Jerry Simms
Construction Project Management Operations Management MEP
ad5vs8@r.postjobfree.com
Years Experience: 20+
Education: MS – Mechanical Engineering – Kennedy University, May 2002
Active Registrations/Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) Construction Manager Certification (CCM) Construction Quality Management (CQM) USACE MEP OSHA 30 RE-Active Security Clearance Valid Driver's License US Citizen
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
Construction Project Management – Contract Management – Contract Negotiations.
Project Sector: Commercial – Federal – Hospitals – Medical Facilities – Bio Research – BSL-2,3 Labs – Industrial Structures – Schools – College Universities – Communication Networks – Historical.
Mechanical Engineering – Plant Engineering – Building Operations – MEP – HVAC – BAS/CMMS – Boiler Plants – Chillers – Electrical – Plumbing – Fire Suppression – Life Safety.
Out-of-the-Ground – Renovations/Retro Fits – Expansions – Upgrades – DB – DBB.
Coordinating, Balancing Multiple Projects simultaneously.
Well-Versed in OSHA, BOCA, JCAHO, ADA, IBC, Local, State, Federal Regulations, Facilities, Laboratory Environmental Services Procedures.
Project Scheduling – Project Planning – Risk Management. Proeficient in Critical Path Method (CPM)
Procurement – Logistics – Research – Data Collection.
MS Project – Procure – AutoCAD/CAD – Maximo – Bluebeam – Ultimo (EAM) eMaint – Oracle P6/schedules, Cpm's – MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams.
Team Leadership and Technical, Motivation Support.
Excellent Listening and Communication skills in addressing Co-Workers, Senior Staff, Clients (end-user) concerns/needs and assistance.
Critical Thinker with a positive attitude to details.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Initiative-taking natural leader, with a passion for Construction Project Management, Operations Management and Life Safety. Contributing to the growth needs, exceeding the expectations.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Sr. Project Manager-MEP Construction
AECOM TISHMAN – Harrisburg, PA
June 2021 to Present
Projects: Design Build Design Bid- Build Renovations Fit-Out MEP Upgrades
Client: VERIZON Pennsylvania-Southern Regions
Project Assignments: MEP Engineering Mechanical Upgrades HVAC Emergency Power Distribution Battery Back-Up (UPS)
Summary
Senior project manager coordinating with the clients Designer of Records (DOR) and Architectural Team as a MEP technical advisor for mechanical upgrades, renovations, fit out, design build and design bid-build projects. Providing technical insight in the design phased, construction requirements, protocols, outages. Coordinating all project requirements and assigned sequences of task to reduce interruption and down time. Coordinating with all Verizon department leaders and leadership teams prior to and during phases of operations. Reviewing, approving equipment installation that will meet/exceed the client’s requirements, to include, energy efficiency, layout of equipment, alterations to existing, reconfiguration tie-ins to existing. Reviewing project management teams IGE's against clients and other government estimating software for budgeted forecast for proper cost analysis, construction methodology, schedules, timelines against (POP's) to reduce time extensions, budget impact (CTE's) unnecessary RFI's backlogs delaying projects timelines. Reviewing and approving in conjunction with the DOR on subcontractors’ estimates, alternative methods and alternate equipment recommendations. Provided conflict resolutions within reasonable means to satisfy Verizon's senior leaders needs.
Construction Quality Assurances – Construction Project Manager
Nika Solutions 8(a) SBA - Rockville, MD
August 2017 to June 2021
Project(s) Type: Design-Bid-Build Facilities Operations Renovations Fit Out
Client: US Army Corps of Engineers/NAVFAC
Locations: Silver Springs, MD Mechanicsburg, PA
Summary
Coordinated with the USACE/NAVFAC as an owner’s rep on several projects requiring quality assurance management (QAM) expertise related to all phases of the construction and renovation process. Projects assigned, AHU/BAS Upgrade Electrical Grounding Elevator Renovation Animal Lab Lighting BSL Labs Structural Waterproofing Fit-Out, Restoration $87 mil totals.
Sr. MEP Project Manager
Brown Construction Services 8(a) SBA - Washington, D.C. April 2013 to August 2017
Project(s) Type: Building Mechanical Renovations
Client: GSA NCR Washington, DC
Agencies Assigned: IRS Federal Triangle Mellon Auditorium Dept. Of Commerce Ariel Rios National Archives Old Post Office EPA Federal Trade Commission
Summary
Developed and Created SOW's outlines for O&M contracts, IGE'S, QA reports. approving contract changes, extensions and overseeing all phases of the operation and building managers needs for multiple federal agencies.
Facilities-Plant Engineering Manager
Dellew Corporation
Baltimore, MD
June 2010 to April 2013
Project: Facilities/Building Operations Manager for Social Security Administration Baltimore Metro West Location.
Client: Social Security Administration - Balt, MD
Project Assigned: Social Security Metro West O&M Contract Facilities Plant Operations Facilities Engineering HVAC BAS Fire Life Safety Maintenance Housekeeping.
Summary
Facilities/Plant Operations Manager for Social Security Administration Baltimore Metro West Location. Lead support for facilities engineering. Implement improvements and cost savings in operational and overhead methods. Facilitated all engineering, MEP, Maintenance and Housekeeping services.
Construction Project Manager
Bell Company - Rochester, NY
September 2005 to June 2010
Project(s) Type: Military Government Research Facilities Hospitals Pharmaceutical Manufacturing BSL Labs.
Projects Assigned: Integrated Research Facility (NIAID) Ft. Detrick, MD Medimmune Manufacturing Expansion Project Mercy Medical Center Baltimore, MD. NIH Building 11 Expansion Project, Bethesda, MD
Summary
Directed the work of highly skilled MEP trades personnel from conception phases to completion for four high profile projects within the Medical Research, Bio Research-BSL, and Hospital construction. Performed quality control/quality assurance inspections throughout the projects.
HVAC Contracts-Service Manager
GMS, Inc. - Arbutus, MD
September 1995 to September 2005
Project(s) Type: Operations and Maintenance
Clients: DOD Private Schools Medical Facilities
Projects Assigned: HVAC Service and Building Maintenance Contracts O&M Contracts
Summary
Facilitated the Building Operations and Project Management requirements of planning, directing, and supervising all facilities operations. Managed and lead the overall operations team, including all technical, administrative, financial. Provided excellent services to meet client needs using consistent processes. Provided dedicated supervision and administrative leadership for facilities and programs during all hours of operation while overseeing the daily operations and management of multiple locations ranging up to 2,000,000 (mil) square feet (per single location) to ensure a safe and functional environment in order to contribute to the missions of the clients/agencies occupying the facilities.
Full scope resume is available upon request.