Project Quality Assurance

Scott R. Sands, P.E.

**** * **** ****** 720-***-****

Wheatridge, CO 80033 *******@*****.***

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Well-rounded skill set with 20 professional years of proven experience in

project management, business operations and customer relations. Expertise

in complex technical project management, training, and financial

operations. Known for ability to create environments that position

relationships for success, resulting in mutually beneficial and long-term

associations.

Results-oriented leader accomplished at improving quality and consistency

by building effective processes, teamwork and structure. Utilizes dynamic

leadership and communication skills to establish direction and align,

inspire and develop team members. Demonstrated track record of uniting

diverse groups of people to achieve collective goals.

Key Results:

. Developed $1.5 M in revenue for new business development for

transportation/construction management improvements in 2008.

. Recognition - Awarded Colorado's 2008 Construction Manager -

American Public Works Association (APWA).

. Provided leadership on $38 M in National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA) studies for project development and construction activities

to ensure compliance.

Professional Experience

JR Engineering, LLC 2007-2010

Construction Project Lead

Managed daily business services and construction project matters with

clients. Determined and directed construction operations, project

oversight, established responsibilities, and coordinated functions among

departments and on-going construction activities with contractor.

Verifiable track record for the successful completion of multi-million

dollar projects through coordinating trades, developing partnerships, and

building positive rapport with architects, engineers, public officials,

vendors, clients while maintaining costs. Versed in contract

administration, project estimating, impending design problems, document

preparation, building code and site management.

RESULTS:

. Initiating/Planning - Guided clients in defining objectives, scope,

deliverable, and deadlines. Needs analysis and project management

tools resulted in rapid project start-up and progress, yet met the

unique needs of each client. Enhanced success through rigorous

investigation and project planning. Identified and accommodated for

previously unknown and crucial tasks, dependencies, and gaps.

. Executing - Created a sense of "team" approach to transportation

solutions. Inspired people to go beyond where they would ordinarily

contribute. Repaired strained relationship with clients, and

maintained positive obtainable results throughout project delivery.

. Controlling - Recognized risks and took action to mitigate

corrective actions on projects. Led effort to provide clients with

sufficient and clear information about the future direction,

resulting in a smoother transition of critical issues. Supervised

projects for observance of compliance with plans, specifications,

and cost estimates provided quality assurance and quality control

inspections.

. Closing - Successfully generated closure on project phases. Led

team to create additional processes and specification sign-off

documents, achieved formal endorsement, and administered financial

progress statements, reported on problems and recommended

solutions.

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Professional Experience

United States Department of Transportation 1991-2006

Operations Engineer

Directed the Division's construction, design, environmental, and contract

administration. Extensively skilled and tested at large-scale project

management; budget control, and met deadlines. Provided excellent

leadership on project development and construction activities to ensure

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, FHWA policy guidance,

regulatory interpretations, and transportation innovative financing.

Earned exceptional performance for work on projects and recognized as a

primary force for successful project completion and partnerships.

Programmed and managed projects with a annual budget of $200 million to

continually improve a

quality product. Coordinated Congressional and intergovernmental liaison

activities of public issues, policy, and regulatory inquires to Members of

Congress, including hearing preparations and proposed legislation.

Formulated strategic business plans, marketing strategies, and engineering

programs on National policies.

Results:

. Employed project management techniques and tools to organize,

present, and manage projects that effectively utilized internal and

consultant team members.

. Managed I-25 Corridor EIS, and SH 9 EIS projects to ensure a high

level of trust and rapport with policy decision makers and

stakeholders on purpose and need, screening criteria, and preferred

alternatives to achieve Record of Decision (ROD).

. Tracked construction costs and production performance to meet

predefined budgets and schedules.

. Coordinated quality assurance reviews for Denver International

Airport (DIA) on construction work elements to ensure a quality

product.

. Instrumental in writing ITS work element on the Request for

Proposal for Colorado's Transportation Expansion Project (TREX).

Allowed for a stronger ITS partnership.

Utah Department of Transportation 1989 - 1991

Assistant Project Engineer

Responsible for construction project management, quality assurance/control,

scheduling, design modifications, and financial control of transportation

facilities. Coordinated project planning and conducted meetings as team

lead for numerous project activities.

Results:

. Managed daily operations in working with contractor to resolve

conflicts during construction phases.

. Tracked job costs and production performance to meet predefined job

budget and schedule.

. Coordinated with designers and engineers during design to develop

shop drawings, details and calculations.

. Developed high levels of trust and rapport with contractor and subs

for increasing project efficiency and success.

Education

West Point, United States Military Academy.

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Utah.

M.A., Organizational Management, University of Phoenix.

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