EXPERIENCE
2002-Present Berea College Berea, KY
Project Manager/Facilities Management- (2002-2006) (2007-Present)
n Provide leadership and oversight for capital construction projects.
n Responsible for ensuring that construction and renovation project(s) comply with all approved plans and specifications and Berea College renovation standards.
n Participates as a member of the Building Committee.
n Develops building programming to ensure the most efficient usage of buildings.
n Approves all invoices pertaining to the project(s).
n Ensures that project(s) budget are maintained and updated on a monthly basis.
n Responsible for approving all change orders submitted by contractors.
n Inspects all projects and notifies any discrepancies to the contractors for immediate correction.
n Reviews project contracts prior to approval by the College.
n Responsible for working with architects and engineers to ensure the project(s) are renovated using sustainable practices.
n Promotes the sustainable practices of Berea College through tours and public speaking engagements at conferences.
n Responsible for developing and implementing energy management projects to reduce energy consumption for the College.
Central Plant/Energy Manager (2006-2007)
n Developed and supervised work schedules required for operation of Central Heat Plant.
n Supervise and coordinate the Central Heat Plant Staff. Ensuring activities are completed in a timely manner.
n Ensured that all policies, procedures, regulations and safety programs were in compliance.
n Ensured that all construction projects complied with specifications.
n Reviewed and recommended approval of employee vacation, and other leave requests to management.
n Supervised material and equipment inventories and ensured that material inventory was maintained, secured and accounted for at all times.
n Ensured that equipment was maintained in accordance with Operation & Maintenance procedures from manufacturer of equipment.
n Served as a member of the management team, conducted task and overall performance assessments in the areas of production and distribution system; construction, operation, maintenance & repair, purchasing and maintaining fuel, material and equipment inventories, scheduling and completion of work orders to determine inefficiencies, address modification recommendations in order to maintain and/or achieve a superior quality of service, employee productivity, regulatory compliance and employee and public safety.
n Supervised and coordinated/follow-up investigations of complaints and confirm that complaint was resolved in a timely manner and within defined polices and procedures.
n Responded to emergencies, coordinating and scheduling work crews and contractors as required resolving emergency situation.
n Inform employees of College policies, procedures, and regulations, which affect their work. Initiated disciplinary action regarding employees that habitually ignored or refused to follow policies, procedures, or regulations.
n Trained college personnel in energy conservation measures to make Berea College an energy sustainable campus. Evaluated and made proper recommendation to the Academic Committee for energy management measures.
n Monitor all energy consumption for the College and investigate all extraordinary differences. Developed and implemented necessary measures to correct excessive energy consumptions.
n Supervise student labor position for assisting in the energy management for the Campus.
n Coordinated with outside contractors to locate utilities in the area prior to excavation.
2001-2002 LCM Company Lexington, KY
Project Manager
n Developed cost-effective plans and schedules for completion of project following a logical pattern for utilization of resources.
n Responsible for selecting and coordinating work of subcontractors working on various phases of the project.
n Responsible for tracking and controlling construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of project within time and monies allocated.
n Reported to owners and architects about progress and any necessary modifications of plans that seemed indicated.
n Responsible for proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses.
n Responsible for overseeing performance of all trade contractors and reviewed architectural and engineering drawings to ensure that all specifications and regulations were being followed.
1999–2001 James N. Gray Company Lexington, KY
Project Manager
n Coordinated design and engineering efforts; monitored and reported on the financial status of the project(s) and was responsible for subcontract and contract administration.
n Coordinated the interrelating activities of subcontractors, suppliers, vendors and customers.
n Coordinated estimating efforts relative to the project(s).
n Responsible for entire proposal preparation effort.
n Developed job progress schedule to ensure that actual construction paralleled with the schedule.
n Purchased and monitored the delivery of all needed materials for the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality and conformance to specifications.
n Negotiated contracts with subcontractors and vendors for various trades, ensuring that all phases of the work were encompassed and that a clear definition of work responsibility was defined.
n Reviewed and approved subcontractor and vendor payment requests. Issued changes in the work to receive prices from subcontractors in a timely fashion.
n Worked with design and engineering managers to ensure project(s) is/were designed, procured and constructed within the boundaries of operating guideline, while conforming to technical requirements and ensuring customer satisfaction.
n Visited job site(s) as needed, to review progress and quality of work. Conducted weekly job site meetings.
n Prepared various reports to successfully manage the project(s), such as monthly red files, progress analysis/schedules, billings and status reports. Organized and maintained job files to ensure continuity of workflow. Submitted verbal and written reports on project status to management.
n Issued appropriate change orders to subcontractors and customers.
n Reviewed shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with scope of work.
EDUCATION
2004 North Carolina State University Raleigh Durham, NC
n Energy Management Diploma
1984 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
n B.S. Construction Technology
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Berea College Construction Projects
n Ecovillage Married Student Housing Apartments
n Lincoln Hall Renovation
n Presser Hall Renovation
n SENS House
n Eco-Machine
n Child Development Lab
n James Hall Renovation
n Campus Retrofit Projects – (Lighting, Windows, Plumbing, and HVAC/Controls)
n Heating & Cooling Central Plant/Distribution Piping System
n Appalachian Gallery Renovation
n Appalachian Gallery Photovoltaic Project
n Edwards 3rd Floor Renovation
n Middletown School Renovation
n Haaga House Renovation/Landscaping Project
n Pearsons Hall Renovation
n Emery Building Renovation
n Elizabeth Rogers Hall Renovation
n Boone Tavern Hotel Renovation
n Fee Glade Park
n Seabury Pool Pak Replacement
n Seabury Gym Floor Replacement
LCM Company
n Planet Salon
Lexington KY
James N. Gray Company:
n Altec Industries
Elizabethtown KY
Office/Cafeteria Expansion
n Reynolds Metal Company
Shelbyville KY
Warehouse Expansion
n YH America
Versailles KY
Manufacturing Expansion
n Sumitomo Wiring
Lexington KY
Warehouse Renovation
n E.D. Bullard Company
Cynthiana KY
Masonry Construction
n Dollar General
Old Hickory TN
New Construction
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
n LEED Certification Training
n Association of Energy Engineers-Affiliate Member
n Johnson Control Building Automation Training
n Siemens Building Automation Training
n Automated Logic Controls Training
n GPS Mapping Training
n Microsoft Office Software
n Microsoft Project Software
n Primavera Suretrak Software
LICENSING
Journeyman HVAC Mechanic License
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