Martin Ackerson Home :
Mess : 909-***-****
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 EFax:
OBJECTIVE
To pursue a technical career within a Construction Management, Engineering,
General Contracting, or City Utilities Organization. I would like to grow
with a company eventually taking on leadership responsibilities as a Senior
Project Manager, Jobsite Superintendent, Chief Program Manager / Project
Controls, Scheduling Engineer, or Lead Services Director.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Engineering (September 1993 -
June 1997)
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California Emphasis
in Construction Management - Structural Civil.
Associate of Science Degree in Construction Technology (September 1984 -
June 1989)
Don Bosco Technical Institute, Rosemead, California
Completed five years of technical education. The training consisted of
comprehensive knowledge in Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Architecture &
Design, Construction Surveying, Concrete Masonry and HVAC. Completed
support courses in Project Management, Blue Print Reading, Cost Estimating,
Applied Statistics, & Strength of Materials.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant Scheduling Engineer/ Schedule & Program Development; JD
DIFFENBAUGH (Aerotek); Riverside, CA (07/08 - 11/09)
Project(s): 08-252 St Thomas Moore Parish Church, Irvine, CA \\
Hilton Garden Inn, Ontario, CA \\ 08-212 Cambria Suites Hotel \\
07-265 Birtcher at Bellagrave, Riverside, CA \\ 08-236 Vista Del
Sol, Redlands, CA.
Responsible for hands on schedule development from small to large
projects in various types of construction. Supports Estimating, Manages
Operations and Incorporates Staff on planning of high level Project
Schedules & Review Analysis Reporting. Generates initial construction
schedules of assigned projects, incorporating permit and prelim schedules
from staff & project history and implements new strategies / procedures
from startup thru to completion for project success. Develops and
implements Work Breakdown Structure, Work Item Lists, CPM Timetables,
Prelim Master Schedule, CPM Development, Resource and Cost Load Reports
as required per specification. Generates Final Construction
schedule based on construction drawings in coordination with operations
dept and general superintendent. Performs schedule monthly reports
and forecasting, Time Impact Analysis and As-Built Development for
closeout.
Consulting Engineer / Scheduler; Hal Hays Construction, Riverside, CA
(10/07 - 06/08)
Project(s): Army Corp of Engineers: # 8006-ASCE-MATOC CONUS New Entry
Point, Offutt AFB, NE
Develop the EVMS baseline - project schedule and track activity during the
project phasing and stages regularly. Schedule required resources,
identify project risk factors, and develop contingency plans forecasts with
GC-Project Managers Army Corps. Track resource requirements across multiple
projects ranging in 10 - 150 million dollar range. Communicate project
status and technical issues to the customer Track and coordinate
engineering, manufacturing and purchasing activities related to projects to
GC and Military OAR representatives accordingly. Manage and report abnormal
conditions and alternate activities on-going at military base -
installation. Ensure that all applicable system documentation, including
service/training manuals, is available and accurate as schedule. Coordinate
customer acceptance / testing at factory and customer sites with General
Contractor / Army Corp of Engineers personnel. Resource and Cost Load
schedule by CSI Division / WBS Structure specification, requirement all in
Primavera format.
Construction Inspector ; PBP Consulting; AEROTEK, Ontario, CA (03/07 -
09/07)
Project(s): Retro-fit New expansion joints at water tanks. Victor
Valley Water District, Victorville, CA.
Inspect General Contractors work in progress for conformance, materials to
be used, monitor Heavy Equipment usage for Safety, and that all daily
activities are per Contract Specifications at site. Investigate GC work as
necessary to insure compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws.
Maintain the required diaries, daily reports, as built DWG's and other
similar records for each phase of retro-fit / expansion joint upgrade(s)at
construction project office routinely. Provided liaison with residential
communities and business owners within vicinity of project.
Project Engineer ; Dynalectric - KDC Systems (EMCOR GROUP) Los Alamitos,
CA (07/06 - 02/07)
Project(s): California Department of Transportation: 91/215/60 Interchange
Freeway Widening (EA 08-334844)
Build and provide construction baseline schedule using Primavera
Suretrak. Monitor, control, and update monthly project schedules.
Maintain current schedule information for project controls. Prepare all
Change Order Requests and Agreement Change Orders, maintain Change
Requests documents, files, and log. Review Change Order Requests pricing
status, and shop drawing status with project manager, Superintendent, and
Owner. Purchase Orders and work orders as directed by Project Manager and
Jobsite Superintendent. Maintain a complete and current set of
"As-Built" Drawings reflecting all changes from the base contract
documents, including approved Change Orders, Addenda, Field Orders,
Clarifications, correspondence, and field conditions.
