I am looking to an executive management position where I can utilize my over 30 years Program/Construction Management industry.
RESUME OF
CHARLES GARY JOHNSTON (Gary)
4220 Peggy Lane, Plano, Texas 75074
Telephone: (972) 509-4920 Cell (972) 207-8019
SUMMARY
Over 35 Years experience in Program & Construction Management as Vice President, Director of Texas Operations, Central Region K-12 Manager of Project Operations, Program Director, Director of Construction Management, Contract/Claims Administrator, Project Manager, Construction Manager, Claims Project Manager, Negotiator, Construction Administrator and Cost Analyst on multiple types of construction from conceptual design through final construction and owner move-in.
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS
University of Maryland - Masters of General Administration / Management (need 3 credit hours to complete)
University of Maryland - Technology & Management - 1986 B.S. [Civil Design Engineering (minor)]
Colorado State University of Pueblo (formerly Southern Colorado State College) 1972 A.A.S. - Civil Technology
DBIA Certification of Mastery - Design Build Institute of America
Project Management Professional - To Complete Final Testing September 2009
Computer Skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Publisher, Outlook, Pro Log, Proliance, Primavera, Expedition, etc.
EXPERIENCE
2008-2009; Hill International, Inc. – Vice President - (Overall Management Responsibilities All Texas Program/Construction Management Programs and Development Guidance of Educational Program Through-out U.S.A.) Responsible for developing and securing program/construction services contracts, administer the organization and directing of project mobilization and implementation of quality, safety and fiscal management on Central Region projects. Monitor and accountable for projects financial and technical performance. Negotiates contracts and finalize pricing. Responsible the operations of multiple Program Management and Construction Management programs through-out Central Region. Recruit and motivate qualified personnel, motivate and energize teams, facilitate staff training, appraise performance, and take objective and appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary.
2007-2008; URS Corporation – Operations Manager, Construction Services – Texas - (Overall Management Responsibilities All Texas Program/Construction Management Programs) - Responsible for developing and securing construction services contracts, administer the organization and directing of project mobilization and implementation of quality, safety and fiscal management on Texas Education K12 projects. Monitor and accountable for the projects financial and technical performance. Negotiates contracts and finalize pricing. Responsible the operations of multiple Program Management and Construction Management programs through-out Texas. Provide leadership, guidance and direction to multidisciplinary teams of program managers, project managers, construction managers, architects, engineers, and other design and construction specialist in the establishment and implementation of various multi-million dollar construction programs. Recruit and motivate qualified personnel, motivate and energize teams, facilitate staff training, appraise performance, and take objective and appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary. Provided an assessment and improvement recommendations for the on-going $236-million program for Judson Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas.
2000-2007; Jacobs Engineering Group - Jacobs Facilities, Inc. - Central Region K-12 Manager of Project Operations, Operations Manager, Program Director, Sr. Program Manager – (Overall Management Responsibilities of Over $3.5-Billion in Program/Construction Management Programs & Initiating Design Programs) Oversees the organization and directing of project mobilization and implementation of quality, safety and fiscal management on Central Region K12 projects. Monitor and accountable for projects financial and technical performance. Negotiates contracts and finalize pricing. Responsible the operations of multiple Program Management and Construction Management programs through the Central Region. Provide leadership, guidance and direction to multidisciplinary teams of program managers, project managers, construction managers, architects, engineers, estimators, schedulers, safety managers, quality control coordinators, project control specialists, clerical staff and other design and construction specialist in the establishment and implementation of various multi-million dollar K-12, Higher Educational and various other construction programs. Responsible with writing and managing A/E and construction Contracts and controlling the program design and construction budgets and program schedules. Assist in marketing principals in marketing efforts and determining feasibility of marketing quests. Responsible for recruiting qualified personnel, motivating and energizing teams, training staff, appraising performance, and taking impartial and appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary. Recruit and motivate qualified personnel, motivate and energize teams, facilitate staff and team training, appraise performance, and take objective and appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary. Worked directly with clients to determine the best contracting methods which were sometimes was new, inventive or innovative to that client. Managed a staff of Project Managers, Project Engineers, Schedulers, Estimators, Project Control and Clerical personal on a Community College Campus upgrade at involved the management of design and construction of projects that included demolition of existing buildings, renovation and modernization of existing buildings, additions to existing structures and new construction. US-Visit – Land, Air and Sea Port security upgrades, port upgrades and new ports working with the GSA and DHS.
