Project Manager Management

Robert P. Chesser

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Temperanceville, VA 23442

757-***-****--mobile

*****@*******.***

EDUCATION

Brevard College: Brevard, NC

Bachelor of Arts in Education, Summa cum Laude

Overall GPA: 3.81

Omicron Delta Kappa National Honors Society

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LJT & Associates

Wallops Island, VA Construction Project Manager

February 2010-Present

* Generate source selection criteria by which potential

bidders would pre-qualify and be selected on major

procurements and projects

* Assist the government with advance procurement planning

* Create, plan, and chair site visits, pre-bid, pre-award,

post award, preconstruction (kickoff), and progress report

meetings on assigned work

* Coordinate and manage the contract planning activities from

writing the bid packages, to evaluating the bids, to

managing the work, to preparing close out packages and real

property reports

* Manage multiple projects at once, ranging in size from

$2,000 up to $1,178,207, with combined totals of well over

$2,000,000 ongoing at any one time.

* Responsibly manage project budgets. Prepares and presents a

variety of budget analyses; and maintains budget records

* Develop project support plans

* Provide guidance during project implementation

* Define, track, and report status of projects

* Provide operational support and technical consultation to

customers

* Coordinate with other project managers for resources

management and manpower for the projects

* Develops, maintains, and reports technical performance

metrics to evaluate the progress and performance of

projects

* Prepare current acquisition plans, milestone charts and

schedules, and other project schedules

* Explore innovative contracting approaches to meet

customer's needs. Serve as experienced negotiator to

ensure both parties arrive at equitable and satisfactorily

agreements

* Advise upper level management on projects, contracts, and

procurement strategies.

* Evaluate, direct, and provide guidance to subcontractors

* Work within the regulations set forth by the FAR and DFAR

* Keep documentation and records recording all pertinent

information relating to all subcontracted work; including

documenting and monitoring all Quality Control and Safety

aspects

* Create and execute reports; including variance reports,

project manager matrices, task order management system

reports, and award term report

* Directly support upper management as well as other project

managers

* Worked directly with the IT Manager to develop an

interactive subcontracted work website

E.S. Action

Wallops Island, VA Foreman

October 2007-February 2010

* Managed crew of five employees

* Trained and provided field instruction for all O&M work

* Maintained equipment

* Updated and recorded work order management system

* Fostered and maintained working relationship with prime

contractor as well as sub-tier vendors

* Developed procurement objectives, cataloged and ordered

materials

Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing

New Castle, VA Director of Base Camp

Operations

December 2005-October 2007

* Served on Board of Directors

* Managed day-to-day operations and maintenance of camp;

including up to 30 personnel, 10 vehicles, 10 buildings,

and 500 acres

* Reviewed work of lower-level personnel

* Interviewed, initiated hiring recommendations; trained and

scheduled personnel

* Established and maintained working relationship with Dept.

of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

* Conducted staff meetings

* Inspected and recorded inventory

Brunswick Naval Air Station: Great Pond Outdoor Adventure Center

Aurora, ME Outdoor Recreation Specialists/Head Guide

May 2005-August 2005 (Internship)

* Designed, planned, and implemented outdoor recreation

activities

* Performed administrative duties included staffing

reservations desk, recording daily attendance numbers, and

job hazard analysis reports

* Maintained Naval guidelines regarding safety (JHA's) and

environmental concerns

* Designed weekly newsletter to inform patrons of all events

and happenings at GPOAC

* Performed maintenance and upkeep on all outdoor recreation

equipment and gear

NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility Visitor's Center

Wallops Island, VA Assistant Director of Operations

August 2003-December 2003

* Developed and implemented presentations for public viewing

and for private groups, including a Boy Scout Astronomy

Merit Badge program, a Living in Space Demonstration, a

Flight Basics Demonstration, and Group Model Rocket

Launches

* Performed administrative duties included staffing front

desk, preparing weekly and monthly reports, and recording

number of participants

Skills

* Proficient in all components of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project,

Maximo, and strong Internet skills

* Utilize construction estimating software (R.S. Means) to build

estimates

* Proficient in operations and functions of Simplified Acquisition

Process (SAP) and Maximo for placing and tracking Purchase Orders and

running multiple reports

* Ability to interpret Federal Property Management regulations and

ensure adherence to agency directives, guidelines, policies and

procedures

* Utilize internet effectively

* Somerset County, MD 4-H Volunteer and Kayak Instructor

Awards

* 2009 - Peer Award

* 2010 - Teamwork Award

* 2012 - Teaming Award

* 2013 Teaming Award

Certifications/Training

* Confined Space Supervisor

* Fall Protection Authorized User

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