Project Construction

Joshua J. Abig

***** ******* *** ***, ***********, VA 20155

P: 703-***-**** abh7ru@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Results-oriented, hands on interior construction professional with 10 years

of experience in all facets of renovation and new construction; including

retail, commercial, collegiate and historic renovations. Responsible for

handling complex multi-million dollar projects through completion,

maintaining a proven track record of success.

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota - BS Civil Engineering (Structural)

4 yrs Architecture (Preservation & Urban Planning)

Areas of Expertise

. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work

effectively within a wide range of constituencies in diverse

communities.

. Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and

solutions for major construction projects; provide conceptual cost

estimates, feasibility studies, and coordinate the production of

design plans and construction documents.

. Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural drawings, and

building specifications for appropriateness to required function

and/or institutional standard, and initiate revisions where

appropriate; advises consultants and clients on recommendations.

. Provide technical guidance and/or supervision to architects,

engineers, and building contractors. Develop and administer project

budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control

provisions; perform project cost estimating and value engineering.

. Issue contracts, purchase orders, and change orders, and approve

contractor invoices for payment.

. Direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize

disruption of institutional operations.

. Skill in the use of computers, specifically in a PC, Windows-based

operating environment.

. Strong Knowledge of construction management and scheduling software

such as Expedition, Prolog, Microsoft Project, Suretrak, P3e/c.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

The Peterson Companies - Fairfax, VA - (2005-2009) - Interior Design &

Construction Manager

Provided design and construction management for a broad spectrum of

commercial properties. Responsible for request for proposal development,

bid review and contract award for consultants and general contractors.

Provided on-site field supervision of construction activities. Worked

closely with Leasing and Property Management teams to delivered projects on

time and within budget. Provided Tenant Coordination services as needed.

Project Project SF Tenants/Major Projects

National Harbor 1,100,000 Wyndham Resorts, Grace's Mandarin Restaurant,

National Harbor, MD Mixed Use Mayorga Coffee, CakeLove, South Moon Under,

www.nationalharbor.com City Comfort One Shoes

Fairfax Corner 1,151,000 Fairfax Corner Fountain, Cardinal Bank, Chevy

Fairfax, VA Mixed Use Chase Bank, Aerosoles, Nova Spine, Il Vino,

www.fairfaxcorner.com Lifestyle Julias Fine Jewelry, Lucy, Wylie Waggs

Center

Fair Lakes Center 1,000,000 ULTA, Chipotle, Golf Galaxy, Penn Camera,

Fairfax, VA Power Loehmans, Shops Renovation, Commercial Tenant

www.fairlakes.com Center Fit-Outs

Fair Lakes Promenade 145,000 Old Navy, PNC Bank, TGI Fridays

Farifax, VA Power

www.fairlakes.com Center

Washingtonian Center 730,000 Art & Frame Depot, GNC, Storehouse Furniture

Gaithersburg, MD Mixed Use

www.shopwashingtonian.c Lifestyle

om Center

Virginia Gateway 112,000 Giant Food Renovation, El Tio Grill, GNC,

Gainesville, VA Power Running Store

www.vagateway.com Center

HITT Contracting, Inc. - Fairfax, VA - (2003-2005) - Assistant Project

Manager

Extensive onsite work managing subcontractors. Responsible for construction

documentation and shop drawing review, preparation of construction

documents for request for proposals, bid review, sub contractor selection,

contract negotiation and award, scheduling, RFI review, change order budget

impact and approval. Communicated project status updates directly to

management. Coordinated the introduction of Primavera Expedition to the

Base Building Division, including conducting Training and Demonstration

classes for the construction team.

Project Architect SF Description Value

HILTON BWI BBGM 285,000 11 Story Hotel and Restaurant $38,000,

Linthicum Heights, MD Base Building & Interior 000

Fit-Out. Managed Sub-Contract

bidding and negotiations,

Schedule creation, RFI

creation, Budget analysis. V/E

saved $1.4 million.

Sallie Mae Headquarters Boggs & 228,634 Large Commercial Office $48,000,

Partners Office Building & Interior Fit-Out. 000

Reston, VA 301,832 Coordination of Certificate of

Garage Occupancy procedures,

Mechanical Startup and Punch

list.

