Looking for a long term association with a GC with a diverse portfolio of projects, whose staff is intent on creating successful projects by utilizing each others strengths and abilities.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - PROJECT MANAGER/ENGINEER
HEAVY CIVIL * COMMERCIAL * HIGH RISE*
WATER/WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS/CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS
Construction professional with broad history of hands-on leadership for major capital improvements, infrastructure and private development projects. Versatile engineer and manager with unfailing resolve for project achievement and bottom-line success. Recognized as a veteran of tough assignments who can take ownership of a project and drive it to a profitable completion.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
* Capable: Degreed in civil engineering, hands-on experience in the trades, and seasoned in construction management. Completes projects on time, within budget, and within quality standards.
* Relationship Management: Establishes working rapport and influences others whose cooperation is necessary. Collaborates in multidisciplinary groups with diverse trades and objectives.
* Business Awareness: Proven methods for bottom-line efficiencies: value engineering and cost containment, contract discipline, and calibration of ongoing project success.
* Multi-Dimensional: Vast experience and understanding of general construction techniques and standards. Effectively supervises multiple disciplines and projects simultaneously.
* Creative: Keen ability to problem-solve on complex engineering and construction issues, creating efficiencies and positive bottom-line results.
* Reliable: Go-to person for trouble shooting and candid perspective on the success of the project.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
* Served as Senior Resident Engineer and Construction Manager on a $25MM high-profile public works, water supply high-service pump station, reservoir and pipeline project.
* Initiated significant modification to original welding requirements on a $22MM Secure Facility Project on Peterson AFB. Saved labor costs and timeline by 30%.
* Created labor savings on $60MM simultaneous prison construction project concrete-form installation by an estimated $120k in 9 months.
* Generated substantial bonuses by saving 102 labor days on a $45MM W/WWTP project by modifying original crane plan and by taking the lead on changing site preparation contractor.
* Managed projects for 5 large California public works projects ($35MM total) simultaneously.
WORK EXPERIENCE
MWH America’s | Minot, ND 2008-2009
Worldwide engineering services firm with over 6,000 employees and $1 Billion in contracts.
Senior Resident Engineer
Onsite representative for construction of high-speed pump station, 2 million gallon reservoir, pipelines, lift stations, and in-line pumping stations.
* Performed PM/CM/QA/Observation functions.
* Interacted daily with all entities involved with project: owners, engineers, designers, contractors, government officials, vendors.
* Performed preconstruction services: Estimated costs and developed schedule for civil, structural, and mechanical to use in comparison of contractors / engineers submitted schedules.
* Monitored compliance requirements.
* Prepared, negotiated, supervised, and signed-off on contractor payments and change orders.
* Wrote scope, solicited bids, awarded contracts, supervised work, and approved payments.
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Boulder Construction, Inc. | Las Vegas, NV 2007 - 2008
Regional General Engineering and Construction Firm.
Project Manager
Simultaneous construction of Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities for a new city of 150k residents. Projects were Design/Build with construction drawings at 30% complete.
* Estimated project values and devised construction schedule, and modified subsequent sets (50, 70, and 100%).
* Planned, directed and supervised site work of field staff.
* Implemented utilization of a two crane system, creating significant cost savings.
* Interacted daily with owners, LVVWD, CCWRD, GC, subcontractors, vendors.
* Generated and submitted project documentation: pay estimates, daily reports, submittals.
* Monitored budget with amendments as required.
* Developed future project opportunities and professional contacts.
* Changed dirt-work plan to contractor; schedule improved by several work days.
DKCI | Ventura County, CA / La Jolla, CA 2005 – 2007
Heavy Civil Contractor in Western US.
Project Manager
Managed projects for traditional open-trench pipe and manhole modification/installation work, along with conventional micro-tunneling on 3 projects. Scope included: conveyance systems, as required demolition, installation of new pump and lift stations. all mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation installation.
* Ran projects simultaneously, interacting with up to four government agencies.
* Planned, directed, and oversaw all field work.
* Developed, amended, submitted and negotiated project budgets and pay estimates.
* Developed and supervised testing of pumps, pipelines, and systems (SCADA, PLC, etc.).
* Supervised road construction/repair, soil remediation and landscaping.
* Generated and negotiated contracts with subcontractors and vendors.
* Developed future opportunities, estimated project values, and developed bid packages.
E.R.I. Welding and Construction Services | Twin Bridges, MT 1998 - 2006
Small fabrication firm with annual contracts to $700,000.
Owner
* Performed all fabrication and administrative duties.
* Expanded into field work, and employed 5-man crews.
* Estimated project, proposed schedules, managed and physically worked on projects.
Hensel Phelps Construction Co. | Greeley, CO 1993 - 1998
International General Contracting firm with over $2 Billion in contracts.
Foreman/Tradesman
Supervised on numerous commercial and industrial projects in multi-state area.
* Utilized as “troubleshooter†when projects developed problems / challenges.
* Assisted on assigned portions of new bid packages.
Rand Mining (Glamis Gold) | Randsburg, CA 1991 - 1993
Chief Surveyor
Planned, performed/directed, and supervised three crews for surveying and mapping of two mining complexes. Utilized map-making software and engineering/surveying techniques to create documents and maps submitted to and recorded by the County Surveyor’s Office.
Western Engineering and Surveying | Ridgecrest CA 1990 - 1991
Small Engineering firm.
Surveyor/Chainman
Performed field surveying and administrative duties to include design/calculations for streets, conveyance systems, tracts, curb/gutters, and sewers. Hand drafted and used early AutoCAD to create drawings of record. Was responsible for soil testing (compaction / density) using sand cone and proctor methods.
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Various Federal Contractors | China Lake NWS and Edwards AFB 1985-1990
Tradesman
Worked on a variety of projects: aircraft hangers, anechoic chambers, conveyance systems, office buildings, maintenance structures as a carpenter, ironworker, welder, mechanic, concrete finisher, and equipment operator for several different contractors.
EDUCATION
Montana Tech – University of Montana, Butte, MT
School of Mines & Engineering
Bachelors of Science - General Engineering (Civil Option) EAC/ABET Accreditations 2006
ORGANIZATIONS
* American Society of Civil Engineers
* USMC (1976 – 1980)
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