KIMBERLY D. FORBES, LEED AP

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Chesapeake, VA 23320 abksde@r.postjobfree.com

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

A results-oriented professional with substantial experience in the

construction consulting industry. Major strengths include strong client

interaction, ability to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction,

project organization, budget review and negotiation. A dependable,

thorough and well-organized planner who brings significant return to both

clients and the company. Self-motivated to meet challenges required to

produce precise and effective projects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mid Eastern Builders, Chesapeake, VA 2007 - 2010

Construction Estimator

Analyze and compare drawings and subcontractors bids to compose a highly

detailed and reliable estimate for both lump sum and hard bid projects.

Involved in preconstruction services. Work with owners, project managers

and superintendents to make an informed construction decision regarding

project pricing.

Projects included:

. 49 Million Dollar Yorktown Treatment Plant - Yorktown, VA

. 28 Million Dollar Proctors Creek Treatment Plant, Phase II - Chester, VA

. 25 Million Dollar James River Treatment Plant Improvements, Phase I -

Newport News, VA

. 4 Million Dollar 16th Street Pump Station - Virginia Beach, VA

. 41 Million Dollar Oscar Smith Middle School - Chesapeake, VA

. 10 Million Dollar Virginia Zoo - Norfolk, VA

. 21 Million Dollar Defense Commissary Agency Addition - Fort Lee, VA

Baseline Consultants, Birmingham, AL 2005 - 2007

Consultant

Developed and maintained construction project schedules through direct

communication with contractor, owner and architect. Documented schedule

progression to track construction duration and/or fluctuation on a bi-

weekly basis. Reviewed project schedule changes and noted direct impact on

project end date and milestones.

Projects included:

. Auburn University - Building Science Facility, Auburn, AL

. St. Vincent's Hospital - South Tower, Birmingham, AL

. Residence Inn by Marriott - Sebring, FL

Charron Construction Consulting, Dulles, VA 2000 - 2002/2004 - 2005

Assistant Project Manager

Responsible for providing construction supervision through owner

representation. Reviewed plans, changed orders and invoices for accuracy

for clients. Knowledge of permitting process. Managed multi-million

dollar projects for internationally known companies. Documented

construction progress and maintained project organization. Helped general

contractor to deliver projects on schedule and within or under budget.

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Projects included:

. District of Columbia Courts, Washington D.C. - Renovation managers for

the DC Courts in planning and managing the renovation of the campus in

Judiciary Square.

. The Eclipse at Center Park, Arlington, VA - Development manager for a

mixed-use, high density residential and retail complex located on a 5-

acre brown-field site near Reagan National Airport. The project included

a structured parking facility, 472 condominium units totaling 432,000 SF,

a 50,000 SF Harris Teeter grocery store and 30,000 SF of tenant retail

space.

. Northrop Grumman IT Headquarters Relocation, McLean, VA - Tenant Project

Manager for the relocation into the new 300,000 SF Litton PRC

Headquarter. Oversaw the planning and installation of the multimedia

system, security system, and systems furniture.

Desman Associates, Vienna, VA 2002 - 2004

Parking Planner

Provided data analysis for numerous projects including the company's

largest planning project. Provided parking planning services to clients

throughout the east coast. Supervisor of technicians during planning data

collections. Conducted interviews with key planning project stakeholders.

Produced final report for client presentations.

Projects included:

Municipalities

. Hackensack, Bloomfield, Montclair, and Camden, NJ

. Schenectady and Great Neck, NY

. Richmond, Roanoke, and Leesburg, VA

Colleges/Universities

. Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA

. UNC Asheville, Ashville, NC

. William Patterson University, Patterson, NJ

Hospital/Healthcare

. Bayhealth Medical Centers, Dover and Milford, DE

. Staunton Island University Hospital, Staunton Island, NY

. Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ

Town of Blacksburg, Blacksburg, VA Fall 1999 - Spring 2000

Internship/VA Planning and Engineering Department

City of Newport News, Newport News, VA Summer 1999

Internship/VA Economic Development/Planning Department

EDUCATION

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 2000

B.A., Public and Urban Affairs

OTHER TRAINING

MS Word/Excel OnScreen Take-Off SureTrak

MS PowerPoint MS Project Primavera P3

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