May M. Salehi

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Washington DC, 20015 E-mail: adtt6t@r.postjobfree.com

Profile Experienced senior project manager with a successful record of global program and project management of high visibility projects.

Comprehensive experience in senior level planning, development, strategic planning, and implementation of high value complex programs and projects in over 40 countries

Highly skilled in the integration of multifaceted anti-terrorism and counter-intelligence security solutions into programs and projects

Developed complex prototypical embassy design integrating state-of-the-art requirements and standards

Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; extensive program and project management experience, government and contract negotiations; and complex problem resolution

Experience Project Development and Coordination, European Division, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Building Operations, Project Development, Coordination, and Support Office, Washington, D.C. 2008 – 2021

Responsible for centralized management of the large project portfolio of new construction, major rehabilitation projects with a professional staff. Monitored and managed project’s project development and planning with overall planning. Works closely with the development and maintenance of the organizational long-range plan; the development of the projects. Leadership role in the strategic planning and development of new embassy projects with an annual project budget in excess of $1billion.

Accomplishments:

Created a new organizational directorate and functional division and set up procedures and guidelines for management of all project activities

Managed a dedicated team of professional technical staff members

Created, developed, and awarded a $1billion Master Plan for the American Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan that is the largest design and construction project ever undertaken by the Department of State

Key leadership role in organizing professional staff in the execution of multiple $100+ million project implementation

Planning Integration Division, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Building Operations, Planning and Development Office, Washington, D.C. 2006 – 2008

Comprehensive management for the integration of planning documentation and acquisition activities for construction projects worldwide. Responsible for management and integration activities for a portfolio of new construction, major rehabilitation projects with a professional staff. Monitor project development and planning with overall planning. Works closely with the development and maintenance of the organizational long-range plan. Actively involved in the strategic planning and development of new embassy projects with a yearly budget of $1billion.

Accomplishments:

Worked with a new organizational division and set up procedures and guidelines for management of all procurement activities

Leadership role in assessments and studies to develop improved planning integration methodology

Worked on Request for Proposal format for all new capital projects

Managed projects with a dedicated team of professional technical staff members

Implemented a new digital format (Building Information Modeling) for all planned projects

Worked closely with critical project team for the rapid resolution of issues and concerns

Design Manager, Design Management Branch, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Building Operations, Design and Engineering Division, Washington, D.C. 2001 – 2006

Design management and oversight of numerous active capital and major renovation projects with a professional staff; Monitor project budgets, integrate requirements with overall planning and construction process. Work closely with the development and maintenance of the organizational long-range plan; Managed the implementation of newly developed and design of the Standard Embassy Design (SED) prototype that incorporated state of the art requirements and standards that integrates security requirements, blast and environmental hazards into a complex integrated building solution. The SED was being utilized in over $3.0 billion of new construction. Participated in creation of a new organizational branch and set up new procedures and guidelines for management of new responsibilities. Actively involved in the development and management of new embassy projects.

Accomplishments:

Managed and worked with the Standard Embassy Design program implementation

Consolidated the design and security requirements for implementation of the standard embassy design program

Managed a dedicated team of professional technical staff members

Rapidly implemented the SED design with a number of New Embassy Compounds

Worked with a standardized, Request for Proposal format for all new capital project

Implemented an all-digital format for RFP’s and documentation

Worked closely with critical staff for the rapid resolution of issues and concerns

Program Manager, U.S. Department of State, Office of Foreign Building Operations, Program Management Division, Washington, D.C. 1996 – 2001

Provided technical and management guidance for implementation of a highly visible program creating fully functioning American embassies in Berlin and Frankfurt, Germany, New Deli, India: managed planning, design, construction, and all financial aspects of multiple design/build procurements; worked and provided briefing for the Assistant Secretary for Administration on the development and presentation of program descriptions for congressional committees for program oversight. Prepared responses to the technical aspects of the program for congressional oversight committees. Program management and oversight of numerous active projects with professional; Monitored budgets, planning, site selection and acquisition, design, construction, and commissioning; Actively participate in managing project budget, schedule, scope, and requests for new project proposals. Provided oversight of current and out-year fiscal plans and develop new program priorities. Provided technical guidance to staff managing major renovation and new construction of chancery facilities, including design/build, design/bid/build efforts using American and regional construction contractors.

Accomplishments:

Conducted analysis of requirements and resolution of complex issues for implementation of a new embassy program

Established a framework of strategic project planning including project justification, scope development, budget formulation, execution strategy and schedule

Monitored all aspects of design/build contracts and program administration

Rapidly implemented programs to meet critical US policy goals

Created dedicated project teams

Managed all aspects of design/build contracts and program administration

Led the management of the project design

Chaired all working group meetings

Supervised day to day operations of the design team

Project Cost Manager, U.S. Department of State, Office of Foreign Building Operations, Building Design and Engineering Division, Washington, D.C. 1991 – 1995

Managed cost design and construction of renovations and new projects, selection of potential sites; team leader for all technical team visits to project sites. Managed project cost and coordinated the construction of the design/build, project for the Department of State. Negotiated with senior Saudi officials to ensure embassy design was in conformance with the local architectural styles.

Accomplishments:

Coordinated and conducted successful site tour and project orientation for potential bidders for multi-million embassies overseas.

Participate in multiple site selection trips for new embassies and consulate in Baku, Azerbaijan, and Beirut, Lebanon.

Project Manager, Hill International, Washington DC.

Project Cost Manager, L.F. Jenning. Construction, Falls Church, Virginia

Project Architect, Clark Group, Hyman Construction, Bethesda, Maryland.

Education Bachelor of Architecture, School of Architecture, University of Maryland

Bachelor of Science, School of Urban Design and Planning, University of Maryland

Master Certificate, Project Management, George Washington University

Continuing education courses: Foreign Affairs Policy Development, Global Issues, Executive Congressional Relations, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, Project Management, Employee Relations, Federal Contracting Officer Representative, Earned Value Management, and Professional Writing Seminar

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