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Project Manager

Location:
Newark, NJ
Posted:
June 07, 2016

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WHITFIELD (TED) CHANDLER

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Extensive construction business experience developed from close contact with clients and in depth knowledge of corporate structure. Proven knowledge of Project, Program and Construction Management Services. Strong interaction with business, community leaders and leading executives of the industry.

MANHATTANVILLE DEVELOPMENT GROUP, 10/2007-7/2015

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York NY

Senior Project Manager – Mind Brain Behaviour Building 1.3B Project Cost

•Provide overall management and technical direction to construction managers, design consultants and special inspection consultants.

•Review and approve consultants’ personnel, purchase requisitions and change orders.

•Prepare and recommends budget estimates, progress reports, cost tracking and project schedules.

•Conduct project meetings, construction coordination meetings.

•Developed and implement QA/QC Programs

•Confer with directors and AVPs to resolve issues such as work procedures, complaints and construction problems.

•Ensure all construction is in compliance with design specifications, the DOB and other agencies.

•Interface with Columbia University Groups.

•Implement and monitor all site safety regulations, monitor site to ensure daily cleanliness and compliance with clean constructions guidelines.

•Supervise and mentor assistant project managers in achieving project’s goals.

•Organize and prepare files to resolve contractors’ claims through negotiation or legal proceedings. .

DON TODD ASSOCIATES, Camden NJ

Project Director 02/2003-07/07

Manage and direct the Pre-development, site acquisition, design and construction for 30 schools.

Program estimated cost $500 million.

•Implement and coordinate policies, programs, operating procedures and standards as required.

•Manage and direct Staff which includes Construction Directors, Senior Design Project Manager and Construction Project Managers.

•Establish and maintain positive working relationship with the Camden City Board of Education, Community and Department of Education.

•Responsible for Community Outreach Program and Community Relations SBE, M/WBE Programs.

•Advise the Client (NJSCC) on Program and Project Requirements.

•Develop and monitor project financial goals and profits. Prepare and review annual capital budget.

•Negotiate and finalize project fees and additional service request in excess of $300m for Don Todd Associates.

•Provide Project and Construction Management leadership to the project team. Review and approve monthly report prepared by Project Staff.

•Lead core team of Senior Project Executives (DTA) in development of strategic market planning.

•Assist with the Implementation of the Long Range Facilities Master Plan for approval by the New Jersey Department of Education.

•Act as the liaison to all City, State, Federal agencies associated with the school’s capital program.

NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY, New York NY

Project Officer 10/1989-02/2003

Manage and coordinate projects: Renovation of Sarah J. Hale High School, Fort Hamilton & Midwood High Schools. New School: P.S. 235, 244, 233, 230, Estimated value $200 million. Various Capital Improvement Planning estimated value $125 million.

•Review the Board of Education programs requirement, formulate and develop preliminary and final construction budgets.

•Manage and direct construction managers and design consultants.

•Work with the B.O.E., the School UFT, and the Community & Legislators to achieve the project goals and initiatives.

•Participate in preparation, negotiation, of claims, settlement and Change Orders.

•Direct and manage the project from inception to closeout.

•Enforce policies and procedures of the Authority to ensure the projects goals.

•Report to upper level management on the project status.

•Supervise Subordinate Project Management Staff.

URS/ENDECO, New York NY Program Manager/Assistant Project Manager 5/1988-10/1989

Project: River Bank State Park, Access Bridges, estimated value 60M

•Coordinated and supervised prime contractors to ensure compliance with contract documents.

•Interfaced with the City, State and Federal agencies.

•Interpreted and monitored Prime Contractor to ensure compliance with the EEO guidelines.

•Reviewed shop drawings, schedules and materials data.

•Review construction estimates, bid documents and participates in value engineering.

MORRISON KNUDSEN, INC., New York NY 1/1984-5/1988

Project Engineer/ Superintendent

Projects: LaGuardia High School, Co-op City Repair Program, Riker’s Island Correctional Facilities; NY Psychiatric Center estimated value 230 M.

•Developed and managed bid advertising and bid letting.

•Developed and interpreted contract documents.

•Planned and prepared master schedules and construction schedules.

•Assist in writing proposals and contracts for Design/Build, GMP, and Fixed Price.

•Performed construction cost estimates and reviewed Changed Orders.

NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY, Brooklyn NY 10/1980-1/1984 Assistant Civil Engineer

Projects: Power Control Center, Substations at 25th St., Park Row; estimated 37M

•Inspected and supervised installation of track work.

•Inspected and supervised the installation of foundations, erecting of structural steel and concrete and architectural work.

•Reviewed and approved contractor’s progress payments.

•Performed investigation to determine differential settlements and ground water penetrations. Reviewed and approved progress payments, shop drawing and materials for estimation.

AMMANN & WHITNEY CONSULTANT ENGINEER, New York NY

Civil Inspector

Project: Williamsburg Bridge

•Analyzed and designed steel and reinforced concrete members.

•Engaged in field inspection for structural defect on bridge members.

•Performed field surveys and related civil engineering task.

1/1979-10/1980

EDUCATION: B.S Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology

1982

Graduate Studies in Construction Management,

New York Polytechnic University

1984

Management Skills Course, Empire State College

2001



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