Manager Project
Resume:
Matthew R. Smith
Project Manager/Construction Manager
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-***-**** (home)
619-***-**** (cell)
***********@*****.***
Professional Background
BS/1989/Construction Management, California Polytechnic State University-
SLO
Years in Practice: 24
Years in Last Firm: 16
Affiliations:
Construction Management Association of America
Background
I have over 24 years of specialized experience in project management,
construction management, contract administration, estimating and scheduling
services on water treatment, wastewater treatment plants, water
transmission pipelines, pump stations, large power generating facilities,
ocean dredging projects and upstream oil and gas programs. As a
project/construction manager, my responsibilities included planning, design
oversight, oversight of land acquisition, permitting, pre-construction,
estimating, scheduling, subcontracting, project completion, start-up and
close-out.
After leaving JPM Co I worked part-time, interviewed with several companies
while steadfastly looking for full time work.
Representative Project Experience (JPM Co., Jacobs, Sverdrup, LH Woods &
Sons, Hunter Corp.)
Jacobs Civil, Inc. (1995-2011) Project/Construction Manager primarily
involved in five of the largest CIP projects in the country namely the San
Diego Clean Water Program, the Gwinnett County Georgia CIP, the San Diego
County Water Authority, the SFPUC Hetch Hetchy Program and the BP San Juan
Coal Bed Methane Project.
Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant Grit Improvement Project San Diego,
CA (2010-2011).
SFPUC Project East Bay Pipeline San Francisco, CA (2010-2010 Short term six
month assignments).
BP San Juan Coal Bed Methane Project Durango, CO (2010-2010 Short term six
month assignments).
San Diego County Water Authority Peak Services Contract San Diego, CA (2007-
2010).
Gwinnett County Department of Public Utilities Gwinnett County, GA (2004-
2007).
Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion as part of the $1.2 billion
Capital Improvement Program for the San Diego Clean Water Program San
Diego, CA (1997-2004). I worked as a Contracts Manager then Deputy
Construction Manager for direct on-site manager, including inspection,
quality control, and safety team for the delivery of ten separate
construction contracts. The Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion
(250 MGD) consisted of $168 million of the program.
L.H. Woods & Son, Inc.: (1996-1997). Senior Estimator responsible for
estimating the costs of large diameter water transmission pipeline projects
for public agencies. This effort involved the detailed quantity take off
and pricing of all costs for materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors,
and overheads in addition to the closing of the bid. Also responsible for
schedule creation and updating, preparation and negotiation of change
orders, coordination of subcontractors and vendors and attending progress
meetings with the owner agency staff. Personally developed a computer-based
estimating program using Timberline Estimating software, which was tailored
to suit specifically the way LHW put bids together for these projects,
enabling them to bid work more accurately and efficiently.
Hunter Corporation: (1989-1996). Senior Estimator responsible for
estimating the costs of construction for water and wastewater treatment
facilities, large diameter water transmission pipeline projects, water and
wastewater treatment facilities and marine dredging projects. This effort
involved the detailed quantity take off and pricing of all costs for
materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, and overheads in addition to
the closing of the bid. Also responsible for schedule creation and
updating, preparation and negotiation of change orders, coordination of
subcontractors and vendors and attending progress meetings with the owner
agency staff. Personally developed a computer-based estimating program
using Timberline Estimating software, which was tailored to suit
specifically the way Hunter put bids together for these projects, enabling
them to bid work more accurately and efficiently.
References:
Richard Snow
Senior Civil Engineer
Metropolitan Wastewater
Department
1902 Gatchell Road
San Diego, CA 92106
Jerry Williams
Plant Engineer
Metropolitan Wastewater
Department
1902 Gatchell Road
San Diego, CA 92106
Paul Winkler
General Manager
Apex Technical Sales
1214 Park Street
Suite 201
Paso Robles, CA. 93446
Marty Glaske
Director of Labor Relations
Gafcon
5960 Cornerstone Court West
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92121
Project List by Client
City of San Diego Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant Grit Improvement
Project San Diego, CA (2008-2011). Construction Manager, On-site manager
for the delivery of construction management services responsible for
construction management and inspection team. The Point Loma Wastewater
Treatment GIP project is valued at $28 million which will last three years
with multiple plant shutdowns. We were especially pleased to introduce the
City of San Diego Engineering and Capital Improvements Division to
Sharepointe project management system for team collaboration during the
execution of this project. This software allowed us to share information
online in real time between all necessary team members. This vastly
improved the time for the turnaround of critical project documentation and
decision making necessary to cut down on paper as well as mailing expenses
to the Owner.
SFPUC Project East Bay Pipeline San Francisco, CA (2007-2008). Construction
Manager for a $69 million seven mile 72 inch welded steel water
transmission main connecting the east bay transmission main to the
connection of water mains leading to the city of San Francisco. This was
one major project in the overall $4.3 billion program improving delivery of
water from the Hetch Hethcy reservoir to the larger Bay Area.
British Petroleum (BP) San Juan Coal Bed Methane Project Durango, CO (2006-
2007). Site Coordinator as part of a General Contractor team role
supervising both Jacobs staff as well as on-site subcontractor tradesmen
serving BP in developing its' 800 well head sites as well as distribution
piping systems, compressor stations and production water disposal systems.
The program is part of the $1.4 billion EPCM construction phase that Jacobs
was involved in 2008. The program included interfacing with engineering,
procurement, construction oversight of subcontractor tradesmen, operations,
start-up and turnover to client staff.
