Manage construction projects in a challenging and rewarding envirnoment.
EDWARD FLAHERTY
KCI Technologies, Hunt Valley, MD
Construction Project Manager – John Hopkins Real Estate 3/08 – present
• Work under Construction Management agreement with John Hopkins Real Estate to oversee projects from $50,000 to $25,000,000
• Solicit proposals from Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Vendors and award contracts
• Meet with various Hopkins department heads to develop specific requirements for proposed uses
• Work with design team to create specifications for proposed Hopkins projects; from tenant fit outs, parking lots and roofing, to four story medical office building
• Meet with Architect’s team, contractor and developer to create negotiated standard building specifications
• Work with site engineer, jurisdictions, utility company and internal departments to create a site plan, based on the proposed building layout and final usage
• Oversee administration of contract documents and site coordination with trades, materials testing, developer trades, utilities and in house requirements, to project completion
• Manage five to seven projects simultaneously
STARBUCKS CORPORATION, SEATTLE, WA
Project Manger, Construction, Baltimore, MD 12/98 – 2/08
• Work with team to identify areas and initiatives to enhance the company’s market position by acquiring, expanding, or remodeling existing stores.
• Use existing market optimization tools for evaluation of business decision logic for IRR, ROI, and profit contribution to bottom line, based on proposed expenditures
• Locate, hire, and work with Architects, Engineers, and Expeditors to provide cost effective scopes of work based on existing conditions, design criteria, and operational requirements
• Create scopes, budgets, and time-frames based on site conditions and schematic drawings
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to plan, execute and administer contract documents, within project schedule and budget
• Work closely with Landlords and building departments to implement desired designs within established timeframes and budgets ~ obtain approvals and permits as required
• Locate, qualify, solicit bids and negotiate with local Contractors, Suppliers and Vendors; manage multiple projects of various types simultaneously ~ new construction, expansions and renovations
• Work closely with the development teams to assure all aspects of the projects meet or exceed established corporate standards for acquisitions, expansions, and remodels; maintains relationships throughout the organization to support company goals (operations, design, legal, real estate, marketing, facilities, and community support)
• Responsibilities include development and implementation of procedures for maintaining existing store facilities (mechanical, electrical, equipment, finishes, and more)
• Market area includes more than 300 existing stores and infrastructures in the Mid-Atlantic Region consisting of Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Virginia, Southern PA, and North Carolina; markets also included more than 300 stores in the Southeast Region including South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Ohio, for 18 months
FISHER DEVELOPMENT, INC., SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Project Manager, Manassas, VA 6/98 – 12/98
• Responsibilities included soliciting pricing from Subcontractors and qualifying bids, obtaining required permits, and interacting with Owners and Landlords for this general contractor of The Gap and Old Navy
• Wrote contracts and purchase orders with Subcontractors and Vendors, scheduled delivery of materials and site activities to assure completion of the work within the established dates, and created and oversaw completion of punch lists within defined time-lines to meet openings
• Oversaw all activities of each project; worked with each Superintendent on a daily basis
• Conducted regular progress meetings to review status of work, quality, and cost controls
• Responsible for budget creation and control, and Subcontractors billing and progress payments
• Managed three to five projects simultaneously, each at different stages; new and renovations, between five and 30,000 square foot retail space
THE BON TON STORES, INC., YORK, PA
Construction Manager 9/91 – 6/98
• Managed, controlled, and coordinated all aspects of new construction and renovations; solely responsible for assigned projects from conceptual budget estimates to the final punch list and payment
• Positioned responsibilities required a proficiency in estimating, budgeting, scheduling, bidding, negotiating, contract writing, cost accounting, job site coordination, and quality control with skills in inter-organizational relationships to achieve teamwork and successful projects
• Managed multiple projects of various sizes simultaneously, ranging from a 6000 square foot tenant fit out to a 45,000 square foot renovation of an existing store in operations to a two story 85,000 square foot new store; the cost of the projects ranged from $5000 to $7MM
• Hired and maintained working relationships with Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, and other consultants
• Interfaced and coordinated with city, state, and local jurisdictions to develop and complete projects within established time frames
• Responsibilities also included working with Environmental Consultants reviewing existing corporate properties and potential acquisitions regarding feasibility studies, presence of hazardous materials, and their abatement/remediation
• Responsible for interpretation and implementation of all access issues regarding accommodations for the Americans with Disabilities Act for all corporate locations
CITY OF LAUREL MARYLAND, LAUREL, MD
Deputy Director 2/91 – 9/91
• Supervised Inspectors in the review, approval, and administration of all construction related permits, as well as municipal code enforcement
• Developed and recommended procedures and programs, worked with objectives for employees to improve city standards, maintained approved budgets, and resolved administrative and technical issues related to construction and code enforcement
• Worked with the Director on rewriting the local building codes and lobbied for passage through the local legislature; developed and submitted applications for federal grants to assist in implementation of new laws
• Responsible for working with citizens of resolution of legal issues/complaints related to existing codes and ordinances
MARYLAND NATIONAL BANK, SYKESVILLE, MD
Consultant, Baltimore, MD 1990 – 1991
• Responsible for identifying client/department requirements for creation of a complete scope, budget, and implementation
• Coordinated design and construction teams, created budgets and schedules, solicited bids, and awarded and administered contracts
• Expedited installation of all construction, voice, data, security and furniture, and scheduled relocation and placement of personnel while maintaining continuity of operations through completion; projects were generally “invisible†to the public
• Worked as a team leader for corporate merger operations during the acquisitions of Equitable Bank; multiple operations were scheduled and carried out to meet the published completion date; activities were coordinated using C.P.M. scheduling
DALSEMER, CATZEN, AND ASSOCIATES, BALTIMORE, MD
Construction Manager, Baltimore, MD 1982 – 1990
• Responsibilities included meeting with potential client to establish project scope and financial requirements; developed, setup, and managed all aspects of the project
• Worked with clients on selection of Architects and design team to create an economical scope of work for competitive bidding
• Established budgets for construction loans, solicited bids from Contractors and Suppliers to “buy†the project within approved budget
• Developed value engineering options, negotiated contracts, awarded and wrote contracts, and created and maintained project schedules
• Set up and maintained project cost controls, coordinating with governmental funding agencies and financial institutions for progress payments
• Maintained project logs (changes, submittals, approvals), acted as liaison between the Owner, Contractors, and design team; interpreted conflict resolutions per A.I.A.
E.L. CONWELL AND COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Office Field Manager, Baltimore, MD 1977 – 1982
• Responsible for the supervision of construction materials testing and inspection personnel; staff ranged from ten to 20 employees
• Services included physical testing and visual inspections of structural steel, soils, concrete, piping, paint, and other construction related materials; testing was conducted in the laboratory and at the site
• Assured a high level of quality control and compliance with project specifications
EDUCATION:
• University of Maryland, College Park, MD ~ Fundamentals of Architectural Design
• Catonsville Community College, Baltimore, MD ~ Construction Management-Contract Law
• Essex Community College, Baltimore, MD ~ English
• Building Congress & Exchange ~ Mechanical, Electrical & Structural Design & Estimating
• Continue to take industry related courses and seminars, along with company sponsored programs to develop leadership and management skills.
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