PAUL C. SMITH
Vista, CA ***84
pcsmith1@cox net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Seasoned construction project manager with a thorough understanding of all
aspects of Power, Commercial, Industrial and Federal construction
operations in both corporate and contract environments. A results
oriented, decisive leader with proven success in meeting strict deadlines
and budget, streamlining operating processes, and ensuring total client
satisfaction.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Innovative Leadership, Bid Package Development, Site Inspection, Project
Management, Contractor Liaison, Cost Control, Work Scope Planning, Field
Engineering and Process Improvements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RMA LAND CONSTRUCTION Anaheim, CA
Project Manager, 2008-2010
USACE Repair Barracks Building 692 Schofield Barracks, Oahu, HI
USACE Construct Modular Office Space Building 6043 Schofield Barracks,
Oahu, HI
USACE Construct Auto Maintenance Facility Building 6018 Schofield
Barracks, Oahu, HI
NAVFAC Replace Motor Control Centers HALAWA Pump Station Pearl Harbor,
Oahu, HI
NAVFAC Replace Flood Lighting Standards Milliken Field Sub base Pearl
Harbor, Oahu, HI
Responsible for budget, schedule, material buy out, testing and
documentation of direct hire Electrical labor and Low Voltage and
Civil/Structural/Site Sub Contractors Scope included: New electrical
services including MV transformers duct banks and feeders; Distribution
panels and wiring, Interior Lighting, Sports Lighting, MV Switchgear and
cabling; Pump motor replacement, Landscaping, Asphalt/Concrete paving;
Concrete equipment foundations and Voice/Data/Fire Alarm/ Mass Notification
systems.
Key Achievements:
Management of the electrical portion of multiple Design/Build projects from
award to completion in a new market area, including the management of a
Design/Build Sports Lighting Project.
TISHMAN CONSTRUCTION Los Angeles, CA
Senior Project Manager, 2005-2008
William Morris Agency Project Commercial Office Building Project Beverly
Hills, CA
Burien Town Square Condominium Project Burien, WA
Level (3) Generator Installation Pine Valley, CA
Cal Trans District 11 Office Project San Diego, CA
Oversight of all levels of project development to completion, including bid
package generation/award coordination, budgeting, scheduling, change order
review, start up, commissioning and punch list generation. Manage
subordinate project staff. Working closely with clients, top executives,
field staff and contractors to identify and resolve site issues, closeouts
and tenant relocation. Coordinated and witnessed testing and commissioning
of MEP systems.
Key Achievements:
Senior Project Manager on development of a LEED Silver high rise multi
tenant office building in Beverly Hills. Owner's Representative for
Department of General Services on an Award Winning multi-building office
complex for Cal Trans District 11. Project built to Green Construction
Standards and included Grid Connected PV Solar power system. The project
was completed ahead of schedule and within budget
JACOBS FACILITIES INC San Diego, CA
Construction Manager, 2002-2004
US Courthouse and Federal Building San Diego
Owners representative for the General Services Administration for on site
construction management of HVAC team in the installation of replacement
HVAC systems in occupied US Courthouse and Federal Office Building Review
change orders, schedule, monthly pay applications Perform quality control
inspections on completed work
Key Achievements:
Managed the smooth relocation of multiple Federal Agencies, including
District Court Judges and their staff. Coordinated and Witnessed MEP Test
& Balance and Commissioning. Coordinated Building Managers, Building
Automation Controls Contractor and HVAC contractor for successful start up
of HVAC equipment.
UPSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES Denver, CO
Lead Electrical/I&C Engineer, 2001-2002
Jacobs Facilities Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory National
Ignition Facility Project
Lead Engineer for materials procurement engineering group responsible for
purchase of instrument and controls. Reviewed bid packages and work scopes
for electrical contractors during construction of High Energy Laser System
in a Clean Construction environment.
Key Achievements:
Generated methods and procedures for compliance with clean construction
requirements for material procurement.
G D BARRI & ASSOCIATES Inc Peoria, AZ
Construction Coordinator, 2000
Bechtel Telecom/AT&T Wireless Project Sacramento, California
Responsible for Site Development of Cellular Communications Sites including
initial walk-down with Site Acquisition Agent. Duties included:
Coordinating A/E efforts for zoning and construction drawings; Preparation
of Scope of Work documents for Bidding; Ordering Towers, Antennas and
Buildings; Supervision of Installation Contractors; Coordinating Third
Party Inspections; Generating close out documents.
AEROTEK / TEKSYSTEMS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Hanover, MD
Project Manager, 1998-2000
SEMPRA Energy/SDG&E San Diego, CA
Design, installation and roll out of: Voice/Data cabling systems, Microwave
OC 3/DS 1
Communications equipment, Fiber optic multiplexing equipment and cabling to
support SEMPRA/SGD&E network infrastructure at corporate offices, power
plants, substations and mountain top sites. Coordinate with Utility Change
Management to mitigate utility outages
Key Achievements:
Managed multiple fast track CAT 6 cabling infrastructure projects during a
SEMPRA Energy merger. Coordinated multiple microwave and fiber optic
communications cut-over's without incident on live utility networks.
GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY Providence, RI
Electrical/Instrumentation Superintendent, 1996 1998
Genentech Vacaville Project Vacaville, CA
Directed Electrical and I&C contractors in the construction, start up and
commissioning of lab, office and production facilities Scope included
emergency generators, transformers, switchgear, distribution
equipment/wiring, lighting, Building Automation, Fire Life Safety and
Security systems Reviewed change orders, Requests for Information RFI and
non conformance reports. Coordinated mock-up review and first piece
inspections.
Key Achievements:
Witnessed successful start up and commissioning of Electrical and HVAC
systems. System installation, site inspection, testing, change orders and
automation programs.
RAYTHEON ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS Lyndhurst, NJ
Electrical Construction Engineer 1985-1996
Exxon Santa Ynez Expansion Project
HL&P/DuPont Project
Puerta Plata Power Plant Project
Yuma Cogeneration Project
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
Exxon Santa Ynez Expansion Project Crude
Big Hill Strategic Petroleum
South Texas Project Nuclear Generating Station
Responsibilities included: field engineering and craft support for a self-
performing EPC general contractor. Scope of work included construction of
transmission and distribution facilities; Gas and Steam Turbine Generators;
Emergency Diesel Generators, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers, DDC Control
Systems and Electrical Balance of Plant Systems Duties. Drawing and spec
interpretation for craft; Generate RFI; Write construction and test
procedures; Start up and testing of plant systems; Perform quantity take
offs; Requisition electrical material; Coordinate work with other trades;
Perform quality control inspections; Review and respond to non-conformance
reports; Monitor and report electrical progress; Generate as-built
drawings; Perform studies on job impacts and cost overruns; Review project
documents for claim issues; Preparation of write ups on Scope changes and
quantity growth, Support legal team preparing for contract litigation.
Education
Electrical Engineering Degree Program University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati,
OH
Hazardous Materials Handling Program Front Range Community College,
Westminster, CO
Certifications
2009 NAVFAC CQM Certification
2009 NAVFAC ECATTS Certification
2009 NAVFAC EMS General Awareness
2009 OSHA 30 Hr Construction Safety & Health Certification