Project Manager Quality Control
Resume:
Thomas S. Kempton
**** ********* ***. ***********, **., 90045
acb7d0@r.postjobfree.com * 310-***-**** * 310-***-****
Project Management Profile:
. Extensive program, project and organization management, contract
administration, and cost /schedule controls.
. Government and commercial construction, nationally & internationally.
. Vertical buildings up to 20 stories, schools and university buildings,
housing / hotel, recreational buildings, hospitals, airport terminals,
hangers, commercial retail, industrial, airport infrastructure, and
SOLAR specialty construction.
. Participated in design build, fixed cost, and negotiated cost projects
throughout my career.
Core Competencies:
Project Leadership Strategic Planning P& L
Management
Change Management Document Control Management Earned Value
Management
Cost Engineering High- Impact Presentations Mentoring &
Coaching
QC / Quality Assurance Outreach MIS
Value Engineering Estimating Support
Constructibility Review
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
FEMA Homeland Security
1/1/13 to Present I am part of a special team of specialist reviewing
damage to airports and infrastructure by Hurricane Sandy.
Write technical damage reports and mitigation for subsistence grants from
the US Federal Government. Airports that were damaged
included: La Guardia Airport, NY, Elizabeth Field Airport,
Fischer, NY.
2012 to 2013 Hensel Phelps NAS Navy Air
Station, San Diego
Quality Control Manager (Contract Amount 60 M)
Quality Control Manager for this $60 million Gold LEED certified
hanger project at NAS, Coronado Island in San Diego,
California. This is a design build project that was managed
from cradle to grave. As the contractor Quality Control
Manager, I was responsible for the day-to-day quality of this
facility and reported this to the Navy. The project was
completed within the budget refrains and schedule benchmarks.
This included reviewing drawings and specifications for
constructability, evaluated and prepared recommendations for
changes in scope of work, lead team owners meetings, reviewed
consultant work, approved payments, and established /
implemented an effective quality control program for compliance
with FEAD / Navfac.
2011 ECC International Afghanistan Mazar
Sharif
Senior Project Manager (Contract Amount
55 M)
AFCEE USACE project for the Mazar Sharif International Airport.
Classified construction projects for DoD. Project were
varied but consisted of housing, hangers, central plants,
administrative facilities, runways, taxiways and infrastructure. These
projects were all Silver LEED projects.
AWARD:
2011 Professional of the Year Representing the Construction
Industry (Cambridge).
2010 Adjunct Professor - Westwood College
Construction Management classes
AWARD:
Commencement Speaker for 2010 Graduation Class
Honored Outstanding Instructor of the Year
2006 to 2009 CMTS, Inc. (L.A.
Ontario International Airport, Ontario California)
Resident Engineer
(Contract Amount: 48.5 M)
This project includes replacement of the existing baggage
handling spaces; construction of new baggage screening rooms;
replacement of the outbound baggage conveyor systems, and
installation/integration of TSA-provided Explosion Detection
System (EDS) machines. As Senior Resident Engineer, my duties
include:
. Lead, communicate, and direct the project execution for the
project team.
. Ensure necessary support is obtained from engineering and
airport operations to meet project objectives.
. Coordinate with Architect / Design Engineers including RFI's.
. Monitor schedule of activities leading to the completion of
the contract with clear deliverables and acceptance defined
criteria.
. Keep the Senior Management informed of project progression
and highlight any major concerns/issues/successes as they
arise.
. Manage the day-to-day interface with the project team and
ensure all communication is effectively controlled.
. Ensure the project team is effectively structured and the
roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, coordinated
and understood.
. Work with all contractors to ensure that the impact of claims
and variations are limited / reduced.
. Coordinate final inspection process.
. Oversee As-built drawings and project close-out.
2005 to2006 Perera Construction & Design
(Ontario, California)
Senior Project Manager
(Contract Amount: 20 M)
Project Manager for a LEED certified architecturally elite
fitness building at Cal State University San Bernardino campus.
