Michael M. Dayn
** ****** **** . **********, ************* 01701
508-***-**** . acesi9@r.postjobfree.com
Project / Construction Manager
Construction Engineer
Extensive experience optimizing operations for private sector utility and
construction / engineering companies and large U.S. government agency
through outstanding management, technical, and relationship building
expertise. Accomplished and versatile professional with proven ability to
direct construction and rebuilding projects from concept through close-out
within industrial, commercial, and residential environments. Recognized
contributor with knowledge and skills needed to guide all aspects of
project operations including constructability, designs / specifications,
value engineering, quality testing, and budgets / schedules. Articulate and
collaborative communicator, negotiator, and leader with talent for
establishing productive relationships with clients, colleagues,
subcontractors, and government officials and building strong, motivated
multi-trade teams. Fluent in Russian.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Design / Management . Construction / Rebuilding Expertise .
Constructability . Problem Solving
Multi-trade Team Building . Cost Reduction Strategies . Value Engineering .
Contract Negotiations
International Experience . Industrial / Commercial / Residential .
Construction Engineering
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
. CPM (Certified Project manager)
. PMP (Project Manager Professional)
. CRM (Certified Risk Manager)
. LEAN/Six Sigma-green belt
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TD Bank real estate-Natick, MA . 01/2014-present
New England Project Manager
. Identified, prioritized, recommended Project initiatives. Completed of
site feasibility analysis. Managed capital project coordination,
construction, procurement, contract administration and budget. Coordinated
works of contractors, subcontractors and vendors on various projects.
. Coordinated obtaining internal approvals, accurately capturing and
quantifying space adaption need for the end-user, at a technical level,
and communicating those needs to the architect, engineer, and/or general
contractor; monitoring projects in the field, managing the architect,
engineer, and/or general contractor and participating in real-time problem
resolution; economical and timely project completion to achieve specified
scope of work while maintaining adherence to approved budget, schedule and
financial processes.
. Conduct and maintain relationship with clients, tenants, industry trade
associations, government and public service representatives. Assisting
with property marketing efforts and with negotiation lease renewal and
expansion. Creating and distribution monthly design and construction
reports, budget and cash flow analysis.
United Illuminating Company-Orange, CT . 09/2012-12/2013
United Illuminating Holding. (United Illuminating Co.; Connecticut Gas
Corps; S. Connecticut Gas Corps.; Berkshire Gas Corps.) is a diversified
energy delivery company serving approximately 706,000 electric and natural
gas utility customers in 66 communities across two states (CT and MA), with
combined total assets of over $4 billion.
Contractor Project Manager
. Leads multiple teams that plan, design, and construct
transmission/distribution and substation infrastructure for United
Illuminating Company in CT. Manages project strategy and
implementation of cross-functional teams, including planning,
engineering, information technology, maintenance, environmental, real
estate, operations, and construction. Defines processes and tools best
suited to each project, creating detailed project plans, budgets,
schedules, and work breakdown structures.
. Worked on from 7 to 11 projects including $12.5M Mix Avenue 1610 line
re-conductoring and terminal upgrade with 2.9 miles 115KV line re-
conductoring and transmission poles replacement; $13.3M Mix Avenue
substation upgrade: capacitor banks, reactor and control house
additions, P&C, SCADA improvements; $24.7M Devon to Milvon 115 KV re-
conductoring and RR upgrade project with 2.6 miles line re-
conductoring with new monopoles installation; $37 M Baird to Congress
115 KV re-conductoring RR upgrade project with 4.6 miles line re-
conductoring with new monopoles installation; LIDAR-NERC Compliance
Project 115 KV including re-tensioning conductor, adjusting of
assembly heights, new monopoles installation.; 22M Housatonic River
Crossing 6 circuits overhead and underground line re-conductoring and
installation crossing structures.
SNC-Lavalin Co.-Iberdrola Inc. - Augusta, Maine . 07/2011-09/2012
Iberdrola Inc. (Central Main Power Company, NY State Electric & Gas Corps.,
Rochester Gas and Electric Corps., Connecticut Gas Corps., S. Connecticut
Gas Corps., Berkshire Gas Corps.) is a Fortune 200 energy company, Maine's,
NY and Connecticut largest electrical and gas utilities investor-owned
units in the United States.
Contractor Project Manager
. Supervising design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning
scopes of electric transmission and distribution projects, including
substations, transmission lanes and underground utilities projects for
Central Main Power Company in Maine.
. Oversee and evaluate client's proposals, coordinate team of designers,
estimators, schedulers to create project requirements, technical
documentation, engineering estimates and drawings. Supervise construction,
installation and testing until project commissioning and close-out.
. Worked on wide range of projects including $42M Berwick Reinforcement
Phases II and III project with 3 substations and 2 transmission lines 34KV
& 115KV; $28M Maintenance Upgrade Projects project with new equipments
installation on 33 existing substations; $21M SCADA Project with network
upgrading of 34KV & 115KV transmission lines and 12 substations.
DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY - U.S. Department of Defense, Alexandria,
Virginia & Moscow, Russia . 01/2009-06/2011
Agency created "to safeguard America and its interests from weapons of mass
destruction (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high
explosives) by reducing the threat and providing quality tools and
services."
In Country Forward Project Manager
Charged with directing renovation and new construction of biological and
pharmaceutical production factories, including clean rooms, with new
equipment installations. Determine technical feasibility of projects by
reviewing specifications, work statements, designs, and estimates. Advise
project team and clients regarding constructability issues, value
engineering, and meeting work scope requirements.
