To look for a long-term position where I can utilize my 19 years of hands-on experience on private and public works (ground up and tenant improvements), PM/CM services and Design/Build Projects. Worked closely with Project Manager & Superintendent to provide engineering, technical and administrative support to establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy from Design Phase, Pre-con, Construction to Close-out. Ensure that projects are constructed in accordance with the design, budget, schedule, plans and specifications. Obtained a proven records of dedication, support and excellence in achieving goals.
THERESA J. CARTERA
37728 Lemsford Ave., Palmdale CA 93550
Email: Theresa.cartera[at]att.net
Professional Resume:
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Completed 1989, Philippines
(Working on a PE License requirements in California)
License:
RMO, General Contractor (B)- License # 756714
Visa Status:
US Citizen
Work Experience:
19 years
Design – Build, Project Management, and Construction Management
Worked as a General Contractor, Owner’s Representative, and Consultant
Training & Seminars:
* Procurement and Bidding Process – sponsored by LA Community College (LACCD),
Proposition A & AA Entrepreneurial Preparation Program [at] Los Angeles CA
* Financial Management - sponsored by LA Community College (LACCD) [at] Los Angeles CA
* CAL OSHA – Competent Person Training (Trench & Excavating Standards in CA)- conducted by
OSHA representative [at] Irvine CA
* CAL OSHA – Competent Person Training for Scaffold - conducted by
OSHA representative [at] Irvine CA
* CAL OSHA – Basic Life Support/ First Aid - conducted by Y.E.S. Consulting [at] Irvine CA
* Team leadership - conducted by SD Deacon (General Contractor) [at] Irvine CA
* Primavera, P6 - conducted by SD Deacon (General Contractor) [at] Irvine CA
* Suretrak/ Scheduling - conducted by SD Deacon (General Contractor) [at] Irvine CA
* EDMS (Electronic Document Control Management) - by Metropolitan Water District [at] Los Angeles CA
* QA/QC Management - conducted by US Naval Base in Guam
* Construction Estimating (Quantity Take-off, Hard-Bid, Conceptual & Actual Implementation), Los Angeles CA
* Hydraulics – conducted by Ateneo University, Philippines
* Design – conducted by Ateneo University, Philippines
* Strength of Materials & Structural Analysis – conducted by Ateneo University, Philippines
* LEED AP – (in progress)
Affiliations:
ASCE – American Society for Civil Engineers
SWE – Society of Women Engineers
FASAE - Fil-American Society of Architects and Engineers
Metropolitan Water District / Asian-American Employee Association (MWD/AAEO)
Computer Skills:
I - Program Management & Construction Management Software:
a. Prolog
b. Expedition
II - Microsoft: Microsoft Word, Excel
III – Scheduling Software: MS Project, Suretrak, Primavera
III – EDMS (Electronic Document Control Management)
Work History:
Gateway Science & Engineering, Inc.
Senior Project Engineer
Aug. 2009 to Oct. 2009
Client: LACCD (Los Angeles Community College Development)
Projects Involved: DESIGN/BUILD, Project Cost = $ 75 Million
1. West Los Angeles College, Watson Center: The project is a three-story building which will house Communication, Entertainment, and Media Arts (CEMA), Graphic Arts, Hollywood Cinema Production Resources (HCPR), & Theatre departments.
2. West Lost Angeles College, Teaching & Learning Center: The project is a 7-storey school building which will feature ‘smart’ classrooms, administrative offices, and an extensive digital library.
Responsibilities include: Design Phase – Assists Team with engineering and technical tasks. Plans, organizes, coordinates all activities required to achieve a successful project completion. Meet with the Design Team, A/E, DSA and West LA Community College Staff. Prepared Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Plan & complete the application for “Notice of Intent,†prepared job-specific based on OSHPD’s guidelines, OSHA’s Safety and Procedure Manual, IIPP (Injury & Illness Prevention Program), study Design Plans, review specifications and work schedules. Create logs and preliminary documents thru Expedition necessary for field documents. Handled RFIs, Submittals, Plans, CO, PCO, contracts’ administration and etc.. Review work schedule, keeping project on track to achieve contractual completion date. Perform other CM management functions as assigned by Supervisor.
Projects Involved:
1. “The Palmdale Gateway†– This development was composed of 22 retail stores namely Petsmart,
Target, Ross, Staples, Home Depot, Bank of America, El Pollo locco, ATT, Burger King, Body &
Bath works, Dental Office, etc . We constructed the total development in a 40 acre lot, which
involved rough grading, utilities (wet & dry), parking, traffic signals, site lights, buildings, finishes
and landscaping.
Project Amount: $ 36 Million
2. “The Plaza of Golden Valley†located in Sta. Clarita – Another retail development which consist
of 15 retail stores, pads and shops namely Kohls, Petsmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, Lowes,
Staples, Home Depot, Chilis, Panera Bread, Lockheed Federal Credit Union, Bank of Santa
Clarita, Mc Donalds, Shell Gas Station, Gymnasium, pads and shops. Likewise, we constructed
the whole development (horizontal and vertical works).
