Director of Construction

Director of Construction

Executive Profile

Seasoned, detail-oriented, and results-driven professional with extensive experience in construction field, complemented with strong background in project and program management.

Equipped with proven skills in handling business in compliance with set-forth standards to ensure quality operations. Effective at identifying business opportunities and implementing process improvements to boost the competitive position of the organization. Known for strong problem-solving skills in analyzing complex situations and providing corrective solutions through sound decisions. Adept at cultivating long-term relationships by communicating with people from various sectors.

Areas of Expertise

Contract Negotiation ~ Budget and Cost Control ~ Financial Administration ~ Proposal Development

Strategic Planning ~ Staff Supervision and Training ~ Procurement Management ~ Customer Service and Relations

Professional Experience

Johnson Controls Inc. (Solutions Group) Gaithersburg, MD

Director of Construction 2015–Present

Supervise Project Team, architects, subcontractors, and consultants in charge of ESPC projects

Manage the installation of two 3,500 ton YORK chillers and controls systems, including all system integrations

Oversee all project infrastructure, including duct banks, manholes, storm and sewer piping

Handle all vendor’s payments through profit and loss administration and financial processing

Establish and handle the three-story steel and masonry building for the combined heat and power (CHP) plant within NIST

Ensure the coordination of all interconnection activities with Pepco regarding ESPC-NIST projects

Led the seamless delivery of numerous energy savings performance contract (ESPCs) projects for the Department of Commerce within National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) campus, from construction to completion

Citelum DC, LLC Washington, DC

Director of Construction 2012–2015

Led all phases of the construction operation of multiple projects across Washington, District of Columbia

Provided leadership to all staffing, in charge of operations, cost proposals, pre-construction, profit and loss, quality, safety, and fleet management

Steered efforts in administering numerous contracts for DC Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of Transportation, Maryland Department of Transportation, and federal agencies

Capitalized on industry expertise in managing the following maintenance of 70,000 streetlight assets owned by the District of Columbia; and execution of design process from conceptual to construction documents in collaboration with all consultants and the agency members

Gkkworks Reston, VA

Director of Construction 2010–2012

Directed the Construction Operations Group with 60 members in providing services for federal government agencies, which encompassed management of several multiple award task order contracts (MATOCs); indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ); medical repair and renewal (MRR); and facility repair and renewal (FRR) contracts

Efficiently supervised operations, pre-construction, estimating, design, proposal writing, profit and loss, business development, and marketing direction by leveraging advanced business acumen

Cultivate long-term relationships with major government clients, which included Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), National Institutes of Health (NIH), United States Air Force (USAF), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)

Coordinated more than 70 concurrent projects at facilities across the United States

Served as the driving force behind the successful opening of new regional office through expert management of project teams in the Maryland and Virginia metro area

Successfully completed more than 100 medical projects both new build and renovation nationwide

Made significant contribution in proposing and securing over $50M in new project awards in the federal sector

Robins & Morton Birmingham, AL

Director of Construction 2008–2010

Took charge of operations management, business development, quality control, safety, estimating, profit and loss, and marketing for multiple federal agencies, including USACE, NAVFAC, USAF and the Department of Veterans Affairs

Employed keen attention to detail in identifying and monitoring potential opportunities; as well as in organizing proposal and bidding process while simultaneously managing over 75 projects within various hospitals nationwide

Strengthened team collaboration and joint ventures to continue and capitalize on high-yield medical construction opportunities

Handled the coordination of A and E processes of all medical projects for the Government Division

Built a subcontractor database for federal medical projects nationwide

Played a pivotal role in driving operational success, thus leading the company to be selected as part of the Veterans Affairs Mentor Protégé Program in healthcare

Centex Various Locations

Division Construction Manager 1995–2008

Spearheaded the construction operations for federal, commercial, mixed-use, multi-family, assisted living, single family, and healthcare facilities nationwide

Exemplified in-depth leadership skills in recruiting, coaching, training, and motivating performance-focused team comprised of project managers, superintendents, estimators, and administrative staff

Increased revenue, established company reputation, and drove competitive positioning by building solid relationships with designers, engineers and vendors across the United States

Served a vital part in constructing over 10,000 mixed-use podium and multi-family units in several markets

Education and Credentials

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Central Pennsylvania College Summerdale, PA

National Association of State Contractors License: State of South Carolina (Valid until: 2020)

Business Management and Law License: State of South Carolina (Valid until: 2020)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Certification

Certified Healthcare Contractor

United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Quality Certification

Professional Development

Operations Management Quality Assurance and Quality Control Management Financial Management

Project Management BIM Training Leadership Development Scheduling and Estimating LEED Training

Human Resources Basic Training, United States Army Reserves

Advanced Individual Training School

Professional Affiliations

Project Management Institute Design-Build Institute of America Government Contractors Association

Associated General Contractors Engineering News-Record Associated Builders and Contractors

American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) American Hospital Association

Society of American Military Engineers

Activities

Participant, Project Management Institute, District of Columbia Chapter

Board Member, Wounded Warrior Project

Golfing, Basketball, Football, and Skiing

Technical Acumen

Microsoft office Suite JD Edwards Computer-Ease Primavera Sure-Track Schedule-Pro Timberline

Viewpoint SharePoint Deltek USACE RMS P-3 and P-6 Textura On-Screen Takeoff Prolog iSqFt

Wide Area Workflow RightClick TELS SmartBid AutoCAD MC2 Fieldlens Contract Manager

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