to the Venice Pump Station.  Worked occurred during the post-construction phase and work had been completed for a significant amount of time.  Served as the Construction Manager and was responsible for coordination with the various utility phone companies, Bureau of Sanitation. Arcadis PLC Programmers, and subcontractors out in the field.  Within the scope of work, Ensured that the Pump Stations were working in accordance to the plans and working according to the scope of work in order to turn over the completed project to the client.  In addition, made certain that there was buy-in from the client and the needs were satisfied.

 

Cantabria & Asturias Senior Apartments – Van Nuys, CA

Meta Housing contracted Optimus Construction to build a 92,000 sq. ft. and 88, 000 sq. ft. Type V senior apartment complex.  The three-story wood framed buildings sat on a podium deck above various levels of on grade and underground parking.  The combined cost of the projects was $30.75 million dollars and included: 150 units, enclosed courtyard with water features, outdoor fireplace and barbeques, outdoor recreation area, art studio, and community room.  I prepared and maintained schedules, reviewed project baselines, monitored and tracked progress, and provided periodic look-ahead schedules utilizing Suretrak Project Planner software.

 

Andalucía Senior Apartments – Van Nuys, CA

Meta Housing contracted Optimus Construction to build a 381,000 sq. ft. Type V senior apartment complex.  The four-story wood framed building sat on semi-subterranean parking structure.  The cost of the project was $22 million and included: 94 units, above ground spa with overhead trellis, open courtyard with fountain, planters, sitting areas, outdoor fireplace, recreation room with library and computer rooms, community room with kitchen, gas barbeques, and secured access.  I prepared and maintained schedules, created and reviewed project baselines, monitored and tracked progress, and provided periodic look-ahead schedules utilizing Suretrak Project Planner software.  In addition, I also served as the project engineer and was involved in every facet of the daily activities of the project. 

 

Cedars-Sinai Health System/Cedars Central Plant – Los Angeles, CA

PinnacleOne was brought to review and analyze agreements, documents, performance of contracts, and claims related to the new CSHS Saperstein Critical Care Tower Project.  My tasks included review and analysis of delay to the project and creation of graphics to be used in resolution of the disputes.  I also researched and analyzed documents regarding changes in the Central Plant in preparation of further proceedings. 

 

Clark County Regional Justice Center – Las Vegas, NV

PinnacleOne was retained to provide damage analyses and expert testimony for the $68 million claim submitted by AF Construction on the Clark County Regional Justice Center.  The new courthouse houses the District, Justice, Municipal and Supreme Courts.  The Contractor was terminated for default and PinnacleOne’s analysis included both an assessment of the value of the Contractor’s claim and itemization of damages sought by Clark County.  My role included the review and analysis of the Contractor’s and Subcontractor’s claim and collection of exhibits to determine entitlement on the Contractor’s claimed damages.

 

Port of Los Angeles Harbor Force Main and Siphon Relocation Project Claim – San Pedro, CA

Westcon was retained by the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) to relocate and remove a 30' sewer force main crossing that spawns 1,600 feet under the main channel in Los Angeles Harbor to accommodate POLA’s channel deepening project.  Westcon experienced multiple tunneling shaft collapses and ultimately finished the project 950 days late.  My responsibilities on behalf of the POLA included analyzing and researching documentation for the various issues claimed by the contractor pertaining to project delays.

 

 

City of Anaheim Tustin Avenue Bridge Widening – Anaheim, CA

The City of Anaheim received a claim from the contractor on a bridge widening project where the contractor alleged various damages that included project delay, additional survey work, changes to median barrier rail, and late payment issues.  PinnacleOne was retained to analyze project documents and determine the extent of the delays and the responsible party for the purpose of assisting the City of Anaheim with potential settlement discussions and mediation.  I assisted in reviewing and analyzing all documents pertaining to the claim and in the creation of graphics that would aid in settlement discussions at mediation.

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Orange Line – Los Angeles, CA

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority retained PinnacleOne to review the claim brought forth by the contractor on the Orange Line Busway Project.  PinnacleOne analyzed claims related to pavement failures on the Orange Line Busway.  I contributed by reviewing and analyzing the contract documents, correspondence, and geotechnical reports.

 

Honeywell Street & Queens Boulevard Bridges – New York City, NY

The New York City Law Department retained PinnacleOne to provide Document Management and Issue Coding for a $4.4 million claim brought against the New York City Department of Transportation.  The project consists of two bridges which span over one of the nation’s largest rail yards. The contractor’s claim included delay, alleged failure to provide track outages, extended overhead, differing site conditions, and loss of an incentive bonus.  My role was to assist in the implementation of a complex document management system.

 

Sprinter Project – Escondido, CA

PinnacleOne was contracted by Simon Wong Engineering to provide Construction and Project Management, project controls and to work alongside with their team and the North County Transportation Authority for the development of the Sprinter rail line.  The Sprinter Project is a 22 mile rail line that runs along the 78 corridor that is a new link between Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, and Escondido. I provided dispute avoidance and resolution analyses when a claim of $10 million was submitted by the Contractor.

 

RD Olson Construction, Union Station Village Apartments – Los Angeles, CA

PinnacleOne was retained to provide services on behalf of the contractor related to disputes arising between RD Olson and the owner/developer of the project in construction of the 278 unit apartment building at Union Station.  I performed review and assembly of relevant project documentation for issue brief development and assisted in PinnacleOne’s independent analysis of schedule delays.  My role was to review the project documents and various issues disputing delay.  I created an issue brief in support of a weather delay claim alleged by the contractor.

 

Cesar Chavez Middle School – Oceanside, CA

PinnacleOne was retained to provide Construction Dispute Resolution services on behalf of the Oceanside Unified School District.  The $25 million project was for the construction of a middle school with construction duration of 22 months. The project ran into substantial delay due to coordination problems by various parties and the spread of contaminated soil throughout the jobsite.  I assisted in the development of an As-Built Schedule depicting the importation of the soil.