• Thirty-five years of diversified experience in the design/engineering, construction, facility management, and development field functioning as the senior managerial authority for numerous showcase and technically intensive projects.
• Broad knowledge and expertise in project construction and facility management. Abilities in conceptualizing, planning, control, and analysis have proven invaluable to the successful outcome of projects.
• Professional involved in numerous complex and diverse projects who understands the technical issues, yet remains sensitive to the organizational and personal needs of the people affected by the work.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities whose management concept is structured, yet flexible to deal with the dynamics of a project.
PROJECT TYPES
Public and private sector office buildings, hotels and resorts, condominiums, multi family, federal projects, casinos, convention facilities, parking garages, trade marts, commercial malls, restaurants, public schools, infrastructure, facility management, multi family, correctional, institutional, public works, laboratories, renovations including hazardous material removal.
PROJECT ACTIVITIES
Complete range of project management activities from project inception to close out including total management of the development Phase, design Phase, procurement Phase, construction Phase, and post construction claims. Additionally, my experience includes business development and proposal writing; budgets; conceptual and hard cost estimating; permitting; energy reduction analysis; constructability reviews and value engineering; scheduling; bid packaging and project buy out; architect/engineer selection; contract and change order negotiation with design firms, general contractors, and sub contractors; on site project management; mechanical, electrical and plumbing coordination; tenant coordination and migration management; FFE coordination and installation; claims resolution and arbitration; facility management; real estate inspection; and technical writing.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008-2009 Director of Capital Projects City of New Orleans, LA
Program Management of Planning, Design, Procurement, and Construction of $1.4 Billion recovery program from Hurricane Katrina encompassing 385 facilities- Police, Fire, EMS, Parks, Recreation, Office Buildings, Correctional Facilities, Libraries, Community Centers, Health Facilities
2006-2008 Construction Executive
Paramount Homes, Jackson, NJ- Management of Four Phase Condominium Development for the revitalization of Asbury Park, NJ
1996-2005 Senior Project Manager
The Temple Group- Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; Atlantic City, NJ.
Clients—School District of Philadelphia, PA, US General Service Administration, Philadelphia International Airport, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Atlantic City, New Jersey
1990 1996 Senior Program Manager
Heery International Bala Cynwyd, PA; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA
Clients US General Service Administration, EPA, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Internal Revenue Service, Bank of America, City of Allentown, PA, Tennessee Valley Authority, US Veterans Administration, Charlotte Mecklenburg, NC. Schools, Chemical Bank of New York, City of Atlanta, GA
1987 1989 Senior Construction Manager
Lehrer McGovern Bovis, Inc. Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY
1986 1987 Construction Manager
Ramada Corporation TropWorld Casino, Atlantic City, NJ
1983 1985 Construction Manager
Trammell Crow Design & Construction / Wyndham Hotels
Dallas Market Center, Dallas, TX
1982 1983 National Construction Manager
Security Pacific Development Company Seattle, WA.
1976 1982 Construction Superintendent / Project Manager
Pickens Bond Construction Company Little Rock, AR
EDUCATION
BA in Architecture University of Arkansas
MBA & Ph.D. in Management-- Candidate California Coast University
MILITARY SERVICE
US Army Transportation Corps 2Lt. 1972 1974
US Army Reserve 1Lt. 1974 1978
Disabled Vietnam era Veteran
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers -ASCE--Member
American Arbitration Association Panel of Arbitrators American Institute of Architects Associate
TECHNICAL WRITING
• Administrative Guidelines & Procedures Manual-- City of Atlanta, GA Public Improvement Program for 1996 Olympics—set standards of design and construction for bridges, roadways, viaducts, water, storm and sewer projects for multiple management, design, construction consultants and contractors
• Metric Edition " Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service" -PBS PQ100
• Project and Facilities Management Procedures Manual Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC; Chemical Bank, New York, NY
LISTING OF MAJOR PROJECTS
RECOVERY PROGRAM
City of New Orleans, LA
Program Management of Planning, Design, Procurement, and Construction of $1.4 Billion recovery program from Hurricane Katrina encompassing 385 facilities- Police, Fire, EMS, Parks, Recreation, Office Buildings, Correctional Facilities, Libraries, Community Centers, Health Facilities. Management of 85+ architectural firms, consultants, Project Management consultants, coordination with State, FEMA, Corps of Engineers, City Departments.
City Director and Overall program Manager Planning, Design, and Construction Phases
OFFICE BUILDINGS PUBLIC
Regional Headquarters Veterans Administration Philadelphia, PA
$84M, 460,000 s.f. Computer center and insurance headquarters
Senior Project Manager Development and Design Phases
US Customs House Philadelphia, PA
$22M renovation of historic landmark
Senior Project Manager Design, Procurement, and Construction Phases
EPA Laboratory Annapolis, MD
$42M consolidated laboratory and office facility
Senior Project Manager Development Phase
US Department of Transportation Headquarters Washington, DC
$850M consolidated facility for cabinet level agency
Senior Project Manager Feasibility Studies
George H. Fallon Federal Building Baltimore, MD
$35M renovation for IRS consolidation
Senior Project Manager Development, Design, and Procurement Phases
Social Security Administration Woodlawn, MD
$20M renovation
Senior Project Manager Development, Design, Procurement, and Construction Phases
Internal Revenue Service Martinsburg, WV
$22M renovation
Senior Project Manager Development, Design, Procurement, and Construction Phases
Boggs Federal Office Building Wilmington, DE
$120M renovation & construction of new federal courthouse
Senior Project Manager Development Phase
Tennessee Valley Authority Chattanooga & Knoxville, TN
$56 M Customer Service Centers 15 Projects; Division Budgeting Process
Senior Project Manager Development, Design, and Procurement Phases
OFFICE BUILDINGS PRIVATE SECTOR
Commerce Square II Philadelphia, PA
$220M, 41 story, corporate headquarters for CONRAIL
Sr. Project Manager Lending Bank Final Design, and Construction Phases
Maryland Bank America, Newark, DE
$33M new construction & renovation
Consultant Development, Design, Procurement, and Construction Phases
Logan Square I&II Philadelphia, PA
$85 mixed use development
Construction Manager Development Phase
TRADE MART / CONVENTION CENTER
INFOMART Dallas Market Center, Dallas, TX
$110M, 1.6M s.f. Award winning Computer Trade Mart, 300,000 s.f. Exhibit area, 1,200 car parking garage, 500-seat auditorium, and 900,000 s.f. Tenant finish out, 3 restaurants, and 2 kitchens.
