David V. Poma

PROJECT MANAGER
Highly motivated and goal driven individual with a proven record of success performing all phases of multi-million dollar construction projects including, infrastructure, and high-rise condominium projects for government and private-sector clients. Experience includes managing crews of up to 125 employees on highway/bridge improvements, high-rise construction, asbestos abatements, innovative construction methods, underground utility installations and a variety of other construction projects. Backed by strong credentials and a proven history of on-time, on-budget, and high-quality project completions. Currently seeking a Project Manager Position at your company, where I can use my skills and continue my progression in the construction industry.
Lean Management
Value Engineering
Infrastructure Improvement Projects
Material Procurement/Tracking
Preliminary Budget Analysis
Change Order Recognition Site Safety/OSHA Compliance
QA/QC/Field Engineering
Risk Management
Project Start-up & Close-out
Team Building and Leadership
Change Order Management Budgeting & Cost Controls
Bidding/Estimating/Proposals
Sub-contract Negotiations
Customer Service
Organization & Time Management
Subcontractor/Crew Supervision
Key Skills
Employer Summary
INTERSTATE BARRICADES (Layton, UT) January 2010 to June 2010
As Contracting Division Manager my responsibilities included evaluating current operating procedures and ensure the company was maintaining an effective method of construction management to promote profitability in all tasks.
Created Job Tracking and Job Cost Reporting Programs
Implemented Project Tracking Systems
Assisted with the restructuring of the Estimating Department
Created and Implemented a Fleet Program to assist with Cost Management on a project level and to manage the maintenance and repair of all Fleet Vehicles.
Re-established relationships with public entities that had been negatively impacted prior to my employment.
FREHNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (Las Vegas, NV) 2008 to 2010
Responsibilities included providing site supervision and field engineering on a diverse range of Heavy Civil and multiple Utility Installation Construction Projects, (budgets ranging from $500K to $30M).
Managed all costs on Jobs; generating profit/loss statements & projecting revenues for completion on a daily, weekly & monthly basis.
Estimated multiple types of construction including Design Build Projects, Road/Bridge Building, and Underground Utilities.
Managed & Closed-Out multiple projects for various public, private and government entities.
Member of Safety Committee to ensure adherence to companys safety policy on each individual job, performing weekly and monthly audits of various job sites.
Worked closely with public entities establishing and maintaining effective relationships that fostered a cooperative environment that was beneficial for the completion and progression of the project schedule.
100% project completion on-time while meeting strict timelines and budgetary guidelines.
DESERT PLUMBING & HEATING (Las Vegas, NV) 2006 to 2008
Responsibilities included design and plan review, preparation of construction documents, material procurement, project scheduling, building code compliance, quality assurance, quality control, and project close-out, (budgets ranging from $15M to $95M).
Design plumbing systems on Design/Build projects including calculations, equipment selection, piping systems layout and drafting of plans; analyze projects, perform value-engineering and produce workable shop drawings
Developed an archival process, for all onsite documentation that is currently in place for all phases of construction.
During design phases of construction, worked in conjunction with the owner to develop a product that will maintain sustainability and provide the adequate LEED requirements to meet the owners requests.
Assisted development of progress plans and issuance of construction permits to various subcontractors.
Developed and maintained cooperative relationships with key project personnel including county officials, inspectors, engineers and owners representatives.
VPSP Plumbing Las Vegas, NV 1998 to 2006
Responsibilities included general field labor, site supervisor and project scheduling to ensure project completion on time and on budget. Scope ranged from residential to light commercial installations of systems.
Initiated, developed and implemented a workplace Safety Program.
Performed takeoffs and assisted Estimator with change orders, and review estimates for project start-up.
Ordered materials, tracked project schedules, provided field support for office staff.
Field labor and installation of all systems in various applications ranging from residential to light commercial.
Project Highlights
DOA 2291 Terminal 1 Roadway Installations & Relocations (2009 to Present) Budget: $30M
Currently installing four bridges as part of the McCarran Internationals ongoing improvement projects. This project consists of the installation of 2700 LF of Retaining Walls, 170 LF of MSE Wall, various utility relocations, and 4 bridges. All ranging in size 61 LF to 1,006 LF. Individual responsibilities include materials procurement, site preparation, oversight and training of site personnel, change order management, maintaining site as-builts, submittal of monthly payment applications, and the implementation/execution of safety and QA/QC Programs.
LVCVA MPEP 10.0 Utility Installations & Relocations (2008 to 2009) Budget: $13.5M
Assisted in the oversight of the installation of 415 LF of 12x4 RCB, 2505 LF of 6x8 RCB & 2101 LF of 54 HDPE, 6 concrete structures, and multiple bypass operations on a 15 MGD system. Included operations were, excavations of contaminated soil, asbestos abatement, maintaining traffic control to one of the busiest venues in Las Vegas during conventions, and managing safety & environmental compliance onsite. Individual responsibilities included the selection of equipment, writing purchase orders, developing submittals, overseeing creation and execution of project schedule, managing costs, maintaining on-site as-builts, and closing-out the project. Generated 15% more revenue than anticipated from project bid, due to value engineering, extensive change order management and material procurement. Cut overall job costs by value engineering and changing backfill materials and various construction methods by roughly 6%.
Turnberry Towers East & West (2005 to 2008) Budget: $45M
Led all phases of construction on the Turnberry Towers. Coordinated deliveries and installation of two 45 story towers, effectively managed towers to ensure project completion on schedule and on budget. Found numerous design and code issues that were able to be revised prior to our work being constructed and being placed on a critical path schedule. Assisted in the design of the pump room and the placement of all pumps and flow systems in both the basement and the roof of both towers.
Education & Certifications
BS in Construction Management UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS
Also certified and trained in Primavera Expedition, P3, P5 and P6 Scheduling Software, Onscreen Take-off, Timberline Software, Confined Space Entry, First Aid/CPR, OSHA Compliance, ISO 14001, Site Safety, Hard Dollar Bidding Software, Unit price and lump sum estimation, Asbestos Abatement Certified, RCRA Contaminated materials disposal, Lotus notes, competent in all Microsoft applications, and Change Order Preparation/Negotiation.