. Optimized agency's operations by completing meticulous inspections and
quality tests and proactively responding to problems by collaborating
with construction team in correcting / repairing site deficiencies
without impacting costs or schedules.
. Spearheaded successful completion of numerous projects by interfacing
with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to maximize
fulfillment of project requirements, contract close- outs, and functional
performance testing of equipment and systems.
. Utilized extensive engineering, construction, estimating, project
controls and management expertise to complete projects within-budget, on-
schedule, and with very high quality.
Successfully completed wide range of projects including chemicals,
biological and pharmaceutical production plans and laboratories with range
from $25 M to $75 M. These projects were completed under budget and within
schedule despite numerous technical, engineering and logistical issues
between the two countries.
NATIONAL GRID, Westborough, Massachusetts . 03/2007-12/2008
Electricity and Gas Company that is one of largest investor-owned energy
companies in world.
Construction Manager
Guided construction and renovation of electric substations and associated
transmission lines in New England region. Reviewed and approved scopes of
work and budgets, drawings and engineering estimates, modifications, and
payment vouchers. Interfaced with contractors, subcontractors, and
designers; controlling work and performance of multiple crews having
diverse trades.
. Strengthened company's operations by directing simultaneous construction
and renovation of 7 to 12 electrical substations and associated
transmission lines having value of $300M+.
. Orchestrated completion of wide range of projects including $70M
Wakefield JCT with new electrical substation and associated transmission
lines 345/115KV; $20M Melrose electrical substation renovation with new
control house, underground utilities, and A-frames; and $15M Golden Hill
renovation and new construction that included associated transmission
lines, new control house, underground utilities, and new electrical
equipment.
SIEMENS POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION, Sayreville, New Jersey
.03/2006-03/2007
Cutting-edge electric power company that serves diverse clientele
internationally.
Construction Project Manager
Accountable for construction operations on Sayreville Converter Power
Station, overseeing architectural and engineering design and communicating
with local government and approval agencies. Reviewed and approved
contractor's correspondence, RFI, shop drawings, submittals, estimates,
change orders, and requisitions. Supervised 6-14 company staff and
consultants.
. Championed fast-track completion of 500MW station construction project
having budget of $130M+.
BECHTEL/PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF JOINT VENTURE, Boston, Massachusetts . 09/1997-
03/2006
Collaboration between Bechtel / Parsons and Brinckerhoff in completing
Boston Central Artery / Tunnel Project, largest and most complex urban
transportation project ever undertaken in U.S.
Engineer / Project Manager
Directed construction and material disposal contracts for massive
construction project; coordinating operations with construction,
engineering, environmental, and lined landfill contractors; Department of
Environmental Protection; and soil / design consultants. Guided estimating
and scheduling and procurement of facilities, equipment, supplies, and
services. Developed and reviewed specifications and technical documents.
. Enhanced project operations by providing expertise in handling and
disposing of various material types and reviewing of Bills of Lading and
testing requirements; utilizing Oracle systems. Also orchestrated
contract close-out, document control, and record management using Oracle
software.
. Guided numerous projects to completion including $105M COQM1-Quarry Hills
Recreation Complex material disposal and lined landfill facility; $65M
C21S2 and C21S3-Subaru Standby Operations material disposal and lined
landfill facility; and $7.5M CTOS1-Town of Saugus landfill material
disposal facility.
SHAH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Wakefield, Massachusetts . 04/1995-09/1997
Regional construction and engineering company.
Quality Control Engineer / Assistant Project Manager
Oversaw engineering and administration including project documentation and
contract / change order negotiations. Maintained project records, prepared
project correspondence and construction orders, and processed payment
estimates. Monitored material testing requirements and submittal reviews.
Reviewed shop drawings and data sheets and guided CAD operations and field
quality control inspections.
. Strengthened company's operations by providing estimates and quantity
computations and creating database to track all quantity payments with
section backgrounds. Also developed progress schedule diagrams and graphs
using Primavera (P3 and Sure Truck 1.5) and Microsoft Excel and Project.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Began and built impressive career by serving as Project Manager, Project
Engineer, Superintendent, and CAD Designer for various companies in USSR
and U.S.A. Supervised construction and performed design and field
engineering of various residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Details upon request.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Moscow Institute of Civil
Engineering, Moscow, Russia
2 Years of Engineering and Project Management Coursework
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Certified Project Manager, Bechtel / Parsons Brinckerhoff J.V.,
Boston, Massachusetts
AutoCAD Design and Drafting, JVS Training Center, Boston,
Massachusetts
Management Skills and Negotiation Strategy, CA/T Project, Boston,
MA
Contract negotiation, design, estimating, material handling and
disposal, CA/T Project, Boston, MA
Various electrical safety trainings, National Grid, Westborough,
MA
FERC standards of conduits; NERC CIP overview, Iberdrola USA,
Augusta, ME
COMPUTER SKILLS
AutoCAD . Timberline . Primavera P3, P5 & P6-Sure Track 1.5 & 2.0 . Lotus 1-
2-3 / Lotus Notes . Oracle .
Expedition 5.1 . Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & PowerPoint) / Projects .
Word Perfect . SAP . Power Point .
. Microsoft Office Project 2007 . Microsoft Access 2007 .