Project Engineer
Resume:
COST ENGINEER, ESTIMATOR & QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Darrel Hickman
Los Angeles, CA
http://lnkd.in/b9tE4RU
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Special Interest:
Cost Engineering, Estimating and Quantity Survey utilizing skills within multiple disciplines evaluating, tracking and controlling project. Develop, manage and execute new and renovated construction projects to include; Airports; concrete/asphalt pavement of runways, taxiways, ramps, terminals, hangars control towers, airfield lighting, FAA/Classified communications systems, airfield marking and rubber removal. Deep Water Ports/Marinas, Roads/Highways, PAX/Freight rail systems, Chemical Industrial Plants, Custom/track Housing, Urban/Regional Parks, Power/Fuel Plants, Wireless Telecom, Multi-level housing/admin/retail, Medium/Low Voltage, Fuel Depots/Bladders/Hydrant Systems, Retail/Strip Malls, K-12 schools, Hospitals/Clinics, Resorts/Sports Arena/Stadiums
Competencies:
Contracted and project oriented Cost Engineering and Estimating methods used in developing procedures for the management and project oversight from pre-construction to completion.
Good interpersonal presentation, results oriented, organized cost analyst in control of documents
Analyze and monitor; bid, award, change request, cost to completion reporting, progress reports, meeting updates, review and log all receipts, contractor and sub contractors
Inherent skills formulating project direction validating cost expenditures during completed process
Client/EPC manager utilizing computer software to calculate changes and progress allowing for quick turnaround and decision making maintaining project design requirements, budgets and schedules
Critical Path Project Management, Quality Control and Risk Management Programs
Analytical skills focused on Cost Validation and Quantity Survey techniques for design, technical, negotiating, bid and award process, time management, budget and design compliance
Manage multiple projects maintaining cost methods during construction process
Microsoft Suite; Power Point, Excel, Outlook both private and government cost software
Manage Project Risk related o Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Land-use site planning
Manage Cost on projects ranging from $60K to $4.85B; New Towns, Ports, Airports, Chemical industrial sites, Commercial parks, Residential communities, Urban regional parks
Manage Cost Control of large scale projects materials quantity for airports concrete and pavements
Experience:
Aquastructures Inc. – Manhattan Beach, CA 05/2014 – Present
Consultant for site development; erosion control, drainage, infrastructure and facility development
Review client’s proposed commercial land-use plans, validate cost for engineered site design and specifications, materials, alternative energy conservation utilizing LEED standards
CH2M HILL – Torrance, CA 11/2013 – 05/2014
Facilities Cost Manager. Review client’s development plan, build new and renovate existing facilities, utilities/infrastructure, and space allocation allowing for expansion while meeting code requirements
Facilities assessment validating design, cost, bid package, contractor award and oversight
CNG station, upgrade Distribution Center sprinkler systems, New Auto dyno center, Jet hangars
DynCorp/RMS Int’l – Ali Al Salem, Kuwait and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 01/2011 – 07/2011
Facilities Assessment Engineer; Real Property/Facilities Cost assessment for installation to include Airport, fuel bladder and hydrant systems, roads, facilities, security, all utilities and infrastructure
Develop fiscal budget for inventory and required maintenance ‘life cycle’ cost feasibility plan for annual budget in accordance to site acquisition and installation lease program
Roads, drainage, power plant, airfield, hangars, munitions depot, perimeter security, PAX terminal
DynCorp Int’l – Manas Air Base, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 07/2011 – 07/2013
EPC Project Cost Manager: Coordinate and evaluate design and cost of facilities, utilities/infrastructure
Design, develop cost proposal runways and taxiways pavements, runway/airfield lighting, control tower, PAX terminals. Managed 40 projects valued at $225M for annual budget
Pavements construction during extreme cold weather conditions, strict compliance to design
Booz Allen Hamilton – Seoul, South Korea 08/2009 – 12/2010
Base Community Planner, Cost Engineer providing oversight of Developer, Contractor and Subs
Master Plan for Garrison expansion by 2400 acres. Plan to incorporate new and renovated facilities, infrastructure, airport, railway system, roads, highways, bridges, open space, security and housing.
Develop Standards and Guidelines, Quality Assurance Program as part of the development plan,
Cost assessment of land-use development/functional use, architectural, landscape plans.
