Project Manager Construction

Brett Michael Kerr Mobile Phone: 210-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

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San Antonio, TX 78254

PROJECT MANAGER

BBA: Management Information Systems; 40hr MCASES/MII; 10hr OSHA Safety; PMP & MA Currently Pursuing

SUMMARY

More than eleven (11) years of construction and project management experience. Including cost estimating, contract development, scheduling,

procurement, logistics and supervisory of capital projects to acquire, develop, and improve capital assets. A goal oriented team player with a proven

record of increasing efficiencies and decreasing cost through agile management practices in all of the companies which I supported.

COMPETENCIES

• Proven project controls experience in support of the U.S Army Corps of Engineers and the Air Force Civil Engineering Center

• Highly developed Construction Management experience in prime or client representative roles, to include contracting, procurement,

logistics, management and financial responsibility of the projects.

• Strong leadership skills in direct management of subcontractors, skilled tradesman, master craftsmen, engineers, schedulers, estimators and

project managers in meeting and exceeding client needs.

• Experienced in developing cost models for multiple markets including continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Asia, Guam, Eastern

Europe and the Middle East.

• Proven results with customers in satisfaction, accuracy, and innovative solutions to achieve customer goals.

• Skilled in developing scopes of work from client interviews by addressing needs and proven proposal development.

EXPERIENCE

The Louis Berger Group San Antonio, TX Sept. 2010 Present

Project Manager AFCAP, Operations & Maintenance, Sustainment Restoration & Modernization Programs

• Developed comprehensive construction / Architecture & Engineering proposals to include Technical Approach, Mobilization plans, cost

estimates, procurement and logistic strategy in support of 10 Billion Air Force Contractor Augmentation Program.

• Provided critical analysis of construction deliverable; monitor contract deliverable due dates; communicate and document comments on

deliverable content and deliverable deadlines to client project manager and contracting officer.

• Manageed multiple projects with multiple disciplines simultaneously tracking budget and schedule performance

• Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Maintenance Plans, Project Management Plans (PMP) to include Quality Assurance &

and Quality Control Surveillance plans (QA/QC Plan).

• Supported contingency efforts to include deployment into storm locations to provide immediate support to client’s efforts.

• Monitored and analyzed construction schedules and cost data; provide feedback on potential impacts to client management.

• Developed Request for Quote packages for subcontractor bid proposal utilizing Alloy and Deltek procurement systems, to include detailed

scopes of work, and bid item sheets.

• Reviewrf and approved subcontractor pay applications against the percentage of the scope they have completed

• Negotiated subcontractor procurements and bids for proposal development through project execution and project close out. Utilizing Low

Price/Low Risk or Best Value Approach.

o Example Projects: ($137M) Joint Base Balad Iraq Civil Engineering Operations Maintenance & Repair; ($27.4M) Al Udeid Base

Operations Support Contract; (16M) Al Udeid Installation Support Services; ($21.9M) Iraq Incident Response Command Teams,

($1.3M) Renovation of Building 825, Sheppard AFB, ($1.1M) Renovation of Building 215, Altus AFB, ($7.4M) Emergency

Power & Lighting Hurricane Sandy New York City

Portage, Inc. San Antonio, TX May 2010 Sept 2010

Project Manager AFCEE

• Developed comprehensive construction / Architecture & Engineering contract request for proposals (RFPs) to include statements of work

(SOWs), statement of requirements (SORs), specifications, and cost estimates in support of $2.5 Billion program on behalf of the client.

• Provided critical analysis of construction or AE deliverables; monitored contract deliverable due dates; communicated and documented

comments on deliverable content and deliverable deadlines to client project manager and contracting officer.

• Coordinated and actively participated in design reviews; provided comments based on assigned area of responsibility or discipline; collect,

review, and consolidated comments.

• Reviewed proposed work change request requirements in coordination with relevant stakeholders to develop RFPs for modifications as

required.

• Reviewed contractor pay applications against scope percent complete and justification for client approval

• Monitored and analyzed construction schedules and cost data; provide feedback on potential impacts to client management.

o Example Projects: ($4M)Renovation of Oman Bulk Fuel Storage Facility & Repair 1.5 kilometers of Pipeline in Oman; ($1.6M)

Blanchard Preston Dorm Facility Al Udeid Air Base, ($1M) Air Field Apron Expansion Al Udeid Air Base

MOCA Systems San Antonio, TX May 2008 Mar 2010

Senior Project Manager (Apr 2009 Mar 2010)

• Performed economic analysis on region specific conditions to determine viable labor rates, material availability, and labor availability to

perform the necessary tasks to complete the project.

• Estimated and negotiated Change Orders and Contract Modifications as owners’ representative under contract to the US Air Force Center

for Engineering and the Environment, and US Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District.