MedImmune, Inc HOK 264,086 Commercial Office and Class $31,000,

Headquarters Office "A" Lab. Interior Fit-Out, 000

Phase 1 171,441 Mechanical process overview,

Gaithersburg, MD Garage Change Order Management,

Budget Analysis and Project

Closeout. Completed 8 month

schedule in 4 months.

Dick Corporation, Inc. - Pittsburgh, PA - (2001-2003) - Project

Engineer/APM

Extensive onsite work managing subcontractors. Responsible for design and

blueprint review, preparation of construction documents for request for

proposals, bid review, sub contractor selection, contract negotiation and

award, scheduling, RFI review, change order approval and impact to budget.

Project Architect SF Type Value

GlaxoSmithKline Burt Hill 175,000 1 Story Commercial Office $16,000,

Consumer Office Building. Interior Fit-Out of 000

Healthcare Headquarters existing structure.

Coordinated last 3 months of

Pittsburgh, PA job as Project Manager.

Finalized Contracts and

Closeout. Acting Project

Manager.

Mon-Fayette Turnpike GAI 75,000 Field supervision of $9,300,0

Maintenance Facilities Consultan Office installation of first wooden 00

Pittsburgh, PA ts Maintenanc salt dome structure in

e Pennsylvania. Coordinated all

RFI, Submittal, and Material

Purchases to meet State

standards.

Collaborative Design Group - Minneapolis, MN - (2001 - 2001) - Designer

Designed both structural and architectural portions of projects listed

below. Involved with field structural and architectural surveys for the

mile move of the Armstrong House. At the time the heaviest and longest move

of an existing structure in Minnesota. Responsible for the creation and

editing of construction documents and review after construction for

accuracy including field surveys.

Project Architect SF Type Value

The Melrose Apartments Collabora 523,000 - Structural and Architectural $29,000,

Student Housing tive Student design process from conception 000

Minneapolis, MN Design Housing, through bid to creation of

Group Apartments construction documents.

Armstrong House Collabora 10,000 - Surveyed the existing historic $7,000,0

Relocation tive Relocation house for move. Developed a 00

And Restoration Design & structural shoring frame for

St. Paul, MN Group Restoratio the move. House traveled

n of mile through downtown area and

Historic negotiated a 3% slope.

House Participated in the design and

implementation of the

restoration of the house.

Hawthorne Collabora 577,500 - Participated in the design $39,000,

Transportation tive Greyhound conflict resolution for the 000

Center Design Bus completion of the project,

Minneapolis, MN Group Terminal including field surveys.

and Large

Parking

Garage

Frontier Hall Addition Collabora 40,800 - Oversaw Punch list creation $8,000,0

University of Minnesota tive New and completion. 00

Design Constructi

Minneapolis, MN Group on and

Renovation

of Student

Dorm

AMEC Design Build - Minneapolis, MN - (1999 - 2001) -

Structural/Architectural Drafter

Structural and Architectural design of multiple large projects which

required field review and survey to coordinate new design with the existing

structure. Designed Structural and Architectural construction documents.

Project Architect SF Type Value

Minneapolis/St. Paul AMEC 215,000 Airport Addition, New $31,000,0

International Airport Design Construction & Fit-Out 00

De-Icing Unit Build Acted as Lead Designer

Minneapolis, MN

3M Belle Meade Roofing AMEC 575,000 Manufacturing, New $240,000,

Granules Production Design Construction & Fit Out 000

Plant Build Acted as Lead Designer

Belle Meade, NJ

Nestle USA Spray Dryer Stanley 95,000 Manufacturing, New $125,000,

Building Design Construction 000

Waverly, IA Build Acted as Civil and Structural

Drafter

Cargill Dow Polymer, AMEC 700,000 Manufacturing, New $568,000,

LLC Design Construction 000

Nature Works Plant Build Acted as Civil and Structural

Blair, NE Drafter

Imation Optical Media AMEC 190,000 New Construction, Research & $48,000,0

Production Plant Design Development, Lab, Clean Room 00

Wahpeton, ND Build & Manufacturing

Acted as Civil and Structural

Drafter

AFFILIATIONS

International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) ( Urban Land Institute

(ULI) ( National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) ( American

Historical Association (AHA) ( American Society of Professional

Preservationists (ASPP)

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