Highly accomplished senior executive with more than 20 years experience overseeing estimating, design support and construction management for multimillion-dollar commercial, industrial and engineering projects. Visionary leader and big-picture thinker able to successfully deliver strategic planning and tactical management to direct business operations through periods of downturn and rapid growth. Extensive marketing and business development expertise with leading teams to prepare design/build bids, developing and delivering high-level client presentations, and negotiating new projects and closed bids. Experienced with construction of a diverse range of projects, including water and wastewater treatment plants, universities, businesses and municipal facilities. Outstanding interpersonal, communication and technical skills. Areas of expertise include:
Chief Estimator • Design Support • Commercial & Industrial Construction Management • Modification Projects
Staff Supervision & Retention • Project Management • Troubleshooting • Equipment Procurement
Installations Instrumentation & Controls • Submittals & RFIs • Process Improvements • Forecasting
Project War Rooms • Client Relations • Mechanical Buyouts • Material Sourcing & Deliveries
Logistics • Strategic Planning • Subcontractor Relations • New Business Development
Federal Consent Judgments • Presentations • Contract Negotiations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AECOM / EARTH TECH, Alexandria, Virginia • 2007 to 2009
Global engineering design and construction management firm.
Senior Project Director & Design Manager: Spearheaded all design support initiatives for a $568M wastewater treatment plant upgrade and expansion. Interfaced closely with project engineer to review and evaluate design during all phases of construction. Oversaw the county’s $24M engineer of record contract and all design changes and project modifications. Managed the $5M subcontractor contract providing O&M manual development and equipment training. Directed the $4.3M equipment procurement contract and supervised equipment installation by onsite contractor. Coordinated client’s $8M instrumentation and control contract through oversight of subcontractor. Led a team in the management of over 200 submittals and 200 RFIs monthly by deadline. Provided technical support to 2 resident engineers and the construction manager, and consulted on design and construction management with the program manager.
• Oversaw successful redesign of the Surface Waste Pump Station to fit the site, avoid project delays and control costs. Delivered more efficient design on time with no contractor claims.
• Reorganized management process for processing over 400 monthly RFIs and submittals, resulting in timely responses to over 90% of documents.
ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC., Atlanta, Georgia • 2006 to 2007
Private general engineering construction firm specializing in Public Works Projects
Project Director / Construction Manager: Drove business growth by procuring design and build projects worth over $150M. Developed highly successful construction management proposals and designed and delivered presentations to prospective clients. Managed estimates and schedules for projects, ensuring adherence with scheduling, budgets and cost and quality control.
• Directed estimation process for Atlanta wastewater treatment plant headworks modification project, resulting in company being awarded $1.5M project.
• Fostered a team-oriented work environment and developed outstanding communications and presentations skills that were instrumental in company’s ability to procure major clients.
PIZZAGALLI CONSTRUCTION CO, Burlington, Vermont • 2005
Private general engineering construction firm specializing in water/wastewater construction.
Project Manager: Managed all phases of engineering construction for a $160M Corbalis Water Treatment facility, including mechanical buyouts, submittals and material deliveries. Interfaced closely with the company’s owner, design engineers and superintendents to oversee material scheduling needs. Critiqued project design, making suggestions to enhance cost control and better meet project specifications.
• Procured the large diameter steel piping valves necessary for a critical shutdown schedule in order to maintain normal operations of the existing facility.
C&S DESIGN BUILD INC., Syracuse, New York • 2001 to 2005
Engineering and design build construction management firm with annual revenues over $50M.
Senior Construction Manager: Spearheaded establishment and implementation of 3 phases of a $130M federally mandated Stage III Ammonia Stage II Phosphorus removal upgrade. Maintained adherence to federal consent judgment guidelines regarding levels of treatment, cost and project schedules. Oversaw 2 phases of site construction process. Hired, trained and supervised a staff of 16 administrative and engineering personnel. Liaised with government entities, contractors and design engineers and interfaced with owner and design engineers on all phases of project completion. Developed contractor directives and change order documents. Directed comprehensive construction management budgets, including developing job classifications, and billing salary rates while maintaining cost control.
• Oversaw project from initial conception to final fruition, bringing project in on time and under budget while adhering to federal consent judgment order regulations.
• Coordinated monthly meetings with the onsite USACOE project manager to communicate technical details, status updates and accountability of changes for government funding participation.
• Completed the project on time and under budget.
AMERICON CONSTRUCTORS, INC, San Marcos, California • 1999 to 2001
Private general engineering construction firm specializing in Public Work Projects
District Manager: Directed general engineering and construction management initiatives for firm’s entire Nevada operations while also managing startup operations for Phoenix office. Selected and purchased business equipment, coordinated licensing process, and developed project management procedures. Trained district manager in all aspects of industrial wastewater treatment plant and water treatment plant construction. Managed total hard dollar bid preparations and marketing campaigns to grow market share and procure new clients. Hired, trained and managed office staff to exceed corporate objectives. Oversaw all aspects of operations, including budgets, human resources, payroll, accounts payable, and IT systems.
• Developed 2 new regional offices from the ground up into thriving operations, resulting in the successful expansion of the company by securing over $10M in new business.
Note: Additional career history includes role as Chief Estimator / Corporate Officer for MMC, INC. Details upon request.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Physical Science
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
Graduate Coursework in pursuit of Master of Business Administration
University of Nevada at Las Vegas
TRAINING
Villanova University PMI certification program,
Fundamentals of Construction Contracts, Construction Claims/Litigations,
OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Site and Safety Training Course I, Construction Estimating Institute Construction Estimating Techniques & Concrete, and Primavera Certified Expedition Course
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