Objective:
Seeking a project management / scheduling position
Background:
Results oriented, hands on construction and development professional with over 20 years of expertise in all facets of the industry. I have an exceptional track-record in the successful completion of multimillion dollar projects. I have worked actively to develop business relationships, partnerships and positive rapport with architects, engineers, public officials, vendors and clients. I am versed in contract negotiation, project estimating, impending design problems, document preparation, critical path scheduling, building code regulations, material purchasing, and site supervision (from punch list through contract closeout).
Areas of expertise:
Team Building and Leadership Quality Control Management
Permitting and engineering code Safety and Compliance Management
Construction Planning & Scheduling Organization & Time Management
Critical Path Project Management Vendor & Material Management
Scheduling, Cost and Budget Analysis Estimating & Job Costing
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Flatiron Construction Corp. (FCI)
March 2005 - Present
Special Assistant Project Manager, Scheduler, Cost and Change Order Manager.
Work as special project manager for the $189,000,000 Sprinter Project for FCI. I am responsible for tracking and documentation of the changes as a result of complex and challenging design for the Sprinter Project. Working as the change order project manager responsible for takeoff, estimating, preparation of Request for Proposal and negotiation of numerous changes resulting from ongoing construction and pending design changes.
Double South LLC
March 2001- March 2005
Owner
I started a private partnership in a real-estate and development company in San Diego. Through this partnership developed number of residential units in the San Diego area mainly in Pacific Beach and Clairemont area. As an owner I was responsible for obtaining financing, hired and supervised architect, contractors and related project vendors.
Researched development feasibility in the region.
Acquired private financing for new development.
Acquired land and hired an architectural company to develop construction plans.
Hired subcontractors and oversaw construction.
Perused and received City Permits in the difficult California Coastal region.
Sold developments for substantial profit.
Cyber Annex, Laguna Hills, CA (http://www.cyberannex.com)
March 1998 - March 2001
Owner
Started and managed a successful local ISP service in the Orange County area. I was able to gain valuable experience in all aspects of running a startup company. Established and developed every aspect of developing and managing an ongoing concern:
Successfully developed a business plan.
Researched and implemented facility needs
Managed and grew marketing budget, developed marketing plan.
Acquired financing.
Established partnerships.
Continuously improved operations and adjusted to changing market conditions.
Implemented technical requirements for emerging Internet technologies.
Hired, supervised and trained all employees.
Sold business to a national ISP for a profit.
Parsons Brinkerhoff Construction Management
March 1994 March 1998
Construction Manager
My responsibilities as the CM was primarily two rail station projects. The first was a $ 5.6 million railway station in the city of Corona and La Sierra in San Bernardino County. The scope of work included the construction of two new Metro Rail stations on the exiting and active Santa Fe railroad right-of-way. These two stations were being built on tight schedules due to the impending rail line opening (3 month for each station) with liquidated damages contract of $10,000 per day for delays on each station. These projects were completed under budget and on schedule following my redesign of the site grading plans and numerous other design and construction changes during the course of the project.
The second project was a $3.5 million bridge, roadways and underground utilities contract for the City of Chino Hills. The Scope of work included the construction of a new cast in-place, post tensioned concrete bridge over Highway 60 in Chino Hills. This bridge was to be constructed and eventually attached to an existing bridge. The project also included the construction of four new on ramps from Highway 60. Our firm used my previous work for the City of Corona to secure this contract.
OBrien-Kreitzberg & Associates (currently Dames & Moore)
1989 1994
Project Manager
I managed a $12 million bridge, roadways and miscellaneous airport improvement contract for the construction of the 96th street Bridge over the Sepulveda Boulevard for the City of Los Angeles Department of Airports (DOA). The scope of work included the construction of a four lane bridge over state highway 1 and under LAXs runway flight path. It included constructing ten new parking lots, new roads, widening of the existing state highway and enhancing DOAs underground services.
I also managed a $17.5 million foundation and utility contract related to the 21 mile Los Angeles Metro Green Line Rapid Transit System. The scope of this project included the installation of 195; seven feet diameter Cast-in-Drilled-Hole concrete foundations and associated utility relocation for the concrete guide-way structures which followed. This work was accomplished on the heavily concentrated industrial, commercial and residential areas in the 2.75-mile segment of the Metro Line alignment in the City of El-Segundo, Hawthorne and Redondo Beach.
