GREG POTTS


CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Dedicated, driven and results-oriented Construction and Engineering professional with 18 plus years of experience in facilities construction management, engineering and project supervision. Extensive experience multi-tasking and managing multiple large and small scale construction projects including oil and gas facilities, hospitals, hotels and an airport terminal. Experience working with OSHPD on several hospital projects. Background encompasses new construction project management from initial in the field sitework through construction to project closeout, punchlist and warranty documentation. Extensive experience as a facilitator, coordinating with cross-functional teams, groups and subcontractors. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Well organized, highly disciplined problem-solver who adapts easily to different situations. Management and technical skills include:
Construction Management
Team leadership
Constructability review
Cost / schedule performance
On-site field suprevisionProject Management
Project scope/status reporting
Timeline development
Critical milestone analysis
Subcontractor coordinationProject Engineering
Bid and proposal review
Construction phasing
Value engineering
Progress payment review
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Construction / Project Management
Managed demolition, renovation and construction conversion of existing two-story retail building into a new medical group state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility, TOWER HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY CENTER in Beverly Hills. I pre-qualified and selected the trade subcontractors to bid on the project. Prepared the contract scope of work for each trade, bid out the project and pulled selected permits. Maintained a full-time on-site construction management position with project accountability during the construction phase. Reviewed and approved the progress payments during construction. Interfaced with local city building department officials as needed to update them on construction progress.
Managed construction of Safety & Technology upgrade program in twelve schools (elementary and middle school) within the LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Los Angeles, California. Performed as OAR (Owners Authorized Representative) to oversee successful implementation of the entire contract scope of work.
Supervised and monitored modernization of eight schools (elementary, junior high and high school) within the INGLEWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Inglewood California.
Supervised and managed construction of DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER OF MODESTO in Modesto, CA., RIVERSIDE GENERAL HOSPITAL in Moreno Valley, CA. and DESERT HOSPITAL, Women & Childrens Center in Palm Springs, CA. Interfaced with OSHPD representatives directly in Sacramento to obtain the required approvals of equipment anchorage submittals and construction drawings.
Supervised and monitored construction of $150 million dollar airline terminal (Terminal 2) at LAX (LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT); spending the last 6 months of terminal construction on site, full time.
Supervised and managed construction of several new CANDLEWOOD SUITE extended-stay hotels within
California and Arizona. The average construction time of each hotel was 9 months and cost $5 million dollars.

At the CHEVON OIL REFINERY in El Segundo, CA. performed oil refinery field construction cost engineering and supervision of demolition of existing FCC equipment and installation of new C130A & B oil processing vessel. Monitored installation of new multi-level 100 foot tall platform including new E-125 and E-125A exchanger tanks and overhead piping racks to support new process piping installed. Supervised and monitored construction of new cooling tower (CT-14), associated CT-14 electrical substation and extensive new cable trays and piping supports. Monitored installation of new multi-level equipment platform to support new ALKY processing equipment and piping being installed.
Supervised and managed construction of ADA upgrade program on four schools (elementary and high school) within the TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Tustin and Santa Ana, California. Created, developed and implemented the construction phasing plan for the 18 month project.
Produced monthly construction reports, performed fee analysis, job cost reports, subcontractor status reports and reviewed and approved monthly subcontractor requests for payments.
Selection of and soliciting bid proposals from subcontractors including prequalification, reviewing bid proposals and writing subsequent subcontracts and change orders. Continuous monitoring of all subcontractors' performance during construction in order to keep the project on schedule and budget.

WORK HISTORY
DTS, Inc., Santa Ana, CA.
Consultant - Senior Project Manager (2006 - Present)
Studio 3 Architects, Upland, CA.
Consultant Team Leader (2005 - 2006)
Galaxy Medical Builders Inc., Pacific Palisades, CA.
Senior Project Manager (2005)
Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc., General Building and Construction Management, San Diego, CA.
Project Manager (2004)
URS Corporation, Construction Services, Los Angeles, CA.
Senior Construction Manager (2002 -2003)
The Austin Company, Designers/Engineers/Constructors, Irvine, CA.
Purchasing Agent (1998 2001)
Snyder Langston Real Estate and Construction Services, Irvine, CA.
Project Engineer (1997 1998)
Neptune Thomas Davis, Inc. Architects, Glendora, CA.
Construction Administrator (1994 1996)

EDUCATION
B.S. Architecture, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.


COMPUTER/ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Proficient in MS Office and Project 2000
OSHA Trained - 10-hour Training in Construction Safety & Health, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Graduate (2008) and CPR Certified (2008)
Los Angeles Refinery Safety Overview (RSO) Certified (2008)

PROJECT HISTORY

CHEVRON OIL REFINERY PROCESSING UPGRADE, El Segundo, CA.
Description: Demolition, installation and upgrade of three (3) areas of the refinery: the FCC unit, cooling tower (CT-14) and ALKY unit
Demolition and removal of existing equipment in the FCC unit. Installation of new C130A & B oil processing vessel, E-125 and E125A exchanger tanks and steel I-beam overhead piping rack structure to support new processing piping. Installation of new cooling tower (CT-14) including new CT-14 electrical substation plus extensive cable trays and associated cable tray piping supports. Installation of new multi-level equipment and process piping servicing platforms at both the FCC and ALKY units.

RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION PROGRAM (RSIP), Inglewood, CA.
Description: Renovation to reduce the exterior sound transmission
Performed field supervision duties in charge of gathering and directing the field team taking measurements and documenting the specific house RSIP information for each residence being evaluated. As the main Studio 3 Architects representative, I was the principal contact with the homeowner to explain the information gathering process and answer any questions about the RSIP at any time while at the residence. I also assisted in the in-house coordination and compilation of the finished floor plans for packaging the homes in groups of 50 to be submitted to the City of Inglewood for evaluation.

TOWER HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY, Beverly Hills, CA.
Description: Existing building renovationConstruction cost: $4 million
Conversion and renovation of existing 50 year old retail store into a new cancer patient treatment facility. Responsible for successfully re-engineering radiation for the existing building for maximum use and contribution to the community. Demolition and removal of existing second floor mezzanine and all interior building systems (HVAC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing) including building enlargement to allow installation of two new linear accelerators for state-of-the-art cancer treatment. New building systems installation, faade renovation, new underground transformer installation and new parking lot and landscaping installation.

TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Tustin, CA.
Description: ADA Upgrade of facilitiesVaried: $500,000 to $700,000
Demolition and replacement of existing restroom fixtures, finishes and accessories including replacement of existing sinks within all classrooms. Installation of new faculty restrooms. Also the installation of accessibility ramps on campus on two elementary schools within the Tustin Unified School District.

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Los Angeles, CA.
Description: Safety & Technology upgradeVaried: $800,000 to $1.5 million
Installation of cable TV and computer wiring systems within classrooms in order to provide internet access for all students and faculty in twelve schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District.



GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, Menlo Park, CA.
U.S. Geological Survey Bldg. 1 & 2
Description: Renovation & Modernization (Phase I), Construction cost: $5 million
Replacement of existing HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical and lighting systems, doors and hardware and interior finishes in two buildings of the U. S. Geological Services Administration.

ARIZONA REPUBLIC NEWSPAPER, Deer Valley (Phoenix), Arizona
Description: Equipment Installation,Construction cost: $3 million
Installation of a brand new Goss printing press for publication of the west coast edition of the New York Times newspaper and additional advertising inserts.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, Rosemead, CA.
Building G04, 4th Floor Remodel
Description: Renovation & Modernization, Construction cost: $3 million
Renovation and interior remodel of 4th floor executive suite offices of management of Southern California Edison utility company.
Building D/EDBL Center, Santa Ana, CA,
Description: Renovation & Modernization, Construction cost: $3 million
Complete building interior renovation and conversion of SCE maintenance yard warehouse to open office spaces.
CANDLEWOOD SUITES HOTELS, Phoenix, AZ. and Irvine, CA.
Description: New Construction, Construction cost: $6 million each
Construction of new extended-stay hotels geared toward the business traveler.

RIVERSIDE GENERAL HOSPITAL, Moreno Valley, CA,
University Medical Center
Description: New Construction, Construction cost: $125 million
New 520,000 sq. ft., 364-bed hospital facility constructed to replace existing 80-year old hospital located in Riverside, California.
INGLEWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Inglewood, CA.
Highland Elementary
Centinela Elementary
Oak Street Elementary
Monroe Jr. High SchoolFreeman Elementary
Hudnall Elementary
Inglewood High School
Morningside High School
Description: Renovation & Modernization, Varied: $800,000 to $2 million
Replacement of existing HVAC and lighting systems, doors and hardware, furniture and interior finishes in the above schools within the Inglewood Unified School District.

DESERT HOSPITAL, Palm Springs, CA.
Women & Children's Center
Description: New Construction,Construction cost: $16.2 million
90,000-sq. ft. hospital facility for the perinatal care of women and children. This two-story building contains 18 LDRP rooms, a roof top mechanical penthouse and heliport.

TARZANA MEDICAL CENTER, Tarzana, CA.
Description: Addition & Renovation, Construction cost: $7 million
45,000-sq. ft. hospital addition for healthcare of women and children. Addition of 6 LDR rooms and renovation of radiology rooms and the emergency department.

DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER OF MODESTO, Modesto, CA.
Women & Children's Center Addition
Description: New Construction, Construction cost: $16.5 million
95,000-sq. ft. hospital facility for the perinatal care of women and children. This is a two-story building containing 16 LDRP rooms and 3 delivery rooms.

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Los Angeles, CA.
Terminal II, Northwest, US Air, Air Canada and Pan Am Airlines.
Description: Remodel and Expansion, Construction cost: $150 million
450,000 sq. ft. airline terminal at LAX.