Project Manager Management
Resume:
Riverside, CA *****
******@*********.*** Richard L. (Chip) Hord
Objective
Seeking professional position as Project Manager, Acquisition
Specialist or Land Services Representative. Experienced as facilitator
between municipality and developer in a number of jurisdictions.
Professional background includes Project Management, Right of Way
Acquisition, Site Acquisition, Relocation Administration, Land Use
Planning, Zoning, and Real Estate Development. Ideal position would
involve Development, Redevelopment, Project Management, Case
Management, Negotiations, Acquisitions, Entitlement and/or Strategic
Planning.
General Experience and Qualifications
Twenty (20) years as a professional in the field of property and
property rights acquisition on behalf of both the public and private
sector. Clients include the Oil & Gas, Electrical and Gas Pipeline
Industries, a variety of local public agencies; States, Cities and
Counties, Housing Authorities, Community Facilities Districts, Waste
Management Districts, Parks Districts, Flood Control and Water
Districts, Assessment Districts, various Departments of Transportation
and numerous public utilities. Proven experience as both Project
Manager and Agent in areas involving acquisition planning and
implementation, relocation administration, condemnation processing and
top line reporting, appraisal review and analysis, title and property
rights research and analysis, economic feasibility analysis and
contract document preparation and review. Actively work with
easements, permits, licenses, lien releases, permission documentation,
MOS, ISSA, space use permits and rights of entry. Familiar with all
levels of environmental and support documentation including activity
approvals, Environmental Baseline Surveys, NEPA reports and FOSRPT.
Well versed in applicable government code and regulation including the
Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act, the
standards of the HCD, Title 25, FHWA Requirements and DOT standards.
Professional Experience
11/09 - present CE Prime, Inc.
Carlsbad, CA
Right of Way Consultant
Working as a Business Development and Marketing Consultant to bring
extensive experience with the public and private sector, including
acquisition of hundreds of parcels of land, along with relocation and
eminent domain cases and procedures; offering the company consulting
services regarding Federal & State government code and regulation,
permitting/licensing, land use, planning, zoning and environmental
protection.
06/08 - 08/09 Electrical Consultants, Inc.
Salt Lake City, UT
Senior Land Services Representative
Rocky Mountain Power 90-mile 345 kV transmission line project from Malad,
ID to the Ben Lomond substation near Salt Lake City, UT. Responsible for
all acquisition and permitting work for the client. Duties include:
Determine ownerships of affected properties
Review title reports for vesting and title exception concerns
Obtain right of entry authorizations from all property owners
Communicate project and right of way information with property owners
Negotiate route location adjustments with owners and client
Determination of land values and right of way compensation
Prepare and present right of way compensation letters to property owners
Negotiate with property owners or representatives
Acquire transmission line right of ways from property owners
Develop right of way project trackers, track project status and communicate
status to client
10/02 - 03/08 Paragon Partners Ltd.
Huntington Beach, CA
Project Manager
* Administration- Including supporting and communicating corporate policies
and procedures, managing assigned personnel, coordinating activities,
conducting training, supporting HR in hiring and firing, promoting morale,
enforcing company policy, maintaining personal education, training,
licenses and designations, keeping abreast of industry regulations and
laws, participating in industry functions as presenter, panelist or
expert.
* Business Development and Marketing - Including promoting the company with
industry contacts and industry functions, identifying and pursuing new
opportunities, coordinating with potential sub-consultants, conducting
site reviews and providing budget estimates, supporting proposal
preparation, managing proposals, participating in oral interviews and
presentations.
* The Project - Including managing assigned personnel and sub- contractors,
maintaining scope and schedules, tracking productivity and quality of
work, interacting with clients, project and site administration, manpower
forecasting, reviewing reports, account reviews, planning schedules,
directing staff and sub- consultants, maintaining efficiency, developing
alternate work plans, monitoring productivity, managing record keeping,
project documentation, change orders and progress reports, maintaining
complete knowledge of project requirements, monitoring and reporting on
project schedule and budget, implementing quality assurance, identifying
out of scope work, keeping executive management informed, coordinating and
interfacing with client representatives, maintaining client confidence.
04/00 - 10/02 o2 Wireless Solutions Riverside, CA
Project Manager
* Managed and directed all activities associated with the development of
site-specific antenna facilities and system build for a major
telecommunications carrier. Duties included coordination and direction of
arenas involving engineers, architects, other consultants, maintaining
budgets, finalizing acquisitions, assuring design compatibility, and
securing all necessary land use approvals required for the success of the
project. Acted as client representative for all negotiations and public
hearings. Worked closely with both private and public sector employees as
well as the general public.
09/99 - 03/00 Trip Hord Associates Riverside, CA
Project Administrator
* Acted as conduit between developer and jurisdiction in securing all land-
use approvals or zoning entitlements necessary for the project.
Responsible for creating development strategy, contract negotiations,
document preparation, soliciting and overseeing the work of architects,
engineers, other consultants, and representing the client at all public
hearings. Approvals obtained included those for Plot Plan, Public Use
Permit, Zone Change, Variance, Tentative Tract Map, General Plan
Amendment, Substantial Conformance, Tentative Parcel Map, and Design
Review.
01/99-07/99 JM Consulting Group San Diego, CA
Site Acquisition Representative
* Responsible for locating, analyzing, negotiating, securing leasehold
interests in, and land use entitlements for, private property necessary
for the installation and maintenance of cellular antenna facilities on
behalf of major communication system suppliers. Provided case management,
area studies, construction feasibility analysis, sub-contractor oversight
and the preparation of legal documentation required for securing proper
title, obtaining zoning clearance and assuring final building permit
approval. Worked closely with both private and public sector employees as
well as the general public.
01/90-09/98 County of Riverside Riverside, CA
Real Property Agent II/III
* Responsible for the acquisition of real property, rights of way, and
associated eminent domain relocation activities necessary for public works
projects. Provided case management, negotiation, contract administration
and oversight of diverse projects. Duties included research, appraisal,
preparing of contracts and complex legal documentation, title preparation,
analysis, and condemnation action processing. Worked closely with both
private and public sector employers as well as the general public.
08/88-01/90 Landmark Land Development Company Beaumont, CA
Development Supervisor
* Supervised 25 to 40 employees. Responsible for recruitment, training,
guidance and evaluation of personnel. Duties included oversight of
construction activities for one of the premier golf course community
builders in the country. Reviewed, analyzed and applied construction
specifications to engineered surveys and architectural designs. Worked
closely with contractors, sub-contractors and public officials to maintain
scheduling, budget and project approvals.
06/86-08/88 M.S. Investments Santa Barbara, CA
Acquisitions Manager
* Responsible for locating, appraising, negotiating for, and
acquiring apartment complexes of 50 units or more. Duties
included supervision of 5 person acquisition group and on-site
management teams; inspection/evaluation of sites, community and
units; providing detailed reports for investors; preparing legal
documentation; project development and management; demographic
studies and analysis; financial studies, capitalization rate
determination and analysis.
Education
1982 - 1987 U.C. Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA
BA Sociology, BA Business Economics (minor)
* Dean's List Honors, 3.0 GPA
Professional Affiliations
* International Right of Way Association (past officer) and SR/WA
Candidate
* United States Volleyball Association (active)
* California, Utah and Idaho Notary Public
* Prepared for both Real Estate Broker and Contractor Licenses
References
Available upon request.
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