Manager Project
Resume:
Michael K. Farnham
Springfield, VA *****
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Veteran status: veteran honorable discharge
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
****- *******, ************ *******
L-3 Communications (Fortune 500), Reston, VA
. Managed, to completion, $20.M dollar critical infra- structure project
that included the construction of a 20,000 square foot operations
building, roads, and utilities systems for an International customer;
Improvements defined as: construction of new roads, culverts, drainage
systems; cabling conduits installs, dark fiber; installation of
operational, command and control centers; site construction / tower
installations, sensor systems integration, test planning, testing, punch
list for final deliverables
. Turn- around of a $5.0M M Air Force base infra-structure security
enhancement project. Conducted field review of the work to evaluate work
progress, level of effort by sub-contractors, created a process
improvement program to bring project back on schedule and completed all
work within budget. Developed and processed change orders along with
schedule impacts with requests for extension in time where appropriate.
. Designed, developed, and improved engineering solutions through value
engineering studies, proposals, cost benefit analysis, that streamlined
the fabrication and installation time of foundation systems, and follow
on building and tower construction projects.
2007 - 2010, Project Engineer (Lead)
TRC Engineers, Vienna VA
. Managed the production design-development drawings, cost estimates, land
use studies, constructability studies, reviews, reports, and design-
engineering tasks for state and local builder developer customers
. Managed three statewide construction inspection and management contracts
(valued at ~$1.0M total) for 15-20 bridges during simultaneous projects,
regional bridge inspection contracts (valued ~$150K per bridge), and two
districts, new bridge design plans and construction (valued at ~$14.0M
total)
. Provided Subject Matter Expertise (SME) as technical advisor to private
public transportation partner (Trans-Urban Corp.) for review/cost
estimate for mega-project, including: HOV upgrade to I-95 (27 miles of
roadway/bridge improvements), smart vehicle systems installation, new
operations centers, and toll infrastructure
. Completed construction audit for schedule / cost overruns on $10M claim
for delays, representing defense via discovery/deposition on highway
reconstruction project, including: document discovery, 'as built'
scheduling of work using Primavera.
2006-2007, Construction Manager
Hydro Rock, Inc., Virginia Construction Operations, Sterling VA
. Managed operations business development for ~$5.0M contract for
commercial / residential construction, including: new roads, geotechnical
conditions, and wet/dry utility installation
. Authored change order requests, processed requests, performed site review
affecting change request to ensure change order addressed required work
elements to complete new work
. Supervised ~$500K (monthly revenue) site rock crushing operations
enabling higher output at ~30% increase in production
. Developed an improved excavation process on a $2.0M dollar electrical
lighting upgrade system for Dulles International Airport runway using
machine rock trenchers versus mechanical backhoes, resulting in 30%
increased productivity and efficiency
2005-2006, Engineering Development Manager
D. R. Horton, Fairfax, VA
. Managed four land development projects valued at between $5.0M-$10.0M
each
. Prepare requests for proposals (RFP) to evaluate bids for design
development plans, permitting, environmental studies, scheduling, and
cost estimates
. Prepare written request for quote (RFQ) and request for bid (RFB) for
bidders, including total project cost bid packages for general
contracting
. Responsible for review, awards for bids valued up to as much as $10M;
managed as many as four sub-contractors contracted for: land clearing,
earthwork, drainage piping networks, sanitary sewer, dry utilities, curb
and gutter, paving
. Managed all site construction for 300-unit, mixed-use commercial /
residential development project in WV and 50-unit, single-family sub
division in VA; prepared plans, presented (public meetings, regional
planning boards, other stakeholders)
1995-2005, Owner, Construction Manager, Operations, Project Manager
MPJ Group, Fairfax VA
. Provided tenant representation, strategic planning, and project team
formulation for the direction and construction oversight of 150,000
square feet of corporate offices.
. Managed $3.5M sub contract for the new site build out of
telecommunications tower, monopoles,stealth and building mounts.
Performed routine site inspections, developed cost estimates for new site
and tower work, processed all required permitting for each project.
Performed site construction progress reviews to ensure work being
completed in compliance with required contract deliverables.
. Supported general contractors in preparing schedules, and cost estimates
for new project work. Project types included new site builds for small
commercial buildings, roads, and sub- surface utility improvements.
. Managed multiple site development contracts ranging in value from $5.0M
to $10M in the Northern Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia area.
Reviewed and awarded site work sub contracts, attended planning and
public hearings, implemented schedule and cost controls measures for the
work. Completed projects through final walk through punch list, and
jurisdictional acceptance of the work.
. Supplied construction expert services in the success defense of
protracted claim on a regional light rail systems new station project.
Represented the owner (defense) in the matter. Services included review
and validation of the approved schedule, and costs, performed comparative
analysis of actual schedule and associated completion along the critical
path to develop potential delay impacts. Prepared trial exhibits,
provided pre-trial deposition services.
FORMAL EDUCATION / CAREER TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS:
. Graduate Studies, Construction Engineering, University of Maryland,
. Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Old Dominion University, Norfolk,
VA
. 2006, Mediator Certificate, Commonwealth of Virginia
. 2005, Land Disturber Certificate, Commonwealth of Virginia
. 1991, Arbitrator in Construction and Engineer, American Arbitration
Association, Washington DC
. 1992 Virginia Class "A" General Contractor licensed (inactive)
HARDWARE / SOFTWARE / TECHNICAL / COMPUTER:
. HCSS Heavy Bid System
. Deltek Vision Systems
. JD Edwards
. Means Cost Systems
. Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
. Microsoft Project
. P3/P6 Systems
PRESENTATIONS / VOLUNTEER / COMMUNITY / TRADE ORGANIZATIONS:
. Instructor, Prince George's Comm. College, CPM Scheduling, Estimating,
Construction Methods, and Land Survey
. 2009, Professional Member, Society for Cost Estimators and Analysts,
Fairfax, VA
. 1991, Member, American Arbitration Association
KEY & TRANSFERABLE SKILL WORDS:
Building / Infrastructure Construction
Contract Development / Negotiations
Operations Management
Deployment Analyst
Budget Administration & Management
Dispute Resolution / Arbitration
Conceptual/Value Analysis
Resource Allocation
Integrated Master Scheduling
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