Dynamic professional with history maximizing quality, cost-effectiveness, and outcomes on complex large-scale and smaller initiatives for government and private sectors. Developing and initializing programs, spearheading high-impact strategic planning, bid proposal packages, scheduling, increase turnaround times, increased productivity, eliminate waste and losses, continually improving and streamlining processes. Address and tackle complex obstacles and challenges, creating innovative and alternative solutions for seemingly insurmountable problems and issues. Build and lead high-performance teams, completing simultaneous endeavors under strict time and budget constraints.
A diversified career that includes six years with the Corps of Engineers and approximately thirteen years of contractual association with Federal government projects. Over fifteen years managing projects in the Maryland and Washington, DC areas.
Strategic Planning & Scheduling · Multi-Project Management · Total Quality Management · Safety
Project & Operational Turnarounds · Program & Procedure Design · Continuous Improvements
Cost Control · Public & Government Relations · Subcontractor Review & Selection · Team Building
HOMELAND SECURITY CONSTRUCTION CORP. (HSCC), Hyattsville, Maryland · 2008 – 2009
Full-service disabled vet small business construction firm.
Senior Project Manager
Oversaw main office construction department. Performed various upper management duties. Directed multiple diverse projects. Oversaw developed of project schedules. Led compilation of final design documents, subcontractor hiring, and construction start-up. Administered safety and quality control (QC) programs, budgets, and requests for information and proposals (RFIs and RFPs). Oversaw the established cost controls. Evaluated and updated corporate subcontract forms. Served as interim superintendent. Set criteria for new superintendent and project manager (PM). Supervised 4-5 PMs daily.
Major Contributions:
· Completed National Guard restoration project started by former superintendent and PM, assuming control of entire initiative.
· Restored major $6M construction of National Guard Armory to on-time and on-schedule status, managing PM team, coordinating with PM to get 100% specifications and drawings completed by architect/engineer (A/E), and launching start-up. Oversaw the PM’s development and implementation of the final budget, developing effective pay acquisition documents, reviewing RFIs and the transformation to acceptable change orders.
· Optimized office operations, authoring and revising PM procedures and critical documents.
BRACKENS, INC., Pasadena, Maryland · 2006 – 2008
Construction and landscaping company serving commercial, residential, and government markets.
Vice President of Operations
Prospected and secured new projects and business opportunities. Defined short- and long-term corporate goals. Managed bidding process. Prepared and negotiated contracts and subcontracts. Scheduled and directed projects. Managed safety and QC programs. Instituted daily cost controls. Developed and implemented monthly pay acquisition procedures utilizing AIA documents. Designed and implemented companywide procedures. Developed and implemented commercial estimating procedures and project management procedures to include budgets.
Major Contributions:
· Built and managed all aspects of Commercial Construction Department, playing major role in expanding company scope from solely residential to include large commercial clients.
· Generated +35 projects totaling +$1.5M in 2 years, ~20% of all projects companywide, championing strategic business development, client acquisition, and marketing plans.
· Eliminated substantial costs and time, improving processes and operations.
· Streamlined company operations, introducing new software, email system, and documentation.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY (HABC), Baltimore, Maryland · 2005 – 2006
Provider of federally funded public housing programs and related services for low income residents.
Senior Project Manager (Contract Position) – Engineering & Capital Improvements (ECI)
Coordinated all supervisory, administrative, and technical aspects of construction management and inspection division. Oversaw renovation and high-end maintenance of city’s low-income housing. Administered modernization and job order contract (JOC) programs. Participated in meetings and seminars for residents, agency, ECI, various committees, and government entities.
Major Contributions:
· Directed PM and management of 14 projects totaling +$39M. Review and recommendations on sub contracts, budgets and project management teams.
· Cut costs for major +600 housing complex renovation project from $20M to $12M, redesigning project plans; eliminated non-essentials, substituted materials, and renegotiated contract.
· Improved cost efficiency and terms of subcontracts, coordinating with PM to conduct field inspections and prepare formal documentation.
· Expedited project turnaround times while enhancing quality, designing new procedures.
· Established groundwork and roadmap to design and renovate number of handicap accessible units decreed by Federal Justice Department.