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Martin Ackerson Home :
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Mess : 909-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
JOBSITE SUPERINTENDENT ; PAC WEST Construction Company, Burbank, CA
(07/05 - 04/06)
Project(s): Los Angeles Harbor College-Prop. A/AA Bond Nursing &
Humanities Bldgs (ID# 03H.6307.03 / DSA# 10734)
Run the day to day field operations at site. Worked and improved all Field
activities, Re-built Construction Schedule as well as submitting on
monthly updates using primavera for approval. Implement forms for jobsite
control and utilized construction methodologies for timeliness and cost
reductions to school. Forecast and planned for weather conditions and
called on Inspections Requests regularly. Also, improved on "TIA" time
impact analysis reports for time re-gained to overall contract completion
date. Provided Estimates of Work, Field Work - Job bulletins and Change
Orders where needed. Inspected work for conformance with building and
local city codes. Improved project relations with OAR & School officials
by completing project on time & under budget.
Construction Engineer / Scheduler; Olivas-Valdez - Harris & Assoc (Joint
Venture),Corona, CA (02/01- 12/04)
Project(s): Caltrans : 71/91 Santa Ana River Bridge Widening (EA 08-
3564U4); 91 Magnolia to Arlington (EA 08-4353U4);
and 91 Mary to 60/91/215 Interchange (EA 08-4221U4).
Manage the operational aspects of multiple projects assuring quality,
budgets, scheduling, and clients needs are met, Caltrans specs are
followed, and that accurate and timely documentation is maintained. Review
and perform Baseline Schedule review analysis. Develop and maintain
schedules, labor forecasts, and PC reports. Manage schedule variances,
verify project progress thru each submittal update, and communicate early
problems to senior management. Gather, enter, update and analyze Progress
Updates for Schedule Reviews. Supply Project Forecasts and Monitor Project
performance. Work with other departments as required to update internal As-
Built schedules.
Project Engineer, Parr Contracting Company, Hawthorne, CA (06/99 - 01/01)
Project: Walt Disney Concert Hall, Downtown Los Angeles, California
Track and Log all contract documents, DWG's, submittals, RFI's, COR's and
verify all info on. Disbursement of contract docs and material to ALL
parties (i.e. SUPT., Field, PM's, subs). Prepare submittal and field/
Office TEAM schedules for procurement and sequence. Stay current with AS-
Built drawings for weekly updates. Alleviate Project Coordinator and Supt.
on WDCH Team meetings to maintain Field / work schedule overload. Estimate
and cost COP's as necessary from generated AWA's for control.
Project Manager / Scheduling Engineer, William Yang & Associates, Burbank,
CA (011/98 - 06/99)
Project: LAUSD BB Bond Construction Repair Program, California
Oversee and manage development of BB Bond Construction projects per LAUSD
cluster # 6/ M & O area 4. Develop, coordinate and implement job site
usage plans, and review school site conditions. Monitor Construction
progress and contractors adherence to work schedule. Assure work is
performed to construction standards and shop drawings, submittals are
processed. Determine when change orders are required and assist in the
finalization/ negotiation of charges. Monitor enforcement of all
contracts, request for reduction in retention amounts, liquidated damages,
monthly & final payment requests. Review school site safety programs and
conduct jobsite visits. Administer closeout, post acceptance and
occupation activities including final equipment and system tests.
Senior Construction Inspector, Freeman Alternative Resources, Newport
Beach, CA (09/97 - 10/98)
Project: LA County Dept. of Public Works, Alhambra, CA / Project # 149.
Storm Drain Program & Flood Control
Assist Department's contractor in understanding intent of contract
documents, codes and safety orders per specs. Inspect work in progress
for conformance of work, materials, and equip. with contract docs.
Investigate as necessary to insure compliance with Federal, State, and all
local laws of work by contractor. Maintain required diaries, daily reports,
as built / bench DWG's and other similar records for each project.
Project Manager, Oltmans Construction Company, City of Whittier, CA (07/95
- 09/97)
Project: The California Speedway, Fontana, California
Responsible for soliciting subcontractor proposals and awarding sub-bids.
Prepared subcontractor scopes of work per DWG's and project manual
criteria. Track and control Field work crews to maintain schedule and on
time planning. Submit monthly office budget and processed change order
proposals. Coordinate sub-contracts with structural architectural plans.
Review shop drawings and submittals from subs. Attend meetings and process
minutes topics and critical issues. Control field JWO's and signed on
changes, building permits regularly.
RELATED SKILLS
* Familiarity with projects from Remodels, Tenant Improvements, Tilt-Ups,
Bridge and Highway to New Specialty Type Construction.
* Supervise Multiple projects from design phase development through
Construction management.
* Proficiency in development of resource loaded design, construction
schedules, WBS, & Time Impact Analysis.
* Experience using Primavera P3e (P5/6) Project Planner, Suretrak,
Expedition, Claimdigger & Microsoft schedule.
* Strong Construction Scheduling, Field Inspection, Estimating, & Blue
Print reading skills for Project Controls.
* Able to prepare, present, & defend status reports and communicate
schedules to Project TEAM members.
* PC literate with all Windows, Prolog, Timberline, Adobe, MSOffice, Works,
Excel, Lotus, & diagnostic programs.
* Excellent Organizational Skills and Job completion within Time Schedules.
Possess oral & written Bi-lingual skills.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Will be submitted upon request.
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