Project Manager Civil Engineering

RICHARD M. KAMARA

**** **** **** **** *, Lanham MD, 20706 C: 301-***-**** ************@*****.***

Profile

A construction Assistant Project Manager with M Sc. in Design and Construction Project Management and 6+ years of experience in dealing with building projects. Motivated individual who consistently performs in challenging environment, professional capable of working independently with minimum supervision, and committed to providing high quality service to every project, with focus on health, safety and environmental issues. Also possess a B Sc in Civil Engineering with major in Building Engineering and Building Design.

Education

Chalmers University, Gothenburg, Sweden: M Sc. Design and Construction. Proj. Mgnt. Nov. 2016

Jonkoping University, Jonkoping, Sweden: B Sc. Civil Engineering – Major Building Jun. 2014

Technical skill set

Software:

●Proficient in: Procore construction project management, Blue Beam, MS Office Suite, Auto-Cad, Sketch up.

Site/Field:

●Great organizational and time management skills, accounts payable/receivable management.

●Excellent ability to build and maintain effective and professional working relationships with project teams.

●Knowledgeable in commercial building systems, project reporting analysis and support.

Relevant Coursework:

Project management, Managing organizations in the construction industry, Construction contract relationships, Construction processes and management, Construction governance, Real estate and finance management, Strategic management, Logistics and supply chain management, Managing stakeholders for sustainable development, Architecture and Technology, Building design, Detail design, Structural Engineering.

Professional Experience

Construction Assistant Sept. 2017 – Present

Arena Technical Resources, LLC

(Temporarily contracted to HITT Contracting Inc.)

Rockville, MD,

USA.

Duties included:

●Performing administrative and procedural work requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Inspection procedures.

2. Project Record documentation

– Operation and Maintenance, Warranties and Attic Stock Transmittal.

●Acting as liaison between project managers, superintendents, contractors and sub-contractors to ensure all construction works are executed per contract documents and ready for punch on schedule.

●Entering contractors and sub-contractors daily site work in Procore software and base on the direction of project manager assign tasks to contractors, sub-contractors and other crew members (e.g. Redo/unfinished work on punch list).

●Supervising technical crew on remediation/completion works from consolidated punch list and taking care of Transmittal logs.

Construction Assistant Project Manager Sept. 2014 – Mar. 2017

TM Konsult Ab

Sweden.

Duties included:

●Managed multiple projects and supervised 18 project employees, including in-house, external contractors, and sub-contractors.

●Provided operational support role in projects bidding process, cost estimates, generating scopes of work, preparing preliminary schedule and site logistics as required. Experienced in processing RFI’s and negotiating change orders;

●Supported key stakeholders in the process of selecting high-quality and reliable contractors to fulfill required projects goals. Prepared subcontracts purchase orders, change order requests and monitored all outstanding owner change orders; and

●Established solid working relationship with stakeholders - managed regular communication on project activities, progress, and challenges monthly. This includes also advice on issues which may impact project outcomes, sustainability and maintenance.

Civil Engineer Mar. 2011 – July. 2014

TM Konsult Ab

Sweden.

Duties included:

●Participated in building design, prepared preliminary drawings, construction and program modifications of projects;

●Developed implementation plans and timelines and advised on the terms of civil works contracts of the selected companies; and

●Continuously monitored overall progress of civil works, and verified whether progress was commensurate with disbursed funds.

●Managed potential challenges and troubleshot possible barriers to successful bring projects to completion;

Research Experience

Chalmers University, Gothenburg, Sweden

M Sc. in Design and Construction Project Management Nov. 2016

I investigated the relationship between project managers, project work and interruptions at the Environmental and Water Quality Modeling department, Louis Berger Incorporation. Utilized observatory and questionnaires to collect data and presented the research at international project management student conference.

Publication: Kamara, Richard Mordu. "Managing Interruptions for Project Managers". M Sc, Chalmers University, 2016. Print.

Jonkoping University, Jonkoping, Sweden.

B Sc. in Civil Engineer – Major in Building Engineering and design Jun. 2014

I explored the possibilities of refurbishing an old office building into dwelling flats through the application of architectural design and Auto-Cad skills to model alternative solutions. The study was presented to the internship consultancy, property owner and students of the faculty of Civil Engineering at Jonkoping University.

Publication: Kamara, Richard Mordu. "Refurbishment of a 1950 s office block to living apartments".

M Sc. Jonkoping University, 2011. Print.

Recreation

Backpacking, fly fishing, running, team sport and beginner photographer.

Other

Languages: English and Swedish - Fluent in speaking, reading and writing.

Immigration status: Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).

Note: professional and research references are available upon request.

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