Michael K. Farnham

Springfield, VA *****

703-***-****

acfnz8@r.postjobfree.com

Veteran status: veteran honorable discharge

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

****- *******, ************ *******

L-3 Communications (Fortune 500), Reston, VA

. Managed, to completion, $20.M dollar critical infra- structure project

that included the construction of a 20,000 square foot operations

building, roads, and utilities systems for an International customer;

Improvements defined as: construction of new roads, culverts, drainage

systems; cabling conduits installs, dark fiber; installation of

operational, command and control centers; site construction / tower

installations, sensor systems integration, test planning, testing, punch

list for final deliverables

. Turn- around of a $5.0M M Air Force base infra-structure security

enhancement project. Conducted field review of the work to evaluate work

progress, level of effort by sub-contractors, created a process

improvement program to bring project back on schedule and completed all

work within budget. Developed and processed change orders along with

schedule impacts with requests for extension in time where appropriate.

. Designed, developed, and improved engineering solutions through value

engineering studies, proposals, cost benefit analysis, that streamlined

the fabrication and installation time of foundation systems, and follow

on building and tower construction projects.

2007 - 2010, Project Engineer (Lead)

TRC Engineers, Vienna VA

. Managed the production design-development drawings, cost estimates, land

use studies, constructability studies, reviews, reports, and design-

engineering tasks for state and local builder developer customers

. Managed three statewide construction inspection and management contracts

(valued at ~$1.0M total) for 15-20 bridges during simultaneous projects,

regional bridge inspection contracts (valued ~$150K per bridge), and two

districts, new bridge design plans and construction (valued at ~$14.0M

total)

. Provided Subject Matter Expertise (SME) as technical advisor to private

public transportation partner (Trans-Urban Corp.) for review/cost

estimate for mega-project, including: HOV upgrade to I-95 (27 miles of

roadway/bridge improvements), smart vehicle systems installation, new

operations centers, and toll infrastructure

. Completed construction audit for schedule / cost overruns on $10M claim

for delays, representing defense via discovery/deposition on highway

reconstruction project, including: document discovery, 'as built'

scheduling of work using Primavera.

2006-2007, Construction Manager

Hydro Rock, Inc., Virginia Construction Operations, Sterling VA

. Managed operations business development for ~$5.0M contract for

commercial / residential construction, including: new roads, geotechnical

conditions, and wet/dry utility installation

. Authored change order requests, processed requests, performed site review

affecting change request to ensure change order addressed required work

elements to complete new work

. Supervised ~$500K (monthly revenue) site rock crushing operations

enabling higher output at ~30% increase in production

. Developed an improved excavation process on a $2.0M dollar electrical

lighting upgrade system for Dulles International Airport runway using

machine rock trenchers versus mechanical backhoes, resulting in 30%

increased productivity and efficiency

2005-2006, Engineering Development Manager

D. R. Horton, Fairfax, VA

. Managed four land development projects valued at between $5.0M-$10.0M

each

. Prepare requests for proposals (RFP) to evaluate bids for design

development plans, permitting, environmental studies, scheduling, and

cost estimates

. Prepare written request for quote (RFQ) and request for bid (RFB) for

bidders, including total project cost bid packages for general

contracting

. Responsible for review, awards for bids valued up to as much as $10M;

managed as many as four sub-contractors contracted for: land clearing,

earthwork, drainage piping networks, sanitary sewer, dry utilities, curb

and gutter, paving

. Managed all site construction for 300-unit, mixed-use commercial /

residential development project in WV and 50-unit, single-family sub

division in VA; prepared plans, presented (public meetings, regional

planning boards, other stakeholders)

1995-2005, Owner, Construction Manager, Operations, Project Manager

MPJ Group, Fairfax VA

. Provided tenant representation, strategic planning, and project team

formulation for the direction and construction oversight of 150,000

square feet of corporate offices.

. Managed $3.5M sub contract for the new site build out of

telecommunications tower, monopoles,stealth and building mounts.

Performed routine site inspections, developed cost estimates for new site

and tower work, processed all required permitting for each project.

Performed site construction progress reviews to ensure work being

completed in compliance with required contract deliverables.

. Supported general contractors in preparing schedules, and cost estimates

for new project work. Project types included new site builds for small

commercial buildings, roads, and sub- surface utility improvements.

. Managed multiple site development contracts ranging in value from $5.0M

to $10M in the Northern Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia area.

Reviewed and awarded site work sub contracts, attended planning and

public hearings, implemented schedule and cost controls measures for the

work. Completed projects through final walk through punch list, and

jurisdictional acceptance of the work.

. Supplied construction expert services in the success defense of

protracted claim on a regional light rail systems new station project.

Represented the owner (defense) in the matter. Services included review

and validation of the approved schedule, and costs, performed comparative

analysis of actual schedule and associated completion along the critical

path to develop potential delay impacts. Prepared trial exhibits,

provided pre-trial deposition services.

FORMAL EDUCATION / CAREER TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS:

. Graduate Studies, Construction Engineering, University of Maryland,

. Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Old Dominion University, Norfolk,

VA

. 2006, Mediator Certificate, Commonwealth of Virginia

. 2005, Land Disturber Certificate, Commonwealth of Virginia

. 1991, Arbitrator in Construction and Engineer, American Arbitration

Association, Washington DC

. 1992 Virginia Class "A" General Contractor licensed (inactive)

HARDWARE / SOFTWARE / TECHNICAL / COMPUTER:

. HCSS Heavy Bid System

. Deltek Vision Systems

. JD Edwards

. Means Cost Systems

. Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

. Microsoft Project

. P3/P6 Systems

PRESENTATIONS / VOLUNTEER / COMMUNITY / TRADE ORGANIZATIONS:

. Instructor, Prince George's Comm. College, CPM Scheduling, Estimating,

Construction Methods, and Land Survey

. 2009, Professional Member, Society for Cost Estimators and Analysts,

Fairfax, VA

. 1991, Member, American Arbitration Association

KEY & TRANSFERABLE SKILL WORDS:

Building / Infrastructure Construction

Contract Development / Negotiations

Operations Management

Deployment Analyst

Budget Administration & Management

Dispute Resolution / Arbitration

Conceptual/Value Analysis

Resource Allocation

Integrated Master Scheduling

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