DAVID G. MANZANARES, LEED® AP

DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER ▪ CONSTRUCTION/PROJECT MANAGER

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THE HANOVER COMPANY 2004 - 2009

PROJECT MANAGER

Burbank / Multiple Residential High-rise & Mid-Rise Developments / $300+ Million

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

 Managed entitlement process & budgets for all pre-development residential projects in the Los Angeles market.

 Monitored consultants with regards to scope & expenditures which included awarding contracts, negotiating changes as well as review and final approval of payment applications.

 Headed various TI projects & Site Improvements for existing development sites with respect to permitting, contracting, budgeting, estimating and field operations.

 Led resolution of all outstanding permit related issues to obtain Final Occupancy on residential developments.

 Assisted in locating and researching distressed properties for possible residential development opportunities.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Designated as MEP QA/QC for urban infill residential project.

 Authored guidelines for Fire/Life Safety system & A/V design & construction for use by all projects in the region.

PROJECT MANAGER / MEP COORDINATOR

Los Angeles / 717 Olympic / $95 Million

PROJECT SCOPE

 New construction of 28 story 151 unit luxury concrete high-rise.

 Project consisted of 1 subterranean level, 7 levels of parking and 19 residential levels with a helipad.

 Project includes a state-of-the-art BMA System as well as a central plant facility located on the roof-top.

 Units consist of high end finishes and appliances.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

 Responsible for numerous pre-construction activities prior to commencement of construction.

 Negotiated, prepared and administered Subcontracts, Purchase Orders and Change Orders.

 Preparation of monthly draws and budget forecasts.

 Obtained and handled all permits and related issues with the City so as not to delay the Project Schedule.

 Responsible for compliance with the City’s MBE/WBE participation program and City imposed mitigation measures.

 Handled the review and approval of all Subcontractor Payment Applications and Change Orders requests.

 MEP/FP Coordinator & chaired weekly coordination meetings to identify & resolve conflicts prior to installation.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Resolved & avoided several major delays in the concrete pour schedule due to unresolved permit issues.

 Prepared Electrical and Plumbing claims, which were later settled in favor of Hanover due to level of detail.

 Scheduled MEP/FP start-up and commissioning activities in such a manner to allow for an accelerated pre-testing and City testing schedule of the Fire/Life Safety System.

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Houston / Two Residential High-Rise Developments / $150 Million

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

 Managed due diligence for two luxury high-rise projects in Los Angeles & Houston.

 Authored numerous Consultant/Subcontractor scopes and proposal packages.

 Accountable for preparation of pre-development schedules and budgets.

 Set meeting agendas and ran weekly Consultant Conference Calls for Development Team.

 Chaired numerous design/coordination meetings with Consultants and Subcontractors during design phases.

 Solicited and negotiated Consulting Agreements during all phases of project pre-development.

 Reviewed and pre-approved all Consultant invoices for Upper Management personnel and Development Team.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Authored Pre-Development Manual for use by new hire personnel unfamiliar with pre-development practices.

 Selected as a Peer Mentor for recently hired Assistant Project Managers.

MORGANTI GROUP, INC. 2003 - 2004

ESTIMATOR

Houston / Southwest Regional Office

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

 Estimating & bid qualification duties for preparation of cost proposals for bids ranging from $1 to $11 million.

QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER

Houston / METRO Light Rail Finish-Out / $18 Million

PROJECT SCOPE

 New construction of 16 Light Rail Stations consisting of structural steel and decorative overhead glass.

 Stations required new electrical, sheet metal gutters, piping, extensive waterproofing and concrete topping slabs.

 Finish-out required painting, concrete pavers, signage, artwork, tile work and station specific ornamental railings.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

 Responsible for the proper and timely construction of Light Rail Stations and 2 system buildings.

 Headed a Quality Control staff to recognize, assess, and resolve all quality control issues.

 Verified Subcontractor “means and methods” for conformance with the project specifications.

 Worked closely with METRO Project Management Team to avoid delays and negative impacts to the project.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Created a Quality Control Manual for the project with guidelines for Quality Control Procedures.