This project included a basketball court, hockey rink, two
saunas, aerobic rooms, cliff climbing wall, work out and weight
rooms. This complex also held the administrative offices for
the campus athletic department with state of the art conference
room. The building had a double apex fan shaped roof that
created a challenge and became a central architectural center
piece for the campus. This building was mentioned in the
regional Fitness Center AIA awards.
Accomplishments & Awards:
. AIA regional mention for outstanding design award.
. NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facility design award
. Recognition by Cal State University for performance
excellence.
. First LEED certified building on CSUSB campus.
2003 to 2005 Torres - Bryan, JJV.
(Colorado Springs, Colorado)
Senior Project Manager / Quality Control
(Contract Amount $20 M)
Project Manager and Quality Control Manager for this $20 million
LEED certified hanger project at March Air Force Base in
Riverside, California. This hanger was the first LEED certified
building by the US Air Force. This was a design build project
that was managed from cradle to grave. It was written up in the
local newspaper, ENR and the Air Force Times as an example of
LEED certification can accomplish and the rewards the bring to a
project. As the contractor Senior Project Manager, I was
responsible for the day-to-day operation of this facility. The
project was completed within the budget refrains and schedule
benchmarks. This included reviewing drawings and specifications
for constructability, evaluated and prepared recommendations for
changes in scope of work, lead team meetings, reviewed
consultant work, approved payments, and established /
implemented an effective quality control program for compliance
with the Army Corp of Engineers.
Accomplishments & Awards:
. First LEED certified building for the USAF.
. Letter of Accommodation from base commander James Rubeor,
Brig. Gen., USAF.
. Medal presented by Brig. Gen. James Rubeor for Integrity,
Excellence & Service before Self.
. Letter from Robert Meehan, VP Bryan Construction for
outstanding design build project performance.
. CoE recognition for outstanding performance for stakeholder
outreach.
2000 to 2003 Assigned to 61 ABG/CE Engineering Group
(Los Angeles Air Force Base)
Senior Project Manager / Quality Assurance
I was Senior Project Manager on multiple projects with the LA
Air Force Base in Los Angeles. As Senior Project Manager I
reviewed construction contract documents on all Air Force Base
Projects in the Los Angeles Area. Review all submittals and
RFI's for compliance and provided technical instructions for the
Air Force. Provide claim avoidance measures and negotiations
for the projects, including change Order negotiations, contract
interpretations, and act as a liaison between the Contractors,
Engineering & Air Force.
Accomplishments & Awards:
. Medal presented by Base Commander for Excellence
Performance & Integrity.
. Recognition by Engineering Group for performance
excellence.
. Management of multiple projects without a single claim.
1998 to 2000 Abide International, Inc.
(Kirkland, Washington)
Construction Manager / Quality Assurance
(Contract Amount $150 M)
I reviewed all contract documents & inspected major (GSA)
government construction projects in the Los Angeles area.
Review drawings and specifications for constructability,
evaluate and prepare recommendations for changes in scope of
work, lead team meetings, review consultant work, approve
payments, and establish / implement an effective quality control
program for compliance with GSA. I closed out the Roybal Court
renovation project at the Federal Building in downtown Los
Angeles.
1997 to 1998 RQ Construction
(San Diego, CA.)
Construction Manager / Quality Control Manager (Navy Projects)
Review drawings and specifications for constructability,
evaluate and prepare recommendations for changes in scope of
work, lead team meetings, review consultant work, approve
payments, and establish / implement an effective quality control
program for compliance with Navy. I managed and closed out this
$3 million Gymnasium Project at Camp Pendleton Marine Base. I
also managed the Quality Control / Inspection program.
1996 to 1997 MCC Construction Corp.
(Bremerton, WA.)
Program Manager / JOC QC Manager (Navy Projects)
(Contract Amount $25 M)
I was recruited as a senior expert to institute improved Quality
Control program for JOC contractors. In this role I substituted
the proper QC documents and procedures to contractors who were
having difficulty with Navy regulations and procedures over
their Quality Control program.
