Project Manager Construction
Resume:
Larry W. Hersey, PM/CM
Construction Engineering Management
Federal Technical Services
**** ***** ****** **** **. John, Florida 32927-4241
*********@***.**.***
QUALIFICATIONS
This individual has diversified knowledge in government, commercial, and industrial organizations; he has experience in
business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocations, and leadership techniques. He
comes with the ability to effectively communicate information verbally and in writing. He benefits the company by raising
overall profitability margins, by increasing customer service levels and sustaining quality standards.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Safety and Compliance Inspections; Construction Project Management; Contract Administration; Estimating and
Scheduling;
Researching, translating, enforcing compliance, and verifying accuracy of contract terms and specifications. Evaluating
and managing the proposal analysis process; negotiating, budgeting, and tracking daily progress. Communicating and
reporting relevant information to supervisors, contractors, and staff. Preparing purchase orders and bid packages;
identifying sources, planning, coordinating and integrating requirements. Assured process compliance with laws,
regulations, and standards. Managing the resolution of problems by analyzing information, finding solutions and making
decisions. Organizing, coordinating, and maintaining records for increasing of efficiency, productivity and profit.
Investigating, researching, writing, and editing associated Real Property forms for contract closeout processes. Reviewing
shop drawings, plans, submittals and specifications. Collaborating reports with engineering, management, and customer
representatives.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Certified Florida Department of Environmental Protection StormWater Management Inspector
Experienced and Certified in 2007 Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Access, Publisher, One Note,
InfoPath and PowerPoint);
Project management, scheduling, and estimating software (Maximo, Primavera P6, Prolog, and Timberline);
Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), Defense FAR (DFAR), the Davis Bacon Act and the Miller Act;
Import/Export Control Awareness Training; Hazard Communication Training; Basic IT Security for 2008 thru 2009
Occupational, Safety, and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 Hour and 30 Hour Certification for Construction Industries;
Basic First Aid and CPR Certified; ComTrain Tower Technology and Safety Training; Peoplesafe 5.0 RF Health and Safety
Training
ISO 9001 Quality Control Training, TL 9000 Telecommunications Quality Control and ESO ISO 14001 Environmental
Awareness Training
Certified in Autodesk AutoCAD, Architectural, Civil, Inventor, and Mechanical from the 2000 through the 2008 editions;
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Construction Engineering Services Inspector, Government Construction Project Manager, URS Federal Services - NASA,
Kennedy Space Center, Florida; September 2008 – Present
Collaborates on construction projects throughout the organization as part of construction engineering teams
consisting of surveyors, inspectors, material tester, and support personnel. Designs protocols for the necessary work
and peer review for quality control purposes. Works with necessary agencies for acquiring needed permits and
approvals. Assists in the development of corporate design standards. Assists in managing and coordinating
preliminary sites or building analysis for construction projects. Applies advanced construction engineering techniques
and plans, organizes, and supervises the construction management work of construction projects. Manages the
General Contractor, subcontractor, Architect, testing agency, and other project participants in the successful
execution of design, schedule, cost, and quality aspects of construction projects. Uses CAD and other personal
computer software packages typically associated with construction projects. Communicates with upper management
and customers to ensure timely coordination and proper status of assigned construction projects. Works with the
Construction Engineering Director and Manager to identify resources needed to address project issues and to interface
with program and/or planning personnel in transitioning management responsibility for projects that are leaving the
design phase and entering the construction phase. Exercises technical expertise in the construction engineering field
and monitors project activities related to site work. Employs exceptional construction engineering knowledge with
possible specialization in mechanical and electrical equipment and instrumentation. Coordinate Requests from
Construction Contractor for outage requests, excavation permits, burn permits, haul routes and other similar items.
Attend Meetings and Conferences including: Preconstruction Conference, Safety Meetings, Nuts and Bolts Meetings
and provide Construction Briefings and Reports per schedule and upon request. Review and provide written comments
and recommendations to client on Progress Schedules and Network Diagrams. Review and analyze the proposed
Baseline Schedule and ensure contractor compliance with scheduling requirements and accepted scheduling
practices. Monitor resolution of scheduling issues and attend project scheduling meetings. Provide request for
contract modification and adjustment schedule impact assessments. Review the safety plan and outline any problems
and provide recommendations. Perform checks to assure adequacy of the construction contractor's quality control.
Monitor compliance with environmental protection requirements. Monitor measurements, assurance surveying and
materials testing. Witness testing of waste, gas, water, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection,
elevator, boiler and energy monitoring control systems. Prepare Contract Construction Compliance Notices (CCCN)
and assist conducting pre-final inspections. Provide advice for modification negotiations and maintain Working Files.
Prepare cost estimates and narrative Assessments for proposed changes as requested and analyze Estimates
Prepared by Others.
