Romando Harrison

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acec9m@r.postjobfree.com cell 202-***-****

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Construction Project Manager

Specializing in Government Contracts

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PROFILE

Construction manager with a verifiable track record for the successful completion of multi-million

dollar projects through coordinating trades, developing partnerships and building positive

rapport with A/E, general contractors, local officials, vendors, and clients while maintaining

costs. Strongly believe in attending and facilitating partnering sessions to ensure 100% client

satisfaction for successful completion with efficiency and quality. Expertise in leadership and

communication skills, up to date knowledge about various government contracts and private

body regulations and well experienced in project management.

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EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia

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WORK

United States Postal Service-Office of Inspector General (OIG) Arlington, VA (10/1/06-1/2014)

R. Harrison Inc., Self Employed Contractor

Highly successful project manager for the OIG Renovation projects, located across the

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United States, ranging in sizes from 1,000-75,000 square feet of office space.

Awarded over 30 renovation projects using the USPS Job Order Contract in the Progen

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Software.

Managed general contractor (GC) and entire activities on renovation projects from

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inception to completion and controlled the budget with total client representation.

Responsible for planning and conducting site visits with GC and A/E to create accurate

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field measurements to produce drawings, I was the decision maker to ensure space is

conducive to OIG requirements.

Coordinated and Lead over 30 Pre-Con meetings with the general contractor, lessor,

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postal maintenance, client, and representatives from Postal’s local Environmental and

Safety Departments.

Evaluated and Signed approval on all official bids, schedules modifications and invoices

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submitted by general contractors.

Established statements of work (SOW), estimates, negotiations, modifications and

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monitored request for proposals.

Updated clients with bi-weekly reports on the funding and status of the project.

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Created and Implemented an OIG Manual for standard protocol for PM’s use which

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included: pre-construction agenda, negotiation memo, proper funding, design criteria,

specifications, close-out checklist.

Balanced travel time and managed all projects for 100% on time completion and saved

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money where I saw needed using my past experiences.

Projects were located in various locations in the US, such as Great Lakes, California,

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Mid West, New England states, New York and DC Metro area.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Dept. of Defense, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, DC (4/7/02-9/30/06)

Resident Officer In Charge Of Construction (ROICC) Office at the Defense Intelligence Analysis

Center (DIAC), Bolling Air Force Base (BAFB)

! Senior project manager for three projects: Replacement of 3 Chillers, HVAC Upgrades,

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and 450,000 sqft addition to DIAC building, total combined cost $120 million.

Manage the general contractor to ensure all construction tasks were compliant with Navy

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plans and specifications.

Responsible for project engineering, directing key decisions, manage concept

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development, permitting, contract procurement, and general construction activities.

Signed off on invoices for general contractor and controlled the budget for total client

representation throughout project duration, including requesting additional funding.

Prepared and negotiated over 1,000 government estimates for proposed change orders.

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Tracked and reviewed over 2000 request for information from the contractor in project

talk and help facilitate sufficient answers with Architectural/Engineering firm for

response.

Issued request for proposals, interfaced with customer regarding scheduling,

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performance, existing and new revisions to the project weekly. Review submittals,

schedules, proposals, equipment and project documentation.

Established statement of works (SOW), and funding documents on all projects.

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! Office at the Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland

ROICC

Lead project manager for multiple NAVSEA Carderock projects

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Reviewed pre solicitation project plans and government estimates for public works

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Worked with contract specialist to solicit request for proposal

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Negotiated final cost and awarded projects through Job Order Contracts (JOC)

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Issued beneficial occupancy, contract close out, and contractor evaluation letters.

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Assisted in issuing new Multiple Award Contract for ROICC Office Bethesda. Examples

of some projects are: SCIF Engineering and Construction, Repair of 26 HVAC Actuators,

Roof Repairs, Various Paving Repairs, and Relocation of Back-flow Preventers

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Parsons Brinckerhoff, Herndon, Virginia Civil Engineer (8/1/2000 - 4/7/02)

Route 1 Location Study- Alexandria, VA

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Consulted with clients to design new alignment and lane configurations using

Microstation and Geopak.

NDW Nebraska Avenue Complex, Traffic System Study-Washington, DC

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Designed, and delivered plans/cost estimates to complete general layout, stripping,

signage, and realignment in accordance with current US Navy specifications. Facilitated

problem solving meetings to design new traffic patterns.

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INTERNSHIP

Parsons Brinckerhoff, Norfolk, Virginia (5/1998 - 8/1998)

REFERENCES:

J. Michael Powers: Program Manager, AECOM, Inc. acec9m@r.postjobfree.com P:703-***-****

Brian Moore: Vice President, The Louis Berger Group, Inc. acec9m@r.postjobfree.com

P:703-***-****

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