Project Manager Engineer

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Darryl P. Young

***** ********* ? Southfield, MI 48076 ? 313-***-**** ?

abhi5t@r.postjobfree.com

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Over 18 years of experience overseeing multi-million dollar commercial

mixed-use construction programs with a consistent track record of

successfully taking large-scale projects from contract development through

to construction completion.

Proven ability to manage large teams of field personnel and subcontractors

ensuring adherence to deadlines, budgets, quality standards, plans and

specifications.

Promote a high level of job site safety by enforcing operating procedures

and safe work practices in compliance with OSHA and other internal/external

guidelines.

Excellent organizational, supervisory and leadership skills with the

ability to manage diverse, multicultural teams.

Detail-oriented with a reputation for excellence and able to manage complex

projects with difficult logistical challenges.

Practiced in providing work activities and production targets to

subcontractors with the ability to quickly and creatively resolve issues as

they occur.

Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop

detailed project plans and status reports. Highly proficient with MS

Project and MS Excel for project scheduling and management.

Selected Project Highlights

Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino Lead Engineer on one of the Podium levels;

assumed additional responsibilities as Area Manager when the Project

Manager was reassigned in the early stages of the build out. Worked with

owner representatives to provide cost analyses and help to move process

forward to reduce scheduling impact and minimize financial exposure.

Leveraged many opportunities to think "outside the box" to resolve field

conditions that impacted design while maintaining schedule.

YouthVille Detroit Project Manager to rehabilitate an existing 75,000 SF

mixed-use facility to provide an activity center, tenant leasable space,

and a new gymnasium. A small, yet challenging project due to financial

constraints and latent conditions. Majority of building was structurally

sound, one elevation on the exterior facade required replacement of

deteriorated brick and addition of structural reinforcement to accommodate

the new curtain wall system.

MGM Detroit Casino Contract Manager for construction of a temporary

casino. Sourced and identified subcontractors and vendors, developed

requests for quotation, assembled bid packages, and evaluated bids. Made

recommendations to owner regarding contract award decisions. Worked closely

with City of Detroit officials, as well as MGM executive management.

Premier Garage Project Engineer for construction of an underground parking

structure designed and built to support a future 15 to 18 story high-rise

building. Utilized a Mat Foundation requiring 20,000 cubic yards of

concrete and a tie-back system to stabilize the exterior foundation.

Encountered uncharted electrical tunnels, existing foundations and

uncharted water lines during soil stabilization.

Areas of expertise include:

.Scope of Work Analysis & Development .MEP Planning and Coordination

.Construction Planning & Scheduling .Contract Negotiations

.Critical Path Project Management .Value Cost Engineering

.Safety and Compliance Management .Multiple Trade Experience

. Vendor and Materials Management .Permitting & Building Codes

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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Prepare and submit documentation for all construction related system for

architectural and building components.

Approve all shop drawings of all components for size, dimensions, and

layout to ensure all items work with all other components. Update field

construction drawings to reflect current changes.

Write and respond to RFIs for questions covering any aspect of the

construction process including structural, MEP, and architectural issues on

the prints.

Demonstrate expertise in exterior systems including poured in place

concrete, precast panels, curtain wall, brick, stucco, metal panels, doors

and hardware, and roofing.

Oversee a wide range of site work such as underground utilities, traffic

signals, storm drain, curbs, sidewalks, and street paving.

Conduct weekly and monthly OSHA updates for all workers on the job site

concerning safety. Evaluate employee safety data, and promote safe work

practices.

Highly skilled interviewing and sourcing vendors and subcontractors locally

and regionally to meet specific project demands and requirements.

Cultivate a solid team of employees and subcontractors that work together

to complete quality projects consistently on time and well within budgetary

constraints.

Manage subcontractor scheduling. Monitor and appropriately adjust timelines

for any deviations, shortages, and changes, through the completion of each

building phase.

Develop three-week look-ahead schedules for subcontractor weekly meetings.

Coordinate the work of all contractors to meet construction schedule and

the related project milestones.

Review subcontractor site-specific safety plans for their own scopes of

work.

Attend meetings with customers, architects, trade contractors, zoning

boards, and government officials, developing strong working relationships.

Maintain meticulous records of building progress, document any issues, and

report to client executives on a weekly and monthly basis.

WORK HISTORY

Lead Engineer/Area Manager " Perini Building Company " Las Vegas, NV

2008-2010

Senior Project Engineer " Hunt Construction Group " Dallas, TX

2007

Project Manager " White Construction " Detroit, MI 1997 - 2007

Project Engineer " Perini Building Company " Southfield, MI 1992 -

1997

EDUCATION

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

BS, Construction Management

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