EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Serves as a Projects Administrator with over 24 years of experience. Specializes in jobsite documentation, materials clearance, contractor payments, change order/claims validity, payroll compliance measures, and project closeout requirements for (Maryland Department of Transportation, State Highway Administration) MDOT SHA in District 7, Frederick, Maryland.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Pennoni Associates (8/20 – Present)

Project Administrator – Projects Office Manager, focusing on jobsite documentation, materials clearance, contractor payments, change order/claims validity, payroll compliance measures, and project closeout requirements for MDOT SHA District 7. I have over 24 years of experience in project documentation requirements, including work for MDTA, Prince Georges County, and private contracting. Efficient in MCMS/eMCMS, MMS, Microsoft Office Suite, and have a working knowledge of construction policies, planning, and procedures.

Maryland State Highway Administration, TET IV, District 1 (8/17 – 8/20)

Project Administrator - Assisted the Paving Coordinator and Area Engineers in District 1, Salisbury, MD on all area wide and single ad contracts. As the PA, attended pre-construction, progress, project closeout and various project meetings as required. Successfully piloted the Electronic Construction Management System for multiple projects in conjunction with managing MCMS. Recommended and coordinated the implementation of corrective action plans as necessary. Performed contract close out process inclusive of capital assets inventory and record retrieval at the end of each contract period. Interpreted contract document, plans and specifications. Working knowledge of construction practices including not limited to bridges, facilities and roadways (HMA, UTBWC, Slurry Paving, RPM’s and Rumble Strips), Reviewed incoming construction claims for validity prior to processing for the Area Engineers. Processed Change Orders upon approval and review prior to processing. Collected data for monthly reporting to State Highway Administration as well as the review Certified Payroll and initiate corrective action when there are discrepancies. Assisted in training office engineers on MCMS and EMCS and am available for mentoring after training was complete.

Maryland Transportation Authority, Consultant TET IV, Field Office Engineer, MD (10/14 – 8/17)

Office Engineer - Managed multiple office aspects of task order and single ad contracts totaling over $30million. Facilitated monthly progress and subcontractor and MBE meetings. Collected data from multiple offices for monthly reporting to Maryland Transportation Authority, reviewed project outlines for pre-award surveys. Assessed contractor, employee performance, oversaw multiple office engineers. Recommended and coordinated the implementation of corrective action plans. Performed contract close out process inclusive of capital assets inventory and record retrieval. Attended various departmental and agency meetings for variety of purposes such as information gathering and sharing and coordination of services. Assisted in RFP/IFB solicitations in accordance with Government requirements Working knowledge of construction practices.

EDC-WSD, Prince Georges County, MD (6/12 – 9/14)

Contracts Monitoring Specialist - Collected data on all contractual monitoring operations of PGCEDC-WSD. Monitored cost reimbursement, fixed price and time and material contracts to ensure compliance and performance. Document findings from desktop, participant records and site review and interviews applicable to contract Conduct on-site contract and programmatic monitoring of cost reimbursement contracts. Reviewed training outlines for pre-award surveys. Assessed contractor/vendor performance and coordinate the implementation of corrective action plans.

Backyard Builders, Statewide, MD (10/06 – 7/16)

Owner - Established and maintained company procedures and practices, fiscal policies and budgeting controls Permitting process for all projects. Oversaw contracts in place, procurement of materials and subcontractors. Managed programmatic bid processes. Experienced in company corrective actions leading to mediation and resulting in monetary settlements. Established and maintained company’s “just-in-time” purchasing procedures. Performed training and safety, employee compensation, payroll, and skills/performances appraisals.

Obrecht Phoenix Contractors, MD (9/97 – 9/99)

A Assistant Project Manager - Managed programmatic bid process Established bid procedures. Tracked and submitted materials between subcontractor and architect reparation of proposals, bid documents and contracts. Attended bid submittals and award readings as Contractor liaison. Learned blueprint reading and specification interpretation. Direct interaction with subcontractors, owners and architects.

EDUCATION

Coursework: Northern Virginia Community College (1989)

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Erosion & Sediment Control, MD (2018, no exp.)

Materials Management Training, MTA (2015, no exp.)

10-Hr. Construction Safety & Health (2018, no exp.)

Basic Construction Electrical Work and Signing Elements, MDTA (2017, no exp.)

Temporary Traffic Control Manager, MDOT (exp. 2-22-25)