Project Manager Construction

Debra E. Houston

626-***-**** cell

*************@*****.***

Experience:

Number of years experience in project / construction management of

commercial and/or public facilities: 17

Debra Houston has experience devoted to Project Management,

Relocations/Moves, MWBE, Contracts, Furniture, Construction Legal Matters,

Asset Management and Bid/Proposal Development. This includes coordination

with Owners, Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, Subcontractors,

Minority Firms, Environmental Consultants, Attorneys, Experts and

Inspectors on Project Specifications and estimates as well as in the

planning and review of larger phasing projects involving other trades doing

work simultaneously. Various construction environments include Public

works, Military Bases, Commercial and Public Schools. Leader, team player

and Problem solver. Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Excellent Time Management skills and able to multi task efficiently.

Brenda Houston LLC 7/10-

Present

Operations/Office Manager

. Office and Operations Manager for Home Furnishings business.

The Projects Group/Parsons-Tarrant County Community Colleges

2008-2010 Project Manager, FF&E Manager, Move and Relocation

Manager Contract ended

. Owners representative for AE consulting and contract jobs at 6

campuses

. MWBE outreach for each Contract

. Project Manager for CMAR contracts, Capital Improvement Projects,

campus initiated projects

. FF&E representative for all college furniture, moves and

relocations. Responsible for contracting out Move Consultant,

Movers, and Technical Teams hired. Work with contractors, faculty,

Supt., and School PM's to coordinate a smooth move. Work within

school calendar schedule.

. Prepare and manage RFP, RFQ, JOC, CMAR, AIA contracts and Service

Authorizations

. Prepares and participates in SD, DD, CD, and CA with Architects,

Owners, Superintendants, and Contractors

. Production of Bid packages, qualify contractors, and participate in

interviews and evaluations to award contracts

. Prepare and analyze CCD, PCO and CO's. Process monthly Invoices

and maintain project database and file. Value Engineering analysis

done at all phases of Contract.

. Prepare for Close-out of contracts

o Projects: Trinity East Campus, ($210M), New Trinity River

Campus-Furniture/Moves/Relocations ($3M), District Wide

Dining/Servery Renovations of 4 Campuses ($3.5M), NW Campus

counseling/lab project ($6.5M), FWOC Renovation (Furniture),

SCADA -renovation of 4 building pods (furniture and move)

($7M), SE Campus new classroom building (furniture and move)

($45M), NE theatre (move and Furniture) ($1M), NE Campus NBSS

move and relocation to Trinity Campus and NDPP Building for

IT departments, servers included. Prepare Furniture

Standards for TCCD, Moves of faculty and installation of new

furniture for all 7 Campuses

Jacobs Engineering- Ft. Bliss Expansion Project

2007

FF&E Project Manager

(contract ended)

. Lead FF&E (Furniture/Fixtures/Equipment) for Project Delivery Team

. Attend planning, coordination and scope development meetings for

projects at Ft. Bliss

. Conducts kick-off meetings to produce furniture and equipment list

for each building

. Prepares design, Project Schedules and Budgets, coordinating with

all stakeholders

. Facilitates Project Charrettes and Design Reviews, reviews all

RFP's

. Reviews all Plans, Specifications and checks against the Army RFP

for compliance

. Manage projects to deliver on time and within established budgets

. Production of Bid/Order packages for Administrative and Barracks

furniture to Huntsville COE

. Review bidders and do MWBE outreach to Small Business Communities

and City of El Paso

. Make site visits and investigations, preparing AE responsibility

reports

o Projects: Barracks (UEPH), Buildings: 1-11, Company

Operations Facilities (COF):Buildings 1-7, Tactical Equipment

Maintenance Facilities (TEMF's): Buildings 1-7, Headquarters:

1, Dining Facility: 1

Pacifica Services Inc. under Jacobs Engineering Contract (Construction

Management)-

Los Angeles Unified School District

Project Manager 2004-

2007

(moved

to Dallas)

. Contract Administrator, Office Manager, Assistant to Program

Manager

. Research and prepare Scope of Work for Formal Contracts for over

800 schools, including estimate, plot plans, color letters, M&O

work to be done prior to award. Meet with School Principal, Region

Managers, Inspection, etc.

. Hold Pre-Bid Meetings, post award meetings with Contractors and

award contracts. Obtain submittals, reply to RFI's, and stay within

LAUSD Bond budget. Work with MWBE firms and do outreach.

