Project Manager Construction

MAR I ON L . MCC L ENDON, PH . D .

OBJECTIVE

TO DELIVER QUALITY PROJECTS IN A TIMELY MANNER AND

ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT OF CUSTOMER

SATISFACTION.

EXPERIENCE

**** – Present CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC.

(CSA, Inc.) Memphis, TN

Sr. Project Manager/Director of Construction

Responsible for day to day operations of the company.

Responsible for developing a Master schedule for the project.

Developed a communication plan and documents all aspects of the project by developing and maintaining a “Project Bible”

Responsible for all aspects of project planning, monitoring and controlling processes.

Responsible for negotiating and Bidding all Construction Projects.

Responsible for completion of projects on time, on budget and meeting requirements as agreed upon in a fast paced environment.

Selected Architects, Engineers, Geologists and other specialties for each project.

Facilitate tasks to the staff, Architects, Engineers, other General Contractors, and I.T. technical staff.

Responsible for all design documents and coordinate preconstruction meetings.

Developed professional service contracts, construction contract documents and scope of work for each project.

Develop all CSA, Inc. Business Plans, Project Plans and Proposals.

Identify key issues/roadblocks for project and aggressively find solutions that allow the project(s) to stay on track.

Review all Architectural/Engineering and Construction Drawings for Approval and Value Engineering.

Develop RFP Packages and all Construction Contracts.

Review and Approved all RFI’s, RFP’s, and Submittals for Construction and Infrastructure projects.

Coordinate functions of construction with city, county, state and federal (if applicable) code officials.

Point of contact with federal agencies regarding projects receiving federal funding.

Prepare progress reports for each project.

Proficient use in Auto-Cad, Expedition, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Insite, MC2, Timberline, SureTrak, Primavera, Building Construction, PMI Standards & Methodology and Spanish.

2004 – 2008 AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES (ACS) Memphis, TN Sr. Project Manager (Construction and Infrastructure)

Worked within a P.M.O. (Project Management Organization).

Was responsible for all aspects of the project planning and monitoring processes of numerous Capital Improvement Projects.

Managed the day to operations of Infrastructure Construction Projects and Infrastructure Technology Projects.

Managed construction and infrastructure projects in excess of $100,000,000. 2

Was responsible for completion of construction infrastructure projects on time, on budget and meeting all requirements as agreed upon.

Was responsible, but not limited to, coordinating all resource and stakeholders, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring, summarizing and communicating the progress of projects in the portfolio throughout the projects lifecycle.

Tracked third party deliverables to ensure that external dependencies are factored into project plans.

Facilitated tasks to Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, and I.T. technical staff.

Developed Business Plans and Project Plans for City/County Leaders.

Identified key issues/roadblocks for projects and aggressively found solutions that allowed the team(s) to stay on track.

Reviewed all Architectural/Engineering and Construction & Infrastructure Drawings for Approval and Value Engineering.

Developed RFP Packages and Construction and Infrastructure Contracts.

Reviewed and Approved all RFI’s, RFP’s, and Submittals for Construction and Infrastructure projects.

Worked directly with the Account Executive, City of Memphis C.I.O. and Deputy C.I.O. and cross functional teams on developing cost effective Construction and Infrastructure methods.

Coordinated functions of construction with city and county code officials.

Prepared bi-weekly updates and progress reports of the project. 2001- 2004 NEW MEMPHIS ARENA/P.B.A. Memphis, TN

Sr. Project Manager

Worked with a group of other project managers to manage the complete design/build and construction as well as installation of all site utilities of a state of the art N.B.A. facility for the Memphis Grizzlies and the N.B.A.

Worked closely with Memphis and Shelby County Code Enforcement Officials.

Had the responsibility for managing numerous teams of subcontractors and individuals as well as multiple contracts.

Facilitated tasks to Architects, Engineers, and General Contractors.

Reviewed all Construction Drawings for Approval and Value Engineering.

Developed, approved, reviewed, submittal, RFP’s and Construction Contracts.

Reviewed and approved all field construction work.