San Diego County Water Authority Peak Services Contract San Diego, CA (2003-
2007). Capital Improvement Program as a Project Manager as part of a team
serving the Authority to deliver the $3.1 billion CIP. Projects include
pipe relining program, flow control facilities, master planning for
emergency storage projects, other program related activities.
Gwinnett County Department of Public Utilities Gwinnett County, GA (2007-
2010). Project/Construction Manager for multiple large PCCP water
transmission replacement pipelines, water treatment plant upgrades and
sewer pipeline replacement projects.
Lanier Filter Plant Water Production Facility - Various plant upgrades to
150 MGD primary water production facility including; new raw water
distribution structure, filter facility rehabilitation, facility
security, chemical storage facilities, filter rehabilitation, ozone
generator, architectural improvements, and overall site spill containment
facilities.
DPU-Mezzanine Build-out Project - Tenant improvement project of space that
will provide over 130 additional staff office spaces for the execution of
the overall program.
PCCP Replacement Program - Replacement of 48" PCCP water pipe including
evaluation and assessment of existing PCCP water pipe. Program to include
professional services contract to evaluate 38 miles of 48", and 72" PCCP
in the County's raw water and transmission system and to design and
construct replacement pipe for these lines.
Raw Water Distribution Structure - This project consisted of a concrete
distribution structure along with inter-connecting piping between the
existing raw water head chamber and the new facility along with valves,
controls, and other architectural features.
Dacula 16 inch Water Main Project - 19,000 lf of new water main service
an area of the county critical to future development.
Danbury Creek Sewer Replacement - Replacement of 4,000 lf of deteriorated
sewer lines in established neighborhoods running down the middle of a
creek. The construction methods included traditional dig and lay, cure
in place pipe replacement and pipe bursting.
Hammond Dr/Lanier Blvd Water/Sewer Replacement Project - 5,600 lf of
gravity sewer and water distribution main project to alleviate chronic
sewer back-ups while providing better fire protection capability.
Skyland Drive Water Main Replacement Project - 7,000 lf of water
distribution main project to alleviate chronic system breaks.
Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion as part of the $1.2 billion
Capital Improvement Program for the San Diego Clean Water Program San
Diego, CA (2002-2004). Deputy Construction Manager, On-site manager for
the delivery of construction management services responsible for
construction management and inspection team for multiple contracts. The
Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion (250 MGD) consisted of $168
million of that program.
Maintenance Building Expansion- The addition of a second story which
consisted of office space and conference rooms as well as rehabilitation
of the first floor along with exterior architectural improvements to
comply with overall plant site color scheme and architectural plan.
North Operations Building- The construction of a new three story
operations, control and laboratory facility housing in one location all
supervisory control from the Distributed Control System for the entire
plant. This new building also complies with the architectural
improvements to comply with overall plant site color scheme and
architectural plan.
New Chemical Building and Chemical Storage Facility- The facility
included the construction of a new chemical storage facility with
containment walls, distribution piping, pumping, and metering. This
project also entailed the rehabilitation and re-use of and abandoned
building once used for a similar use. The main objective of the facility
was safety improvements for overall plant staff and that of the chemical
delivery safety.
Digesters 7&8 - Construction of two new digesters, methane gas balancing
tank, new excess gas flare facility, and development of large earthen
berm from material excavated on-site from new digesters in order to hide
the overall plant site from the historic Cabrillo National Monument. Also
included was the adjoining mechanical facility housing all of the large
piping, valves, pumps heat exchangers, electrical, digester cover
insulation, I&C and supervisory control from the Distributed Control
System.
Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant - San Diego, CA (1997-2002). As
Contracts Manager for the $1.2 billion Clean Water Program, managed all
facets of construction for five projects.
North Shoreline Protection Improvement Project - This project included
the preparation for, and placement of 8-ton rocks as a revetment at the
base of the coastal bluff to mitigate marine erosion, and the
construction of a 30+-foot high tied-back shot crete wall to stabilize
the upper bluff.
Scum Removal, Concrete Restoration and Odor Control Upgrades- This
project consisted of the complete concrete restoration of the secondary
clarifier tanks which included protective concrete coating system to
prevent future corrosion of the concrete above the water line, along with
scum removal equipment, sludge removal equipment, odor control equipment,
electrical/piping bridge, I&C and the addition of supervisory control
from the Distributed Control System.
Gas Utilization Facility Pre-purchase - This project required working
with the Owner, the designer and the construction manager to procure a
supplier to furnish for installation by a General Construction
Contractor, two-digester gas/natural gas fueled engine generator sets,
all associated heat recovery systems, and all associated appurtenances
including switchgear.
Gas Utilization Facility Package A - This project modified the existing
Gas Utilization Facility (GUF) to allow installation of a 1500 Kilowatt
diesel engine generator. Also included were new heat exchangers, new
effluent pumps, restoration of the existing and construction of new
compressor facilities as well as a new motor control center with
supervisory control from the Distributed Control System.
Gas Utilization Facility Package B&C - This project upgraded the existing
Gas Utilization Facility (GUF) to allow the installation of new
electrical distribution switchgear, power generators, heat recovery
equipment, site-wide electrical distribution duct banks and power
centers. Also included were new heat exchangers, hot water distribution
pumps, all with supervisory control from the Distributed Control System.
Digester C1&C2 Upgrades - Complete rehabilitation of two of the existing
eight digesters. Included was the adjoining mechanical facility housing
all of the large piping, valves, pumps heat exchangers, electrical,
digester cover insulation, I&C and supervisory control from the
Distributed Control System.
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