Highly motivated, in great health, well organized, hard worker, a contributing lead team member, results-oriented, professional, type “A” personality, credible, impactful communicator, with a high level of integrity and professionalism with excellent vendor – client relationships.

U.S. citizen XPAT, current/valid passport. Available immediately, willing to relocate where the project dictates CONUS or OCONUS.

Extremely developed organizational skills, planning, management, writing, oral/verbal communication, project management skills, and ability to schedule work flow, budget, handle competing priorities, delegate, meet tight deadlines, and multi task oriented.

Bilingual - English & Spanish, with 30% working aptitude of Arabic, Russian and Korean.

CONUS - PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NORR - CVS Healthhttp://www.linkedin.com/search?search=&company=ITT+Exelis&sortCriteria=R&keepFacets=true&trk=prof-exp-company-name – Woonsocket, Rhode Island March 2017 – October 2019

Special Projects Specification PM & Construction Document QC HRS/WEEK – 40

Non-Retail - Pharmaceutical ISO 5 to ISO8 Drug Compounding & Hazardous Clean Rooms

CVS Health Non–Retail Enterprise Project A&E Team. Primarily responsible for creating and maintaining the quality of product data management (PDM) specifications, and related functions.

A key project manager team member of the Non-Retail Specification Committee, Negative Pressure Room Task Force lead and liaison to all Business Unit Stakeholders.

Functioned as a Sr. Architect in establishing standards to reduce costs, enhance efficiency, improve production methods, simplify equipment and as well as construction Standard Operating Procedures including Cost Estimating, RFI’s, Change Orders.

Created technical hand sketched and CADD designs for Non-Retail Pharmaceutical cleanroom project specifications and construction document packages.

Managed projects and communications between Architects, Engineers, Business Units, end users/operations, contractors, including all stakeholders.

Developed precise technical specification packages & analysis and communicated requirements for project cleanroom test-fit and pre-construction project development to meet Board of Pharmacy and USP797/800 requirements.

Researched and worked with internal departments to resolve problems/issues related to technical equipment, construction, specification data, and value engineering and final designs.

Updated and informed AOR’s, GC’s, PM’s, and Stakeholders.

Reviewed material samples for quality, accuracy, and conformance with pattern and specifications.

Developed numerous technical solutions, SOP’s, specifications, cleanroom equipment, including constructability and detailing for GCMP best practices, A&E design and construction field installation.

Communicate and share documents as necessary with staff, business units, consultants, architects and contractors and ensured all specifications are 100% compliant with end user operation programs.

Responsible for overall project specifications, including supporting design intent and development during project execution.

Support local and regional offices in material research, selection and specification as well as material conflict issues throughout project phases.

Value Engineer new and existing pharmaceutical and hazardous drug compounding cleanrooms, and all equipment required within a team/group environment one week conferences task force team.

Provided power demand data for existing buildings and new requirements from historical values and code requirements.

Attended and conduct reoccurring daily/weekly construction and relevant project meetings with AOR’s, CPM’s, PM, vendors and contractors.

Posted specification for release to an audience of architects, contractors, CPM, PM, realty and development on CVS company web based sites.

As a specification committee member, I coordinated and ensured all involved receive notices of all new & updated standard specifications released on a weekly basis.

Maintain all information as developed within a CVS Health file and archive system.

Create construction, program and user Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) as well as Bulletin, Addendums & Change Order procedures.

Introduced new specifications and use my Construction Project management experience to provide guidance within the construction management teams and procedures to be incorporated into project management processes.

Identified, vetted and approved all Non-Retail special project specification for the life of a spec; Concept, Exploration, Testing, Validation, Implementation, Detail and Support, for AOR’s & Engineers.

Demonstrated understanding, selection, and integration of building systems and Pharmaceutical codes such as USP797, USP800, DEA Controlled Substance Guidelines, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), National Institute of Health (NIH), Board of Pharmacy (BOP) guidelines, & Current Good Manuf. Practices (CGMP) in coordination of construction materials with vendors and suppliers, contractors, architects, engineers, involvement in preparation of architectural project specifications for multiple medium- to large-scale projects in a fast-paced environment, practicing the daily use of all building codes, building systems, and construction material standards specifications.

* Cleanroom Specification and Design, Construction Project Management, architectural/civil and engineering design review and redlines, material pricing comparisons/procurement and implementation work/construction plans.

Thunder Valley Community Development Corporationhttp://www.linkedin.com/search?search=&company=ITT+Exelis&sortCriteria=R&keepFacets=true&trk=prof-exp-company-name Sept 2016 – March 2017

Porcupine, South Dakota Oglala Indian Reservation HRS/WEEK - 40

Construction Project Manager – Residential/Commercial Construction

As a construction project manager, I have overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of all projects.

Accountable for ensuring that everyone on the team knows and executes his or her role safely and with the highest of quality on site, manage all faucets of construction.

Approve all work on site prior to continuing to the next phase of construction.

Created project health and safety plans, project quality control plan, execution plans, daily/weekly reports.

RFI & Submittals to architect and engineer for approval.

Conduct daily worker tool box safety meeting prior to the start of each work day to ensure 100% safety on site, provide direction and supervise all workers.

Schedule project in logical steps and budget timelines required to meet deadlines.

Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.

Inspect and review projects and monitor compliance with building safety codes and tribal regulations.

Interpret and explain plans, contract terms to administrative staff, workers, clients and representing the owner as the developer.

Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, engineers, consultants, client, suppliers and subcontractors, obtained all permits and licenses.