Project Amount: $ 47 Million
I’m exposed on heavy load tasks. Assist PM/CM in providing technical and engineering support both in PM/CM (Program Management and Construction Management) Team. Supports project management with administrative operations, preparation of contracts, cost control/ accounting, correspondence and filing, and quality control within discipline. A good team-player which actively worked from design phase to construction and close-out phases of projects. Observe and investigate construction at all stages to identify problems, take timely action to correct discrepancies, and to insure full compliance with contract plans and specifications and safety regulations. Compile at-the-site data and makes recommendations for contract modifications to solve problems requiring design changes, changes in materials or construction methods and extensions of time. Review payment estimate submittals, progress measurement data, and reports of materials and equipment used, during field inspection and survey. Perform essential office and field tasks such as coordination to Architects, Engineers, City Officials, Client/ owner and all other agencies involved in the projects. Responsible for working with the Owner, Engineer and Architect to resolve technical field related issues, prepare/ track RFIs (manage Architect for timely and accurate responses to requests for information),
process Submittals in conformance to plans and specifications (develop strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements especially on long-lead items), review & distribute plans/ addenda/ bulletins. Confirm merit of change order request, develop estimates, negotiate costs and write change orders. Coordinate with surveying, testing and inspection staff. Oversee staff in the
maintenance and distribution of current contract plans and specifications. Confirm contractor’s maintenance
of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments to the Contractor. Managing logs of several documents, participate in procurement, and coordinating subcontractors, and actual field supervision involving a variety of general building structures. Check punchlist, verify field condition and rectify works as needed, follow-up “As-built plans†and finally, prepare close-out documentation. Perform other duties as directed by PM/CM.
Cumming LLC – Vanir CM (Los Angeles, CA)
Consultant – Project Controls/Document Control Manager
Dec 2002 thru Dec 2005
Client: MWD (Metropolitan Water District, Los Angeles CA)
Projects Involved:
1. Capital Improvement Project- San Diego Pipeline 6 (12’ dia. pipeline), Lake Skinner to San Diego
Project Cost: $ 401 Million
2. Loma Linda University Medical Center – Upgrade and Retrofit, Loma Linda CA
Project Cost: $ 75 Million
The total program consists of constructing the 18-miles of 10 to 12 foot diameter fabricated steel pipeline and tunnel water conveyance system which will be constructed from the Lake Skinner Reservoir in Riverside County to just north of San Luis River, San Diego County.
I’m involved with the Project Controls Team from Design Phase to Construction Stage and Completion. Conduct document control management, cost accounting/ cost control based on the CIP budget, correspondences and filing system. Provide field inspection according to plans and specifications, check progress work & compare to work base schedule. Establish policies and detailed procedure manuals. Conduct regular meetings to Project Team Members & Consultants. Submits monthly & quarterly reports.
As the Document Controls Specialist, I worked within the policies and procedures established by the Project/Program and client requirements to identify, log and track any of the following; Actual costs to the cost worksheet using cost codes; Project/Program contracts and purchase orders to respective Primavera Contract Management (PCM) modules and cost documents to their respective contracts; the entire life cycle of Drawings, including all revisions; the entire life cycle of RFIs; the entire life cycle of submittals. Administered the project document lifecycle (author, approve, publish, revise, retire, archive) for project-related documents and records such as engineering, and construction documents in accordance with established company standards. Administers Project’s document processes and systems to ensure proper control and timely availability of documentation for authorized personnel. Processes field, vendor/subcontractor, and client receipt, distribution and filing of all relevant documents including requests, packaging, task package support, and audit process. Scans documents as required. Reviews new and revised relevant documents for conformance to specs standards as well as procedures required by the Project contract. Manages a hard copy control set or master Project file if needed. Support specifically defined processes including the RFI process for both the prime contract and subcontracts, and the Submittal process, Change Orders, and total project auditing. Prepares electronic document templates as needed & many more.
The Haskell Company (Florida-based)
Asst. Project Manager
Jun. 2001 thru Nov. 2002
Client: Los Angeles Public Works
Projects Involved:
1. Los Angeles Superior Courthouse
Antelope Valley, CA 93536
Project Cost: $109 Million
The project consists of building structure (4-storey & 2 underground parking), civil works, utilities, landscaping & other facilities. Assist Project Manager in conducting engineering tasks. Regular coordination with consultants,
superintendent, inspector & construction team group. Analyzed blueprints/ plans and specifications. Review contracts and various construction documents, check shop drawings and update drawing logs. Prepare RFIs, submittals, change orders, potential change orders, deviation requests, solicit bids using PROLOG software.
Establish meetings with subcontractors and field workers. Perform coordination with subcontractors, engineers,
architects, inspectors, owner and consultants. Check daily activities and check daily progress of work.
