Project Manager Construction
Resume:
Fran Rahimi |Project Manager
Experience:
** ***** ** * ******* manager, Fran is responsible for all aspects
of the team’s day to day performance; including budget,
Education: schedule, and safety, project reporting, proactive
Master of Business subconsultant management, and LEED compliance.
Administration (MBA) Fran has more than 25 years of experience in the
Conflict Dispute Resolution construction industry specializing in construction
(ADR) management, project management, and architectural
2012 planning and design for large healthcare facilities.
Fran’s extensive California healthcare and public
B.S. Architecture buildings construction experience; her proficiency with
1981 multi phased, fast track, design build construction; and
her proven track record resolving field construction
Registrations/affiliations: issues and last but not least her background in Federal
Design Built Certification Regulations and compliance with Senate Bill 1953 and
her participation in Hazard Mitigation Program for
(DBIA) 2011
public buildings makes her an ideal construction
LEED AP 2009
manager for your project.
OSHA 2009
Owen Group, Irvine CA
California Contractors
Los Angeles Unified School District
Licensed 2001
Contracts$30 M and UP
Project Manager – January 2010 to current
Specific experience: New construction Central Region closeout Team
Extensive construction Manage projects in closeouts for certification. Assure
experience Projects are completed based on contract documents,
warranty items, inspection field notes and punch lists.
Successful development and
Project is in compliance with current codes and
delivery of scope budgets
regulations, safety, environmental, LEAD, sustainability,
On schedule project
zoning, utilities, off site public works improvements and
completion through CPM
is blended with ADA requirements of approved
project schedules
documents. Meet with engineering teams to provide
Understands complex County satisfactory solutions for complaints and concerns
and public projects regarding the project. Provide ongoing reports for upper
management on budgets and financial status of the
projects, scheduling, and outstanding issues. Review
upcoming projects to coordinate work in compliance
with LAUSD policy and procedures. Review contracts
for in depth understanding of the scope of work and
specifications and LAUSD standard requirements.
Performing expert review or quality control of contract
documents and change orders for Structure, Access, and
Fire Life Safety issues to assure first time approval in
Department of State Architect (DSA). Evaluate and rate
engineers and architects for their performance and
remaining on qualified list. Assist upper management by
providing data (P3) to keep the master planning and
strategic execution plan up to date. Interact with DSA
on priority projects for expedited approval of Field
Change Documents and Change Orders for Close Out
and Certification of projects.
URS Corporation, Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
Skills: Design Services support, Owner Authorized
Proficient in Microsoft office Representative:
PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Contracts $10M $50 M
Word,
Primavera
Expedition Project Manager: May 2006 –January 2010
Colin As Project Manager performed Final Quality Assurance
Technical/ Administrative Review on all new design
documents, specifications and Addenda’s regarding,
structure, ADA compliance, fire/life safety and code
change (CBC) for permitting process through Division
of State Architect (DSA). Review and interpret complex
building plans, specifications, and building codes;
Review of Field Change Documents (FCD) and Change
Orders, in relation to design documents, specifications,
and validating cost effectiveness of proposed method of
design. Coordinate with design professionals to comply
with LAUSD standards and code changes providing
addenda.
As Construction Manager:
Prepared bid packages, hiring contractors and qualified
sub contractors for bundled projects under one contract.
Manage constructions projects according to contract
documents and specifications. Review contractor’s
submittals and progress construction schedule.
Coordinate between client, architect, engineers,
contractors, inspectors and all entities having
jurisdiction over the project. Conduct weekly meetings;
keep project logs and correspondence records.
Negotiate and process change orders, request for
clarifications, request for proposals and process pay
request. Review proposals for complete cost estimate
and appraisals of projects for budgetary reasons.
Coordinate between contractors schedule and client
goals. Negotiate and process extra services with
upcoming projects. Inspect workmanship and material
used by contractors, review change orders for eligibility
or deviations from plans, regulations, and standard
construction practices. Issue Field Change Documents to
bring the work up to code. Observe safety issues and
coordinate with safety officer. Provide close out
documents. Negotiate and dispute conflicts with
contractors and school personnel and parents.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Project Manager: March 2000 to April 2006
Responsible for organizing, scheduling, reporting of a
team of inspectors to report for damaged public
facilities (Hospitals, Schools, and Municipal Buildings)
Restructure Group, Newport Beach, CA,
Contracts $20M – 80 M
Project Manager: September 1996 to March 2000
Fran Rahimi |Project
Consulted with hospitals on their master planning for seismic
Manager
upgrade of their critical care facilities based on Senate
Bill 1953 and FEMA Hazard Mitigation Program for
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Hospitals built before 1972 instigated by Northridge
Earth Quake. Responsible to guide the Board of
Directors in compliance with Federal regulations
Hazard Mitigation for hospitals based on senate bill
1953 which requires hospitals to mitigate the Structural
Performance from Category 1 (SPC-1) buildings (those
that are considered hazardous and at risk of collapse or
significant loss of life in the event of an earthquake)
must be replaced or retrofitted to higher seismic safety
standards by 2013, or later with an approved extension.
Otherwise, acute care services may no longer be
allowed to be provided in the building(s).
Managed and consulted with architectural and engineering
teams worked with public /educational buildings
damaged in Northridge Earth Quake to comply with
Seismic Hazard Mitigation Program for Hospitals, and
Masonry buildings. Interface with OSHPD, IOR,
FLSO, ACO and DSA. Oversee the hazard mitigation
funding and provided reports for management in
compliance to function and intention of the funding
received from FEMA.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Project Manager: January 1993 to September 1996
Responsible for organizing, scheduling, reporting of a team
of inspectors to report for damaged public facilities
(Hospitals, Schools, and Municipal Buildings) following
Northridge earthquake. Hospital Unit leader for UCLA,
LAC-USC, Memorial, St. John. Cedar Sinai, Glendale
Adventist, Childrens, Orthopedic, and Valley Presbyterian
hospitals. Implement the Hazard Mitigation Program for
Hospitals based on Senate Bill 1953 and Federal regulations
in conformance with OSHPD.
Determine scope of work for compliance with
environmental issues (NEPA, CEQA), Historical status
(SHIPO) codes, and regulations concerning Federal and
States laws. Review proposed Architectural, Civil and
Structural designs for functionality. Determine eligibility
and compliance with Stafford ACT and 44 CFR. Verified
cost estimates and cost effectiveness to repair or replace a
facility. Monitor large projects during construction and
closeouts. Review insurance policies to avoid duplication of
grants. Review and advise possible Hazard Mitigation
Proposals for eligible projects (section 404,406). Provide
reports for upper management and allocation of funds for
disaster damages.
URS Corporation, Newport Beach, CA
Project Manager: October 1987 to December 1992
Glendale Adventist Hospital, Glendale CA.
As Project Manager, Fran was involved for the overall
design phase and construction of Medical office building /
Pavilion (LDRP) for Glendale Adventist Hospital from
Schematic design to construction administration stage.
Kaiser Medical Center, Panorama City, CA.
As project manager Fran coordinated all aspect of the
project from schematic design through design development.
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