 Value engineered and incorporated cost effective and time saving modifications during construction process.

 Praised by METRO PMT for creating efficient and user-friendly closeout document for use by maintenance personnel.

 Successfully disputed incidents that could have potentially turn into claims with proper documentation.

HUNT CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. 2001 - 2003

PROJECT ENGINEER

San Antonio / SBC Center / $135 Million

PROJECT SCOPE

 New construction of an 18,000 seat sports arena.

 Project was comprised of a concrete frame, structural steel roof and one subterranean level.

 A new underground concrete tunnel driveway entrance was constructed under a new expansive outdoor plaza area.

 Additionally, Project included club suites and lounges with high end millwork finishes and appliances.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

 Headed all pricing exercises for Owner-Issued changes and/or modifications to the Project scope.

 Tracked and resolved all subcontractor cost issues outside of contract scope.

 Worked alongside upper management to expedite cost issues to finalize GMP.

 Verified change orders for completeness & accuracy before submission to owner for final approval.

 Held weekly meetings with Owner and Subcontractors to review and resolve costs issues and changes.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Created an efficient system to manage and maintain changes orders by eliminating inefficient distribution methods.

 Reduced pricing turn-around time and accelerated submission of cost proposals to the Owner for review.

CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. 2000 – 2001

PROJECT ENGINEER

San Antonio / Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Expansion Phase 1B / $220 Million

PROJECT SCOPE

 Project involved expansion of more than 800,000sqft of new convention space and meeting rooms.

 Phase IB involved the addition of a suspended two-story glass and structural steel pedestrian bridge.

 This phase also included an extension of the famous River Walk underneath the lobby bridge.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

 Executed project punch-list for quick resolution of all punch list items.

 Estimated and verified change order cost proposals from Subcontractors.

 Maintained P3 project schedule.

 Responsible for organization of all closeout documentation for project turnover.

 Handled and maintained project documentation (RFIs, Submittals, Change Orders & Reporting).

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Solely coordinated and scheduled all field activities during the final stages of project completion.

 Project was awarded “Project of the Year” for 2001 by Texas Construction Publication.

FIELD ENGINEER

Dallas / DART CityPlace Light Rail Transit Station / $20 Million

PROJECT SCOPE

 Project involved the underground installation of 6 escalators, 2 inclinators, 2 hydraulic elevators and Street Level Station Entrance Building enclosed in an architectural storefront glazing system.

 Station required installation of new Fire Life Safety, HVAC and Electrical systems.

 Finish-out included extensive tile work, concrete topping slabs, ceiling panels, signage panels and artwork.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

 Tracked and resolved Subcontractor deficiencies as a Quality Control Representative.

 Coordinated Subcontractors and suppliers to facilitate the project schedule.

 Full responsibility for nightly progress of the project.

 Reviewed monthly Subcontractor pay requests for accuracy.

 In charge of Document Control for the project. (RFIs, Submittals and Change Orders)

 Responsible for daily progress and Monthly Status Reports to the Owner.

 Presented Weekly Status Reports at Owner meetings.

ESTIMATOR

Dallas / Southwest Regional Office

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

 Prepared material quantity take-offs and subcontractor scopes for upcoming bids.

 Conducted sub bid negotiations and other bid related work on projects ranging from $11 million to $80 million.

ICA GROUP 1997

RESEARCH ANALYST INTERN

Mexico City / Corporate Headquarters

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

 Prepared market analysis report on Latin American mining industry for possible joint venture projects.

 Translated contracts and company documents.

 Assisted Marketing Department and contributed to company presentations.

EDUCATION

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - 1999

 BS Construction Science

 BED Environmental Design

 LEED Accredited Professional

Universidad LaSalle - 1997

 Cultural & Language Studies

Santa Chiara Study Center - 1996

 Architectural Studies

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

 Microsoft Office Applications

 Pro-Log

 Timberline

 Web-based Expedition (Contract Manager)

 Microsoft Project

 Citrix

 Primavera Scheduling Software

 Adobe Acrobat

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