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Project Manager Construction

Location:
Strongsville, OH, 44136
Posted:
March 09, 2010

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MATTHEW L. SPRONZ, PE, PMP

PERSONAL

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Address:

Strongsville, OH 44136

440-***-****,

Telephone:

abntd2@r.postjobfree.com

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

As a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Project Manager (PMP), and Estimator with over twenty years of

experience, I have had the opportunity to design, manage, and construct many large and complex projects

within the US government, industry, and private sectors. Strong background in project management, IT

project management, design, estimating, construction and IT improvements in the following areas: civil site

design, government-industrial building construction, environmental engineering projects, land

development, roadway design/construction, office building and retail construction, IT project management

for office building and retail construction.

EDUCATION

OHIO UNIVERSITY- Athens, OH

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

OHIO STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS

Engineer in Training (EIT)

OHIO STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS

Professional Engineer (PE)

American Graduate University

Federal Contracting and Procurement Management (632)

Federal Program Management (625).

Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional (PMP), exam 6/15/09.

TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

USDOE Q-Level top security clearance.

Auto-Cad training and certification.

American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE), Professional Estimator (PE) certification.

Environmental Training: HAZWOPWR, RCRA, OSHA, Radiological Worker training and

certification.

R.S. Means Company cost estimating training and certification.

HCSS cost estimating training and certification.

Timberline cost estimating training and certification.

Earned Value Management Training.

Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

Member of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

• Member of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA).

• Member of Building Owners and Management Association (BOMA). BOMA instructor for Project

Management for Small Construction Projects.

• American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE), Professional Estimator.

PROFESSIONAL

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Key Bank and Johnson Controls award for IT project management and CM program management for

the implementation of stock broker trading floors within Key Bank corporation (2006).

Key Bank and Johnson Controls award for MWBE program management, development, and

implementation (2006)

Forest City Enterprises incentive for the construction of the Cleveland Tower City Amphitheater

(2003).

Forest City Enterprises incentive for the construction of Stone Crest Mall (1.1 Mill-SF) and Robinson

Town Center Mall (900 K-SF), (2001).

Lockheed Martin Corporate Technical Achievement Award for the design and construction of the X-

628 Groundwater Treatment Facility- Environmental Engineering (1996).

Lockheed Martin Corporate Technical Achievement Award for the design and construction of the

Peter Kewit Landfill Remediation – Environmental Engineering (1994).

Lockheed Martin Operation and Technical support Award for the design and construction of the X-

7725 RCRA Storage Facility – Environmental Engineering (1992).

Lockheed Martin Merit Award for the design and construction of the X-624 Contaminated

Groundwater Treatment Facility – Environmental Engineering (1991).

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft (Word, Excel, MS Project, etc.)

Other: WordPerfect, Lotus 123

Project Management: MS Project, PTS, E-Builder

Estimating Systems: HCSS, AES, Timberline, RS Means

Engineering: Auto-Cad, Math-Cad, Solid-works, In-Site Site-work, Civil Tools, HEC-2, Hydro-Cad

EXPERIENCE

YRC Worldwide, Inc., Akron, OH

Senior Program Manager-Regional Manager, 2007 to present

YRC Worldwide is one of the largest transportation service providers in the world. As Sr.

Program Manager/Regional Manager I am responsible for the implementation of

programs for the ongoing development and asset management of all corporate facilities

throughout the Midwest region (15 states, parts of Canada), as well as oversee the

administration of land, specialized structures and technology capital budgets, and manage

all significant engineering, construction, and deployment activities for all operating

facilities within the region. As Sr. Program Manager/Regional Manager I am responsible

for the overall engineering design, operation, analysis, maintenance and upgrades of all

corporate facilities to include the following tasks;

•Direct and manage all procurement, developments, and maintenance of facilities to

support operating requirements, and business plan objectives. Research and evaluate

project needs and site limitations, develop scope and budgetary proposals, and provide

recommendations for management review.

•Lead and coordinate the efforts of internal and external project team resources in the

engineering design of all facilities and construction improvements meeting company and

government quality and functional requirements. Develop all project design criteria and

coordinate design of specialized structures. Conduct all technical and pier reviews of

design efforts. Represent the company before regulatory agencies as necessary.

•Management and oversight of all the new construction or engineered maintenance of

facilities within project budget and time lines. Determine appropriate project procurement

delivery methods to optimize management of costs, time lines, and resources.

Recruit/select vendors and contractors, award contracts, perform periodic inspections,

enforce contract provisions, review and approve change orders and payment requests.

Maintain integrity and accountability of all contractual relationships.

•Conduct facility assessments, perform engineering feasibility studies, develop awareness

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of facility conditions within the region and guide prioritizing to establish budgets and

optimize maintenance spending. Develop networks of regional vendors, consultants and

contractors. Provide technical consultation to and build positive working relationships

with the various operation company clients’ management and field personnel.

•Assist the Real Estate Attorneys and Brokers in pursuit of land and building purchases

and facility leases. Perform inspections, conduct due diligence investigations, and

provide engineering technical oversight for build to suits designs and constructions.

•Participate in department initiatives to improve standards, processes and services. Assist

with miscellaneous maintenance requests received through the department call center.

Review, develop, and implement new software applications. Act as functional expert for

assigned areas.

