Everton H. Carless

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SUMMARY

Construction Professional with a 20-year+ record of success directing senior-level management and leadership to project teams, leading increasingly complex building design and construction projects, from planning through field operations to successful completions and closeout; assuring achievement of all project deliverables and objectives to commissioning/turnover.

Specialty knowledge managing large ground-up commercial, medical, aviation, transportation, college and K-12 educational programs and projects, providing capable direction, management and financial stewardship. Analytical, flexible and team oriented with good interpersonal and follow-up skills, strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Backed by strong problem solving, capital planning and financial management competence and a notable record of high-quality craft completions, this candidacy brings strong executive management capabilities to opportunities in need of a team motivator, prudent leader and astute construction project executive.

KEY COMPETENCES

—Leadership & Management

—Program Management/Implementation

—Budget & Schedule Management

—Risk Assessment & Management

— Pre-Construction Planning

Hiring, Training & Supervision

—Cost Estimating & Invoice analysis

—RFI, Submittals, Change Orders

—MS Project, Prolog and Primavera

—Performance data collection

—Written & Oral Communication

—Forecasting, accruals, actual

—Schedule & Budget Analysis

—Staff Performance Management

—Microsoft Office & SharePoint Suites

—High and low voltage power supply, configuration and distribution

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

Ministry of Health, JM – Consultant Sr. Project Manager, Hospital Rehabilitation, 2018 to 2022

Project recovery and implementation management for all planning, design and procurement operations, for the complete structural, utilities, weather protection and interior fit-out rehabilitation of a major regional Type A hospital. Assessment and evaluation of preliminary redevelopment information including geodetic surveys for site planning, service utilities, structural & environmental assessments, safety & security including low voltage CCTV and Access control risk determination, implementation and prevention. Development of a preliminary budget and project schedule to include medical equipment acquisition and installation for a turnkey return to its comprehensive clinical service center. Development of a project management and administration policy and structure to launch and manage this tedious J$4.5B (US$30M) multidisciplinary rehabilitation program and assure its construction integrity.

PMA Consultants (PSE&G, NJ) – Sr. Project Manager/Consultant, 2017 to 2018

FastTrack management of $26M in multi-facility capital construction projects across various engineering, environmental, technology, security and safety disciplines, providing program and project management direction for the design, construction and rehab/upgrade of facilities within the WAVE I & II portfolio of projects. Primary responsibility for tracking costs and variance, managing monthly forecasts/cashflow, tracking schedules, directing and expediting RFI’s, change control/management. Administration of phased funding and payment processing, financial forecasts and accruals, weekly/monthly reports and presentations to upper management, systematic closeouts and documentation.

LOUIS BERGER GROUP, Inc. (Morristown, NJ) – Project Director – Arch/Structural, 2014 to 2017

Collaboratively manage relationship with multiple strategic outsourced service providers. Translate strategic requirements into practicable tactics and designs. Track records of managing work to achieve milestones on time and within budget in a high-pressure work environment. Development of a Quality Management doctrine and program to assure construction quality, performance quotient, environmental health and best safety practices. Productive interaction with senior executive level staff and/or the private sector, governmental agencies, and the community.

DECOMA BUILDING CORP. (East Orange, NJ) — Project Director/Sr. Project Manager, 2004 to 2014

Optimized the project management services, planning, field operations and financial stewardship of this major engineering and building company, developing specific client requirements, establishing clear and verifiable expectations, and adaptation of learned and intuitive project management practices. Ensure that all stakeholders and their needs are identified and managed. Oversee and orchestrate the financial and timely multi-discipline design and construction of projects, in collaboration with external mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire and low-voltage design consultants, to achieve the professional and business goals while maintaining company doctrine.

CITY OF EAST ORANGE, NJ —Project Manager, 1999 to 2004

Developed Request for Proposals for outside consultants, construction and various other outsourced vendor services. Analyze bids, interview bidders and evaluate qualifications. Worked with governmental and nongovernmental jurisdictional authorities for permitting design approval and construction implementation. Managed implementation of projects, including identification and mitigation of risks. Ensure that projects are completed safely, efficiently and with a minimal impact to business operations.

PORT AUTHORITY OF NY and NJ — Project/Program Manager (Consultant), 1995 to 1999

Provided consulting project controls and field engineering services on a diverse range of transportation (PATH), commercial build outs and site development construction projects. Development of the work breakdown structure and creation of detailed project schedules. Lead regular progress meetings to identify and track variances and risks, and develop a corrective action plans. Review and process all RFI’s, change orders and project payments. Communicate effectively with staff and management, on status, issues, risks, project goals and objectives. Report on program performance to senior management including highlighting issues, mitigation plans and progress.

