Project Manager Management
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Yonkers, NY 10705 Email: **************@*****.***
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING
Dedicated and motivated professional with a strong background in Project Management, Engineering Design, and Facilities
Planning. Years of successful experience consulting on multifaceted projects and fostering productive relationships with a wide
range of clients, contractors, stakeholders, and key business partners. Consistently recognized for outstanding contributions to the
bottom line. Commended for organization, perseverance, efficiency, and timeline management skills.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Close-Out Contract Administration Organizational Support
Construction Management RFP & RFQ Requirements Sustainable Practices
Facilities Architecture Federal Grants (Davis Bacon) Research & Analysis
Design & Development OSHA 30hr -Safety Training Records & Reporting
Planning & Scheduling Training & Team Building Quality Assurance
Strategic Operations Third Party Relations Student Housing
RECENT EXPERIENCE
Project Manager, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
Managed the SOGR (State of Good Repair) program budget for the Columbia University Medical Center Housing Department with
an annual budget of over $2 million.
• Planned various housing construction and renovation projects.
• Supervised working of architects, engineering consultants and contractors.
• Ensured compliance to all Columbia University standards and regulations.
• Evaluated projects and monitored cost
• Prepared and evaluated project budgets.
• Managed and reviewed project close out materials
• Documented various facility resources and proposal bids
• Example of some Recent Projects:
o 83 Haven Roof Repairs – 3000sf - $420,000
o Tower 1 Local Law 11 Cycle 7 SWARMP - (30 story bldg.) - $700,000
o Tower Podium Local Law 11 - 4 story exterior bldg. base - $475,000
o Bard Hall Railing - Exterior roof railing replacement - $214,200
o Bard Hall Patio - Exterior patio/entrance renov. -est. $800,000
CH2MHILL – Englewood, CO
Project: GE Transportation – Erie, PA
Role: Facilities Project Manager/Supervisor
Provided project management support for the renovation of a 100-year-old, 350 acre, 3.5 million square feet industrial manufacturing
site in Erie, PA. Oversaw programming, detailed design, and services during the construction project including renovating offices,
relocating shop areas, adding bathrooms, adding conference rooms, adding sprinkler systems, and creating spaces for locomotive
simulation laboratories. Oversaw all aspects of project planning such as scope, cost estimates, bidding, and vendor acquisition for
multiple tasks such as plumbing and electrical upgrades, sprinkler system and windows, lobby renovations, and ADA building access
code compliance.
Identified needs and requirements, prepared proposals, and responded to various construction bids
Managed scheduling, budgeting, and scope of each project to ensure delivery and client satisfaction
Tracked and monitored project progress and communicated status with stakeholders and customers
Compiled drawings, sketches, and specifications for contractors and processes purchase orders
Maintained safety standards and adhered to OSHA, EHS, NEC, and NFPA guidelines and regulations
Assisted with facilities design, resource planning, and contract negotiation, and technical support
Collaborated with various third parties and administered technical, legal, and commercial contracts
Planned and implemented effective strategies to streamline processes and reduces overall costs
Formally closing out all Architects and General contractors purchase orders and close out all contracts associated with the
completed project.
Verify clients acceptance of final project deliverables
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Project: Public Works Department – Sandy Springs, GA
Role: Construction/Project Manager
Led the Federal Grant National Park Service partnership, communicated across multiple levels of management, providing updates
and project status to executives, and resolved various issues to promote optimal productivity. Directed staff and organized a team of
National Park Service members, consultants, contractors, and grant agency administrators to facilitate decisions for a $100K
construction effort. Worked within specified budgets, helped ensure all project were closed out on time, and automated processes to
improve operational efficiencies.
Executed design-build sidewalk construction and right-of-way/pedestrian safety standards projects
Created cost estimates and project schedules and tracked contractor progress in Microsoft Project
Collaborated with partners and conducted damage assessments of facilities to aid in recovery efforts
Analyzed and improved workflow processes and facilitated new relationships with key vendors
Adhered to OSHA safety standards and successfully achieved a 100% accident-free work place
Confirming the project has addressed the terms and conditions of the contracts in order to successfully close out the project
Complete and archive final product records and ensure transfer of knowledge
Project: Community Development Department – Sandy Springs, GA
Role: Building Plan Reviewer
Assessed building plans and implemented organizational standards to effectively exceed plan review goals by 35% within 6 months.
Passed the Building Plans Examiner Exam and was recognized as a Certified Building Plan Reviewer in 2009.
