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Construction Project Manager

Location:
Silver Spring, MD
Posted:
February 19, 2014

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Nancy M. Wilson

***** ********** ****** ( Beltsville, MD 20705 301-***-**** (

accqsy@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications for Management

Dynamic team player, leader, and project manager with over 17 years of

responsible experience in project management in the housing and

construction industries, meeting and exceeding goals and objectives.

Applies excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport

with all levels of project stakeholders. Adapts easily to change,

including new responsibilities and changing priorities. Excels in

analyzing problems and developing creative solutions.

Career Track

Johnson Controls, Inc. Construction Manager II, 2/2013 - 11/2013

Worked with the development team and added input to new projects,

researching, collaborating and reviewing project specifications, cost

estimates, human and financial resources to review, plan and coordinate pre-

construction activities project objectives. Managed project communication

by creating agendas, meeting minutes, reports, safety and quality control

plans and met with stakeholders to provide project updates financial

standing and to review progress and completion strategies. Managed project

kick-off and progress meetings and worked to develop and maintain project

schedules. Monitored workforce levels and ensured conformance with the

construction plan and supervised superintendents and contractors.

Financially managed the project hours of contributing project team members

and the profitability of projects ensuring that assigned projects were

performed accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of

the contract. Managed project documentation including drawings, schedules,

submittals, approvals, logs and worked to ensure safety training of team

members as well as the utilization of personal protective equipment for all

site personnel on the project site. Developed and maintained Customer and

Subcontractor relationships and managed external stakeholder relationships

while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction for projects. Managed

local government and school contracts in excess of $9 million that covered

energy-sustainability projects.

Redevelopment Authority of Prince George's County, Construction Manager,

3/2012 - 12/2012

Managed the federal and state neighborhood revitalization programs,

Neighborhood Stabilization and Neighborhood Conservation Initiatives to

redevelop the Suitland neighborhood by purchasing and redeveloping

foreclosed homes. Directed the acquisition, construction management

activities, processes and procedures and financial project budgets of non-

profit developers. Guided two non-profit organizations through the

redevelopment and rehabilitation process including the implementation of

improvements in contractor requirements and property selection, quality

improvements with material standards, strategic acquisitions along major

streets and neighborhoods and inspection and property selection checklists.

Initiated the coordination of interdepartmental services with procurement,

technical advisement and property service to effectively utilizing

resources and create project efficiencies.

Guided the design process, hired architects and developed and influenced

the layout, material and specifications with selected architects,

environmental specialists and engineering professionals. Employed

strategic and long-range planning principles to create economies of scale

and financial savings for the programs' life-cycle inclusive of quality

materials, vetted contractors and efficient project schedules. Created

project scopes of work, estimated project cost and managed the project

costs. Managed progress meetings, initiated and approved the environmental

review applications and made recommendations for scope of works, contract

requirements, specifications and project estimates and budgets.

Administered and managed the financial, ethical and decision-making

processes.

Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority, Senior Project Manager, 5/2010

- 9/2011

Coordinated, developed and managed the project initiation, scheduling,

inter-departmental documentation and resource allocation from contract

signing to completion for the 5-year Physical Needs Assessment & Portfolio

Repositioning project. Developed minimum building standards and material

lists to benefit the department with time and cost efficiencies, pre-

determined components and product life cycle advantages. Re-tooled the

management of key city-owned parking structures and developed a new pricing

and marketing plan by comprehensively examining the structures and

management styles, their cash flow and competitive advantage over other

facilities. Managed physical systems and occupancy of commercial buildings

in downtown properties and negotiated contracts on behalf of the Housing

Agency and the City of Richmond.

Worked in collaboration with facility managers to develop annual budgets,

product pricing, capital improvements, income projections and property

acquisition strategies. Developed the RFP for site and redevelopment plans

for urban blocks in the Church Hill North neighborhood with Richmond City

planners and urban designers in order to continue eradication of blighted

areas and to invigorate neighborhoods with new housing and commercial

developments. Functioned as the primary Choice Neighborhood Grant

application project coordinator for the Housing Authority and provided

technical expertise and advisement while facilitating joint negotiations

for Richmond's Economic and Community Development department.

Housing Development Corporation, Consultant Project Manager, 8/2009 -

1/2010

Supervised construction sites and directed superintendents and

subcontractors to ensure that standards of building performance, quality,

cost schedules and safety were maintained. Consulted with architects,

engineers and other technical advisors to ensure that design intentions

were met on the project site. Analyzed progress reports produced by

contractors, recommended corrective actions and evaluated work completed

and payment invoices. Created infrastructure defects report and

coordinated work with utility companies and contractors to re-mobilize

stagnant projects. Ensured that relationships with stakeholders were

effectively maintained and supported continual communication with upper

management regarding problem areas and project status.

SunEdison, Regional Project Manager, 11/2007 - 12/2008

Managed the construction and led the assigned construction team to increase

solar installation projects from 3 to 8 projects in MD. Coordinated with

various internal departments, external customers and suppliers the

construction and support activities of solar installation projects.

Prepared project estimates, scope of works and schedules and managed and

executed construction contracts. Supervised and approved the work of

subcontractors, superintendents, electricians, and administrative

personnel. Collaborated with project hosts and internal staff to set up

construction and project safety meetings, progress updates, site

inspections and interconnection activities.

Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County, Planner III, 12/2000

-11/2007

Worked as the project manager and coordinated collaborative efforts with

Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, Procurement specialists

and HOA associates in order to create, manage and develop affordable

housing construction and rehabilitation projects. Developed strategic long-

range construction and rehabilitation plans for the Agency's market rate

housing units including the development of project recommendations, bid

packages, layout drawings, cost estimates and analysis of project

conditions in order to improve maintenance, facility upgrades and real

estate value for the Agency's properties.

Initiated, inspected and planned capital renovation projects for

construction and development projects inclusive of landscaping, physical

construction and redevelopment projects. Conducted physical needs surveys

on developments and building systems in family, elderly, and scattered site

properties and prepared written assessments for needed upgrades and

repairs. Prepared solicitations for bids, reviewed and analyzed proposals,

and recommended and selected contractors for individual projects.

Conducted periodic construction inspections, created reports to evaluate

contractor performance, managed construction budgets utilizing contracting

knowledge to create purchase and change orders and periodic payments to

Contractors. Managed modernization projects to include weatherization,

exterior and interior renovations and landscaping upgrades for over 400

units.

Education/Affiliations

PMP Certification #1648844, Project Management Institute.

Morgan State University - Earl G. Graves School of Business & Management:

Master of Business Administration - International Management

Morgan State University - Dept of City & Regional Planning: Master of City

& Regional Planning

Howard University School of Architecture & Planning: Bachelor of

Architecture



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