Projects:
• $1.36-billion, (approx. $470-million managed by Jacobs) Dallas Independent School District Bond Program – Dallas, TX; $250-million
• $408-million, Houston Independent School District Bond Program - Houston, TX
• $254-million, Omaha Public Schools Bond Program - Omaha, NE
• $250-million, Spring Branch Independent School District Bond Program – Spring Branch, TX
• $200-million, Pasadena Independent School District Bond Program - Pasadena, TX
• Plano Independent School District Bond Program, Design Project - Alternative School - Plano, TX
• Spring Branch Independent School District Bond Program - Houston, TX
• Plano Independent School District Bond Program, Design Project - Administration HVAC - Plano, TX
• $123.4-million, 18-story Clark County Regional Justice Center - Claim Investigation & Analysis - Las Vegas, NV;
• 12-story $66.5-million, Clark County Detention Center - Claim Investigation & Analysis - Las Vegas, NV
• Plano Independent School District Bond Program, Design Project - Science Center - Plano, TX
• Providing coordination, budget and cost control, program scheduling, construction coordination and oversight for the Louisiana Recovery School District program - New Orleans, LA • $290-million, New Performing & Fine Arts Complex, Parking Structure, Math/Science Complex, Utility Infrastructure, Network Backbone, Transit Center, Physical Plant, Central Plant (Design/Build), Modular Buildings, Men’s Baseball Locker & Shower Complex and temporary swing space. Modernization and addition to Student Center. Modernization and renovation Administration Building, Fitness Center, Stadium, Campus Alarm System, Restroom Modernization, Campus Multi-media upgrades, parking lot upgrades, Campus HVAC & electrical upgrades and relocation of existing modular buildings. Some existing building also had to be demolished. East Los Angeles College - Los Angeles Community College District Program – Monterey Park, CA
• $1.5-billion expansion program University of Calgary, program start up, program budgeting, procedures, MIS Renovations - Alberta, Calgary, Canada.
• Temporary Modular Buildings, Commercial Building Conversions, New Schools, Central Kitchens, Code and ADA Upgrades and demolish of existing facilities - Louisiana Recovery School District, Orleans Parish School Board, New Orleans, LA
• $66.6-million, Canyon Independent School District Bond Program – Design/Build Program - New High School, New Intermediate School, Renovations & Addition to Middle School, Renovations to two (2) Elementary School - Canyon, TX
1993-2000; HEERY INTERNATIONAL, INC. - Senior Associate - Program Director -- Program Manager -- Senior Project/Construction Manager - (Overall Management Responsibilities of Over $400-Million in Program/Construction Management Programs) - Responsible for management of the Architects, Engineers, other Consultants, Construction Managers and Contractors. Charged with writing and managing A/E and construction contracts and controlling the design and construction budgets and schedules during project design. Managed a staff of Project Managers, and Construction Managers at the projects construction phase. Supervised a staff of Estimators, Quality Control Coordinators, and Schedulers during various phases of design and construction. Responsible for management of the construction phase for all new construction, additions, and renovation projects. Responsible for management of the design phase of renovation projects. Recruit and motivate qualified personnel, motivate and energize teams, facilitate staff training, evaluate performance, and take objective, suitable and appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary.
Projects:
• $50-million - Youth Services Center - State of Colorado, Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Corrections - 500 Bed, Design/Build Program for a new Youth Detention Center - 16 Buildings and Play Fields including: Administration Building, Gymnasium, seven (7) Housing Units, Student Center/Dining Hall, Library/Auditorium, Maintenance Building, Athletic Field House, Vocational Education Building, Information Center/Guard House and two (2) Academic Buildings - Watkins, CO
• MBNA 4-floor, 60,000 square foot Office Building – Cleveland, OH • Kenston School District - $7.8-million - 89ksf Elementary school; $6-million - 7ksf - 5 classroom addition - Middle School - Bainbridge Township, OH
• $40-million - 391ksf Townview Center Magnet High School - Dallas Independent School District - Dallas, TX
• 7.7-million – DeSoto Independent School District - New Intermediate School - Intermediate School Addition – DeSoto, TX
• $275-million - Construction budget - 16 new schools/11 additions/over 200 renovations – Dallas Independent School District – Dallas, TX
1989-1993; METCALF & EDDY, INC., ENGINEERS & PLANNERS - Contract/Claims Administrator - Blue Plains Waste Water Treatment Plant - Washington, D.C. Responsible for a staff of estimators, schedulers, and negotiators that negotiated change orders, contracts and construction claims. Personally negotiated a $12-million claim down to a little over $5-million. The staff also reviewed and managed A/E contracts, A/E invoices, construction pay applications, schedules, change orders and new project estimates. Responsible for recruiting qualified personnel, motivating and energizing teams, training staff, appraising performance, and taking impartial and appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary. Supervised teams that negotiated contracts, change orders and potential claims on behalf of the City of Washington D.C. and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. Negotiated large claims, change orders and contracts.