• Analyzed contractor pay application against scope percent complete and give justification for client approval

• Team Lead using MOCA Build proprietary software to develop feasibility analysis of possible scenarios on multiple projects for the

AFCEE and USACE in over $2 Billion.

• Team lead for providing the Air Force with Requirement documents that are verified through a charrette process. Lead the charrette team

in analyzing the customer needs to develop defensible requirements document and charrette report to include cost/schedule analysis and

risk assessment on multiple execution scenarios in excess of $500 Million.

• Responsible for San Antonio Region’s budgets, bill rates, business development and availability; to provide services to other projects and

regions across the company.

o Example Projects: Hickam AFB Concept Documents for Fire Crash Rescue Station & Combat Arms Training and Maintenance;

1.5B Utah Data Center; Elmendorf Air Force Base Flight Line Kitchen and Cape Lisburne Water Storage Facility.

Project Manager (May 2008 Apr 2009)

• Level 1 and Level 2 estimate development on the $192 Million Air Force Village 1 & 2 project, along with scenario based master integrated

scheduling to develop phasing plans.

• Also developed and executed on schedule evaluations of contractor proposed cost loaded schedules using proprietary labor loading

techniques in Primavera P6 format for the US Air Force and US Army Corps of Engineers.

• Performed Change Order analysis on behalf of the US Army Corps of Engineers and the US Air Force to include cost and schedule impact

evaluations.

• Analyzed contractor pay application against scope percent complete and give justification for client approval.

• Responsible for RFP development, estimating, Value Engineering evaluation, and schedule development on various elements of the $2.5

Billion BRAC program at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Including: field training facilities, medical instructional facilities, and historic

renovations.

o Fort Sam Houston BRAC Program; Fort Lee BRAC Program; Camp Bullis Field Medical Training Center; Air Force Village 1

and 2; Air Force Center for Engineering and Environment Construction Management Support, and Creech AFB Construction

Oversight of the Predator Program, Wilford Hall Lackland AFB, Randolph Medical Clinic, Little Rock AFB Hospital

Toll Brothers, Inc. San Antonio TX Apr 2005 May 2008

Construction Manager

• Responsible for all aspects of construction of $32M development from permit to completion.

• Developed and managed master construction schedule including work package level trade schedules.

• Responsible for reporting project progress to senior management using schedule analysis and reporting.

• Directed Engineering and Process Improvement workshops with vendors and tradesman to improve constructability and reduce overall

construction schedule.

• Direct consultant on cost estimate and schedules to individual property owners.

• Responsible for reviewing and approving contractor invoices and issuing purchase orders for work above and beyond scope

• Evaluated change order impact on cost and schedule on individual projects up through master project level.

• Developed Master Service Agreements with vendors and key subcontractors at the inception of each new venture

• Negotiated with vendors and sub contractors to improve financial position of the project.

• Worked with customers throughout the lifecycle of their home from preconstruction through warranty completion.

Kimball Hill Homes Dallas & San Antonio TX Feb 2002 Apr 2005

Construction Manager

• Responsible for construction from permit to completion, communicating with customers throughout construction on schedule progress, and

quality.

• Relocated to spearhead the opening of the San Antonio Division.

• Responsible for reviewing and approving contractor invoices and issuing purchase orders for work above and beyond scope

• Responsible for financial data accumulation, analysis and reporting of project cost performance to senior management.

• Responsible Safety coordinator for San Antonio division, including inspections, monthly reports and held meetings to improve safety.

• Executed SWPPP plans to ensure 100% compliance in multiple developments.

• Negotiated with vendors and sub contractors to improve financial position of the project.

• Scheduled, hired, and terminated trades / vendors to improve processes, safety and quality to the building process.

• Liaison with architects on structural issues during construction of new designs.

EDUCATION

Webster University San Antonio, TX Est. Completion 2016

MA Procurement and Acquisitions Management

St. Mary’s University San Antonio, TX 2000

BBA Management Information Systems

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Storm Water Prevention and Erosion Control

10 hour OSHA Safety

40 hour MCASES/MII Training

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) Currently Pursuing

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Primavera P6, MS Project, SureTrak, Schedule Build, Timberline, MCASES, MII, PACES, Cost Works, MOCABuild construction simulation software, Alloy, Deltek,

Windows MS Office applications including SharePoint and various purchasing and procurement platforms

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni Volunteer Corporation, Texas Theta Chapter San Antonio, TX 2003 Present

Alumni Board President St. Mary’s University Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity

• Guide the chapter in the operations in the fraternity. Responsible for chartering the chapter to the national board of Sigma Phi Epsilon

Gary J Thompson Memorial Scholarship Foundation

Director of Operations

• Responsible for raising funds by recruiting sponsors, advertising the tournament, and further developing relationships with donors.

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) San Antonio, TX 2008 Present

Young Member

Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) San Antonio, TX 2008 Present

OTHER

Available within 2 weeks after notice to current employer

Open to Travel: 50% or Higher

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