My motto is "Commitment to follow-up, follow-through, and complete assigned actions".
Qualifications SUMMARY
9-yrs. Construction Project Management and Document/Cost Control
2-yrs. Construction Claims
4-yrs. Estimating (General Contracting, Concrete, Insulation)
2-yrs. Facilities Coordination
2-yrs. Apprentice Electrician and Carpenters’ Helper
AREAS of EXPERTISE
• Hands on experience with Construction Project Management and Inspection
• Solid understanding of Contract Administration and Coordination, Document Control (AIA/CSI), Audit and Cost Control
• Terrific skills in Bid Preparation, Material and Vendor Solicitation, Disputes Resolution, Construction Claim Preparation, Estimating, and Construction Management including invoice Auditing and Reports
• Demonstrated proficiency and strength in the use of personal computers; Microsoft Office Suite (Word 03, 07, Excel 03-07, Access, PowerPoint, Visio); email; internet browsers, MS Project and Schedules, Art Explosion Publisher 2.0, ACT data base set-up, Timberline Estimating and Work Packages…
WORK HISTORY
Sunoco Refinery under DCK Project Mgmt. (Owner’s Planning Group) 02/08 - 09/08 (see 01/05 - 08/06)
DOCUMENT CONTROL
• Supported the (7) 867 Capacity Increase Projects $133.7MM (recd.’ TWIC card) utilizing P-Docs to receive and upload electronic project documents from Design Firms to various project sites utilizing Share Ware
• Assembled Project Estimate Packages for Engineers, Project and Construction Managers, and GC
• Maintained drawing files (hard copies), routed project documents to appropriate project team members
Empire Furniture, New York, NY (Contract Office Furniture Dealer) 01/07 - 07/07
PROJECT MANAGER/SALES ASSISTANT for Corporate Office Furniture
• Provided on site Capital Projects support at Merrill Lynch’s 1.2M sq ft office space (8) buildings utilizing Access & Angus to receive/track/ distribute Business Service Support Request & Work Orders
• Prepared ‘Request for Quotations’, received & evaluated quotes, wrote purchase orders, placed furniture orders, maintained schedules, and resolved discrepancies
Sunoco Refinery under DCK Project Mgmt. and Cornerstone Resources, Inc 01/05 - 08/06
COST & DOCUMENT CONTROL/EXPEDITOR
• Obtained positive results for Sunoco on the SRU-3 project by auditing contractor invoices, (time, rates, materials, reimbursable items, and rental equipment) submitted under numerous contracts
• From vendor’s site, tracked and reported on daily fabrication, galvanizing and delivery of Structural Steel
• Maintained electronic document control system (EDMS) for engineering drawings, per standard assigned drawing numbers and prepared title blocks; scanned drawings into Raster, converted them to AutoCAD
• Electronically transmitted and received documents to/from design firms, vendors, and field personnel
Temple University under Cornerstone Resources, Inc. (Corporate Recruiter) 01/03 - 07/03
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
• Proven ability and experience in successfully administering a diverse group of projects and maintenance renewals from design to contract award while acting as a liaison between the Facilities Department, Fire Marshall, Engineers, Architects, and Construction Managers
• Partnered with Purchasing and Legal departments to steer contract solicitation and the award process
• Tabulated bid results, monitored project budgets, assigned financial responsibly to appropriate departments
• Secured required Certificates of Insurance, Waiver of Liens, and Permits
• Wrote Purchase Orders, and prepared Schedules (MS Project, Gantt Charts and Visio presentations)
• Maintained logs and an accurate project(s) library and database and acquainted internal staff with process
Dominion Energy under tmpResources (Corporate Recruiter) 09/02 - 12/02
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR
• Document control and engineering support, utilizing GE Project
• Maintained project drawings, files, logs and database
• Kept plan room drawings (>5K), specifications current through daily electronic downloads
• Finalized daily reports, provided support to the Safety Manager and IT, tracked manpower
Wagner Hohns Inglis, Inc., Construction Management Group 04/00 - 12/01
CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS ASSOCIATE/PROJECT MANAGER
• Evaluated and summarized construction project documents (private and Public) in response legal discovery request to identify claim issues, and prepare as-built schedules in support of litigation attributable to changed/extended conditions and poor performance and determined the associated costs
• Performed inspections, photographed/documented conditions to support defects for claim
• On site for Clementon Borough’s new school addition & field improvements and Palmyra Board of Education Districts upgrades of 3 buildings to coordinate and monitor construction activities, prepare Daily Reports and Deficiency Notices, negotiate Change Orders, review Payment Applications, attend meetings, and represent the Owner’s interest by resolving numerous contractual issues and preventing costly litigation
Urban Engineers 08/99 - 03/00
INSPECTOR
• On site inspection and documentation of contractor activities on roadway & signal projects including concrete testing, and pre-construction photographs
• Tracked/monitored contractor actions to ensure compliance with Penn DOT specifications, administrative procedures, and regulations, entered Inspection Reports into Penn DOT’s Construction Documentation System (CDS)
• Assisted in the preparation of as-built drawings and prepared/maintained project logs (Material Certifications, RFI, Payment)
Curry Construction Company 02/98 - 02/99
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
• On site for the North Philadelphia Health Systems renovations and systems upgrades to develop office management procedures, administer and report on contract compliance
• Successful coordination of activities for HUD/GMP project – removal of hazardous materials, renovation of space and upgrade of major power, safety, plumbing & heating systems, negotiated Delay Claim & CO’s
• Solicited, drafted, and negotiated subcontracts; worked with vendors to purchase materials and services, maintained records, and kept the building staff informed of all daily activities, schedules & deadlines
• Prepared all project documentation, set-up & maintained logs (AIA contracts/ documents, meeting agenda/minutes, RFI’s, Shop Drawings, SK’s, submittals, Applications for Payment)
• Analyzed and prepared change condition documentation, prepared progress reports and MS Project Schedule
• Set-up the company Safety Program
A. Pomerantz & Company, Corporate Office Furniture (MBE) 06/96 - 09/97
INSTALLATION SUPERVISOR
• Conducted initial site surveys and prepared punch list
• Long term receiving, inventory warehousing, solving discrepancies, and overseeing installations at Philadelphia Naval Supply Depot
• Represented company at clients’ coordination meetings and received deliveries at customers’ sites
• Reviewed project with vendors to obtain labor estimates, estimated installation cost, monitored installations and communicated with client, sales, and installer throughout installation
Robert Chavous Electrical 03/95 – 05/96
SUPERINTENDENT/ASST. ESTIMATOR
• Oversaw subcontractors’, wrote Daily Reports, negotiated CO’s at Willow Grove Naval Reserve Base
• Purchased materials and services, compiled submittal packages, maintained logs, and project documentation
• Reviewed and approved payment to contractors after verification that work was completed.
• Coordinated testing and certification, and the training of staff, and delivery of all O&M manuals & spare parts.
• Documented and filed all warranties, as built drawings and closed out the project
• Assisted with electrical estimates and processed Request for Proposals
P. D. Andrea Concrete Specialist 01/94 – 01/95
ESTIMATOR
• Determined the scope of work and associated cost to supply and place concrete via blue lines and specifications
• Utilized Timberline estimating software and set up work the data basis breakdown structures
• Developed new business
EDUCATION
Drexel Evening and University College, Philadelphia, PA BS Construction Management 2004 GPA 3.02
Community College of Philadelphia (CCP), Philadelphia, PA AAS Construction Technology 1991 GPA 3.57
Delaware Valley School of Trades, Philadelphia, PA Certificate of Training in Residential / Commercial / Industrial Electricity (1080 hrs.) 1982
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