Worked directly with the Executive Director and City, County, and State Public Officials on developing cost effective construction methods.

Participated in meetings with N.B.A. League Officials.

Coordinated functions of construction with city and county code officials.

Prepared weekly updates and progress reports of the project, for the Memphis Grizzlies, City and County Mayors, City Council, County Commissioners, and State Officials and Federal Officials.

Had responsibility for taking part in managing a $250,000,000 plus budget. 3

2000-2001 PARSONS-FLEMING Memphis, TN

Sr. Project Manager

Managed Memphis City School construction projects and budgets in excess of

$4 to $22 million for each project, also value engineered each project.

Vouched that all school projects assigned to me were constructed to the standards of the school district and met state educational requirements.

Managed the installation of all Owner Furnished Items (i.e. kitchen equipment).

Facilitated daily tasks to Architect’s, Engineer’s, General Contractors, Field Superintendents, Project Engineers and Quality Control Inspectors.

Met with heads of different trade unions and union representatives.

Managed project teams of multiple individuals, General Contractors and subcontractors, held weekly meetings with field staff on each project.

Reviewed construction drawings, pay requests and change orders for approval.

Reviewed and Approved all RFI’s, RFP’s, and Submittals for Construction.

Developed programs for training field workers and superintendents.

Coordinated functions of construction with General Contractors, Sub- Contractors, City and County Code Officials.

Oversaw other Capital Improvement Projects outside my portfolio of projects.

Updated Memphis City Schools and City School Board Commissioners on the progress of each construction project.

Worked directly with the Director of Construction and other Senior Personnel. 1998-2000 STORAGE USA Memphis, TN

Project Manager

Managed construction projects in excess of $15 million each project.

Coordinated and managed all operational functions of construction from start of real estate through construction completion and punch-out.

Managed the installation of all Owner Furnished Items (i.e. kitchen equipment and etc. for the onsite apartments).

Selected Architects, Engineers, Geologists and other specialties for each project.

Facilitated daily tasks to General Contractors, Architects, Engineers and etc.

Oversaw all design documents and coordinated preconstruction meetings.

Developed professional service and construction contracts for each project.

Worked closely with the real estate division to select parcels of land to build on.

Oversaw all Architectural/Engineering design projects assigned to my portfolio.

Reviewed all Construction Drawings and Scope of Work for Approval.

Reviewed and Approved all RFI’s, RFP’s, and Submittals for Construction.

Worked with directly with the insurance claims personnel as required.

Worked directly with Vice Presidents and Sr. Vice Presidents and etc.

Coordinated functions of construction with city and county code officials.

Updated franchisee’s on progress of franchised construction projects.

Prepared weekly updates and progress reports of each project.

Cut construction costs by 5% - 10% on an annual basis. 4

1995-1998 AUTOZONE Memphis, TN

Construction Estimator/Project Manager

Prepared construction cost estimates for Domestic & International projects.

Prepared construction cost estimates for over 1,000 AutoZone stores.

Worked with the Real Estate Dept. on lease and tenant space agreements.

Managed construction projects and ongoing maintenance with effective cost cutting measures.

Reported to the Director of Construction and Real Estate Development.

Help save the company an estimated $5m – $10 million annually. 1994-1996 TOLES & ASSOCIATES Memphis, TN

Lead Project Engineer

Designed Hi-Tech airport projects for the Memphis International Airport.

Conducted meetings with Airport Officials and the F.A.A. as required.

Implemented procedures for cost cutting millions of dollars on projects. EDUCATION

BERKLEY UNIVERSITY

Doctor of Philosophy Civil Engineering.

Master of Science Civil Engineering.

EMBRY-RIDDLE UNIVERSITY

Master of Business Administration.

GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science – Construction Engineering (Civil).

Minor: Architectural Design.

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

Coursework in Spanish (Espanol).

Coursework in City & Regional Planning.

NEW HORIZONS

Extensive Organizational and Managerial Training. ORGANIZATIONS

Past Member National Society of Engineers, Past Member Association of General Contractors, Past YMCA Little League Coach and a host of other organizations. REFERENCES

Excellent references available upon request

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