Project Management Professional
Extensive experience in the management of new construction and renovation projects for large corporations commercial builders and DOD government clients.
Strong understanding of safety and building codes, regulations and inspection compliance.
Highly capable of creating estimates, budgets, building plans and blueprints.
Oversee all aspects of projects with full responsibility for completing construction on time while maintain quality and safety standards
Direct project planning and finances with full responsibility for completing within budget.
Negotiate with subcontractors to perform specialized work and collaborate with multiple groups to maintain tight schedules.
Work with architects to create presentations to board members and executives.
Worked with budgets of 10M to 50M
Managed/supervised between 10-500 employees
International experience
Willing to relocate
Key Skills
Fire Suppression/Sprinklers (NFPA)
Electrical, HVAC,Nuclear power,
Power generation
Construction/Demolition
Bidding Proposals
Natural Gas Installation
Major Airport Construction
Mechanical
Major Infrastructure roads
High pressure Gas and Water systems
Hydronic Heating systems
Pneumatic Air Systems
USACE/QCS/RMS System
E.P.C Project Management
Electric Utility Construction
Substation & distribution lines
All Microsoft Programs.
Pre-engineered Structures
Budget
Capital Projects
Compliance
Mentoring
Procedures
Safety
Quality, Control/Assurance
Subcontractor
Training
Analyze Reports
Employee Relations
Design Build Experience
Training & Certifications
C-24 Master Plumbing License,
B- General Contractor License,
2014. Construction Quality Management for Contractors Certification (USACE)
C-16 Fire Protection
City and Guilds in Gas Fitting.
USACE EM 385-1-1
OSHA 30
Education
1980-1984. Building and Construction Technology. Regional Technical College,
1989/90 Northeastern University, Building and Construction Technology
(Fire Protection Technical Program)
Employment History
Company: Hegarty Building and Civil Engineering Contractors
Middleton Cork Ireland Site Manager 24M 06/2016-12/2016
Responsible for installation of all MEP and civil activities in the construction and installation for the improvements to the Irish Distillers plan in Middleton, As IDL Middleton increased production has resulted in the need to increase including new warehousing, miscellaneous works to existing plant and OMD, Fire mains for phase 3, Waste Water Treatment Plant and other works. and construct more modern production facilities. It has resulted in the following works:Three new warehouses.New WWTP facility.Re-roofing and cladding to warehouses, Brew house, Still House and other buildings.extensions to Brew house, Product Store, Feeds Recovery and Vat House building Site development work for future warehouses.Underground upgrades to services.Internal road upgrade.General maintenance as required.
Company: Prime Projects International
Okinawa Japan, MEP Manager 75M 03/2016- 06/2016
Responsible for all MEP activities in the construction of a 150-room officer RC building, and constructing a communications structure, all work included exterior and interior utilities. Fire suppression, electrical, communications, transformers, high and low voltage lead in, HVAC and plumbing, the project was put on hold due to financial issues
Company: Consultant Services (Keane Construction)
Hawassa State University, Addis Ababa Ethiopia, Africa Consultant/Senior Project Manager. 10M 03/2014- 11/2015
E.P.C. Construction, conducting operational studies for the redistribution of manpower and savings for a $10M Addition to Hawassa State University, Planning, organizing, and conducting operations analysis activities of the local government programs in connection with competitive sourcing studies Supervising consulting teams by providing direction, establishing goals and projecting outcomes as this was a European Build. Designing and implementing analytical tools resulting in identification of wasteful/abusive business practices and procedures, Analyzing problematic areas and forming policies to determine needed modifications or improvements in routine activities using analytical techniques such as flow charts, surveys, process mapping, time-motion studies analyses to eliminate duplication, facilitate work flow, and assure optimum utilization of staff and equipment
Company: Contrack International Inc.
