Construction or Pre-Construction Manager where I can sucessfully harness resources, money and time, and put them to work for you. I specialize in building hospitals as well as other high end projects. By combining completely different perspectives into a single team effort, I can help teams reach their goals better/faster/cheaper avoiding wasted or dead-end efforts.
Career Summary
More than 20 years experience in general engineering as a manager and designer, with a specialization in federal and private healthcare construction, as well as financial, hospitality and resort projects nationwide. Strengths include project management, subcontracting, design, and cost control through aggressive price negotiation.
Professional Experience
HBE - Aug. 1998 to Feb. 2009 Website: hbecorp.com
Construction Manager – St. Louis, MO
Enhanced profitability of Design-Build projects up to $195M, through assertive procurement of subcontracted labor and material. Handled multiple projects concurrently; maintained schedule and on-time delivery of materials. Performed constructability and schedule reviews of construction documents. Sought out and evaluated prospective subcontractors and suppliers for new projects. Distributed drawings, received and evaluated bids, interviewed subcontractors, checked references, performed due diligence, wrote contracts and purchase orders, approved schedule of values and verified insurance coverage.
VA - 1985 to 1998 Website: va.gov
Senior Project Manager – Columbia, MO April 1996 to Aug 1998
Managed the daily construction activities of a $24M, 106,000 sq. ft. ambulatory care addition and remodel project. Advised and coordinated project impacts to existing hospital operations with hospital staff, General Contractor and A/E. Supervised the work activities of Construction Management staff. Reviewed and approved contract schedule, submittals and shop drawings. Reviewed, negotiated and approved change orders. Ensured compliance with contract documents and building codes. Completed final inspections and prepared Punch List.
Regional Manager – Ann Arbor, MI Aug. 1993 to April 1996
Managed the $175M annual construction program for eleven VA hospitals that supported 6.8 million sq. ft. of medical care space. Administered activation and operational funding of projects. Reviewed and approved over 100 healthcare project requests annually. Developed and authored national construction, equipment and lease policies. Provided technical and professional engineering support and insight to the General Counsel Attorneys.
Project Engineer – St. Louis, MO April 1985 to Aug. 1993
Developed, coordinated and managed all aspects of construction, renovation, remodeling, equipment and maintenance projects for a 160 acre-40 building medical campus. Ran up to 15 projects concurrently with cost ranging from $25K to $3M. Designed various maintenance and construction projects, including $1M fire-safety and life-safety upgrade; $1.5M road repair and $1.5M exterior building restoration. Reviewed and approved A/E design submissions with close attention to scope, cost, constructability, schedule and user satisfaction. Reviewed and negotiated change orders. Ensured compliance with contract documents and building codes. Completed final inspections and prepared Punch List.
Lutz, Daily & Brain - June 1983 to April 1985 Website: ldbeng.com
Civil Designer - Overland Park, KS
Responsible for civil project development, designs and estimates for clients in six states. Performed technical engineering design in the following areas: reinforced concrete, structural steel, water and wastewater, foundations (shallow and deep), railroad track layouts, pavement and drainage. Surveyed, measured and mapped-out sites with levels, transits and electronic distance meters.
Education
B.S. Civil Engineering - University of MO- Rolla
UMR CO-OP - City of St. Louis [at] Lambert Airport Jan. 1979 to Jan. 1981
Professional Licenses
Professional Engineer Missouri License
Computer Skills
Microsoft Excel, Word, Project & PowerPoint; Lotus Notes; CMiC
Sample Project History
2008 Orange Regional Medical Center, Town of Wallkill, NY
620,000 sq. ft. New Hospital - $195M contract
2008 Alta Vista Credit Union, Redlands, CA
23,000 sq. ft New Credit Union - $5M contract
2006 Adam’s Mountain Country Club, Eagle CO
2000 acre private golf course and home-sites - $100M Development
2005 Ingram Regional Medical Center, Lansing, MI
158,000 sq. ft. Hospital Addition and 38,000 sq. ft. of Remodeling - $42M contract
1996 Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital, Columbia, MO
106,000 sq. ft. Ambulatory Care Addition and Remodel project - $24M contract
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