. Research using Maximo/IFS/Excel/Schedules

. Coordinate with CPM's, LDFD's and Maintenance Planners, meet with

Principals, VP, Plant manager

. Update Access database for status of each project at each high

school, report to School Board

. Weekly status update meetings with M&O Deputy Director, Technical

Director and others as needed

. Order Environmental Reports to be done and encumber funds

. Review and negotiate Change Orders and maintain Change Order Logs

. Liaison with M&O Dept., Complex Project Managers, Principals,

Contractors and other Trades being done at the Schools

. Assist RPMD and Sr. PM with statistical reports

. Present "Safety Minute" topics and seminars, along with

Construction Legal Issues and Lessons Learned

. Prepare and maintain database of all school projects and project

meetings

o Scoping Projects-500k to 4M: Anatola ES Paint, Camellia ES

Electrical, Del Amo ES Paint, Eshelman ES Paint, Franklin HS

Roofing, Glassell Park ES Electrical, Meyler ES Paint,

Millikan MS Lighting project, Roosevelt HS Paint, Sherman

Oaks ES Interior Walls, Gardena H.S. ADA Bleachers, Moneta HS

Windows, Roofing Project Scoping in all 8 regions.

o 17 low performing High Schools "Priority Projects"-36

Million: Belmont HS, Jefferson HS, LAHS, Santee HS, Garfield

HS, Dorsey HS, Manual Arts HS, Huntington Park HS, Jordan HS,

Fremont HS, Locke HS, Washington Prep., Crenshaw HS,

Roosevelt HS, Bell HS, Washington Prep, Banning HS

o Paint Projects-$300k to 3M: Jefferson HS, Belvedere

MS, Adams, MS, Garfield HS, Griffith MS, Belvedere

ES, First Street ES, Wadsworth ES, Nevin ES, Dena ES,

Soto Street ES, 49th Street ES, Arco Iris Primary

Center, Ascot ES, Eastman ES, Ford Blvd. ES, Malabar

ES, San Pedro ES, Sunrise ES, Sheridan ES, Hooper ES,

Lorena ES, Euclid ES, Brooklyn ES, Stevenson MS, Utah

ES, West Vernon ES

Collins, Collins, Muir and Stewart-Attorneys, South Pasadena, CA

2002-2004

Construction Paralegal

Extensive Document review and analysis of Commercial Construction and

Government Projects

. Create Transcript Summaries and prepare Discovery Documents

. Research and order Subpoenas-Review and Summarize responsive

documents

. Prepare Data Bases and fact analysis

. Index and manage complex packages of documents

. Prepare for Arbitration and Mediations, hold meetings with Experts

. Trial Preparation and Form ROGS

Experience in representing large Construction and Architectural firms;

Insurance Defense and Governmental Entity work

Wilson-Ragland Company, Rancho Mirage, CA

1999-2002

Construction Manager

*Contract Work

. Produced Invitation to Bid, Bid Packages, Addendum's, Bulletins,

Value Engineering, RFI's, Bid Contracts, Change Orders

. Set up Job Files per Specifications

. Produced Owner Monthly Invoices and Expenses

. Ordered Plans, developed Proposal Packages

. Responsible for Estimating Schedule, Subcontractor Database, Time

Logs

. Directly involved with Estimators on Building and Tenant

Improvement Bids.

. MBE/WBE/DVBE Representative. Business Development, Public Relations

and Marketing functions. Ordered Printing and Promotional items for

the company.

. Select potential subcontractors and existing subcontractors to

identify best matches for company and bids. Developed new

Internet "Invitation to Bid" package.

o Projects: Burrtec Trash Facilities-Recycling Centers-$5-7M

Arctic Slope Construction, Inc.- Pasadena, CA.

1997-1999

Estimating and Marketing Director

*Closed

Construction Div.

. Assisted Construction V.P. Directly involved with

Project and Regional Managers in setting up new job

files, contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and

modifications.

. Handled Invoicing inquiries, Assisted estimating in

ordering Plans/Spec's, contacting Subcontractors,

placing Advertisements, finalizing bid's, and setting

up job information for procurement.

. Developed Contract Proposal and Estimate form in

Excel for Government submittals. Worked directly

with Navy and Army on projects of up to $17M .

Updated computerized lists, reports, and logs, and

Proposal Data Bases. Worked aggressively with

Internet Research.

o Projects: San Joaquin Agricultural Center: $8M

American Real Estate Group, Inc.- Dallas, TX

1992-1994

Contract Administrator

*Company liquidation

. Worked directly with Construction V.P. and Project

Managers on contract negotiations, property plans and

insurance matters. Assisted V.P. of Asset

Management.

. Organized construction, loan and lease documents,

ordered surveys, appraisals, and site inspections.

Updated various sales and leasing reports.

. Developed new construction forms, policies and

procedures. Reviewed and processed all cost center

invoices, travel and expense reports. Team Leader of

Quality Assurance Committee.

Education:

Green Advantage Certification: 2008 Dallas, Tx

Construction Management Certificate: Cal Poly Pomona

Construction Paralegal AA Certificate: Platt College 2002

Bachelor of Science: Public Administration/Criminal Justice:

Guilford College 1997

LAUSD- OAR Certification-2006

OSHA Certification-2005

Seminars: LED lighting, Ergonomics, Speech privacy in Office Design,

Avoiding Costly ADA mistakes, Complex Construction Law Issues, Construction

Contracts in CA, Change Orders in CA, Primavera Software, Cryton Fabrics,

LEED Green building Rating System for Ceramic Tile, Workplace Change

Mgmt./Employee Communications, BIM

Classes: Quickbooks, Webdesign, Construction Management (UCLA),

Architectural Details (PCC), Construction Scheduling (CPPomona), Project

Management (CPP), LEED-NC Exam Preparation, Green Advantage Workshop

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