Darryl Keller
* ******* ****** ***** ~ Gaithersburg, MD 20882
Phone: 301-***-**** abn3vx@r.postjobfree.com
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Highly accomplished professional with over 30 years experience in all levels of construction projects with
extensive background in both commercial and residential sectors. Outstanding vision and insight regarding
large, international projects up to $250M. Solid leadership talent in managing employees, and excellent
interpersonal skills in communicating with customers. Master in a variety of skills with in-depth experience
in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Rough and Finish Carpentry, Drywall, Painting, Hardwood Flooring,
Ceramic Tile, Roofing, and more. Highly adept in construction software programs and construction
accounting and financials; strong ability to assess and convey technology infrastructure needs, drawings and
specifications; known for ability to develop value engineering ideas and overcoming obstacles. Tough
decision maker with ability to assess irregularities, solve difficult problems, and enforce compliance.
Computer Software: MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, AutoCAD Desktop 2005, Plan Swift
Take Off
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, Adelphi, MD
Masters in Cyber Security (Presently attending on-line)
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, Adelphi, MD
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE, Rockville, MD
Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management
Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Construction Technology
AutoCAD, Certified
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
US Army Corps of Engineers Network Analysis System: Provided critical support for the largest Network
Analysis System that fully complied with the US Army Corps of Engineers SP-4 specifications (for
$250M project). The system had 252K I-J node activities tied in with procurement, tracking and
monitoring.
• Procurement Schedule Monitoring: Oversaw 12-step, computer monitoring and tracking procurement
schedule, including submittal and approval of all materials that cleared through the technical approval
process.
• Progress Payments: Prepared general contractor’s monthly updated work progress payments; assisted
general contractor with daily jobsite reports documenting safety and quality control monitoring.
20,000-ton Chilled Water System: Instrumental role in building and inspection of site for $30M chilled water
system for Academy for HRH Prince Sultan located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
US Government Green Projects: At CBA, oversaw and project managed multiple green projects for the US govt.
(HUD, US Army C.O.E.). Projects included building envelopes, appliances, HVAC/heat pumps, electrical/plumbing
systems, and 30,000 ton chilled water system; ranged from $10M to $45M in value.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, Continued
Paradise Home Improvements Gaithersburg Maryland April 2010 Present
Project Manager/ Project Superintendent
• Estimate residential home remolding projects and prepare bid proposal for a clients signature.
• Write and review contracts that are in line with Maryland State legal requirements making certain that all
elements of a contract are present.
• Hire and schedule necessary subcontractors to perform the work matching the scope of work.
• Write contract proposals for subcontractors keeping scope of work to match.
• Perform site visits with clients/subcontractors/and make sure the project is being constructed correctly to
the drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate and prepare a schedule of activities and substantial completion document to close out final
project.
COMPREHENSIVE BUILDING ANALYSIS INC. (CBA), Gaithersburg, MD Mar 2009 Mar 2010
Project Manager
Prepared architectural cost estimates/comments for HUD projects ranging from $2M to $115M USD; followed
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CSI sixteen phase report; utilized Plan Swift construction take-off software; analyzed and wrote final reports.
Collaborated on secondary documentation with Project Architects, Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers, MEP
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Engineers, Landscaping Engineers, and General Contractors.
Specialize in specification comparison for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing equipment requirements
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including temperature control systems.
Take off for all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for cost estimating purposes.
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Perform site installations inspections for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing trades.
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Conducted architectural drawing review, evaluated project documents for discrepancies, and provided
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comments and follow up with all engineers: wrote and implemented general home improvement contracts.
Developed final reports, which consisted of all reporting documentation from Project Narrative, secondary
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documentations for all engineers involved, and final drawings and specifications.
Reviewed/wrote comment on ALTA Land Survey to ensure Survey complied with HUD form requirements.
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Planned and coordinated all phase aspects of the project with Lenders in charge of each project.
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Performed personal project site inspection; photographed progress to incorporate into final report for HUD.
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PARAMOUNT CONSTRUCTION, Rockville, MD Nov 2005 Jan 2009
Project Superintendent
Managed all aspects of building projects from inception through completion.
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Defined labor and material needs for each phase of the project to establish a timeline and schedule for each
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phase; identified necessary budget adjustments.
Supervise installation for Mechanical HVAC piping, duct systems and furnace and heat pumps exterior’s.
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Assist in the Mechanical designs with Architect for HVAC duct layout with air vent and furnace locations.
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Coordinated construction-phase subcontractors and prepared daily jobsite monitoring reports; implemented
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change orders, purchase orders, and subcontractor back-charges; updated all QCC reporting documents.
Scheduled and supervised all subcontractors to ensure they met their contractual obligations on time, within
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budget, and in accordance with architectural drawings and specifications.
Reviewed ongoing projects with the production manager and other superintendents weekly.
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Created and implemented time-saving innovations for jobsite work flow; oversaw budget items; tracked
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expenses, checked cost estimates against invoices and labor time sheets and reviewed daily reports.
CASE DESIGN, Bethesda, MD Jan 2001 Oct 2005
Working Project Superintendent
Coordinated and supervised all subcontracting trades for kitchen and bath projects for residential homeowners.
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Updated project managers regarding jobsite at monthly meetings; coordinated with kitchen and bath designers.
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Supervised installation of HVAC, Furnace, Upgraded heat pumps, 200 amp electrical panels.
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Supervised installation of drywells and all exterior coverings (siding, roofing, decks, gutters/downspouts,
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concrete pavers, walkways and asphalt driveways).
ABDULATIF JAMEEL LTD., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia/Khartoum, Sudan Dec 1997 Dec 2000
Project Superintendent
Supervise erected steel structure building with concrete slab and masonry exterior walls, interior finishes for partition
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curtain walls, ceramic tiles, acoustical ceiling for a Toyota automobile showroom, Khartoum, Sudan.
Supervise installation of HVAC roof top equipment on platforms erected on rooftop.
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Provide supervision for all hanging HVAC ductwork from steel joist hangers including platform cold air returns.
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Oversee temperature control systems with locations for thermostats.
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Supervise Electrical system wiring, outlets and main panel board controls.
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Oversaw finishing work for multi-story hotel buildings; organized and managed 6-10 subcontractors.
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Ensured work conformed to drawings and specifications prepared by the general contractor, Steiner-Turner
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Management Services, Saudi Arabia.(equivalent to C.O.E. Engineers specifications).
Supervised installed pre-cast panel systems, waterproofed bathrooms, finished ceramic tile and marble,
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installed fire suppression systems, acoustical ceiling covering systems, and all furnishing systems.
MIDDLE EAST LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT, Cleveland, OH Jan 1977 Noc 1996
Onsite Project Update Logistician
Acted as US Army Corps of Engineers contracting officer for the Saudi Arabian government.
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Prepared monthly Construction Updates for monthly progress payments.
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Updated Procurement-Monitoring and submittal tracking system of all material for the Architectural,
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Mechanical, and Electrical divisions being sent from home office in the United States to Saudi Arabia.
Received, inspected, and inventoried material arriving from the United States; monitored the materials for
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damage; prepared damage insurance claims for damaged or missing pieces.
Maintained daily quality control records for jobsite activity.
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Primary Projects:
Saudi Arabian National Guard Headquarters Complex (Cleveland, Ohio)(Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
King Abdulaziz Military Academy 30,000 ton Chilled Water system (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
National Health Rehabilitation Hospital (USA) Hartford,Connecticut
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, Continued
The Monty (20 Story Hotel) Bethesda, Maryland