Site Adapt Design Build (E.P.C) Expansion for ANA 207th Compound Camp Zafar USACE Herat Province, Afghanistan $50M 06/2012 – 11/2013 Project Manager/QC Manager
Possessed full responsibility for on-site completion of U.S. government construction projects 50 million in value. Oversaw the coordination of subcontractor work, obtaining performance guarantees from subcontractors and enforcing project milestones. Directed the preparation and analysis of bidding data for projects, and oversaw the preparation and submission of a monthly project status report to the executive management team. . Resolved Variations & Claims oversaw the timely identification and analysis of financial, safety, and construction execution risks for projects. Oversaw the preparation and issuance of purchase requisitions for materials and subcontractors, and he managed the resolution of claims, cost overruns, and subcontractor non-conformance issues in a timely manner. Oversaw the analysis of project drawings and specifications to timely identify and resolve design deficiencies,
Supervised & controlled the work of 3 Managers and 30 Staff, indirectly managed a 500-person labor force. Authorized to recommend personnel decisions such as hiring, promotion, termination, and leave of absence authorization of employees.Project involved major utility upgrade new MV underground electrical duck-bank,man-holes,1,500 KVA - 2,500 KVA transformers,substation,generators,we also ran communications lines on to 35 new buildings,with direct burial duck-banks and necessary instrumental controls for internet,and phone lines,we also installed fire suppression alarm systems with necessary alarm panels,Strobes,and pull stations,underground domestic water lines,grey water and sewer lines.
Company: ACI-SCC JV
Design-Build ( E.P.C.)Waste Water Treatment Plant and Underground Utilities USACE ANA Camp Zafar Herat, Afghanistan $28M 04/2011 –02/2012 Project Manager
Served Project Manager for this $28M design-build new waste water treatment plant, Major utility upgrade scope included a new mechanical pump house, with one electric and one diesel horizontal in-line and end suction multi- stage centrifugal pumps with necessary jockey pumps, system controllers, all underground piping liners,aerators,Settling/Decant ponds and electrical panels, and underground utilities, oversaw project that included work activities for underground water for potable,grey water and fire protection loop with Ductile Iron Pipe, scope included manholes, sewer ejector pump stations, we also drilled a 200M well bore for new potable water system, High and Low voltage electrical underground that incorporated major utility upgrade new MV underground electrical duck-bank,man-holes,1,500 KVA - 2,500 KVA transformers,substation,generators,we also ran communications lines to existing buildings,with direct burial duck-banks and necessary instrumental controls for internet,and phone lines,we also installed fire suppression alarm systems with necessary alarm panels,Strobes,and pull stations,underground domestic water lines,grey water and sewer lines. new Hydrant fuel system, that included above ground storage tank (50,000 GL) with necessary direct buried distribution piping and hydrant,As Project Manager coordinated meetings with site supervisors regarding project status, current activities, issues and concerns, project schedule and project costs. Also coordinated contract negotiations and processed monthly invoices.
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Company: United Infrastructure Projects
Design-Build (E.P.C.)Djibouti Projects NAVFAC Djibouti, Africa $25M 07/2009 – 03/2011
QC Manager
Served as QC Manager for this $18M NAVFAC project at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa. For this design-build project, I was responsible for organizing and managing a multi-national work force, development of work plans and procedures and standards. Quality control activities included submittals of daily production and quality control reports to monitor progress against project schedules and cost, plan and coordinate on-site QC meetings, QC training, mock-ups, and other QC related activities. Additionally managed coordinated the three phases of control and documentation, supervised subcontractor Quality Control Inspectors, coordinated inspection activities with and subcontractors, client, Title II inspectors, and third-party inspectors to ensure material complied with the requirements also coordinated and resolved comments on subcontractor Quality Control Plans, ensured that inspection reports were received in a timely manner and were reviewed for compliance with scope and forwarded to all concerned. Schedule and validation of design. Work activities included erection of pre-engineered buildings and a satellite fire station. Included new 2743m x 45m runway, 2 exit taxiways, and 3 interconnecting aprons, I coordinated all subcontractors, monitored work progress, and oversaw the projects’ quality control and safety issues a needed Project involved major utility upgrade new MV underground electrical duck-bank,man-holes,1,500 KVA - 2,500 transformers,substation,a new power generation station for base power,we also ran communications lines to existing buildings,with direct burial duck-banks and necessary instrumental controls for internet,and phone lines,we also installed fire suppression alarm systems with necessary alarm panels,Strobes,and pull stations,underground domestic water lines,grey water and sewer lines.
Company: Wintara Inc.
