Construction Project Manager

Allen R. Mays, Jr.

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Education

Masters of Science - Workforce Education and Development (1993 - Present)

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (15 Credit Hours Complete) Carbondale, Illinois

Bachelor of Science - Advanced Technical Studies in Architecture (1992)

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Carbondale, Illinois

Associate in Applied Science - Architectural Technology (1991)

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Carbondale, Illinois

Liberal Arts Curriculum (1988 - 1989)

John A. Logan College Carterville, Illinois

Liberal Arts Curriculum (1988)

Shawnee Community College Ullin, Illinois

License

Illinois Department of Public Health Asbestos License #057313763

Employment

Director of Campus Facilities (Current Position)

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Kansas City, Missouri

This Position provides overall administration of the facilities in-house and external operations, property management, capital

planning, facility design and construction, power plant, controlled maintenance and capital construction projects on the

KCUMB campus. KCUMB is the largest medical school in Missouri and one of the oldest osteopathic medical schools in the

country consisting of state of the art academic, auxiliary, research, anatomy, vivarium and operations buildings.

Assistant Vice President for Campus Facilities (2004 - 2013)

ILLINOIS COLLEGE Jacksonville, Illinois

Assisting the President of the College and Advancement Staff in the preparation of grant applications and donor

presentations in support of campus facilities. (Donors, Ameren, ICEF, FED, State of IL, etc.)

Manage all aspects of campus Green initiatives which include; American College & University Presidents Climate

Commitment (ACUPCC), Illinois Campus Sustainability Compact, LEED Building, Recycl ing, Performance

Contracting, Campus Building Commissioning and Tree Campus USA.

Developing and maintaining a good relationship with local government, planning, zoning and administrative personnel

to ensure timely and positive responses to the College’s facility needs. (City Council)

Meeting regularly with the Building and Grounds Committee of the College Board providing them with advice related to

the College Strategic Plan/Master Plan.

Manage the condition of College facilities to maximize the service to the College, e.g., classrooms, off -campus houses,

residences and administrative facilities.

Direct and work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, Custodial Supervisor, Security Director, Access Control Manager,

Lead HVAC tech, Lead Electrician, Arborist, Campus Events Coordinator and all annual contract professionals to ensure the

College is current with respect to all government codes and regulations, as well as all insurance requirements, concerning

College buildings and grounds.

Guide the College to full ADA compliance and safety improvements in all of its facilities, including asbestos abatement,

fire sprinkler safety, etc..

Assist in developing the scope of various construction projects and manage construction work on behalf of the College.

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Oversee the aesthetic development of the campus and Identify and maintain cost savings and efficiency of campus

utilities (Utility Negotiation).

This position is responsible for managing the following departments; Facilities Management, Maintenance, Custodial

Service, Travel Service, Waste and Recycling, Key Control, Access Control (One Card System), Grounds/Landscaping,

Capital Construction, Utility Management, Campus Laundry, Campus Events and Engineering Services.

Administrator of annual Facilities capital improvement budget, Facilities operating budget, Facilities staff salary budget

and the Campus major capital budget. FY07 also included the management of $20 million in major capital projects.

Manage daily operations of a 65 acre campus and maintain care of multiple buildings totaling approximately one million

square feet. In addition the campus owns more than one thousand acres of farm land.

Supervise approximately 40 employees and coordinate the hiring, training and staff development within the Facilities

Management Department.

Directly manage all components of a comprehensive Facilities Management program designed to enhance the small

private residential liberal arts college experience.

Project Manager/Architectural Tech. Specialist III (1999 - 2004)

State of Illinois - Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) Springfield - Carbondale, Illinois

Capital Project Management and Supervision of over 30 projects involving 30 to 60 million dollars in State Funding

annually.

Direct, evaluate, and control project activities in the construction of capital projects for the higher education systems of the

State, school districts, and for various other state agencies.

Interpret policies and implement procedures to ensure timely, co st-effective construction of projects.

Provide liaison service with higher education institutions, local school districts and with various other agencies to satisfy

program requirements within the project scope.

