CAREER PROFILE
LEED Green Associate. Certified project management professional (PMP). Eighteen years of progressive experience in all phases of project management of compressed natural gas refueling stations, commercial/industrial building and site construction including planning, project cost analysis, proposal development, procurement management, contract administration, project close out, profit and loss responsibility, and account management. Results oriented.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
•Effectively provided design-build commercial and industrial construction management for schools, churches, manufacturing facilities, and warehouses from pre-construction through project close out.
•Strategically provided design build construction services for (60) compressed natural gas refueling stations for schools, manufacturing facilities, government agencies, national fleets and forklift operators.
•Consistently managed all aspects of construction projects through careful planning, with a focus on improving schedule performance, controlling and reducing costs, minimizing risks, and ensuring quality construction.
PROJECT MANAGER
Fox Building Co., Inc., Norcross, GA 2006 - 2009
•Privately held general contractor who combines creative design build capabilities with quality products in masonry, concrete, wood, steel, and pre-engineered steel building systems.
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Alcon Associates, Inc., Atlanta, GA 2002 - 2006
•General contractor who provides general construction, construction management and design build services for a variety of industries including healthcare, schools, universities, industrial, commercial, and municipal facilities.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project Management
•Successfully managed over $16,000,000 in project cost; consistently met or exceeded targeted profit margins.
•Over 7 years of experience in design-build commercial and industrial project management from pre-construction through project close out.
•Exceeded Owner and Company expectations by meeting on time targeted completion dates throughout the project schedule; resulted in lower overhead costs and increased profit margins.
•Effective team leader; implemented project plan through collective buy-in from all team members to achieve increased employee output and eliminated the need for rework.
•Interfaced with all government jurisdictions, architects and engineers for civil and building permits, and certificate of occupancy processes.
Purchasing and Material Management
•Cost effectively negotiated each scope of work; resulted in significantly increased profit margins.
•Successfully managed material and labor procurement with on-time job site delivery thereby eliminated schedule delays.
•Solicited and processed subcontractors’ submittals; created and maintained submittal logs.
•Demonstrated highest quality, least cost sourcing and qualifying subcontractor and vendor solicitation lists for the purpose of feasibility budgets and estimating.
•Solicited and reviewed all Request for Quotations and Request for Information.
Change Management
•Cost effectively quoted, presented and executed scope of work related to Owner change orders.
•Negotiated and issued all subcontractor and vendor change orders.
Contract Administration
•Authored, prepared and tracked subcontracts and purchase orders for buyout.
•Prepared and issued Owner AIA pay requests and change orders.
•Requested, reviewed and maintained subcontractor insurance logs.
•Verified and approved all subcontractor pay requests and material invoices for payment.
Project Close Out
•Reviewed overall project with Owner; conducted walk through and coordinated all punch out work.
•Requested and obtained all lien waivers from subcontractors and vendors for submission to Owner.
•Resolved and ensured all warranty issues were quickly completed to Owner’s satisfaction.
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS PROJECT MANAGEMENT
DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Alternative Energy Technologies, Inc. (Formerly NYSEG), Binghamton, NY 2002
•Successfully managed and directed the marketing and construction of Compressed Natural Gas refueling stations in a 3-state area.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG), Binghamton, NY 1990-2001
•Promoted three times in a 10-year period.
•Senior project manager for over 60 high-volume design-build, commercial/industrial compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling stations located in New York, Georgia, and Connecticut valued at $8.5M.
•Established NYSEG office in the State of Georgia to increase market share. Directed the sale and installation of two major CNG facilities valued at $500,000 during the first year of operation.
•Prepared successful $2.2M bid for (30) NYSDOT fast-fill refueling stations utilizing FuelMaker equipment; resulted in 12% increase in revenue.
•Identified, evaluated and marketed natural gas as a motor fuel to potential CNG users for private fleets, municipalities, forklift operators, government, schools and universities.
•Developed sales proposals and market analysis tools for private fleets, forklift operators, and municipalities including fuel savings, station equipment and installation costs, vehicle conversion costs, and payback utilizing tax depreciation models.
•Heavily interfaced with equipment engineers, gas and electric engineers, fire departments, and code compliance jurisdictions.
