Project Manager
Resume:
EUGENE DURU
act63m@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
To seek an opportunity in Project Management where my design/construction/project management, work ethic, leadership, time management and superior communication skills in project delivery will make a significant contribution to the continued success of my employer.
CORE COMPETENCIES SUMMARY:
Key Skills: Design - Civil/Structural/Architectural; QA/QC Field Engineering; Subcontractor/Crew Supervision; Site Safety/OSHA Compliance; Change Order Management; Construction Projects; Cost Control in government, commercial, and industrial projects.
Excellent collaborative relationships with staff, clients, contractors, sub-contractors and other engineering discipline.
Reviewed Shop drawings, submittals, responded to RFIs, RFPs, WCDs and approved Payment applications
Proficient with MS Office, MS Project, Prolog, RS Means, and AutoCAD.
Great working knowledge of International Building Code (IBC), Life Safety Code and Texas Accessibility Standards/American with Disability Acts (TAS/ADA) as they apply to new construction/ renovation projects.
Safety and Security: Developed a Work Crew-Based-Safety rule that encouraged the use of an observation/feedback process to positively reinforce safe behaviors that prevent injuries, as this process challenged workers to strive towards the goal of working the job with zero accidents. Observed safety and security procedures; used equipment and material properly.
Project Management: Developed project plans, directed and managed project work, monitored and controlled projects; performed integrated change control; communicated changes and completed projects on time within budget; Strong ability to cut cost through reviewing, verifying and negotiating sub-contractors’ quantity take offs for Change Orders. Provided both architectural/construction management guidance and supervised field engineers on several projects.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
10/08 – Present Contract – Operations/Project Manager: Construction Management Dept., Apex Consulting Group, Inc. Houston
Planned/scheduled day to day operations and estimated project completion time. Monitored safety and budget.
Verified and negotiated sub-contractors’ quantity take-offs for Change Order Requests. Approved Pay Apps.
Coordinated all Civil/Structural drawing reviews with client, Schlumberger, for Cable Testing Facility.
Coordinated construction management services for Schlumberger Cable Testing Facility and heavy equipment
TMT and HPU Pads.
Construction management/inspection services for new Warehouse addition at Prairie View A & M University.
Performed property inspection and coordinated civil drawings for Zollie Scales Apartment Complex.
Coordinated all construction management/inspection services for Zollie Scales Apartment Complex.
10/06 – 09/08 Contract – Construction Project Manager: J.O.A. Construction Co., Inc. Houston. (Contract Ended)
DeBakey High School for Health Professions and City of Houston Teague Maintenance Facility.
Managed 23 sub-contractors with different specialties to execute project in accordance with contract documents,
within budget and schedule, while maintaining high safety standards. Monitored progress, cost control, and
reviewed RFIs, RFPs, Change Order Requests (CORs), material testing, and approved payment applications.
Managed all deliverables: doors/windows and frames, glazing, polished granites, marbles, interior finishes, etc.
Worked with client’s representative to ensure agreement and understanding on all project’s technical aspects.
Represented J.O.A. in weekly construction meetings with client’s representatives and sub-contractors.
04/05 – 09/06 Contract – Construction Manager: Infrastructure Associates Houston. (Contract Ended)
METRO Magnolia and Eastwood Transit Center Improvements.
Managed all material deliverables from different vendors. Approved invoices.
Planned and prioritized work activities. Provided guidance to field personnel.
Managed Design Mix Purchase Agreement and Concrete Pumping sub-contract.
Developed punch list items and identified detailed corrective actions based on project specifications.
05/02 – 03/05 Contract - Sr. Proj. Engineer/Asst. Proj. Manager: Gilbane Building Company, Houston (Contract Ended)
George R. Brown Convention Center Phase II Expansion (600,000 S.F., $143 million).
Oversaw 39 sub-contractors with different trades to execute project in accordance with contract documents.
within budget/schedule, while maintaining high safety standards.
Reviewed and estimated cost for all architectural/structural/MEP materials Change Order Requests (CORs).
Managed all deliverables: doors/windows and frames, glazing, polished granites, marbles, interior finishes, etc.
Reviewed construction drawings with clients’ representatives.
Monitored contractor’s QA/QC program. Reviewed and monitored As-built. Prepared daily reports and weekly logs for contractors. Reviewed all material testing results and certifications.
Performed frequent construction site inspections to better evaluate the scope of work and man-hour for CORs.
Reviewed all Submittals, and responded to RFIs, RFPs, WCDs and approved contractor’s Pay Apps.
04/01 – 05/02 Senior Technical Architect: HOK Corporation Houston (Corporate reorganization due to 9/11)
Christus-St. Elizabeth hospital (690,000 SF., $210 million) Beaumont, Texas
UTMB Orthopedic Clinic Phase two and three.
Phase one (250,000 SF, $120 million) of IBM-Tivoli campus Austin, Texas
Chevron/Phillips Office H/Qtrs. at The Woodlands, Texas
Cameron Office building, Houston, Texas.
Reviewed Shop drawings, submittals, responded to RFIs, RFPs, WCDs and approved Payment applications
11/96 – 04/01 Project Architect/ Project Coordinator: HNTB Corporation Houston (Dept. moved to Virginia)
Terminal A/B Garage at Bush Intercontinental Airport (2 million S.F., 5,500 Parking Spaces, $75 million).
Perform extensive in-house design/reviews at different phases of the construction documents
Worked with client to ensure agreement and understanding on all the project’s technical aspects
Reviewed submittals and provided technical direction and feedback during construction phase
Managed and coordinated the activities of a multi-disciplinary team.
Represented HNTB at coordination meetings with clients and consultants involved in other Airport projects. Developed punch list items and identified detailed corrective actions based on project specifications
Project Architect: HNTB Corporation Houston
LAMP (Landside Aesthetics Master Plan) developed to improve the airport’s appearance and aesthetics, also the operational and maintenance deficiencies at Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston Texas.
Project Engineer/Project Coordinator: HNTB Corporation Houston
North/South Terminal Roads Modification at Bush Intercontinental Airport ($7.3 million).
Project Architect: HNTB Corporation Houston
Union Pacific Railroad Superintendent Bldg. (18,700 s.f.) Command/Control Center (Midwest Region)-Spring, TX
02/95 – 11/96 Inspector/Asst. Project. Manager: 3D/International Houston, Texas (Resigned Nov. 1996)
City of Houston (COH) H/Qtrs.’ renovation - $35 million
Inspector: 3D/International Houston, Texas
Houston Independent School Districts (HISD) facility evaluation (First Bond Project).
02/93 –02/95 Architect: John S. Chase F.A.I.A. Architect, Inc. (Resigned Feb. 1995)
UT at Austin New Track / field and soccer stadium ($19.0 million)
T.S.U (Texas Southern University) Houston, Texas.
M.L.K. Middle School Beaumont, Texas - $12.6 million (118,000 S.F.)
Houston Police Dept. H/Q - $18.5 million (550,000 S.F.)
MHMRA (Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority).
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Architecture, The University of Houston.
Bachelor of Science: Construction Management, The University of Houston.
Project Management Course at School of Continuing & Professional Studies – The University of Houston.
CERTIFICATION:
Candidate for Project Management Institute (PMI) – Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam.
Contact this candidate