DECOMA BUILDING CORP. (East Orange, NJ) — Construction Manager/Superintendent, 1991 to 1995

Supported the project management team on multiple projects with planning and value engineering services. From design-build and cradle to grave administration, to site engineering and field supervision responsibilities. Provided regulatory support for conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documents production. Development and control of budget estimates, shop drawings and task executions, enforcing work progress and milestones compliance. Management of consultants and sub-contractors to ensure the successful prosecution and completion of each project. Provided planning and directed field operations to assure that tasks on the critical path are expedited to derive optimal quality within the established schedule and budget. Supervision of construction work forces and maintenance of project change documentation for a validated and expedited project close-out.

THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NY and NJ (PA) — Technical Architect/Engineer, 1985 to 1991

Started as a regulatory and Building Code compliance plan reviewer for specialty structures in the engineering department, then continued into an Architectural/Engineering Design role. Tasks included extensive investigation and application of NYC Building Code regulations and Port Authority (PA) Design and Construction Standards to the planning and conceptual development of proposed (monumental) structures on PA development projects. Later assigned to Engineering Program Management Division responsible for management of the accelerated interior buildouts of major World Trade Center retail and corporate office vacancies. This role included engaging, supervising and coordinating the work of specialty mechanical, electrical/data and fire protection professionals.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

N.J. Institute of Technology (Newark, NJ) — M.S. Civil Engineering

Howard University (Washington, D.C.) – B. Architecture

American Association of Project Management (AAPM) - Master Project Manager (MPM)

Florida DBPR - Certified Building Contractor

Also OSHA 30-Hour Certified in Construction Safety, Confined Space Entry and First Aid/CPR

LICENSES, MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

Member - American Institute of Architects

Member - American Society of Civil Engineers

Master Project Manager - AAPM

Certified Cost Engineer - AACE

PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Expedited Capital improvements – Budget: $16+M

Capital improvements and modernization of major systems and elements of 5 existing industrial/utility buildings for protection of interior environment from exterior elements and to refurbish obsolete and redundant components. Asbestos, lead and other environmental abatement operations to make safe for interior occupants. Fire, data and emergency hazard improvements for safety and security of workers.

Facilities Construction – Budget: $70M (of a 760M Project)

Management of core & shell design and construction operations for major ground-up commercial, administrative, maintenance & service support buildings, service area, resorts, retail & utility buildings, toll collection plazas, bridges, culverts and misc. structures incidental to a new Highway.

Construction Management Budgets: $5M to $38M

Construction of new gymnasium and arena for a community college

New medical science research building for a major teaching hospital/university

Construction of a New Library and Gallery for a major state university

Emergency and ICU expansion and renovations for a major teaching hospital

Conversion of a manufacturing facility to a college dormitory complex

New junior high school for a public-school district

General Construction Budgets: $1M to $20M

Construction of recreation complex with adjacent ball fields and courts, and track & field facilities amenities

Buildout of retail stores in shopping centers

3-story addition to a public-school classroom and administration building

Construction of new 56-unit town house apartment complex for a public housing agency

Site clearing, grading and utilities for a new manufacturing facility

Gut rehab and expansion of a Pediatric ICU wing at an active major teaching hospital

Buildouts of new high school workshop, arts and science laboratories for a K-12 public school district

Facilities Management & Operations Budgets: $5M to $20M

Management of facilities maintenance services for a major urban medical university including JCAHO compliance, construction contracts management, custodial and maintenance services, building repair, purchasing and inventory, moving and storage, security.

R/E Management of Retail and Office Tenancies, including buildout and turnover in a downtown office tower, for a major development agency

Other Specialty Construction & Demolition Budgets: $1M to $10M

Dismantling, gut demolition and environmental abatement of 2 adjacent high-rise apartment buildings in an active housing complex

Erection of a Fuel Storage Farm at a military base for the US Air Force

Fast track structural repairs and reroofing of 5 major public school buildings over a summer recess

Retrofit of 80 residential apartments for an urban housing authority with central HVAC and new electrical systems.

Rehabilitation of an atrium lobby with new slanted 5-story aluminum and glass facade, lighting, millwork and finishes

Construction of barrier free access and entrances for a public library system

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