Construction Management professional with 39 years experience. Success at the management and executive levels. Experience includes PM/CM/SSHO Manager with KBR, on leading airfield projects and detention facilities in Iraq, VP of RL Concepts, and leading a construction firm as founder and president. BS degree in CM from the University of Florida and Certified General Contractor for over 33 years. Past President of Builder¡¦s Association, Builder of the Year and served on the Board of Directors for the Builder¡¦s Association, and the Chamber of Commerce. Achieved success through diverse skills, strong work ethic, and exceptional character.
Projects successfully completed:
• New airfield overruns, runway/taxiway repairs, and fabric barrier installations on operational air fields in Iraq
• 2 concrete batch plants and associated testing laboratory in Iraq
• 200 plus construction man camp from design to completion in Iraq
• Detention facilities in Iraq
• Over 20 years designing and completing exterior and interior commercial and custom residential CMU facilities ¡V shopping centers, doctors offices, mini storage units, office complexes, and health spas
• Cell phone towers and foundations
• Large steel building structures with associated foundation and interior build out
• Custom residential/commercial builder for 18 years
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Government Contracts ~ Residential Projects ~ Commercial & Industrial Buildings
„X Professionally sound and result focused Construction/Project Manager offering 39 years¡¦ comprehensive experience having led over $250 million construction project for the U.S. Navy.
„X Expertise in leading all aspects of end-to-end construction management projects including daily site operations, planning and maintaining budgets, reporting, safety compliance, and scheduling.
„X Proven ability to navigate challenging work situations, build professional work relationships between USACE, Contractors and Military Officers for the successful progress of the Project.
„X Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Excel, capable of generating online MIS and feed-back and reports.
Professional Expertise
„± Operations Management
„± Job Costing & Estimates
„± OSHA Training
„± Cost Control & Analysis
„± Subcontractor Management
„± Engineering
„± Contract Negotiations
„± Purchasing
„± Field Supervision
„± Man Management
Professional Experience Summary
KELLOGG BROWN AND ROOT, HOUSTON, TEXAS
SSHO Manager - Sather Air Base - Baghdad, Iraq (Oct-2008 till date)
Role and Responsibilities:
„± Implementing and directing the Safety Program for a $27 million project of repairing an operational main runway and taxiways at Baghdad International Airport.
Accomplishments:
„± Achieved a record of 612,000 safe man hours without any lost time, a fact duly acknowledged and appreciated by the USACE and Air Force.
„± Designed and constructed a 250 person self contained man camp.
„± Constructed two Batch Plants to produce 220 cubic meters of airfield concrete per hour.
„± Constructed the most modern and comprehensive concrete and soil testing laboratory in Iraq.
BALAD AIR BASE, IRAQ
Construction Manager / SSHO Manager (Mar-2008 to Oct-2008)
Role and Responsibilities:
„± Managed Construction Operations and Safety Control for four separate Airfield Projects valued at $55.4 million.
Accomplishments:
„± Carried out airfield repairs at operational Bravo Taxiway to include
„X Four runway overruns
„X Installation of polypanel and arrestor cable / fabric barrier.
„X CSAR helicopter ramp, Medivac helicopter landing apron and maintenance facility.
„± Achieved 5 million safe man hours without lost time and received appreciation from the USACE and Air Force.
„± Completed all projects ahead of schedule.
CAMP BUCCA TIF ¡V BUCCA, IRAQ
Construction Manager (Oct-2007 to Mar-200):
Role and Responsibilities:
„± Completion of the $38 million detainee compounds CP 19, CP 27, and CP 28 Project working in close coordination with Prime Projects International, USACE and the Military.
Accomplishments:
„± Successfully completed the following vital tasks:
„X Finalized all change orders
„X Contract closeout
„X USACE operational testing training
„X Transfer and acceptance of real property
„X Final compound testing
„X USACE quarterly performance evaluations (DD2626)
„X Project demobilization
„± Completed job close out and demobilization 15 days ahead of project schedule.
AIR FORCE AIR DEFENSE TRAINING RANGE, DUBAI, UAE
Construction Manager (Jul-2007 to Oct-2007)
Role and Responsibilities:
„± Directly reporting to the KBR Director of Operations, Middle East and Eastern Europe, managed the preliminary start up of the United Arab Emirates¡¦ Air Force Air Defense Training Range modernization project located in Abu Dhabi UAE.
Accomplishments:
„± Coordinated between the EDS, ITS, and KBR consortium.
„± Identified and delegated goals and objectives and the inter relationships of each team.
„± Develop fully integrated and operational range management and operational plans.
„± Completed budget reports, staffing requirements/organizational charts, risk analysis, and concept of operation reports.
Accomplishments:
„± Directed the construction of $6 million to $40 million church construction projects, including leading bridge work, paving, foundations, large steel buildings, and tilt up construction.
RL CONCEPTS LLC, FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
Vice President, Partner & Director (2003 to 2005)
Accomplishments:
„± Directed the manufacturing and installation of hurricane impact window and door systems in Florida.
„± Won more than $5 million by reducing our price from $40 to $35 per sq ft while maintaining profit margins.
SUDLOW CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FLORIDA
President & Owner (1981 to 2002)
Accomplishments:
„± Designed and constructed Custom Residences up to 9,000 sq ft and Commercial Enterprises generating over $2 million a year for own business.
SCOTT COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
Project Manager (1977 to 1981)
Accomplishments:
„± Coordinated construction of a $250 million Gas Separation Plant at the Elk Hills Naval Oil Reserve.
Training Programs / Certifications
OSHA 30 Hour Certificate
USACE Central District-Gulf Region Construction Safety Training Certificate
Flight Line Driver¡¦s Training for Balad and Sather Air Bases, Iraq
USACE Construction Quality Management Certification
Federal Contracting Basics ¡V The George Washington University School of Business
Academics / Licenses
B.Sc. - Building Construction University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Florida Certified General Contractor
Florida Real Estate License
Personal Details
Date of birth: 12th February, 1954
Languages known: English
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