Project Manager Construction

David J. FitzGerald

BS CE, LEED AP

510-***-**** acr3cg@r.postjobfree.com

*** **** ****** *******, ** 94608

PROFILE

Creative and innovative leader in high-paced construction industry. Extensive project management background in public works, renewable energy, green building, and prefabrication. Currently working as a Regional Manager for Unistrut Construction, a contractor that specializes in design, fabrication and installation of modular metal frame and racking systems for hi-tech and healthcare clients. Career objective is to continue in an operations role while advancing with a forward thinking company. EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco, CA 2016 (expected) Master of Science, Organization Development

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT AMHERST – Amherst, MA 1994 Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

EXPERIENCE

Unistrut International Corporation – Union City, CA April 2013 – Current Design, fabrication and installation of modular metal frame & racking systems, United States and Canada (Healthcare, Hi-tech, Commercial)

Senior Project Manager / Regional Manager

Manage multisite operations; Full accountability of Western Region P&L Responsibilities:

Oversee sales, project management, admin, estimating, engineering, and installation crews

Develop existing employees and recruit and train new employees; Build successful teams

Apply lean management and construction techniques to improve process and procedures through systematic evaluation

Align and engage west coast group with corporate initiatives and objectives

Implement strategic and tactical planning and change management

Review and approve estimates prior to bid; manage project hand-off from sales to project management team

Review and approve contracts, purchase orders, product and service warrantees; approve quotes and expenditures

Remodel main office (open, team-centric floor plan) PROJECT FROG – San Francisco, CA Sep 2011 – March 2013 Provide technologically advanced component buildings that assemble easily on site (Healthcare, Retail, K-12) Project Manager

Oversee and coordinate all aspects of product implementation for multiple projects from inception through closeout, and work closely with clients to ensure projects remain on schedule and on budget Responsibilities:

Manage Purchase Order Agreements with building component manufacturers and certified installers

Procure building components and oversee logistics of supply chain to ensure “just in time” project delivery

Meet regularly with clients, contractors, manufacturers and inspectors to review project progress

Developed data-driven approach for eliminating defects called DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control)

Support sales development; managed key deliverables, including: cost estimate (WBS), qualifications, risk management plan, labor forecast, design drawings, and project schedule SUNPOWER CORPORATION – Richmond, CA Dec 2010 – Sep 2011 Turnkey solar solutions for businesses and government agencies Project Manager

Managed Design-Build contracts of solar power (PV) installations for the Mount Diablo School District ($88M); SunPower solar systems were installed at 51 schools, with a cumulative capacity of 12.1 megawatts, with expected energy savings to the client of $220M over 30 years

Responsibilities:

Coordinated in-house and subcontracted Architect/Engineer design teams via Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) method with responsibility for contract P&L, Performance Guarantee (PEGU), and Owner Project Requirements (OPR’s)

Created scalable solutions and tracking tools for management of multi-site projects

Managed project controls to meet schedule and budget goals through construction, commissioning and close-out

Reported budget forecasts (earned value, margin, potential change orders, billing, schedule, and risk analysis) for senior management review

HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Concord, CA Mar 2004 – Nov 2010 Specialized planning, design, and construction management Construction Manager

Management of K-12 projects from inception to close out for San Leandro Unified School District, ($140M Bond Funded Program) Responsibilities:

Design Phase: Performed QC of plans & documents, constructability review, and set up electronic filing systems

Bid Phase: Developed project bid schedule, marketing outreach, maintenance of plan-holders list, and pre-qualifications of potential bidders; customized front end documents, and conducted bid process and contract administration

Construction Phase: On-going budget & schedule review, CO pricing review and project update reports; provided recommendations to the client to mitigate CO costs and delays; worked with the IOR and Special Inspectors to track QA

Close-out: Performed project close-out; managed Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) certification process; monitored Commissioning Agent (Cx) process from contract to verification Assistant Resident Engineer

Alameda County Congestion Management Agency, Alameda Congestion Management Implementation of Rapid Bus Corridors ($10 million funds)

Responsibilities:

Supported implementation of traffic and operational improvements across three cities; Monitored all work activity by various trades throughout county

Assistant Resident Engineer

Redwood City, Hwy 101/Ralston Avenue Interchange Modification Project ($14 M) Responsibilities:

Monitored all phases of road construction and supported CM. Tracked all construction activities and provided document control Lead Project Inspector

City of Hollister, Wastewater System Improvements ($60 million MBR system) Responsibilities:

Tracked equipment, time, labor, and correspondence; QA/QC construction phases of the wastewater treatment plant

Inspection of underground stone column buttresses, earthwork, all utilities, and building construction

Oversaw seasonal storage pond upgrades including the construction of a soil/cement/bentonite groundwater cut-off wall SUMMIT ASSOCIATES, INC. – Concord, CA Jan 2001 – Feb 2004 Assistant Resident Engineer - Caltrans North Region, Various State Highway Projects Highlights include coordination of emergency reparations to west trestle section of the San Rafael Bridge; two-lane expansion on Highway 101 South in Hopland, construction surveys throughout Mendocino County, and bridge and culvert installations in the eastern Tahoe region

INSPECTION CONSULTANTS, INC. – Oakland, CA Oct 1997 – Dec 2000 Resident Inspector - San Francisco International Airport, Boarding Areas A and G. ($2.6 billion) Coordinated all project materials testing and inspections, including pipe welding and x-ray; inspected structural steel, concrete, passenger loading bridges, specialty equipment, and all final phases of building construction CERTS & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

USGBC LEED BD+C Accredited Professional OSHA 30-Hour Certification CMAA CMIT Caltrans Testing Methods ICC Certified Building Code/Usability Specialist ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Scheduling MS Projects, Primavera P6 DMS Salesforce, Oracle, eCMS, Primavera CM MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint ACTIVITIES

MENTOR AEC Global PBL Lab, Stanford University MUSICIAN Recording Engineer and Song-writer OUTDOORSMAN Hiking, Biking

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