Rectify any deficiency. Produce daily reports, logs, check invoices and other necessary documents needed to finish the job. Ensure that actual implementation and approved submittals are in accordance with the specs, plans and contract documents. Attend regular meetings with public inspectors and team members. Conduct safety and quality control inspection. Close supervision on cost control, punchlist, final reports and contract documents. Works independently even on weekends and holidays, as needed.
Westcoast Professional Group (Torrance CA)
Project Manager
Feb 2000 thru May 2001
Client: The Hasseman Group
Projects Involved:
1. Subdivision – Multi housing Projects, 2-storey detached Custom Homes
Panorama City CA
Project Cost: $ 2.0 Million
Responsibilities: Multi-task. Started working as an Estimator/ Office Engineer, soliciting bids, establish contracts, review estimates, establish RFI to Architect, prepare submittals, schedules and budget. Upon notice to proceed, I worked as a Superintendent, managed actual field supervision, doing the building layout &
surveying. Directs construction workers for the priority works to be done per work schedule. Responsible for a
timely-manner schedule and strongly implements quality control and safety. Check subs’ layout and dimensions from grading works, waterline, sewerline, gaslines & etc. up to final completion of the project. As construction goes on, I became the Project Manager which oversees construction effort from to ensure that projects are constructed in accordance with the design, budget, schedule, plans and specifications. Evaluates contract documents and perform coordination & coordination with subcontractors, engineers, architects, inspectors and owners. Review invoices, progress billings and change orders. On-call service, 24 hrs if needed.
Eureka Construction Corp (Guam)
Resident Engineer/ Estimator -
Sept 1996 thru Jan 2000
Clients:
Department of Navy (NAVFAC), Air Force Base, COMNAVMAR
Guam International Airport, Guam Housing Authority, FEMA
Projects Involved:
Dept. of Navy, BEQ Housing, Bldg # 179 & 2000 – Amount: $ 10.00 Mil
Guam International Airport, Waterline & Storm Drainage Project - $ 3.00 Mil
New school buildings, gymnasium, cafeteria (Design/Build), Navy - $ 42.00 Mil
K-MART Project (Extension) - $ 12 Mil
Waterline Project – Lada Estates Subdivision - $ 0.80 Mil
Replace Waterlines & Valves, Anderson Air Force Proj. - $ 2.00 Mil
Dai-Ichi Hotel Spill Prevention Project - $ 0.10 Mil
15 units – Residential Restoration Project (typhoon damaged)- $ 3.00 Mil
Det 5 Upgrade – Andersen Air Force Project - $ 1.50 Mil
Medical Clinic Renovation, Air Force Project - $ 2.00 Mil
Waterfront consolidation facilities, Comnavmar Project - $ 10.0 Mil
102- units Housing Renovation Project, Andersen Air Force - $ 20.00 Mil
Prepares hard-bid estimates for RFP, conduct jobsite visit prior to submittal of bids and attend preconstruction meeting, as needed. Deal professionally with owners, inspector, engineers, subcontractors and other person involved in the project. Supervise several awarded projects. Most projects were under the Government (civil works and waterline projects), Military Projects, Air Force, Naval Base, Commercial Building, Industrial, Residential and Private sector. Responsible in project management, quantity take-off and problem solving. If projects were awarded, Ms. Theresa is responsible for actual construction management. Establish the daily
schedule of works to be done, prepare all the materials needed ahead of time, coordinates with inspectors & engineers, prepare billings & approved subcontractor’s invoices. Indeed, successfully finished all projects in a timely-manner schedule.
Atlas Ventures/ Japan Airport Consultants, Philippines
Consultant - Quality Control Engineer
May 1991 thru Jul. 1996
Projects Involved:
Mactan International Airport Development Project - Project Amount = $ 100 Mil
NAIA International Airport Development Project - $ 50 Mil
Davao International Airport Development Project - $ 50 Mil
Waterfront Hotel & Casino (5-star) - $ 6 Mil
Engaged in a large Airport Development Project from the Design Phase to Construction & Completion. Projects were composed of two (2) Pre-Terminal Buildings, Towers, Offices, Laboratory Buildings, Civil works- runway, taxiway, Utility works- waterline, sewerline, drainage system and many more. Worked with PM to provide technical, engineering & administrative support. Strongly implements quality control, take field
samples for concrete, asphalt & all construction materials. Establish reports and rectify works which is not in accordance to contract, plans and specifications. Successfully finished the project on time.
Department of Public Works, Philippines
Field Engineer
Apr 1989 – Apr 1991
Projects Involved:
3 units – Water Reservoir and Pipeline Projects – Project Amount = $ 0.30 Mil
10 units – Public School Buildings - $ 5.00 Mil
2 units – Gymnasium - $ 1.00 Mil
5 units – Science Laboratory Buildings - $ 0.50 Mil
Conduct daily inspection to several government projects involving civil works, waterline/reservoir, concreting, asphalting, new school building construction, new gymnasium and other utility works. Ensure that project implementation is in accordance to plans and specifications. Makes daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports.
References:
As per request
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