Eight years professional experience in construction project management in public and private sectors. Five years facilities management experience for over 100 government facilities ranging in size from 300 SF to 160,000 SF. Expert knowledge of project management with experience in all phases of project life cycle including the facilitation of project definition, bid solicitation, contract negotiation, to award and execution. Experienced in managing all key project activities to ensure optimum scope/configuration control, cost/schedule compliance, and quality assurance/control of project designs, specifications, contracting strategies, and contractor performance leading to claims avoidance/claims mitigation. Thorough knowledge of construction related permitting and licensing requirements. Strong communication skills with proven ability to work with individuals of different skills and abilities. Adept at preparing and briefing senior leadership. Ability to complete work on schedule and within budget.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Walton County Board of County Commissioners, DeFuniak Springs, FL, 2005-2010
(a local government employing over 300 employees in Northwest Florida with operating budget of approximately $100 MM )
Project Manager
Expanded professional responsibilities from construction project management to facilities and operations management over five years with the county. Managed all facility related construction including a 90,000 SF courthouse addition and 25,000 SF remodel totaling $15 MM. Tapped to lead construction/maintenance department with annual operating budget of $1MM. Oversaw all maintenance related issues including structural quality and safety for over 100 facilities.
Construction Project Management
Managed construction projects from initial planning stages to closeout. Projects included: Walton County Justice Facility ($22 MM), Walton County Courthouse ($15 MM), Walton County Animal Shelter ($2 MM), Fire Department ($1.5 MM), Boat Ramps ($500 K).
• Met with County Purchasing Agent and Legal Office to determine scope of work and developed RFP for design/construction firms’ bidding process. Reviewed proposals with tenants and purchasing agents and recommended firms to five member County Commission board for approval.
o Negotiated contract with architectural firm, consulted on design and managed contract to ensure adherence to tenant’s needs, schedule, and fee.
o Finalized construction documents in consultation with Purchasing and Legal Departments that included specifications, legal/contract information, and drawings and presented to contractors in pre-bid information meetings.
o Evaluated proposals and recommended contract award to Board for approval.
o Consulted with Legal Department and building official during contract negotiation meetings with contractor to define requirements including scheduling, supplying contractor/subcontractor information, schedule of values, payment requests, as-built drawings, submittals, project documentation (daily/monthly progress reports, site layout and safety), Requests for Information, Proposal Requests, Supplemental Instructions, communication routes, and change order authority.
• Secured all permits including Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Health, Northwest Florida Water Management District, and Department of Transportation and arranged for utilities at building site
• Managed bidding and contract procurement process to secure communications, security/access control, signage, audio/visual, and furniture for facility.
Facilities and Operations Management
Led department of 24 staff trained in different construction fields including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, drywall, concrete, welding, and framing to handle all maintenance, construction, and custodial related issues for over 100 county-owned facilities. Managed all personnel, financial, and legal issues within the department. Reported monthly to the Board of five County Commissioners on all facility related issues and attended all County Commissioner committee meetings discussing county facilities including ADA, Future Land Development, Local Mitigation Strategy, and Green Building.
• Generated estimates for all departments on facility-related maintenance.
• Provided facility maintenance, construction estimating and project management for non-county departments including Red Cross, Senior Center, Tourist Development Council, Chamber of Commerce, Indian Tribes, and Community Centers.
• Managed removal of asbestos in seven buildings and tested other county facilities for mold/lead/asbestos to allow for safe repair/construction for employees, building tenants, and the public.
• Completed major/minor remodels and new construction projects not requiring permits; projects included multiple parks with bathrooms and pavilions, Tax Collector office addition/remodel, Department of Health Dental Office addition, Community Center remodel, Information Systems Office remodel and Server Room addition, Clerk of Courts Record Storage addition, and Administration Office remodel
PETER R. BROWN CONSTRUCTION, Bluewater Bay, FL, 2002-2005
(a private construction company providing construction management, design/build, hard-bid, and preconstruction services employing 75 and completing $100 MM of construction projects annually)
Project Manager (2004-2005) Project Engineer (2002-2004)
Trained in construction project management from preconstruction services and estimating to project closeout. Received annual bonuses for two years and was promoted to Project Manger after second year. Projects included: Walton County Jail ($13.8 MM), Animal Care Center of Panama City ($1.3 MM), Panama City Surgery Center ($3 MM), DJJ NAFI 40 Bed Facility ($3 MM)
• Met with Prebid team to determine projects to compete for and developed schedule for the bidding process. Developed required proposals by estimating, scheduling, negotiating, and submitting to the owner along with a team comprised of estimator, administrative assistant, and office manager.
o Evaluated proposals and recommended to estimator.
o Contacted all bidders to supply required bid documentation for a complete bid.
o Assembled bid documents and compiled all information including bonds, proposals, bids, certifications, and licenses
• Met with Owner/Architect/Engineer to discuss contract including supplying contractor/subcontractor information, schedule of values, payment requests, submittals, project documentation (daily/monthly progress reports, site layout and safety), Requests for Information, Proposal Requests, Supplemental Instructions, communication routes, and change order authority.
• Met with Preconstruction team consisting of jobsite Superintendent, Foreman, and Estimator to develop a critical path schedule from mobilization and contract and material procurement to construction activities and project closeout
o Consulted with contractors to define scope of work and contract requirements including scheduling, supplying contractor/subcontractor information, schedule of values, payment requests, as-built drawings, submittals, project documentation (daily/monthly progress reports, site layout and safety), Requests for Information, Proposal Requests, Supplemental Instructions, communication routes, and change order authority.
• Utilized Construction Project Management knowledge and skills by overseeing field operations, project documentation, and fiscal responsibilities.
o On-site responsibilities included managing field personnel (superintendent and foreman), safety, as-built drawings, pictures, daily logs, layout of facilities, make field decisions on a daily basis so as not to slow down construction, and scheduled building inspections with the local authority for code compliance
o Office responsibilities included monthly meetings with the owner and architect, updating the schedule, approving submittals, reviewing drawings, tracking new drawings or architects supplemental instructions, requesting additional information, writing letters daily to vendors, architects, owners, and subcontractors, pay requests, change orders, negotiating change orders, approving pay requests, tracking of payments from the owner and to the subcontractors, providing cost reports to finance monthly, and reporting to my superiors on the project weekly
• Inspected work and resolved issues between contractor, owner, building official, or architect/engineer during site visit.
• Conducted final walk-through with owner/architect/engineer to determine if contract was fulfilled, all punch lists were complete, certificate of occupancy was approved by building official, all certification of building components (elevators, fire sprinklers, and utilities) were complete, and all certifications from DEP, NWFWMD, DOH, and DOT were obtained.
• Handled closeout of the contract by submitting final pay request, releasing all retained funds once paid, collecting all final lien releases to submit to the owner along with all other closeout documentation including submittals, warranties, as-builts, and operation and maintenance manuals, and providing training to the operators of the facility.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Building Construction. Bachelor of Science. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 2002.
• Graduated with Honors. Maintained full scholarship through Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
• Sigma Lambda Chi Construction Honors Fraternity, Associated Builders and Contractors Student Organization (Treasurer)
• Completed Electrical Engineering associates degree at Okaloosa-Walton Community College (1999)
Specialized Training
• Go Green Workshops, Walton County Leadership Workshops
• Technology: Word, Excel, P3, SureTrak, AutoCAD and Expedition
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