Gotham Construction Corporation
1987 1989
Project Manager
Managed a $26 million renovation of New York Citys Maxim Hotel (currently the Peninsula Hotel) The scope of this project was the rehabilitation of this 5th Avenue landmarks limestone faade and preservation of the 19th century architecture. The renovation incorporated a complete upgraded of the fire alarm, smoke purge and HVAC system within the existing infrastructure. Comprehensive construction management of the two phases of the project including a $5 million dollar health club designed for the upper floors of the 25-story building.
Olympia & York Construction Corporation
1984 -1987
Assistant Project Manager
I worked as an Assistant Project Manager at the World Financial Center, overseeing a $65 million construction of sub-cellar tenant food storage spaces in two buildings leased be Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. These areas were designated mainly as food service storage facilities and staff offices serving the 15,000 Merrill Lynch employees.
All construction management projects involved the following responsibilities:
Conducting constructability and budgetary review prior to the start of the construction.
Estimating, value engineering and developing/managing the quality control program
Creation and maintenance of complex construction schedules using the Primavera scheduling program.
Estimated and negotiated subcontracts. Developed and prepared contracts for various projects.
Supervision and management of all involved contractors and subcontractors.
Conducting and coordinating all project meetings.
Responsible for requesting the correct and/or supplemental information for errors and omissions in the contract documents and negotiation of contractors changes and claims.
Developing and maintaining document control system for tracking submittals change orders, claims and request for information request for changes.
Obtained the necessary State, County or City permits
Coordination with DOA, LAX control tower, Federal Aviation Administration, CALTRANS, L.A. Police Department, L.A. Department of Water and Power, Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County Flood Control, Pacific Bell and areas residents. (OBrien-Kreitzberg/LAX contract)
Resolving project related environmental issues.
Resolving labor related grievances.
Processing of the progress payments
Project close out and punch list.
Education and Certifications:
BS Civil Engineering University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 1984
EIT. Certified Massachusetts 1985
Microsoft Certified Professional # 1015397
Skills:
Expert in Primavera and Scheduling, Prolog, Visio, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS Power Point, MS Front Page, MS Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Dream weaver
Novell Training in GroupWise Microsoft, Training in Small Business Solution,
References:
Robert Long: Deputy Project Manager Flatiron Constructors, rlong[at]flatironcorp.com. 760-802-5554 (cell)
Bill Saumier: Senior Project Manager. County of San Diego Parks and Recreational, 619-244-6290 (cell)
Bijan Radfshar: 516-938-5476. Lero Engineering & Const. Management, 516-938-5476 (corp#)
Partial Project List Matrix
Name ,Location:& DescriptionConstruction CostType of Construction
Sprinter Passenger Rail: Helped managed building the new 22-mile passenger rail and 15 associated stations. The new rail line is from east/west along the Highway 78 corridor between Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido. converting existing freight line to new commuter line, as well as constructing new rail lines with associated structures.$187 MillionSpecial Project Manger / Scheduler GC
The Peninsula Hotel Historical Land marl Luxury Hotel renovation$32 MillionLuxury Hotel TI Renovation & superstructure GC
World Financial Center-Merrill Lynch Buildings. food storage facilities for one of the largest full service kitchen in the world serving 10,000 Employees daily at the World Financial Center$27 MillionTI and superstructure GC
Holiday Inn Crown Plaza Hotel La Guardia Airport - NY, NY $45 MillionNew building construction GC
Metro Green Line Under ground utility relocation and CIDH construction, Los Angeles, CA$16 MillionHeavy construction CM
Columbus Ave Underground Facilities Rehabilitation, NY ,NY$55 MillionClaims and schedule analyst CM
La Sierra and Corona Light Rail Station Project: New metro rail stations Riverside, CA.$2.5 MillionHeavy construction CM
96th Street Bridge at LAX airport: New bridge under runway over HWY 1, road expansion Taxi holding area New Bridge, on-ramp, road widening, traffic signal relocation, underground construction, new building const. parking expansion renovation & expansion Los Angels, CA.$14 MillionHeavy construction CM
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