Review design criteria, project budgets, and project schedules.

Prepare contracts and negotiate with design professionals to develop professional service agreements and modifications.

Responsible for monitoring design professionals’ effort to keep the capital program within the budget and scope

requirements.

Coordinate Architects/Engineers, Using Agencies, Contractors and CDB efforts to resolve construction/design problems.

Provide project status reports to keep CDB management informed on assigned projects.

Participate in bid openings, analyze bids, and recommend the awarding of construction contracts.

Review contract schedule of values to assure compliance with CDB contract requirements.

Review and verify invoices for design and construction progress payments.

Review construction schedules and monitor construction progress for meeting critical milestones and completion dates.

Obtain certification of construction completion and evaluate design professionals’ and contractors’ performance.

Administer, review and Approve change orders.

Participate on selection committee for design professionals.

Administer project labor agreements on higher education projects.

My duties also included Performing (Architectural) assistance and Technical Reviews of plans and specifications for the

Region 3 Construction Office in Carbondale, Illinois.

Site Planner/Campus Architectural Representative (1997 -1999)

Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois

Supervision of the Facilities Planning & Design staff.

Design and Project Management of all In-House Maintenance and Renovation Projects.

Management of Computer aided drafting (CAD) Systems.

Meeting with Various Administrators and Department Supervisors.

Assigning Construction Projects to Architectural/Engi neering Draftsmen.

Construction Cost Estimating.

Final Project Reviews before Const. Documents are sent to University Crafts or Out to Bid.

Attending Bid Openings and Recommending Awarding of Contracts.

Attend Construction Meetings & Meeting with Contractors.

Checking Shop Drawings.

Site Observation & Punch lists preparation.

Final Project Review and Closeout.

Attending Supervisory Meetings to inform administration of Project Updates.

Sitting on Various Universities Committees Representing the Physical Plant.

Assisted Architectural Superintendent Select Architects/Engineers for Campus Projects (QBS).

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CAD Manager / Engineering Technician (1996 - 1997)

Bernhardt Structural Engineering, Inc. Carbondale, Illinois

Management of Computer aided drafting (CAD) Systems.

Supervision of the Engineering Drafting production staff.

Meeting with clients.

Program analysis, Preliminary field investigations.

Construction cost estimating.

Meeting with contractors.

Site observation and public relations.

CAD Manager / Architectural Technician (1992 - 1996)

Walton and Associates Architects, P.C. Springfield, Illinois

Management of Computer aided drafting (CAD) Systems.

Supervision of the Architectural Drafting production staff.

Meeting with clients.

Program analysis, Preliminary field investigations.

Model building.

Construction cost estimating.

Meeting with contractors.

Site observation and public relations.

Professional Experience, Certifications and Awards

OSHA 10 hour General Industry Safety and Health (27 -701279811)

Certified ASBESTOS Building Inspector (IDPH Accredited) 1999 - 2013

Certified ASBESTOS Contractor Supervisor (IDPH Accredited) 1999 - 2013

Successfully completed training course for Sexual Harassment Prevention

Zoning and Land Use (LORMAN) 1-Day Training, 2003

Mold Remediation (META) 3-Day Training, 2003

Basic Code Enforcement (BOCA) 2-Day Training, 2001

Certificate of Recognition for Environmental Services (CDB Madigan Award) 2000

Contractor Documents and Procedures Workshop (CDB) 1 -Day Training, 1999

Construction Safety Awareness Training, 1999

Illinois Accessibility Code Seminar, 1998

Numerous Facilities Management Safety/Code Trainings

Professional and Community Involvement (Partial List)

Member of the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA).

Member of the Midwest Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (MAPPA).

Member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Campus Representative Member for American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACU PCC).

Campus Representative Member for Illinois Campus Sustainability Compact.

Campus Representative Member for Tree Campus USA.

Campus Representative Member for U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI)

Member of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).

Member of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).

Member of the North American AutoCAD User Group (NAAUG).

Illinois College Varsity Club Member

Illinois College Annual Fund

Member of the Jacksonville Art Association

References

Professional references furnished upon request.

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