Take and provide complete progress, record, and other construction photographs and videos including: Progress,
completion and special construction Operation photographs. Monitor and verify construction contractor "as-built"
drawings including Red-line drawings, and perform spot checks for completeness and accuracy of construction plans
and specifications. Review plans, drawings, and blueprints. Inspect all work for compliance with appropriate code(s)
and construction drawings. Issues verbal orders for work found in violation of code(s). When necessary, issues a "Stop
Work" order and advises supervisor immediately. Record all inspections electronically on a daily basis. Assists in
prosecution of code(s) violators not correcting their work as directed. Prepare written reports of inspection findings.
Perform related work as required involving advanced technical inspection work relating to building, plumbing, sign,
mechanical, gas, fire safety and electrical installations, as well as securing compliance with construction codes
covering building construction, alterations, and repairs.
Engineering/Construction Management Inspector/Analyst, Government Construction Project Manager, TechUSA for SGS -
NASA,
Kennedy Space Center, Florida; September 2007 – September 2008
Collaborates on construction projects throughout the organization as part of construction engineering teams
consisting of surveyors, inspectors, material tester, and support personnel. Designs protocols for the necessary work
and peer review for quality control purposes. Works with necessary agencies for acquiring needed permits and
approvals. Assists in the development of corporate design standards. Assists in managing and coordinating
preliminary sites or building analysis for construction projects. Applies advanced construction engineering techniques
and plans, organizes, and supervises the construction management work of construction projects. Manages the
General Contractor, subcontractor, Architect, testing agency, and other project participants in the successful
execution of design, schedule, cost, and quality aspects of construction projects. Uses CAD and other personal
computer software packages typically associated with construction projects. Communicates with upper management
and customers to ensure timely coordination and proper status of assigned construction projects. Works with the
Construction Engineering Director and Manager to identify resources needed to address project issues and to interface
with program and/or planning personnel in transitioning management responsibility for projects that are leaving the
design phase and entering the construction phase. Exercises technical expertise in the construction engineering field
and monitors project activities related to site work. Employs exceptional construction engineering knowledge with
possible specialization in mechanical and electrical equipment and instrumentation. Coordinate Requests from
Construction Contractor for outage requests, excavation permits, burn permits, haul routes and other similar items.
Attend Meetings and Conferences including: Preconstruction Conference, Safety Meetings, Nuts and Bolts Meetings
and provide Construction Briefings and Reports per schedule and upon request. Review and provide written comments
and recommendations to client on Progress Schedules and Network Diagrams. Review and analyze the proposed
Baseline Schedule and ensure contractor compliance with scheduling requirements and accepted scheduling
practices. Monitor resolution of scheduling issues and attend project scheduling meetings. Provide request for
contract modification and adjustment schedule impact assessments. Review the safety plan and outline any problems
and provide recommendations. Perform checks to assure adequacy of the construction contractor's quality control.
Monitor compliance with environmental protection requirements. Monitor measurements, assurance surveying and
materials testing. Witness testing of waste, gas, water, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection,
elevator, boiler and energy monitoring control systems. Prepare Contract Construction Compliance Notices (CCCN)
and assist conducting pre-final inspections. Provide advice for modification negotiations and maintain Working Files.
Prepare cost estimates and narrative Assessments for proposed changes as requested and analyze Estimates
Prepared by Others.
Take and provide complete progress, record, and other construction photographs and videos including: Progress,
completion and special construction Operation photographs. Monitor and verify construction contractor "as-built"
drawings including Red-line drawings, and perform spot checks for completeness and accuracy of construction plans
and specifications. Review plans, drawings, and blueprints. Inspect all work for compliance with appropriate code(s)
and construction drawings. Issues verbal orders for work found in violation of code(s). When necessary, issues a "Stop
Work" order and advises supervisor immediately. Record all inspections electronically on a daily basis. Assists in
prosecution of code(s) violators not correcting their work as directed. Prepare written reports of inspection findings.
Perform related work as required involving advanced technical inspection work relating to building, plumbing, sign,
mechanical, gas, fire safety and electrical installations, as well as securing compliance with construction codes
covering building construction, alterations, and repairs.
Construction Trades Foreman, Assistant Site Manager, Welbro Building Corporation,
Maitland, Florida; July 2005 – September 2007
Supervised and coordinated daily activities of construction workers; conferred and provided daily information to
supervisors, co-workers, and contractors by telephone, e-mail, or in person; estimated materials, sizes,
distances, determined labor costs and resources needed; inspected equipment, and construction sites; verified
safety and ensured specifications are met; ordered and requisitioned materials, supplies; recording information
on personnel, production, and operational data to specified forms and reports. Review work orders, invoices and
confirm reports. Ensure productivity targets are met and maintained. Specific duties include hazard
identification, corrective action follow-up and overall coordination of Site Safety activities, programs, and
corporate initiatives to ensure the safety of site workers and the general public. In addition, be responsible for
conducting on site safety inspections to ensure subcontractor compliance and reports directly to the Site
Manager/Superintendent. Conducts field-monitoring activities associated with hot work permitting, excavation
permits, crane operation, equipment loading/unloading, etc. Maintains and records copies of Pre Task
Assessment or Pre Task Plans. Reviews/Audits daily safety activity conducted by subcontractor safety personnel.
