Project Manager Construction

Summary

Project manager experienced in working on fast paced and specialized

construction projects; from planning to interior fit-out. A career

dedicated to owner advocacy, leveraging specialized skills and abilities in

client's best interest, to facilitate informed decision making, making the

most effective use of client's budget, time and manpower.

Core Competencies

15-20 years experience

o Owner's Representative

o Project / Program Management

o Budget Oversight

o Contract Administration

o Value Engineering to Maintain Design Functionality and Integrity

o Planning, Specifications and Design

10 years experience

o Government and Military Projects

o Construction over $100M

o Preconstruction Services

o Scheduling

o Site Observations

o Construction Close-Out Activities

Experience (Selected Accomplishments)

o Georgia Aquarium Expansion, Atlanta, GA

. Awarded Southeast Construction Magazine's Judge's Award, in their

Best of 2010 Competition; October 13, 2010.

. Co-management of the $110 million Georgia Aquarium Expansion

(dolphin stadium) project, which is currently scheduled to open on

time and under budget.

. Developed the Master Schedule for the Georgia Aquarium Expansion

Project.

. Instrumental in the contract negotiations of all contractors and

consultants involved in the project.

. Forged relationships with key officials within the City of

Atlanta's Building department as well as other jurisdictional

authorities to gain insight to the City's requirements, which

facilitated timely permitting and approval of the Construction

Documents, from Site Development to 100% CD's.

. Managed the construction and budgets of several key exhibits within

the existing Aquarium, all of which opened on time and within

budget.

o Forsyth County SPLOST V Program, Cumming, GA

. Managed the construction and budget of several projects under the

Forsyth County SPLOST V Program.

. Owner's Representative and on-site liaison between contractor,

consultant and owner.

o American Red Cross, Washington, DC.

. Instrumental in the site selection and design of the Irvine CA,

Blood Component Laboratory (stemming from the events of September

11, 2001). The timely site selection was crucial to the build-out

of the facility.

. Co-Management of the historic renovation of the American Red Cross

campus in Washington, DC (1million S.F.).

. Re-designed several key areas within the Red Cross's historical E

Street Building, which provided a significant time and cost savings

to the charitable organization.

. Design and implementation of Service Area Offices, which provided

outreach and support to victims of disasters. Locations include:

Sacramento, CA, Cincinnati, OH, Birmingham, AL, Houston, TX, and

Las Vegas, NV.

. Designed and managed the interior fit out and relocation of the

Hazel Braugh Records Center; a climate controlled facility.

. Facilitated equipment relocations between existing domestic

facilities to save resources.

o Navigant International, Inc., (SatoTravel) Arlington, VA

. Design and implementation of several domestic and international

call centers serving government and military personnel. Locations

include:

U.S.: California, Minnesota, Texas, Virginia, Little Creek Naval

Air Base, VA., and Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD.

Germany: Ansbach Air Force Base, Bamberg Air Force Base,

Grafenwoehr Air Force Base, Spangdahlem Air Force Base, and Vilseck

Air Force Base.

o Designed Furniture Associates, Inc., Washington, DC

. Assumed responsibilities and role of Acting Director of Director of

Design.

. Established space standards and requirements for several Federal

Government agencies.

Employment History

Heery International, Inc., Atlanta, GA 2006 -

2010

(Project Manager - Program Management)

American Red Cross, Washington, DC 2001 -

2006

(Project Engineer/Planner)

Navigant International, Inc. (SatoTravel), Arlington, VA

1998 - 2001

(Facilities Planner)

Federal Supply Contracts Group, Inc. (OFC) Chantilly, VA 1991 -

1998

(Project Manager/Account Representative)

Designed Furniture Associates, Inc., Washington, DC

1989 - 1991

(Staff Designer, Acting Director of Design)

Education and Training

. Master of Science Law - Spring 2012

. Bachelor of Arts / Business Economics / Trinity University, Washington,

DC

. Associate of Applied Science / Interior Design / Ivy Tech State College,

Kokomo, IN

. LEED Accredited Professional

. 10 Hour OSHA Certification

. NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)

Past and Present Affiliations

AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) International

IIDA (International Interior Design Association)

IBD (Institute of Business Designers)

Skills

MS Office / Project Constructware

Primavera SureTrack

AutoCAD Revit

TRIRIGA Facilities Management Software

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