1995 to 1996 R. P. Richards Construction
(Goleta, CA)
Construction Manager / Quality Control Manager (Navy Project)
Reviewed drawings and specifications for constructability,
evaluate and prepare recommendations for changes in scope of
work, lead team meetings, review consultant work, approve
payments, and establish / implement an effective quality control
program for compliance with Navy.
I managed and closed out this $3 million Electrical /
Maintenance Facility at Camp Pendleton Marine Base.
1990 to 1995 CMTS, Inc.
(California State University Long Beach)
Project Manager / Quality Assurance
(Contract Amounts $80 M)
California State University Trustees construction management
team, responsible for contract administration, provided claims
avoidance measures and negotiations for the project, including
change order negotiations, contract interpretations, liaison
between the Contractors, Architect & Owner. As Project Manager
on two major building projects totaling $80 million, it was my
responsibility to oversee all field aspects of management,
inspection and close-out of these two projects.
1988 to 1990 PINNER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
(Los Angeles, CA)
Project Manager / Quality Control Manager (US Army Corps of
Engineers Project)
As the contractor, I was responsible for the day-to-day
operation of this $5 million Office Facility at a Federal Army
Reserve Base. The project was completed on time and under budget
and produced over $100,000 in Change Orders. I reviewed drawings
and specifications for constructability, evaluated and prepared
recommendations for changes in scope of work, lead team
meetings, reviewed consultant work, approved payments, and
established / implemented an effective quality control program
for compliance with the Army Corp of Engineers.
1985 to 1988 CARLSON AL SAUDIA
(Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
Construction Manager / Quality Control
Contract Amount $260 M)
I was responsible for Construction Management on the King Saud
Hospital renovation project with a $260 million budget. As part
of the construction management team I was responsible for
contract administration, provided claims avoidance measures and
negotiations for the project, including change order
negotiations, contract interpretations, liaison between the
Contractors, Architect & Owner. I also implemented an effective
quality control program for compliance for this project.
1984 to 1985 DCARLSON AL SAUDIA
(Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
Construction Manager
(Contract Amount $240 M)
I was responsible for supervision of a $240 million 2-year
construction contract for Saudi Arabia King Khalid Technical
University. This included 5000 custom built faculty housing
units for the University, a water treatment facility and
associated support buildings on the University. This included
preparation of pay requests and supporting documents, handling
multimillion dollar international letters of credit, negotiating
subcontracts and auditing subcontractor/vendor submittals.
Concurrently set-up and supervised plant to provide pre-cast
concrete panels for the project.
1982 to 1984 CARLSON (Boston, MA.)
(Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
JR. Construction Manager
(Contract Amount $300 M)
I was responsible for supervision of a $240 million 2-year
construction contract for Saudi Arabia King Khalid International
Airport as a sub to Bechtel. This included runway construction,
taxiway, hangars, and interior finishes to the terminal. This
included preparation of pay requests and supporting documents,
handling multimillion dollar international letters of credit,
negotiating subcontracts and auditing subcontractor/vendor
submittals.
EDUCATION: St Leo University
Masters -MBA (Cum Laude)
St. Leo University
BA Business Management, minor in Construction Management
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Civil Engineering
Certifications:
. CCM certification
. LEED trained
. ICBO certified building
. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers certified
. HUD certified
. OSHPD
. 4th Degree Knights of Columbus
Annual OSHA classes
ICBO updated yearly.
REFERENCES:
Bob Meehan, VP Government Division, Torres Bryan.
Mark Onorofski, Construction Manager, Hill Intl.
Eddie Robles, Camp Pendleton, CA.
Hamid Azhand, Dir. of Capital Improvements, Cal State University
PUBLICATIONS:
Thomas S. Kempton, 2011, Strategic Analysis of Halliburton
Thomas S. Kempton, 2012, Construction / Destruction Afghanistan
Thomas S. Kempton
Page 5
PROJECT LIST
Contact this candidate