Professional Profile
Victor L.D.R. Conner - 11819 South Tacoma - Jenks, OK 74037
Home: 918-895-1549 Cell: 918-808-3546 Fax: 888-474-1029
Email: victor.conner at cox.net
Professional Objective:
To find a company that will benefit from my diverse knowledge and experience as an administrator in the Architectural and/or Construction Industry. A company that can utilize my various backgrounds, with over 20 years of experience in Project Development. Such as: Architecture, Engineering, and Construction and the oversight and management of these processes.
Design/Build, Site Analyses, Land Acquisition, Construction Administration, Property Management and Leasing and Quality Assurance are some of the numerous experiences I utilize to benefit your company. I can build your Architectural; Construction and Construction Administration Program from concept or fit well into your existing companys building program.
Accomplishments:
I have over 20 years experience and over $2 Billion in properties development. I have unique experience in all the phases of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, throughout the development process. Furthermore, I have twenty years of experience in overseeing and composing construction documents, hands-on experience in all phases of project development with various Clients, Architectural, Engineering Firms & Construction Companies. With my experience, I am able to develop projects from concept to turnkey with little or no direction. One of my biggest assets that I believe that I will bring to your company; I generally work very well with clients and understand the need for a quality finished product using proven techniques to bring project in on time and budget.
Professional Position:
Facilities Manager/Administrator, Architect (Non RA), Architectural Project Manager, Site Representative, QA/QC, Site Analyst, Project Administrator/Coordinator, Properties Leasing, Program Management, Project Inspector, Construction Management, Construction Project Manager, City Inspector, Code Compliance Review, Owners Representative for Capitol Improvements, Administration and Construction Oversight.
Employment Conditions:
Full Time Employment, or as a Consultant Full or Part Time.
Education:
High School: Jenks, Oklahoma 1979-1983
College: Architectural Construction ECU Ada, Oklahoma 1984-1989
Tulsa Junior College: Tulsa, Oklahoma - 1986
Additional Education:
Certificates by US Army Corps of Engineers
Construction Quality Control (CQC)
Value Engineering & Implementation
Independent Seminars & Certificates
Quality Management and Controls (QMC) Certified by Management Concepts Inc.
C.A.P.S. Computer Aided Planning Systems
Team Management (TM) Certified by Management Concepts Inc.
Construction Safety & Management Certified by Occupational Safety Services Inc.
Employment History:
American Alliance Inc. - Jenks, OK
Position: President Consultant / Project Administrator
Job Description: After finishing the Woodward Project: I reopened my consultant business to contract to various clients that could benefit from my experiences as their Project Consultant. My main client is Graber and Associates PC; Architects located in Tulsa Oklahoma. As their consultant I have been their Project Lead for large school districts such as Muskogee Public Schools, Jenks Public Schools, and Tulsa Public Schools; along with smaller School Districts. I have also contracted as Quality Assurance Administrator for various projects. Over the past two years, I have been the on site Architectural Lead for a 120,000 S.F. Data Center in Pryor, Oklahoma. Working through Graber and Associates Architects, I was on site daily to help oversee this very unique fast track and demanding project.
Scott, Guernsey Solutions LLC. Oklahoma City, OK
Position: Project Inspector/Quality Administrator for the USDA Woodward, OK
Job Description: In September of 2003, I was approached by Scott, Guernsey, Solutions to relocate to Woodward, Oklahoma for the USDA Southern Plans Research Station Modernization - Phase I project. I was the on-site representative for the government and as their Project Inspector/Quality Administrator I had many roles. This $7.5 million modernization project to the research department was contracted to a joint venture of CNII/Flintco, in which I worked with their quality control manager & project superintendent and administrative staff to ensure the projects overall quality. Not only did I oversee the Quality Control Plan, I was also responsible for supervising and maintaining the project budget while working directly with the government officials. One of my key roles was to make sure that everyone and the AEC process was communicating and that the partnering principles where being met for this project, and that the consulting architects, engineers, and construction companies were partnering and communicating accordingly, while documenting the day to day operations for the entire project.