Conduct accident investigations and incident reports as needed. Maintain safety records as required by the
corporate office and government regulations. Takes immediate corrective action for any unsafe acts observed,
involving the company management and subcontractor management for immediate review.
Project Manager, Field Superintendent, Safety Lead, Spectrum Services & Installations,
Jacksonville, Florida; July 2000 – July 2004
Coordinated the daily activities of interior finishes personnel for multiple projects, provided logistical planning for
material distribution and submittals; conducted pre-project meetings, reviewed drawings, supervised materials
layout; provided management reporting of work complete, work in progress, and planned future work; conducted
job site safety meetings and delivered weekly safety info to contractors; performed logistics resource scheduling,
implementation of entire project, such as manpower, transportation, equipment; point of contact, liaison between
client, executive and middle management.
Contractor, Project Manager, Field Superintendent, Safety Lead, Hersey Contracting, Media One, AT&T,
Jacksonville, Florida; February 1994 – July 2000
Managed, supervised the daily activities of underground utilities, coaxial, telecommunications, and fiber optic
installations, reworks; Performed duties including, logistical resources scheduling, manpower, materials,
transportation; evaluated, directed and participated in contractor safety, scheduling meetings; completed
drawing, plans analysis, procurement, proposal administration; responsible for technical infrastructure (street
maps, aerial/underground cable, electrical, sewer, gas lines) coordination, assigned tasks to field superintendents
as required.
Builders, Maintenance Superintendent for High End Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Organizations, O’Guinn and
Associates,
North East, FL; August 1989 – January 1994
Supervised and coordinated daily activities of construction workers; conferred and provided daily information to
supervisors, co-workers, and contractors by telephone, e-mail, or in person; estimated materials, sizes,
distances, determined labor costs and resources needed; inspected equipment, and construction sites; verified
safety and ensured specifications are met; ordered and requisitioned materials, supplies; recording information
on personnel, production, and operational data to specified forms and reports. Supervised and coordinated the
activities of maintenance technicians, installers, and contractors by interpreting specifications, determining
schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities based on work priority, quantity of equipment and
skill of personnel; participated in budget preparation, administration, proposal and bid processes; coordinated
purchasing, documented actions, and monitored departmental expenditures; requisitioned materials, supplies,
tools, equipment; computing estimates, actual costs of factors such as materials, and labor.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
2ND Class Petty Officer, United States Navy,
Great Lakes NTC, NAS Pensacola, Mayport Naval Station, NAS Jacksonville, FL; June 1986 – August 1996
Decorated veteran of the United States Navy served from June 1986 to August 1996, recipient of the Navy
Achievement, Combat Action, Joint Meritorious Unit Citation, Southwest Asia Service, Armed Forces
Expeditionary, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service, Cold War Era, Liberation of Kuwait,
Navy Expert Rifle, and Navy Expert Pistol Medals, as well as letters of Achievement for Outstanding Service, Navy
Overseas Service, Sea Service Ribbon, and the Battle E Ribbon; rating of Machinist Mate with Surface Warfare
Badge, served onboard the USS Forrestal CV-59, in the Engineering Department and with the Emergency
Response Teams, EOD, Diving and Parachutist Qualifications.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Construction Project Management, with minors in Business Administration, Grade Point Average
(GPA) 3.8, University of London - Buxton Northwest, London, United Kingdom, Graduated June 17, 2003.
College Credit Certification in Drafting and Design Technology, Autodesk AutoCAD 2007-2008, Grade Point Average (GPA)
4.0, Brevard Community College, Cocoa, Florida, United States, Completed May 15, 2008.
REFERENCES and SALARY HISTORY
These documents will be furnished upon request.
PROJECT LIST
Propellants North A & M Facility (A USGBC-LEED Project), NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, FL; Government
Construction Manager for URS/NASA; HW Davis Construction-General Contractor with a project value of $3,265,000.00;
Duration of project = 580 days (CURRENT).
Modify Rooms 2P11 & 2P12 at the Radio Frequency Telemetry Station, Launch Control Center, NASA’s
Kennedy Space Center, FL; Government Construction Manager for URS/NASA; Rush Construction Inc.-General Contractor
with a project value of $570,000.00; Duration of project= 180 days (CURRENT).
Replacement of Roofs and Gutters on the PHSF & RTG Buildings, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, FL; Government
Construction Manager for URS/NASA; Sauer Construction-General Contractor with a project value of $667,000.00;
Duration of project = 210 days (CURRENT).
Additional Project List Available on Request
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