Project Manager Management

JAMES CHAPMAN

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Experienced business and project manager has outstanding capabilities with

a focus in project development and operations. Steady professional

advancement and progression of responsibilities through key contributions

to company success. Known as a knowledge resource and trusted advisor for

clients facing tough decisions.

NOTABLE TRAITS:

. A proven leader of teams that go beyond expectations

. Effective communicator through presentation and writing skills

. An eye for opportunities to improve methods and results

. Expert in the field of project management

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Department Management Project Management

Contracts Management Quality Assurance

Financial Control / Budgeting Tracking and status reporting

Cost / Schedule Analysis Marketing / writing proposals

Operations Management Presentations / Public Speaking

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

1. Project Management

a. Repeatedly saved clients fees though innovative solutions.

b. Developed selection methods, contracts and financial controls for

State offices using the design / build approach. This provided the

State with: lower costs; a faster time of delivery; and risk was

controlled.

c. Created standard contracts, policies and procedures for the Seattle

School District's Construction Program. These documents provided

consistency in management across many sites, and lowered costs as

bidders gained more trust in how they would be treated.

d. In a period of high inflation and scarce materials, created a

unique procurement plan for early purchase of steel pilings for the

Port of Seattle. This allowed the Port to have confidence in

meeting schedule requirements, and also saved them a lot of money.

e. Developed strategy for sequencing multiple projects to match phased

availability of funding. This strategy reduced impacts to

occupants and resulted in more funds for later projects due to

earlier costs being known.

1. Contracts Management

a. Generated and negotiated 70 to 100 contracts per year.

b. Developed contract standards for multiple project clients on

programs with values of $5 million up to $300 million.

c. Negotiated contracts and fees with clients, developers, designers,

consultants, contractors, and vendors.

d. Experience with many procurement types: design/build, CM/GC, cost

plus fee, pricing schedules, performance incentives, etc.

Flexibility to meet all client needs; risk shifting, continuous

occupation, etc.

2. Presentations / Training

a. Business development and marketing to potential clients.

b. Public speaking to small groups and up to 100.

c. Effective presenter for project reviews and addressing issues to

clients such as boards, councils, and committees.

d. Trained in interviewing with the media.

e. Trainer in risk avoidance, project procedures, team building,

alternative procurement methodologies, problem resolution, etc.

WORK HISTORY:

1. Principal: Project Advisors, Woodinville, WA 03/2008-current.

2. Business Manager/ Special Projects Manager: Heery International, Inc.

Seattle, WA. 11/1983 - 09/2007

3. Vice President, Alaska Region: Hanscomb Associates, Inc. Anchorage, AK.

09/1979 - 11/1983

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Oregon

SAMPLE EXPERIENCE:

1. Intensive Management Unit/ Segregation Unit (IMU/ SEG) at Monroe

Correctional Complex, Washington:

2. Shilshole Bay Marina Renewal and Replacement Project

3. Sea-Tac Airport C-1 Final Baggage Screening Facilities

4. Seattle Schools Final Analysis for the Improvements to 36 Schools

5. Sea-Tac Parking Facility Project Analysis:

6. Seattle Schools Policies and Procedures. $350 million Program

7. Sea-Tac Maintenance Facility Project Analysis/ HVAC Studies

8. State of Washington, Natural Resources Office Building

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