BENNETT ALAN HOLLINS

*** ******* **** ***** 301-***-**** [cell]

Odenton, MD 21113 ac8ydc@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Proven experience in the planning, design and construction of facilities in various industries within budget and timeframe. Extensive experience in project budget forecasting and cost control. Demonstrated track record as individual contributor or in leadership capacity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NATIONAL INSTITUTES of HEALTH [Medical Science & Computing], Rockville, MD

2017-Present

Project Officer

Division of Design and Construction Management. Prepare Basis of Design and Statement of Work documents. Review extra work proposals and prepare technical evaluation of proposals. Prepare Independent Government Estimates. Inspection of construction.

WMATA, Washington, DC 2012-2017

Construction Engineer

Review change order proposals for merit. If merit is found, responsible for the development of pre-negotiation positions [minimum and maximum costs] and development of pre-negotiation strategies. Lead change order negotiations and prepare recommendation for final decision. Prepare all required documentation for change order package. Establish funding source for change order. Function as Contracting Officer Technical Representative [COTR].

INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL, Falls Church, VA 2007 - 2012

Construction Services Manager of existing hospital facilities. Manage the A/E consultants during the design and construction phases. Coordinate the requirements of the end-user and all utility shutdowns associated with the construction. Supervise the bidding process and provide on-site inspection and coordination for the construction projects. Supervise project managers and staff.

WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER, Washington, DC 2005 - 2007

Senior Project Manager

Responsible for the programming, conceptual design, supervision of the design process, bidding and contract preparation for projects ranging in cost from $10,000 to $11,000,000. Perform on-site construction inspections. Developed RFP’s for A/E design services. Responsible for project cost control

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, Newark, NJ 2005 - 2005

Senior Project Manager

Responsible for the coordination and management of the construction of a new 600 bed, high-rise dormitory. Duties include the supervision of the activities of the Construction Manager, monitoring of the project schedule and budget, coordination of the design team and Construction Manager to

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develop solutions to design and field issues, coordination of the design team review of submittals and RFI responses and supervision of the Quality Assurance inspectors.

AEROTEK E & E, King of Prussia, PA 2004-2005

Construction Project Manager

Contract employee with Williams Scotsman, Inc. for a public school expansion/renovation project. Duties included scheduling of subcontractors, buyouts of remaining specialties, supervision of laborers, and construction quality control.

GRANARY ASSOCIATES, Philadelphia, PA 2001-2003

Project Director – Project Management Group

Consultant to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Facilities Management Division for

on-going expansion and renovation project, with primary responsibility for the “Make Ready/Make Done” project, the Interstitial Mechanical project, the new Surgical Pathology floor and the Renovation for In-patient Units. Supervise consultant design of projects; coordinate activities of the Construction Manager and liaison between the Construction Manager and Facilities Management staff.

DORMITORY AUTHORITY-STATE OF NEW YORK, New York, NY 2000-2001

Project Manager III – HHC Group

Responsible for the planning and design of the renovations at the Coney Island Hospital. Supervised the consultant planning and design process. Liaison between the Hospital’s Design and Construction Department and the design team. Work with Hospital staff to develop decanting schemes and phasing schemes.

BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, New York, NY 1994-2000

Director, Facilities Construction 1997-2000

Associate Director – Facilities Management 1994-1997

Managed four Project Managers responsible for new construction and renovation projects. Supervised in-house and consultant design of projects, responsible for bid documents and bidding phase, oversaw change order and claim negotiations. Liaison with client departments. Developed project budgets and cost control.

Reduced cost of bids received and number of change orders through coordination of design documents.

Upgraded contractors on bidder's list and eliminated ineffectual contractors.

Coordinated meetings with clients and design consultants to ensure designs meeting client needs and within project budget.

Managed all critical or high visibility projects utilizing project manager assistance and coaching them in the process.

Developed cost database for increasing accuracy of project budget estimates.

Researched new products for use in construction, resulting in implementation of cost effective and longer life products.

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H.I.P. OF GREATER NEW YORK, New York, NY 1984-1994

Assistant Director – Corporate Facilities / Real Estate Management

Project Manager – Corporate Facilities / Real Estate Management

Managed five Project Managers overseeing all new construction, renovation projects and maintenance repairs. Responsible for site selection, facility criteria for lease negotiations, project scope development and design and development of capital budget.

Established department design policies to create unified designs.

.Created RFP format for professional engagement to obtain consultants who better match the job scope.

Served as liaison with Real Estate Brokers for property searches

Served as liaison with client departments to ensure project objectives were met.

Worked with Staff Attorney to develop standardized construction contracts.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

SEPTA – Project Manager with the Maintenance Facilities Department in the Design and Construction Division. Responsible for the design and construction/installation of bus washers, maintenance equipment, and expansion of a garage. Managed the planning of a major expansion to the heavy maintenance shop.

Hertz Corp. – Project Manager in Corporate Facilities Department. Responsible for the planning, design and construction of new car maintenance facilities, renovations to existing facilities, fueling stations and car wash buildings.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Transportation Planning, Polytechnic Institute of New York, New York, NY

Honor: Fellowship sponsored by the United States Department of Transportation

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineer, Polytechnic Institute of New York, New York, NY

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Engineer in New Jersey (Lic. #25107)

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