Key Bank National Association and Johnson Controls, Inc (JCI), Cleveland, OH

Senior Project Manger, December 2003 to December 2007

Key Bank/JCI provides all capital Project Management, Construction Management,

Transactions Management, and Facilities Management services for Key Banks over 11

million square feet of office and retail bank space. As Key Bank Project Manager

responsible for all lease negotiations, estimating, design, and construction related

projects. Mange and grow the JCI and Key Bank corporate portfolio of high value

corporate accounts and properties. Ensure that all projects, from lease/purchase

negotiations, design development, construction documents, estimating, scheduling, and

construction management are completed on time, on budget, and meet or exceed Key

Bank expectations. Projects include large office building construction, refurbishments,

new retail bank construction, new office building construction, and major relocations.

Manage approximately $10 to $15 million of a $275 million capital projects budget.

Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Cleveland, OH

Pre-Construction Program Manager-Engineer, September 1999 to December 2003

Manage and perform all owners pre-construction and field construction management

services required for the estimating, design, development, and construction of large

commercial projects. Prepare detailed construction cost estimates, pro-forma, and

schedules for all commercial development work throughout all project phases (i.e.,

conceptual, design, and construction document phases). Develop and implement value

engineering alternatives and/or design construction optimization in order to improve

value and control owner’s costs. Management, integration, and oversight of all architect

engineers (AE) and consultant design and construction services. Management and

oversight of department staff. Conduct all Negotiations and Contract Management

functions for General Contractors and/or Construction Management Services.

Projects:

The Mall at Stonecrest-Atlanta, GA. New construction of 1.2 million square foot regional retail mall

and site development. Contract Amount $70 million.

Robinson Town Center Mall-Pittsburgh, PA. New construction of 1 million square foot regional retail

mall and site development. Contract Amount $55 million.

Galleria at South Bay-Redondo Beach, CA. Complete Renovation of existing 1.5 million square foot

regional retail center. Contract Amount $15 million.

Show Case Mall-Las Vegas, NV. Renovation and addition to existing retail building along Sunset

Blvd. Contract Amount $7 million.

• Sunset Mall-Las Vegas, NV. Renovation and addition to existing retail center for new 200,000 square

feet expansion and site work. Contract Amount $12 million.

• Short Pump Town Center-Richmond VA. Provided preliminary pre-construction planning for new

regional retail development. Contract Amount $80 million.

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The Great Lakes Construction Company, Independence, OH

Assistant Chief Estimator/Project Manger, January 1996 to August 1999

Responsible for the preparation of all estimates and schedules for competitive bids for a

variety of civil works ranging in contract value from $500,000 to $30 million. Primarily

bid Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Ohio Turnpike Commission (OTC),

heavy highway and large private commercial site development projects. Work

responsibilities included: estimate preparation, job pricing, scheduling, procurement

coordination, office design and engineering support services required for the construction

of large and fairly complex civil works. Extensive working knowledge of HCSS

software for bid preparation. Project Manger and/or Professional Surveyor, on an as

needed basis, for various projects in the field.

Projects:

ODOT-602-Cuyahoga County, OH. Solon road bridge replacement. Contract Amount $6 million.

ODOT-748-Cuyahoga County, OH. Interstate 71 third lane widening and bridge replacements.

Contract Amount $30 million.

Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc., Piketon, OH

Program Manager and Project Engineer, September 1990 to January 1996

Worked for Oakridge Central Engineering Services at the U.S. Department of Energy

(USDOE) Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant as a Project Manager. Work

responsibilities included: prepared and managed production of engineering drawings,

project specifications, equipment specifications, project plans, project schedules, cost

estimates, design criteria and feasibility studies/proposals for implementation of USDOE

Environmental Restoration and Waste Management programs and USDOE Facilities

Operations programs. Prepared RCRA Part B permits, RCRA Closures and Certification,

RCRA Remedial Actions, design and construction of groundwater treatment facilities,

RCRA and TASCA storage areas. Managed design teams and construction projects to

ensure compliance with and acceptance to USDOE, USEPA and OEPA, regulations,

orders, standards and guidelines.

Projects:

• X-7725 RCRA Waste Storage Facility Conversion. Designed and constructed 250,000 square feet of

GCEP building modifications for use as a RCRA permitted waste storage facility.

• X-624 Contaminated Groundwater Treatment Facility. Designed and constructed a groundwater

collection and treatment facility for a TCE contaminated groundwater plume.

• PK Landfill Remediation. Designed and constructed leachate collection system, relocation of existing

stream, pump lift station for the interim remediation of the landfill.

• X-120/625 Groundwater Treatment Facility. Designed and constructed a horizontal well and treatment

facility for the testing of reactive media for the treatment of TCE contaminated groundwater.

William H. Gordon & Associates, Reston, VA

Principal Design Engineer, October 1988 to September 1990

Responsible for the design and technical accuracy of commercial and residential

developments to include: conformance to state, county and local standards and criteria,

preparation of engineering feasibility studies, zoning appeals and waivers, generalized

development plans, preliminary and master construction plans, flood plain studies, storm

and sanitary sewer design, storm water management, highway design, grading plans,

preparation of bond estimates. Managed and trained engineering technicians and

engineering drafters to ensure work was completed accurately and on time. Assisted

associates in scheduling and budgeting of projects. Coordinated design and construction

schedules with contractors and surveyors.

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Greenhorne & O’Mara, Inc., Greenbelt, MD

Design Engineer, October 1987 to October 1988

Responsible for the production and management of Flood and Coastal Studies (FIS’s) for

the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Reviewed FIS’s for technical

accuracy. Coordinated FIS’s with Study Contractors, FEMA and various other federal,

state, and local government agencies. Coordinated and managed support groups to

ensure work was completed accurately, on time and a high quality product was obtained

within budgetary constraints. Served as a Party Chief/Instrument Operator for survey

crew for six-month period. Responsible for surveying related to all aspects of land

development engineering activities.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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