Updated and maintained 10+ state and local business codes and ensure accurate documentation
Provided contractors with checklists and successfully eliminated plan re-submittals by 40%
Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of all building codes, ADAAG, and NFPA 101 safety codes
Validating exit criteria have been met and analyze project success or failure for lessons learned as the project close-out
procedures are completed
EDUCATION:
Master of Architecture - Iowa State University Ames, IA, 1995; Bachelor of Arts – Hobart
& William Smith College, Geneva, NY, 1992
Professional Development: PMI member; Pinnacle 3 Certificate of Completion – PMP
certification exam Preparation; Rockhurst University Certificate of Continuing Education course:
Communicator; Fred Pryor Seminar: Fundamentals of Project Management; PSMJ: Certificate of
Achievement – Strategic Planning Retreat
ADDITIOANL EXPERIENCES:
Assistant Professor, Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, Georgia
Courses Taught:
• Cost estimating
• International Building Code 2006
• Technical Documents
• First Year Architecture Studio
• Orientation to Architecture.
Project Manager, Facility Design Group, Inc., Smyrna, Georgia
• Worked extensively in programming and code research for a wide variety of building
types.
• Established the workflow and schedules for project teams
• Prioritized and evaluate work of junior staff
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• Communicated with consultants to complete construction documents on-time and
budget
• Communicated effectively with clients and design team
• Education Project includes: Spelman College Student Residence Hall and Dining
Facility. The project received a LEED-silver certification and consisted of an
environmentally sustainable, 303-bed residence hall.
• Created project closeout checklist
• Archive project close out information such as drawings and contractors
correspondence for future use and lessons learned
Project Architect, Thompson Hancock, Witte & Associates, Inc., Atlanta, GA
• Responsible for code review and research
• Coordinate documents with consultants
• Construct detailed drawings for architectural construction documents
• Maintain records and documentation on all projects for close-out records
Project Manager, Precision Planning, Inc., Lawrenceville, GA
• Responsible for Project Design and Documentation
• Specification Writer and research
• Construction documents and site punch list
• Confirming the project has met customer requirements in order to satisfy the close out
process
Job Captain, ACS: Architectural Construction Services Inc., Atlanta, GA
• Responsible for Design Development and production of Construction Documents
• Work closely with the Architectural Manager producing schematic design and
construction documents
• Construct detailed drawings for architectural construction documents
• Feasibility studies Report
• Validating exit criteria have been met and collect all project records to close out the
project
Project Manager, McElroy, Ward & Associates Architects, PLLC, Jackson, MS
• Managed a team of fifteen employees
• Responsible for daily design and technical development of projects
• Write correspondence letters and contract to client and consultants
• Provides strong knowledge of codes and good planning/scheduling skills
• Communicates effectively with design team
• Conduct project close-out procedures
Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA
Courses Taught
• Representation II: Orthographic, paraline and perspective drawing
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• Computer Applications: Microsoft office suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access
• Third Year Architecture Studio
• Representation II: AutoCAD software
ACADEMIC/ Chair: Awards Committee
PROFESSION Visiting Lecture Committee
AL / Study Abroad Program: Brazil
PUBLIC Coordinator: Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation (LAMP)
SERVICE The School of Architecture Renovation: Project Architect in
Charge
Member: Design Committee
NAAB Visit Committee
Curriculum and Course Outline
The Faculty Development Board Committee
GRANTS 2003 Summer HBCU-UP Program material/supply grant awarded.
Award: $1000
Travel grant to present a paper at the Hawaii International Conference on
Arts and Humanities in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 8-11, 2004
Award: $2000
PUBLICATION “Cast Iron Architecture in the Western Hemisphere: Haiti”
S Abstract published in the conference proceedings for the Hawaii
International Conference on Arts and Humanities
Project Coordinator, R L Brown & Assoc. Inc., Decatur, GA
• Assist with several project management tasks
• Prepares the preliminary tasks lists and documents the man-hour per task
commitment
• Assists in the professional development of the junior staff.
• Conduct project close-out procedures
• Confirm with the client the project has addressed the terms and conditions of
the contracts
Representative Projects Miller Grove High School – DeKalb County, Georgia
• Hendrix Drive Elementary School Renovation and Addition – Forest Park,
Georgia
• Fountain Elementary School, Renovation and Addition – Forest Park,
Georgia
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REFERENCES:
Benjamin Suzuki
Director of Capital Project Management
Columbia University Medical Center
646-***-**** cell
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Yvonne Wojcicki
Director of Compliance
Columbia University Medical Center
646-***-**** cell
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Larry H. Resinger
Facilities Planner, Plant Engineering
GE Transportation
William “Marty” Martin
Manager, Construction Management/Project Management Division
Public Works Department
City of Sandy Springs, GA
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James Strack
President and CEO
Facility Design Group
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