Project Manager Electrical

Kyle S. McQuagge

**** ********* ****, ***** **** 561-***-****

Houston, Texas 77027 ablm74@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A highly effective Construction Management Professional, who meets

challenges head on and creates positive change. An energetic leader with

the demonstrated ability to build and lead teams to achieve outstanding

results. Proven track record setting strategic direction, executing to plan

and managing operations to ensure on-time / on-budget delivery of major

construction projects.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

More than 15 years of Industrial, Commercial & Infrastructure as well US

Naval marine engineering experience includes:

Project Management Project Controls Construction

Management

Environmental Power & Generation Negotiations

Services

MEP & Product Systems Disputes/Claims Analysis Building

Systems/Commissioning

Contract Management Management Reporting Problem Solving &

Logistics

Owner's Bids and Proposals Facilities Management

Representative

Scheduling & Design-Build/GMP/Lump Sum Safety Management

Estimating Contracts

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Keith & Associates, Fort Lauderdale, 2009 - 2010

Florida

Project Manager

Owner's Rep, charged with construction management, project design and

guidance including estimating, staff supervision and time management,

controls, budget oversight, earned value review, value engineering,

logistics, and administration / GMP amendment negotiations. Primarily

responsible to interact with the General Contractor to ensure the on-time /

on-budget completion of a $65M International Terminal expansion project for

the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. Involved in the

project from the construction phase, through substantial completion and

commissioning. Interacted with the Broward County Aviation Department

(BCAD) to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements including,

construction codes, aviation operations, access control, and FAA advisories

and regulations.

> Restored project continuity on an Airport Terminal expansion project that

was behind schedule and stagnate. Due contract and budget mismanagement

resulting in approximately a 30:70 earned value to management services

ratio for the GC. As the Owners Rep, I was able to assist and recommend

solutions during contract amendment negotiations that restarted the

project allowing substantial completion to be met on time. Furthermore,

through rigid cost analysis and monetary negotiations with the GC, was

able to lead the project team in providing a construction discount of

over $1.5M back to the owner resulting in an under budget project

delivery.

URS Corporation, Fort Lauderdale, 2002 - 2008

Florida

Project Manager (2005 - 2008)

Managed aviation facility development and expansion projects including

design development and criteria review, contract administration, budget

oversight, controls, site coordination, contractor supervision, quality

assurance, and general administrative duties.

> Design Manager for the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport,

Terminal 1 - Concourse A project ($60M).

> Served as Construction Project Manager for the Landscape and Aesthetic

Improvement Project ($12M) for the airport entrance.

Assistant Project Manager (2004 - 2005)

Accountable for interfacing with project managers in completing aviation

facility development and expansion projects including contract

administration, site coordination, QA / QC management, design development

and criteria review, and contract supervision and monitoring.

> Acted as logistics coordinator and performed the QA/QC function for the

Pedestrian Bridges / Toll Plaza and Related Work Project ($80M), to

ensure compliance with the contract terms and conditions.

> Design Manager for the Palm and Hibiscus Garages, Fire Protection Project

($10M).

Senior Project Inspector (2002 - 2004)

Oversaw project inspection functions including MEP / FP construction

inspections, QA management, construction / commissioning coordination, and

general inspection administration and documentation.

> Led a team of QA/QC Inspectors (Civil, Structural/Architectural, and

Bridges) and served as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Fuel Systems

functions for the Consolidated Rental Car Facility - Cypress Garage

($200M) project.

> Assisted in building commissioning effort for the FLL Terminal 1 -

Concourse "B" ($90M) project.

Hillers Electrical Engineering, Boca 2001 - 2002

Raton, Florida

Designer / Site Coordinator

Guided the electrical distribution design, construction administration,

estimating, invoice review, inspections, and site coordination activities

for several projects in the South Florida area.

United States Navy, USS Stout (DDG-55), Portsmouth, Virginia 1997 - 2001

Petty Officer, 3rd Class Surface Warfare - Gas Turbine Systems - Electrical

- (GSE3SW)

> Maintenance Supervisor - Led a team of nine Electrical Technicians and

managed the electrical and system support maintenance requirements for 3

ship service gas turbine generators, electrical power distribution, and

four 50,000 horsepower propulsion gas turbines.

> Search and Rescue Swimmer - Coordinated Search and Rescue efforts at sea

and served as a member of the ship's two-man search and rescue team.

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science, Industrial Operations and Construction

Management

Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach, Florida

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Microsoft Office RS MEANS Cost Works Primavera

Applications Microsoft Project Scheduler Software Adaptable

Meridian Pro-Log

TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Building Construction Specialist: Palm Beach College

Certified Associate Project Manager: Project Management Institute through

the URS Corporation

Mechanical Engineering Core: US Navy

Electrical Engineering Core: US Navy

Gas Turbine Systems, Electrical and Mechanical: US Navy

Power Generation and Distribution: US Navy

Industrial and Aviation Electrical Systems: Hillers Electrical Engineering

OSHA Certification - URS Corporation

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