Specialty areas; airport expansion for new aircraft, fuel storage hydrant system, control tower, cargo terminal, fire station/emergency services, PAX terminals, rail system, road and highways, multiple story administrative facilities, community center, hospital, family housing, power grid and perimeter security
Parsons – Los Angeles & San Diego, CA 07/2005 – 08/2009
Cost Engineer, developing cost evaluation of multi-storied Aero Space Command Center facilities
EPC oversight and cost allocation of facilities, roads, drainage, landscapes, parking garages, all utilities and infrastructure, facilities fit-out, furnishing, communication/telecom systems
Base Security Project, perimeter fencing, entry control points, and electronic surveillance
Construction Cost Engineer (San Diego, CA) multiple sites and locations in Southern California
Lead multi-disciplined Engineers in the development process reviewing funded and new projects
Review evaluate design cost for construction meeting existing funds
Analytical approach ensuring project built to requirement, meeting Clients current needs, while allow funding meeting budget moving forward with workable solutions in developing projects
USACE – Camp Arifjan, Kuwait City, Kuwait 01/2005 – 07/2005
Project Engineer field cost analysis Kuwait Projects. Analyze funded project cost awarded to Contractors
Runway demo, replace, hangars, airfield lighting, relocation of military operations to Ali Al Salem
Plan, design and development all airport operation facilities and flight command center
Planners, Architects & Engineers – Moron AFB, Moron, Spain 12/2003 – 01/2005
Base Community Planner. Develop Master Plan and annual budgets for Facilities, Functional Land-use Plan and Base security for strategic USAFE Base in Host Nation Country
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Develop fiscal budget for special facilities for NASA requirements; Runway renovation; demo and removal correcting surface and elevations
Expand ramp and taxiways to allow for serviceable use meeting current ICAO/FAA standards for NASA aircraft and equipment operations, coordinate contract cost for Contractor renovation
Fuel hydrant system, airfield lighting system, reconstruct and redesign parking layout of ramp for new Spanish jet fighters, C-5 and B-52 aircraft
Education:
B.S.C.E. Civil Engineering
Bishkek School of Architecture/Engineering, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - 3.6/4.0
M.S. Urban and Regional Planning
California State University San Francisco - 3.8/4.0
B.A. Urban Studies, Economics
San Francisco State College, California - 3.2/4.0
A.A. Architecture, General Engineering
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, California - 3.0/4.0
Certification:
California Contractor License – C592022, Commercial & Residential (Prior License in Hawaii. California and Arizona)
DHS – FEMA Project Officer OSHA, ISO, UBC, IBC, QA/QC, HSE Completion LEED 2.2
DOD – ‘Secret’ Clearance L.A.R.E. Landscape Architecture Airfield/Flight Line DL Qualified
Anti-Terrorist Programs Nuclear Munitions Programs Quality Assurance Certification
License and Skills Training:
Prior General Building/General Engineering Contractor License, Commercial/Residential
OSHA, ISO, UBC, ICO, IBC, Quality Assurance, Financial Programs, Cost Engineering, Scheduling Programs
Microsoft/Windows 7, XP Vista, Board Design, CAD/Micro Station, GIS Survey Management Software Real Estate Assessment, Life Cycle Maintenance, Cost Feasibility and Quality/Risk Management Programs EPC, Diverse Management Skills, Contract Liaison & Project Resolution
LEED/USGBC, New Construction 2.2, Federal Emergency Management & Relief Programs
Projects Range in Scope, Diversity for both Private and Government Sectors: $300K to $4.85B
Site Selection/Demolition Revitalization & Renovation Hospitals/Clinics
Stadium/Sports Centers ATF Security for Facilities Urban/Regional Parks
Water Treatment Systems PAX/Freight Rail Systems Deep Water Ports
Fuel Hydrant Systems Roads/Highways/Bridges Sewage Retention Systems Chemical/Smelter Processing Oil Storage/Supply lines Pools/Water Features
Reinforced Concrete Structures Custom/Track Residential Wireless Telecom
Commercial/Industrial Parks Multi -level Construction POL Header facilities
Airports/Airfields/Hangars PVC/Solar/Wind Farms Marinas/Resorts
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