Construction Manager Design, Construction, and Post Construction Claims Phases
HOTEL / CONVENTION FACILITIES
Trump Taj Mahal Casino and Convention Center Atlantic City, NC
$1.2 Billion, 42 story, 1250 rooms, 13 restaurants, two parking garages, arena, entertainment pier Architectural Construction Project Manager Procurement Phase
TropWorld Casino, Hotel and Convention Center Atlantic City, NJ
$235M, 500 rooms, indoor amusement park, 6 restaurants, $53M renovation of existing facility
Owner Representative Construction Phase of Hotel/Casino
Stouffer/Wyndham Virgin Grand Hotel and Resort St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
$70M resort and convention facility, 333 rooms, 3 restaurants
Construction Manager Design, Procurement and Construction Phases
Stouffer/Wyndham Sea World Hotel Orlando, FL
$125M, 782 rooms, 5 restaurants, 1 acre 10 story atrium, convention facility
Senior Project Manager Final Construction and Post Construction Claims
Wyndham Garden Hotel Chicago, IL
$28M, 120 rooms, restaurant
Senior Project Manager Design, Procurement and Construction Phases
INDUSTRIAL
Georgia-Pacific Logistics Capital Program—19 States
$400M Warehouse distribution program and consolidation, 67 Projects Nationwide
Project Manager Program Design, Procurement, Construction Phases, and FFE
INSTITUTIONAL
Clapp Dormitory Princeton University Princeton, NJ
$12M, 100 rooms
Senior Project Manager Procurement, and Construction Phases
Pleasantville Middle and High School, Pleasantville, NJ
$35M School Complex
Construction Executive Construction Phase
A.J. Morrison Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA
$8.5M classroom and gymnasium addition
Senior Project Manager Construction Phase
Hunter Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA
$14M School Facility
Senior Project Manager Design, Procurement, and Construction Phases
PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION
Philadelphia International Airport - Philadelphia, PA
Commuter Terminal F - $75 Million, 190,000 sq. ft., Regional Terminal with 28 commuter gates for commuter turboprop and regional jet aircraft
Senior Project Manager Design Phase and Pre-construction
Brighton Park People Mover Park Place Atlantic City, NJ
$8M joint venture Sands & Claridge Casinos, renovation of park and Casino entries, 350 seat amphitheater, museum building, elevated people mover
Senior Project Manager Procurement, Construction, and Post Construction Claims Phases
City of Allentown Allentown, PA
$87M capitol improvement project budget- American Parkway Extension & Lehigh River Bridge--$55M Water Treatment Plant- $24M expansion
Management Consultant
City of Atlanta- Atlanta, GA
$750M Capital Improvement Program Pre-Design, Design, and Construction Phases
Assistant Program Manager
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
Juvenile Justice Center- Philadelphia, PA
$65M Court, office and detention facility
Senior Construction Manager Development and Design Phases
Inmate Housing Unit Cummings Prison Farm, AR
$13M, built with inmate labor
Construction Superintendent Construction Phase
Inmate Housing Unit Tucker Prison Farm, AR
$6M, built with inmate labor
Architectural Inspector Construction Phase
COMMERCIAL MALLS
Quail Springs Mall, Oklahoma City, OK
$75M Enclosed Mall
Assistant Project Manager Construction Phase
Rapid City Mall Rapid City, SD
$8M expansion
Construction Superintendent Construction Phase
Heritage Park Mall Oklahoma City, OK
$45M Enclosed Mall
Assistant Project Manager Construction Phase
Midland Mall Midland, TX
$45M Enclosed Mall
Construction Superintendent Construction Phase
Longview Mall Longview, TX
$26M Enclosed Mall
Assistant Project Manager Construction Phase
SINGLE/MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
North Beach at Asbury- Asbury Park, NJ
$94M Beach front 157 unit high-rise luxury condominium- 1st phase of 4 project development
Sr. Construction Manager Construction Phase
Acadia Condominiums- Atlantic City, NJ
$6.5M 22 luxury Boardwalk Condominiums for Casino Reinvestment Development Authority
Sr. Project Manager/Developer Design, Procurement Phases
Projects Orlando/Bradenton, FL; St. Louis, MO; Little Rock, AR; Gulf Shores, AL Total Projects Cost $62M
Project Executive Design, Procurement and Construction Phases
Oceanside I- Atlantic City, NJ
$15M 35 single family new home construction for Casino Reinvestment Development Authority
Project Executive, Project Manager Construction Phase
Oceanside II- Atlantic City, NJ
$15M 35 single family new home construction for Casino Reinvestment Development Authority
Project Executive, Project Manager Construction Phase
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