Project Manager Construction

Esmond P. Mendez

**** ****** ****** ** **********, DC 20018 240-***-**** Email: ac1xsa@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Highly competent, self-motivated Project Manager with 25 years of experience in project leadership, human resources and customer relations management principles and practices, supervision and coordination of federal, residential, and commercial projects.

Possess extensive knowledge on leading cross functional teams of various disciplines of construction project management, and a record of success overseeing all phases of multimillion-dollar construction projects. Successfully planned and managed all aspects of each project to completion; as well as, owner representation, contract supervision, including change management, strategic planning, metric development, financial planning, coaching, team building, and conflict resolution. Ability to develop, implement and maintain a customer service strategy.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2012 – Present Project Manager, Arel Architects Inc., Temple Hills, MD

●Schedule projects in logical steps, on time and within budget to meet approved deadlines

●Create and present project updates and summaries

●Develop and implement quality control programs

●Interpret and present plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner

●Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems

●Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors

●Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress and contracting reports

●Plan and execute actions to resolve delays situations caused by unexpected inclement weather or emergencies at construction sites

●Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems

●Coordinate, facilitate and attend pre-bid, pre-construction and construction progress meetings

●Review and approve project change orders

●Coordinate project RFI's and submittals for architectural/engineering review

●Perform and document punch-list and final occupancy inspections

●Review and approve payment requisitions

●Obtain required city and county permits

●Coordinate and evaluate city, county and third-party inspections and material testing

2010 – 2012 Business Development Manager, Vega Enterprises, Waldorf, MD

●Responsible for administrative and human resources duties required to enhance staff performance

●Responsible for developing job descriptions and facilitating hiring procedures

●Perform accounting duties for employee payroll and subcontractor payments

●Responsible for product ordering, cost estimates, bid proposals, price quotes and delivery for submission for residential and commercial contracts.

●Responsible for the preparation of the solicitation package for building maintenance and managed the performance of those awarded contracts

●Establish and implement policies, procedures and standards for daily operations

●Maintain personable, professional relations with customers by resolving issues in a timely manner

●Attend numerous consulting meetings with customers to determine project requirements

●Responsible for sales leads and respond to customer requests by developing sales presentations

●Plan and manage relocation for new business venture

●Research and implement specifications to meet state and federal regulations

1992 – 2010 Manager/Owner, TintPlus, Inc. Professional Window Tinting Services,

La Plata, MD

●Perform administrative and human resource management functions of ten or more employees

●Negotiate with realtors, homeowners and lawyers on lease agreement for new business

●Establish priorities and directed resources for labor demands

●Attend project and partnering meetings with customers and general contractors

●Prepare bid proposals for submission to federal, residential and commercial contracts awards

●Maintain positive customer relations by resolving customer complaints in a timely manner

●Review technical specifications and shop drawings

●Plan and manage the relocation of a new business from set up to opening to the public

●Perform oversight on quality control inspections to meet technical requirements

●Present and make recommendations on architectural and building safety/ security specifications

●Attend trade shows annually and presented for security window film manufacturers

1991 – 1994 Industrial Hygienist, Soil and Land Use Technologies, College Park, MD

●Observe and monitor abatement specialist work to ensure adherence to federal regulations and guidelines at multiple Federal Building locations (US District Courts; the State Department and the Executive Office, Washington DC)

●Perform quality control assessment of completed abatement work

●Perform, analyze and report data for air quality sample testing for abatement work

●Provide approval documentation for space occupancy on completion of abatement work

PROJECTS

Coordinated projects with general contractors, subcontractors, private agencies, and government personnel to meet contractual requirements on projects. Met project deadlines on time within budget.

●Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center, North Brentwood MD: Coordination of architectural/electrical engineering/civil engineering for site utility development for updated PEPCO electrical service and renovation of existing parking lot [Contract Value: $1,100,000]

●MGM Resort, National Harbor MD (Post Opening): Permit Liaison/Expediter for all construction permits between MGM and Prince George’s County, Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement [Contract Value: Billable]

●MGM Resort, National Harbor MD (Construction): Permit Liaison/Expediter for more than 100 design build construction permits/revisions between MGM and Prince George’s County, Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement. Processed and logged over $3,000,000 in permit fees and ensured billing accuracy [Contract Value: Billable]

●Prince George’s County Public Schools, Eugene Burroughs Middle School, Accokeek MD: Facilitate weekly progress meetings. Perform construction punch list and final occupancy inspections. Completed final occupancy inspections overnight and satisfied building readiness for AM occupancy of staff/students [Contract Value: Billable]

●Prince George’s County Public Schools, Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School, Accokeek MD: Perform construction punch list and final occupancy inspections. Completed final occupancy inspections overnight and satisfied building readiness for AM occupancy of staff/students [Contract Value: Billable]

●Kettering Baptist Church, Upper Marlboro MD: Owner Representative / Project Manager for construction of 1000 seat / 45,000 square feet church. Review and approved monthly pay requisitions. Coordinate all RFI's and submittals for architectural/engineering review. Review and approve project change orders [Contract Value: $9,200,000]

●MGM Training Facility, Oxon Hill MD: Project management assistance to senior design architect. Coordinate/process RFI’s, submittals and pay certifications [Contract Value: $2,300,000]

●Prince George’s County Government / District VII Police Station Oxon Hill MD: Project management assistance to senior design architect. Facilitate progress meetings in lieu of senior architect absence [Contract Value: $6,900,000]

●Highland Terrace, Washington DC: Architect representative for Housing Urban Development (HUD) for pay certifications and inspections: Apartment building renovation [Contract Value: $6,500,000]

●Gibson Plaza Apartments, Washington DC: Architect representative for Housing Urban Development (HUD) for pay certifications and final inspections - Parking lot and playground renovation [Contract Value: $860,000]

●Kettering Baptist Church Site Development, Upper Marlboro, MD: Owner Representative / Project Manager for 13-acre site development for proposed construction of a church. Facilitate and coordinate the initiation of project ground breaking [Contract Value: $3,100,000]

●Fannie Mae, Washington, DC: Facilitate contract negotiations with owner. Manage the installation of solar and blast retention window film to satisfy the completion of work during owner’s operating and non-operating hours [Contract Value: $55,000]

ACADEMIC AND TRAINING

How

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering – Howard University, Washington, DC (1991)

Industrial Hygienist (IH) Certification – Biospheres Institute, Beltsville, MD (1990-1994)

Construction Safety and Health Certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Prince George’s Community College (2014)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Projects

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office Suite

Quicken QuickBooks Pro

COMMUNITY SERVICE

January 2007 - June 2008 Archbishop Neale School Fundraising Committee Co- Chairman, La Plata, MD

September 2005 - May 2012 La Plata Youth Soccer Association (LPYSA) Head Soccer Coach, La Plata, MD

August 2015 Maret School Building Connections Parent Panel, Washington, DC

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