Projects: Blue Plains Waste Water Treatment Plant; twenty-three projects - Washington, D.C.
1987-1989; JOHNS HOPKINS HEALTH SYSTEM INSTITUTION - The Francis Scott Key Medical Center - Director of Construction Management - Responsible for a staff of inspectors, construction managers, project managers, outside A/E and Construction Management consultants. Worked directly with the hospital administration and staff to determine the best contracting methods which were sometimes was new, inventive or innovative to that client. Developed and wrote program management procedures for design and construction. Introduced indefinite delivery - indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts for emergency and/or quick turn-around projects for an fully functioning and operating hospital facility. Staff managed new and renovation projects, construction and maintenance contracts, design, budgets, schedules and quality control. Responsible for recruiting qualified personnel, motivating and energizing teams, training staff, appraising performance, and taking impartial and appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary.
1982-1987; HEERY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - Project/Construction Manager - Responsible for daily project management and construction management activities, cost estimates/analyst, negotiated contract change orders and construction claims. Charged with negotiating and mitigating other project manager and construction manager’s change orders and claims.
Projects:
• $300-million - Multi-building, multi-contract, office complex - Reston, VA
• 12-floor - Courthouse & Jail - Philadelphia, PA
• $82-million - Medium/Maximum Security Prison - Somerset County, MD
• $50-million - 23 floor-reinforced concrete/structural steel-office/bank building - Corpus Christi, TX
• 8-floor, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Addition with new suites, ballroom and kitchen facilities – Washington DC • $10-million - Waste Water Treatment Plant renovation - Morro Bay, CA
• $3-million - Detention Center - Princess Anne, MD
• $400-million - Back River Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrade - Baltimore, MD
• $200-million - Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades – Baltimore, MD
• $90-million - Waste Water Treatment Plant & Outfall - Cape May County, NJ
1980-1982; DELMAR COLLEGE – Instructor – Taught basic math, algebra, basic and architectural drafting.
1974-1980; CITY OF PUEBLO - Department of Public Works - Engineering Division - Construction Administration - Responsible for the management of Federal and State funded highway and bridge projects. Provide leadership, guidance and direction to a team of construction inspectors. Trained staff on the management responsibilities and requirements required for Federal and State government funded projects.
Projects:
• Multiple highway & bridge projects - Pueblo, CO
• Concrete bridge structures - Pueblo, CO • Asphalt & gravel roadways - Pueblo, CO
• Storm water & sanitary sewer projects - Pueblo, CO
1972-1974; KENTRON HAWAII, LTD. - U. S. Department of Transportation - Construction Administration - Responsible for daily construction management and inspection activities, change order cost estimates for various projects and field surveys for new buildings roads and railroads.
Projects:
• Central Services Building - Pueblo, CO
• $20-million - Rail Dynamics Building - Pueblo, CO
• Administration Building; Operations Building - Pueblo, CO • Transit Maintenance Building - Pueblo, CO
• Site Railroads; Asphalt & Gravel Roads - Pueblo, CO
• Railcar Weigh Station - Pueblo, CO
1969-1972; BERRY & MORE ARCHITECTS - Draftsman/Construction Administration - Responsible for drawing, detailing, construction administration and inspection of various educational, technical and office projects.
Projects:
• Central High School - new school - District 60 - Pueblo, CO
• Fountain Elementary School - new school - District 60 - Pueblo, CO
• East High School addition & renovations - District 60 - Pueblo, CO
• Mountain Bell Telephone Company: 5-story office building renovations - Pueblo, CO • Centennial High School - new school - District 60 - Pueblo, CO
• Risley Junior High School addition & renovation - District 60 - Pueblo, CO
• South High School addition & renovations - District 60 - Pueblo, CO
• Mountain Bell Telephone Co. - Micro wave station - through-out Colorado
PROFESSIONAL / COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS (Past & Present)
• Project Management Institute
• Design-Build Institute of America
• National Society of Professional Engineers
• Texas Society of Professional Engineers
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• American Society of Hospital Engineers
• Chesapeake Area Society of Hospital Engineers • Construction Management Association of America
• Council of Educational Facilities Planners International
• Maryland Society of Professional Engineers
• Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers
• American Association of Cost Engineers
• The Associated General Contractors of America
• Fraternal Order of Eagles
• Rotary International
APPOINTMENTS
City of Plano, Building Standards Commissioner 2008-2010
Nominated to Construction Management Association of America Board of Directors (Election in October 2009)
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