Project Manager Management
Resume:
Fredrick Redd, PMP
New York, NY 10027
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Senior Level Executive
Project & Construction Management, Engineering & Technology
Operations / Project Controls / Portfolio Management / Engineering
Technology / P&L / CPI / QA & QC / Strategic Planning / Performance
Management / Risk Management / Team Building / Training
Highly focused, senior-level candidate offering extensive expertise in
project management, business process management, and consulting services,
with experience in the conceptualization, design and implementation of
complex projects and the direct oversight multiple lines of management.
Offers a record of successfully developing and implementing innovative
solutions for the benefit of clients in the transportation, engineering,
construction and technology industries. Well versed in the cultivation of
collaborative and cooperative relationships with key stakeholders at all
levels of an organization to achieve project goals and milestones.
Regarded for the ability to deliver outstanding results with the highest
degree of professionalism.
Selected Accomplishments
. Recognition in Marquis "Who's Who in the World" and "Who's Who in
America" 2012-2013
. Honorary Chairman, National Business Advisory Council, 2006-2009
. 2006 Businessman of the Year Award (more than 1 recipient) selected by
Congressional Committee
. Author of "Estimating for Building Construction", a Prentice Hall
Technical Reference Publication 1999
. Delivered Keynote Speech "PMO Leadership: Realizing the Value - at the
2010 PMO International
Symposium in Dallas, TX hosted by PMI.
. Delivered Keynote Presentation "Developing & Leading an Innovative
Approach to Creative Forward-Looking Collaboration" at the 2012
Project World and World Congress for Business Analysts in Orlando,
Florida.
. Retained by Fandz International Law Group to provide expert testimony
for a construction claim project in mid-town Manhattan.
Career History
Director, Project Management Office, Port Authority of NY & NJ
2009-Present
Fulfills a critical role leading the execution of project management
functions for the organization. Mr. Redd currently has 7 direct reports and
25 indirect reports with additional collaborative relationships to over 110
project managers.
Key Accomplishments:
. PMO Charter - Created the organizational mandate for the PMO to exist
by defining the PMO's mission, primary functions, organizational
structure, sponsors and stake holders to successfully build the PMO.
. Performance Reporting - enhanced performance reporting using Primavera
(P6), Primavera Contract Manager, SAP, @ Risk, and Primavera Risk
Manager.
. Risk Management - Implemented a risk management program for all
projects requiring Board Authorization. Approximately 200 qualitative
and quantitative risk assessments completed to date.
. Baseline Policy - created and implemented a Baseline Policy to control
scope, schedule and costs for all active projects within the Capital
Plan.
. Project Management Training - Instituted training and mentoring for
project managers and mandated a PMI certification requirement.
Currently over 80% of the Agency PMPs are PMP certified through this
program.
. Lunch-n-Learn Series - created continuous learning sessions for PMPs
to earn PDU credits during the year on critical project management
topics.
. Project Control Services - enhanced project controls using state-of-
the art software to provide Project Control Teams within the PMO to
support Project Managers in budgeting, scheduling, tracking &
reporting using Primavera (P6), Primavera Contract Manager, SAP, @
Risk, and Primavera Risk Manager.
. Team Building Workshops - initiated and coordinated a series of
project management team building workshops to build relationships with
Line Department Project Managers and Engineering Department Managers.
As a result, both Departments have begun to work together more
efficiently.
. Cost Loaded Schedules Project - developing industry best practices
for integrated cost, schedule and scope controls within the Agency's
portfolio. 75% Complete.
. FTE Analysis Tool - implemented an FTE tool used by Line Departments
to estimate project management resources with the Capital Plan for a
given year.
. Project Management Executive Dashboard - issued monthly as a
communication tool to various stakeholders within the Agency to
increase transparency and visibility. Model adapted for Line
Department dashboards to the Executive Director.
Chief Executive Officer, Project Management Resource Group (PMRG)
2003- 2009
Pioneered the launch and ongoing management of this leading provider of
engineering and project management services, with a focus on the
transportation, technology, communication, and construction industries.