Patriot Properties Inc. Jenks, OK
Position: President
Job Description: In July of 2002, along with my partner I founded Patriot Properties Inc.; an Oklahoma and Arkansas development company focusing on commercial and residential development. In my role as President, I set up the construction building programs, procedures, and processes, and the programs to purchase and develop over 70 properties.
VcDesigns LLC - Jenks, OK
Position: Owner Consultant / Project Administrator
Job Description: In January 1998 I started my consultant business where I contracted to different Architectural Firms as an Architectural Project Consultant. My main client was Graber and Imel Architects located in Tulsa Oklahoma. As their consultant I was the main Architectural Lead for large schools districts. I also worked on large church projects such as St. Benedicts Addition and the Addition to the Greek Orthodox Church. I was involved with all projects from concept to turnkey. Some of the Projects that I worked on were: Gymnasiums, Classroom Additions, Office Renovations, Jenks Fuel and Maintenance facility, various Kitchen remodels and additions and many other renovations and additions. In my interim with Graber and Imel Architects, I was the Project Manager for projects totaling in excess of $20.0 million dollars. Also as part of my duties, I was in charge of working with and hiring and coordination with the engineering consultants, Mechanical, Electrical, Geotechnical, Surveyors, and specialty consultants.
American Freightways Inc. ( Now known as Fed-Ex Freight ) Harrison, AR
Position: Projects Coordinator for Continental US
Job Description: As American Freightways Projects Coordinator it was common for this nationally known company to have various projects across the country. These projects would be in excess of $30 million dollars per year in total development. I work closely with our Properties Coordinator for Lease Management, I often had to set procedures and processes in place to meet these logistical needs. Additionally, as part of my duties, I coordinated with the various engineering consultants, Mechanical, Electrical, Geotechnical, Surveyors, and specialty consultants for various projects located across the United States. In my role I often was responsible for projects from concept to turnkey.I also worked with regional project managers in different regions across the US to help ensure the overall quality of the project. I also set up and maintained all the initial cad work, cad standards and set up and administrated all communications.
Breisch Engineer Inc. Sand Spring, OK
Position: Architectural Project Coordinator
Job Description: In my return to Oklahoma I was asked to work for Breisch Engineering to help develop the Architectural Program. Breisch was known for their Civil Engineering Division but the owner wanted to venture out and develop a full A&E firm. In my position, I helped start the Architectural Department and also set up all the Architectural Standards. I also worked on several civil engineering projects in my interim at this company.
Robert Maddox and Associates, Architects
Position: Project Manager
Job Description: I was contracted on this project to help produce construction documents for the Avis Rental Center at OXY Petroleum Building in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Richard Luke Architects - Las Vegas, NV
Position: Architectural Projects Leader
Job Description: I was contacted by independent job analyst from Las Vegas, for Richard Luke Architects. I was able to work as the Architectural Lead on large projects such as the Mirage Hotel and Casino, and many very large homes including custom homes for Rich Little, and others. We would work on large custom homes in access of 27,000 sq. ft. in size. I also set up the original Architectural Program for Carls Jr. Hamburgers as a repetitive building environment for Larson Enterprises, again working on Projects from Concept to turnkey.
BSW Architects Tulsa, OK
Position: Architectural Project Leader
Job Description: I was employed by BSW to be a floater for their repetitive building format program; I would work in the different studios for companies such as: Wal-Mart, Hardees, Marriot, Red Roof Inns, etc. I would often oversee projects or I would manage and oversee the cad production process, set up procedures and processes in the repetitive building format.
Architectural Group One , Tulsa, OK
Position: Project Manager
Job Description: I was employed on this project to help produce construction documents for the Tyson Corporate Expansion Phase 4 & 5 located in Springdale, Arkansas. I work directly with the Architect and Project Engineers creating the construction documents.