CENTURY CONSTRUCTION, Timonium, Maryland · 2004 – 2005
Superintendent & Onsite Project Manager
Handpicked to takeover complete $4.5M renovation of Science Department in local high school; included 4 phases to be implemented while school was in session: protection system installs, demolition, new construction, and inspection. Site supervision and coordination. Prepared reports, cost controls, and schedules.
Major Contributions:
· Repaired numerous safety and tactical faults with initial plan, reworking temporary protection barriers, revising schedule, and maximizing resource and time utilization.
· Finished all 4 phases on-time and on-budget while ensuring 100% safe environment throughout.
KCI TECHNOLOGIES, Hunt Valley, Maryland · 2002 – 2004
Global design and construction management company.
Project Engineer & Manager
Directed all aspects of project and inspection involving reconstruction of 22 streets in Washington, DC totaling +$11.6M. Developed schedules, daily reports, reviews, change orders, justifications, and inspector evaluations. Coordinated with DC government including maintenance, sanitation, police, fire department, and businesses along routes. Managed public relations. Reviewed and maintained project budget, advising DDOT of required monthly funding and potential changes.
Major Contributions:
· Renovated all 22 streets on schedule and budget with minimal effect on surrounding areas.
· Enhanced performance of inspection team and procedures, authoring criteria and cutoff dates.
· Maintained and updated monthly construction schedule.
· Developed, justified and submitted monthly pay requisitions.
SIDHU ASSOCIATES, INC., Hunt Valley, Maryland · 2002
Electrical and mechanical design firm serving commercial and government markets.
Senior Construction Manager
Oversaw all aspects of Construction Management division. Directed various elements such as IT system installs, facility upgrades, security upgrades, and refurbishments. Negotiated and administered various government contracts, Developed new project bid packages including post-award justifications. Defined schedules. Supervised inspection staff.
Major Contributions:
· Championed 19 projects for state, and various county and city agencies spanning from $100K to multimillion dollar value; included school and prison systems.
· Completed, submitted, negotiated, and finalized numerous change orders left by predecessor.
· Coordinated, reviewed, developed, negotiated, justified and submitted numerous change orders for major school renovation, allowing for timely school year opening.
· Maintained and updated monthly construction schedules with justification for delays and request for time extensions.
· Reviewed and maintained project budgets.
· Developed and submitted monthly pay requisitions utilizing AIA documents.
CENTENNIAL CONTRACTORS, INC., Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland · 1999 – 2002
Nationwide construction management firm performing work for various military installations in JOC-type programs.
Quality Control Systems Manager
Ensured 100% adherence of ~70 projects to contract specifications, codes, and manufacturer recommendations; spanned from renovation of multi-story barracks to constructing pre-fabricated metal buildings, mechanical upgrades, and window replacements. Managed material submittals, testing documentation, cost control, employee evaluations, and coordination with government representatives. Scheduled inspections. Hired inspectors. Maintained QC library.
Major Contributions:
· Revamped disjointed and underperforming QC department, instituting new procedures, and establishing department as entirely different entity from Construction division.
· Revived and completed 6-month old stagnant project.
· Reviewed requirements and administered all aspects of QC program on +70 task orders.
Certifications:
Awarded:
Master Project Manager, (MPM), American Academy of Project Management, and awarded 2009
Inactive:
Certified Engineer Technician, Society of Professional Engineers, awarded-1978
Maryland Lead-Paint maintenance & Repainting Supervisor, awarded 2006
Construction Quality Management for Contractors, U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, awarded 2000.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
US Army Corps of Engineers:
Construction Quality Management for Contractors
Electrical Inspection · General Inspection · Concrete Inspection
Construction Safety Inspection
Mechanical Inspection · Engineering NCO School
Continued Studies - Undergraduate Courses:
Engineering – Johns Hopkins University
Management – Essex Community College
Construction Law – Catonsville Community College
Miscellaneous
Lead Paint · Asbestos Awareness
Fair Housing & Disability Rights · PRIMAVERA Training
Management Skills for New or Prospective Managers
Basic Law Enforcement - LSU Police Academy
Clearances:
Military, secret, inactive, 1/1985
Federal Employee, Corps of Engineers, secret, inactive, 8/1980
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