Effectively managed all aspects of contract procurement and administration,
engaging in requirements analysis, estimates, and bidding. Embarked on a
team building effort, recruiting, hiring, and training a staff of 14 cross-
disciplinary professionals while implementing performance metrics and
controls to motivate the highest levels of performance. Shepherded the
company to a top ranking in the Top 500 Small Businesses in America (2008)
and the Top 500 Diversity Businesses (2007), as determined by
Diversity.com, the nation's leading multicultural magazine.
. Provided project management services representing over $1,000,000,000
in contracts with Lockheed Martin, Siemens, Grace Industries, New York
City Transit and Five Star Electric. Key Projects include: NYCT-
SONET/ATM Phases I & II ($550 Million), MTA-Homeland Security Project
($450 million), Public Address/Customer Information Screens (PACIS
$450M) among others.
. Recruited and groomed key managers, and put in place systems that
successfully managed 20 New York City construction projects for the J
Companies representing over $850,000,000. Created mobile data App to
input inspection and punch-list data into smart phones that saved the
J-companies 12% across their $850M portfolio of construction projects.
Senior Project Management Consultant, MCSS, Inc.
2000-2003
Served in a variety of project management oversight roles for this project
and construction management support services organization, with primary
responsibility for $400M in NYC Transit technology projects. Directed all
aspects of project control implementation, data analytics, and review of
technical specifications to define, focus, and clarify project and client
expectations. Collaborated extensively with staff and consultants to
address and resolve design and construction issues, while providing monthly
reports to oversight committees.
Project Manager/Senior Engineer, AECOM (FORMERLY Urbitran Associates)
1999-2000
Mr. Redd led project management and scheduling of various design and
construction projects in the transportation sector, primarily for the MTA
and DOT. He delivered technical components of hydrology and floodplain
studies and provided project control services for oversight of construction
projects. He also coordinated and led meetings with clients.
Assistant Professor of Construction Management, Syracuse University
1996-1999
In a tenure track position, Mr. Redd led classes of undergraduate
students in courses that included Project Management, Construction
Management, Safety, Quality Management, Estimating, Contracts &
Specifications, Planning and Scheduling, and Mechanical & Electrical
Equipment. Charted the anticipated weekly progress of each course using
written syllabi. Reinforced learning and retention of knowledge through
lectures, compelling class discussions, and the application of real world
examples. Evaluated each student's command of the material through the
administration of exams. He is the author of "Estimating for Building
Construction" a Prentice Hall Technical Reference Publication - 1999 (ISBN
Adjunct Professor, New York University (NYU)
1993-1996
Mr. Redd taught engineering and computer courses to continuing education
professionals including AutoCAD for windows, HEC-2 Water Surface Profiles
and environmental courses.
prior work history:
Project Manager, Grasso Construction
1995-1996
Project Manager/Sr. Engineer, Clarke & Rapuano
1992-1995
Vice President, Bravissimo Graphics
1992-1994
Project Engineer, Sanford Nalitt
1990-1992
Assistant Project Manager, Keller & Kirkpatrick
1988-1990
Project Engineer, Van Note Harvey Associates
1986-1988
Project Engineer, Dennick & Harris Engineering
1983-1986
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - University of Texas at Austin
Graduate Studies in Architecture - Syracuse University
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Professional Memberships & Certifications
Member, American Management Association
Member, Primavera Strategy Council
Member, American Society of Civil Engineers
Member, Project Management Institute
Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP) - Membership #
1072980 issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Personal & Community Associations
President, Lenox Condominium Board (2010- present)
Board Member, United Christian Communities (2010-present)
Member, USA Triathlon
Member, New York Road Runners
Member, American Guild of Musical Artists
Member, Actors Equity Association
Former professional opera singer with solo performances at Lincoln Center &
Carnegie Hall productions.
Successfully completed the 1.5mile Alcatraz Sharkfest Swim from Alcatraz
Island to the shore in 2012.
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