Construction Manager, project controls manager or owner's rep. I have an extensive background and education I would like to put to work for you. The challenging the assignment, the more I like it.
DENNIS A. SPORS
3031 Iroquois St.
Detroit, MI 48214
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Extensive management background and expertise in facilities and project management
Claims Preparation and Negotiation. Expert Witness. Conceptual estimating and budget preparation for major capital projects, building and engineering.
Senior supervisory experience with professional, technical and support staffs
Proven problem solving and project execution skills to $750 million
Computer literate in Microsoft Office, Primavera P3 andP6, Power Point and Prolog Manager
EXPERIENCE
Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI Sept. 2006 – present
Project Director / Construction Manager
• Master Plan Construction – $125 million
• Project management and scheduling of phased renovation while open to public
• Design Management, phased utility installation and project closeout
Detroit Wastewater Partners, Detroit, MI March 2004 – August 2006
Contract and Claims Manager
• Review and calculation of changes
• Negotiation of claims, DWSD and subcontractors
• Resource to Jacobs Eng. Wade Trim and Malcolm Pirnie
• Project Management and closeout - $424 million
Spors Company, Inc. , Detroit, MI April 2003 – Feb. 2004
Senior Claims Consultant
• Estimating and scheduling consultant for General Motors and DWSD Projects
• Expert Witness Testimony
PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., Warren, MI February 1999 – March 2003
Operations Manager (Assist. Vice President) – Building Division
Manager of Project Controls
• Master program planning for five-year GM SEMP: design, procurement, construction and commissioning
• Conceptual estimating of $300 million office tower, $1.1 billion program – Manager of Project Controls
• Senior construction manager for site works and building renovations
• Budget/Cost control for 28 integrated building and site infrastructure projects
• Implementation of Design/Build and Program Management Projects
• Headed Value Engineering Team which saved $100 million
• Program Manager for Demolition, Remediation, Utility Terminations and Asset Sales of Delphi Saginaw Steering
Plant. Negotiated tax relief.
• Condition Assessment of facilities, nationwide
• Manager for assessments for acquisition and under-performing sites
• Marketing and Presentations to prospective clients
• Leader for all “at risk “ work and utility savings projects with PB Power
WALSH CONSTRUCTION CO., Detroit, MI April 1997 – January.1999
Institutional Construction Manager
• Senior project manager for new construction and renovations (University and Hospitals)
• Real Estate Development of Industrial Park (Empowerment Zone, Free Trade and Gov. Grants)
• Conceptual estimating of capital programs to support proposals and competitive bids
• Negotiated contract changes (owner and subcontractor)
• Estimating for Water and Waste Treatment Projects (City of Detroit)
ALBERT KAHN ASSOCIATES, INC., Architects & Engineers, Detroit, MI Sept. 1992 - April 1997
Chief Estimator / Associate
• Prepared conceptual and detailed estimates for a variety of large manufacturing, health care and university projects
• Reviewed all AKA-prepared cost estimates to establish realistic budget
• Negotiated vendor claims on behalf of Fortune 500 companies
• Department head and supervisor to staff of seven in a company of 345 employees
• Reviewed and approved progress billings for manufacturing projects (Mercedes Benz and BMW)
• Project Procurement and Construction Management Advisor
• Change Order estimating and negotiating
EUROSTAR (Chrysler Austria), Graz, Austria August 1990 - August 1992
Purchasing Manager
• Purchased all required equipment and commodities for $300 million Greenfield assembly plant
• Purchased all first fill liquids
• Prepared and managed project (area) budgets, schedules and cost estimates
• Planned and execute primary utility construction ( Gas, Water, Electric)
• Initiated procedures to maximize local content purchases per government mandate
• Established complete purchasing procedures and documentation at this start-up company
• Trained 10 Austrian personnel in business procedures and purchasing strategies
• Established and improved supply base
CHRYSLER MOTORS CORPORATION, Highland Park, MI December 1986 - July 1990
Senior Buyer/Facilities Director for Mopar
• Purchased construction and process services for 8 manufacturing and warehousing plants
• Corporation’s principal negotiator for complex claims and change orders
• Prepared yearly capital and expense plans.
• Estimated cost of various projects involving all trades
• Supervised a staff of up to 50 including skilled trades
• Facility planning, budgets and execution for 20 Parts Distribution Centers
• Managed corporate utility upgrades and savings initiatives
• Winner of the corporation's Director's Award and several employee awards
• Project Team – Decommissioning of AMC Kenosha / Trenton Engine
ALBERT KAHN ASSOCIATES INC., Architects and Engineers, Detroit, MI Jan. 1985 - Nov. 1986
Estimating Supervisor
• Principal value analyst to Chrysler Motors Corporation
• Prepared, reviewed and negotiated fair cost estimates for new work and rehabilitation
• Supervised 15 estimators and engineers during construction & equipment installation
• Negotiated contractor requests for extras, reducing construction cost by $45 million
ROBERT McMULLAN & SON INC., San Diego, CA June 1979 - December 1984
Senior Project Manager
• Estimated & managed complex projects for Corps of Engineers & Naval Facilities Engineering Command
• Supervised 13 superintendents and estimators
• Reviewed and negotiated all purchase orders and subcontracts
• Strong expertise in DOD claim preparation and negotiations (FAR and DAR)
• Renovation and new construction
• COQ Rep./Officer for a variety of Federal Gov. Projects.
• Piers, harbors and terminal construction for the US Navy and Cost Guard
ALASKA Constructors (Brown and Root), Bakersfield, Ca June 1978 – May 1979
Assistant Superintendent – Elk Hills Petroleum Reserve
• Installation of all utility and underground process lines
• Managed and executed, excavation and backfill operations for all pipe lines
• Responsible for installation of all concrete structures and radiographic testing
• 7 day per week, 10 hour per day, two shifts – Gas Compressor Plant
• US Navy CQC Plan and execution
RANDLE & ASSOCIATES, CONSTRUCTION, San Diego, CA July 1975 - May 1978
Division Manager
• Estimating and project management of DOD projects
• Supervised four field superintendents
• Profit and Loss Responsibility
Other construction positions since 1968
EDUCATION
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, MS Construction Management (Industrial Technology Dept.)
Graduated with Honors
Governors State University, University Park, IL, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, Certificate in Construction Practices
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Classes in MS Mathematics
CREDENTIALS & LICENSES
Adjunct Professor, Construction Management since 1997, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Teaching Credential, State of California -- Instructor of Beginning and Advanced Construction Estimating at San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA
Engineer Contractors License No. 402448, State of California
PB Corporate Quality Team Award Winner (2001)
Certified Project Manager and Instructor, PBCS
Court Certified Expert Witness
American Arbitration Association - Certified Neutral
http://sporsexpert.com
Partial Project List
Eurostar (Chrysler), Graz Austria
BMW Assembly, South Carolina
Mercedes Benz Manufacturing, Alabama and Brazil
GM Stamping – Various locations
Delphi Steering Plants, Saginaw, MI - Decommissioning
General Motors Technical Center, Warren, MI – Preconstruction Services / Conceptual Estimating and Planning
Mott Hospital, Ambulatory Surgery and Upjohn Depression Clinic University of Michigan
Balboa Park US Naval Hospital, San Diego, Ca
Engineering Center, Equine Center, Michigan State University
Medical Testing Facility, Wayne State University
Upjohn Medical Testing Facility, Kalamazoo, MI
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