•Estimated the cost of routine and major preventive maintenance for all types of compressors. Responsible for identifying and procuring parts and scheduling repairs.
•Planned, organized, and managed (4) international, award winning CNG trade shows – 600 attendees. Won Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition award for Best Outreach Program.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•LEED Green Associate – Green Building Certification Institute Accreditation Program - 2009
•Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute 2002
•Master Certificate in Applied Project Management - Villanova University 2003
•Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Aft Systems, Inc. 2002
•Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Certified – 2009
•Total Quality Management (TQM) for the Construction Industry - Jack Miller Seminars 2005
•Attended Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY
•Completed ABC of Georgia - Division 2 through 16 Technical Series - 2009
•Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Project
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member Project Management Institute – Atlanta Chapter
Past Member of Clean Cities – Atlanta
Past Member New York State Gas Group
BRENDA J. YUHAS, PMP, LEED Green Associate
DESIGN BUILD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
FOX BUILDING CO., INC. – 2006-2009
•Commercial Truck and Van, Norcross, GA – New 40,000 SF of Warehouse and Office and Site Work - Contract value: $3,865,067
•Cabinet Resources, Suwanee, GA – New Tilt Up 30,000 SF Manufacturing Facility and Office and Site Work - Contract value: $2,250,732
•A&S Marble & Granite, Charleston, SC – New 30,000 SF Distribution Warehouse and Office and Site Work – Contract value: $2,260,516
•High Intensity Training Center, Cumming, GA – New 15,500 SF Training Center, Office and Site Work – Contract value: $1,608,352
•Dollar General Market, Jackson, GA – New 20,000 SF Grocery Store - Contract value: $1,208,112
•USG Interiors, Inc., Cartersville, GA – New 10,000 SF Warehouse – Contract value: $358,000
ALCON ASSOCIATES, INC. – 2002-2006
•General Shale Brick Manufacturing Co., Rome, GA - 3 Brick Manufacturing Buildings - Contract value: $2,100,000
•DeKalb Co. Schools, Atlanta, GA – 9 Multipurpose Buildings – Contract Value: $1,560,000
•Nextran Truck Center, Kennesaw, GA - New Warehouse and Wash Bay Facility – Contract value: $396,000
•Grayson-Loganville Elks Lodge, Loganville, GA - New Lodge Facility - Contract value: $630,000
•Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Leary, GA - New Family Life Center and Renovation of Sanctuary – Contract value: $832,000
•Wheeler’s Building Supply, Austell, GA – Renovation of Existing Warehouse and Construction of 25,000 SF New Warehouse and Office – Contract value: $741,630
•Chart Industries, Inc, Ball Ground, GA - New Medical Assembly Facility and Site Work – Contract value: $510,000
•Kosola & Associates, Inc., Albany, GA – New 12,000 SF Warehouse – Contract value: $474,903
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS REFUELING STATIONS AND VEHICLE/FORKLIFT CONVERSIONS
NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC AND GAS – 1990 – 2002
DESIGN BUILD PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
•Fort Gillem, Georgia – Fast-fill Refueling Station
•New York State DOT – (30) Fast-fill Statewide Refueling Stations
•New York State Office of General Services – Fast Fill Refueling Station
•Marcus Whitman Schools, Rushville, NY – (2) Fast-fill Refueling Stations and Bus Conversions
•UPS, Binghamton, New York – (14) Vehicle Conversions
•Cornell University, Ithaca, New York – (2) Slow-fill Refueling Stations and Vehicle Conversions
•NYSEG – (9) Fast-fill Statewide Refueling Stations and Vehicle Conversions
•Southern Connecticut Gas, East Hartford, CT – Fast Fill Refueling Station and Vehicle Conversions
•Austell Natural Gas, Austell, Georgia – Fast-fill Refueling Station
•Orion Bus Industries, Oriskany, New York – Fast-fill Refueling Station
•Quad Graphics, Saratoga Springs, NY – (2) Fast-fill Refueling Stations and Forklift Conversions
•National Pipe and Plastic – Fast fill Refueling Station and Forklift Conversions
•Trayer Products, Elmira, NY – Fast fill Refueling Station and Forklift Conversions
•Southeastern Freight, Austell, GA – Fast-fill Refueling Station
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