Iraq Projects USACE Iraq $40M 02/2008 – 06/2009 Assistant Project Manager / QC Manager
Served as QC Manager/Assistant Project manager for three (3) USACE projects in Iraq totaling $40M. Directed and led multidisciplinary teams in the development of plans, goals, objectives, policies and procedures for three (3) construction projects, including the Al Assad Replacement Facilities, Speicher Replacement Facilities and the Speicher Combat Surgical Hospital. Ensured all subcontractors performed engineering and construction activities in accordance with Government/USACE and RFP requirements, especially safety and security protocols.Project involved major utility upgrade new MV underground electrical duck-bank,man-holes,1,500 KVA transformers,3 new -substation,generators,we also ran communications lines,with direct burial duck-banks and necessary instrumental controls for internet,and phone lines,we also installed fire suppression system,alarm systems with necessary alarm panels,Strobes,and pull stations,underground domestic water lines,grey water and sewer lines.
Company: Kellogg Brown and Root
Camp Anaconda Projects Navy & USACE Balad, IRAQ $35M 02/2007 – 01/2008 QC Manager/Inspection Team
Served as QC Manager and served on the Inspection Team for KBR to inspect and evaluate new and existing electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, and cooling systems to conform to approved plans. Checking the construction, alteration, or repair of Camp Anaconda and other structures to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations and contract specifications. Served as lead Quality Assurance Inspector for Plumbing, HVAC, Civil, and Electrical systems initiated new technical inspection process and administered the Technical Inspection team at Camp Anaconda. Oversaw more than 450 technical inspections to ensure quality assurance for HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Civil. Inspected and analyzed all aspects of work to ensure Quality Control and Quality Assurance standards were in place, and existing and new construction activities complied with all applicable codes, standards and specifications regarding Electrical, Grounding and Bonding, Plumbing, HVAC and Civil.
Early Career
Detroit Union: 2000-2007
Michigan 02/2000 – 12/2007 Project Manager/Superintendent
Fire protection PM on projects including, corporate-commercial headquarters, residential towers, correctional facilities, hospital/health care, hospitality, stadiums, educational, data centers, laboratories. Produce design documents from schematic phase through construction including required calculations and specifications. Analyze and review contractor fabrication shop drawings and equipment submittals. Perform field surveys of new and existing plumbing and fire protection systems. Attend coordination and construction meetings with client(s) and construction personnel to review project concerns, discrepancies and progress. Converse with client objectives, requirements, budget and feasibility of a project.
Business Owner: 1990-1999
S.California 1990-1999 Business Owner/Senior Project Manager
I owned and operated a private Construction/Mechanical business in Southern California, I specialize working as a General Contractor, Fire Suppression Contractor, Plumbing Mechanical Systems Contractor, Projects Included Beverly Hills Hotel remodel and upgrade both interior and mechanical systems for 110 rooms and corridors, I also upgraded multiple properties for Public Storage (21 Total) property size from 5000 sq ft to 100.000sq ft.My responsibility as a business owner included acting a a Senior Project Manager on multiple projects that were going consecutively, Estimating further projects, organize project drawings as needed, permits, scope of work, billing, progress meetings with our clients, Hire potential subcontractors coordinate any issues and concerns with subcontractors,Responsible for the daily management of a successful full service construction,Plumbing,mechanical contractor in the Los Angeles Area. Provide cost estimation of all projects.Project Management Labor Supervision Material purchasing and scheduling.Business development Fire Protection/Plumbing Code Consulting
Boston Massachusetts 1987-1990
Specialized on mechanical systems: plumbing, fire protection positions as a fitter,foreman and superintendent superintendent,worked on multiple large unit apartment complexes commercial/industrial buildings,My response ability was to focus on planning material request orders and satisfactory completion of all activities,many being full plumbing rough in of water distribution systems,waste venting systems and set and finish of all plumbing fixtures,installation of all domestic gas lines, boiler installation either forces air or hydronic systems,work also comprised of installation of the fire suppression system,underground,riser,mains and branch lines,fire pumps,jockey pump assembly and all final inspections alarm,strobes,pull-stations etc..
Cork City Ireland 1975-1987
Served my apprenticeship (Five Years) as a mechanical fitter graduation with City and Guilds of London. working on Natural Gas, Mechanical, Fire Suppression installations,I installed high pressure gas mains in ductile iron pipe and but fused piping from 50mm to 300mm in size,installed lead in to residential and commercial buildings I also worked on fire suppression systems both underground and interior installations