Texaco South Central Region - Tulsa, OK
Position: Properties Manager - Facilities Management & Development
Job Description: This was my first career opportunity after college; I was to develop as-built plans for several Texaco Buildings on Cad. I also helped set the corporate building standards and cad standards for the Texaco 2000 Super Store for the home office in Houston Texas. The As-Built Plans were to help with space planning of the 22 story building located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Location: To domicile in Tulsa, Oklahoma; willing to travel as needed, will relocate for right position.
Software: Word Processing, Spread Sheets, AutoCAD, FrontPage, MS Project, Adobe Pro, Print Shop, etc.
Personal Equipment: HP plotter, printer, fax, scanners, etc. a complete office.
Summary of Abilities and Experiences:
20 Plus years experience in project development including producing Construction Documents AutoCad 2D
Due Diligence Master Planning Project - Site Analysis
Program Management - Hiring Architects, Engineers and Contractors to from Concept to Turn Key Facilities
Project Phasing - Conceptional Planning
Project Coordination - Owner Representative, Architects, Engineers, Construction
Quality Assurance Methods and Implementation and Oversight
Utilize Proven Value Engineering Techniques
Certificate by the US CORP OF ENGINEERS
QA/QC Project Inspector / Daily Reporting to Owner's Representative
Coordinate project kick-off meeting to confirm the projects goals and objectives
Conduct periodic projects meetings with client, design team and others
Develop the project budget and provide updates throughout the pre-construction phase
Perform comparative cost analyses and value engineering studies
Comprehensive Benchmarking - setting critical path and milestone dates
Specifications Writer Specification Software Needed
Processing/Oversight of the Submittal Log
Identify and Pre-purchase all long lead items; utilizing cost saving techniques.
Perform Architect and Engineering Pre-qualification Process (Finding the right tool for the job)
Perform Contractor/Subcontractor Pre-qualification Process
Coordinate all prepare recommendations for owner review
Participate Architect and Engineering Selection and Award of Contract
Participate in Contractor/Subcontractor Selection and Award of Contract
Develop site-specific Quality Assurance Program
Participate in Development of the Safety Program
Provide project administration services including cost accounting and document control
Prepare and issue monthly project status reports
Perform site logistical studies and prepare a project execution plan
Assist in the permitting process
Coordinate Activities with ongoing operations, equipment suppliers and vendors
Coordinate requirements for temporary facilities, partitions, and barricades
Coordinate project mobilization with Contractor in Owners behalf.
Review of performance for field subcontractors and trades
Coordinate and conduct job site coordination meetings
Participate progress review meetings with Client, Architects, Engineers and Contractors
Monitor and update the project schedule throughout the construction phase
Coordinate activities with equipment suppliers and vendors
Provide testing and inspection services
Enforce site-specific safety program
Provide on-site project administration services including cost accounting and document control
Prepare and issue monthly project status reports
Implement and oversight of the quality control program
Review and approve all progress payments
Prepare final punch list and conduct inspections
Project closeout and participate in commissioning activities
Development and Oversight of the Punch List
Help coordinate client move-in and building occupancy
Project Experiences:
Master Planning
Churches
Schools
Data Communication Facilities
High School Sport Complexes
High School Football Stadiums
Mall Renovations
Hotels
Casinos
Office
Retail Center
Restaurants
Restaurant Chains
Historical Renovations
Model Home
Large Custom Homes ( 8,000 SF and larger)
Strengths:
Vast amount of experiences working on projects from concept to turn key
Construction Related Problem Solving
Work diligently using abilities to bring project on budget and on time
Work well with Client and Owners Representative
Self Starter with little need of over site to get project completed
Preliminary Project Estimation / Budgeting
Project Prioritizing
Computer Proficient
Professional References:
Tom Birbilis - Engineer - 918-747-6904
Michelle Huggins - Architect - 808-346-1575
Jim Graber - Architect - 918-747-8028 Ext. 12
Personal References:
Tracey Powell - Detective - 918-629-0054
Stewart Benefield - IH/former OSHA Agent - 918-864-2930
Kelly McGonigal - Air Traffic Systems Specialist - 405-306-0283
Letters of Recommendation: Available on Request
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