Study project specifications and determine appropriate acceptable construction methods.

Select, contract and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as grading, compacting, rebar tying, concrete formwork installation as well as painting, plumbing, framing and finish interior work.

Provide all QC on site to ensure project is constructed to the highest of quality and expectations.

Redline AOR schematic, design development and construction documents to improve to improve designs, constructability and a better set of drawings that will lead to less RFI’s and change orders in the field.

* Construction project management/supervision and execution, architectural/civil and engineering design, material take-off/procurement and implementation work/construction plans.

Sabbatical - Intentional Vacation Time-Off – USA July 2015 – September 2016

Time off to remodel 4 homes purchased with my sons as team realty investment properties in South Dakota.

Home remodeling included 100% interior demolition of all walls, floors, ceilings, bathroom, kitchen, electrical wiring, plumbing and HVAC systems.

Installed we installed 100% new state code compliant electrical exterior risers, interior distribution panels, and new wiring in its entirety.

Installed 100% new state code compliant plumbing systems & added new fixtures for washer/dryer rooms.

Framed new washer/dryer rooms, closets, ceilings & walls.

Dry walled all homes in their entirety, including paint and textures.

Removed existing and installed new windows in accordance to current energy guidelines.

Installed new wood siding as well as new roofing with shingles and metal roof.

Completed 4 rental homes/properties within this timeline.

Designed/developed products that are patent pending.

*Residential lease properties and construction management – research and development/patent pending.

OCONUS - PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pacific Rim Constructorshttp://www.linkedin.com/search?search=&company=ITT+Exelis&sortCriteria=R&keepFacets=true&trk=prof-exp-company-name - Sakhalin Island & Yamal, Russia Dec 2013 – July 2015 – Contract

Special Teams - Construction Project Manager - Oil & Gas HRS/WEEK - 84

Sakhalin, Russia Project, Odoptu Onshore Oil and Gas Facilities; Sakhalin Neftegas Technology LLC. OS2 Construction Camp Refurbishment and Expansion Project for 2500 personnel. Contracted to Fluor – ExxonMobil. One of the world's largest integrated, export-oriented oil and gas projects.

Executed and administered task order contract; Construction and Engineering Design project with manpower exceeding 200 workers and 14 office personnel, evaluated, and disciplined subordinate employees according to company policy.

Guaranteed that all employees had appropriate safety training and personal protective equipment.

Scheduled project activities and manpower allowing for vacations, holidays, personal time, and other employee requirements.

Managed construction daily activities for a 2500 man habitat facility which included a diversity of building uses; clinics, 2 story office building for 250 persons, dining facilities, warehouses, sports center gym, water treatment/supply and sewer treatment plants.

Interacted with client relaying project progress through scheduled meetings on a daily basis and reported project schedule, budget and daily activity status to match proposed progress and activities.

Provided value engineering, design drawing review and approval for all building designs, architectural and civil construction prior to execution of work and delivered design alternatives to ensure suitable constructability.

Conducted hands on field construction lessons/coaching/mentoring on site for the entire project team and assisted with skill development in all facets of construction.

Participated in the development of the safety culture on the project, making safety a natural part of all work performed without incident, by daily safety instruction/tool box talks and solely introduced a safety bonus program and empowered all personnel to speak about safety within their daily tasks. Program was made part of all contractors on site to follow.

Delivered design changes and alternatives that saved thousands of dollars and man hours, which placed our project ahead of schedule by 3 weeks by recycling existing insulated wall/roof panels/windows and constructing 2 entire container units which resulted in two less units to be purchased/procured.

Reused existing foundations by evaluating structure design, achieving engineering approval for reuse in proposed construction. As a result, we saved thousands of dollars and man hours by using lean methods of construction.

Relocated an entire metal building that was scheduled to be dismantled and reassembled at new location with proper crane operations and safety approvals. Resulted in weeks ahead of schedule, dollars and man hour’s savings.

Pursued change opportunities and recommend new or revised strategies for project integration

Managed closure of project through customer final acceptance, including budget, quality and schedule.

Special Project in Yamal Sabetta, Northern Russia Arctic 2 Project, Onshore Gas Facilities; Contracted to Schlumberger Neftegas Technology

Special Teams Project Manager

Temporary construction project assignment in the Arctic North of Yamal, in one of the coldest places in the world.

Managing/supervising/constructing a 40x80 meter Guard All Tent warehouse steel structure and interior finish including heating systems.

Provided daily/weekly reporting and constructability hands on field advice, quality control & foundation design.

* Construction project management/supervision and execution, architectural/civil and engineering design, material take-off/procurement and implementation work/construction plans.

TJD/JI Architects & Engineers, Inc. - Seoul, South Korea Jan 2012 – Dec 2013

(GS-14) Senior Architect - Design Manager - Government/Military HRS/WEEK - 84

Responsible for Whole Building Design Plan Review QC with the use of Micro-Station CADD and a web-based Internal Review System for the acceptance of the US Department of Defense (DOD) USACE and United States Forces Korea (USFK) for new and existing complex commercial, industrial, residential, renovation and alteration vertical construction military facilities.

Architectural and Civil Engineering plan reviews conducted are based and adhered to; International Building Codes, Accessibility Standards for DOD Facilities, Anti-terrorism Force Protection, Unified Building Criteria US Military Codes, Special MIL Technical Instruction Design and Regulation Handbooks, ATSM, ANSI, ASHRAE, OSHA, NFPA, all branches of the US Military and Korean Forces.

By implementing continual improvement initiatives, pertaining to Engineering and Design Quality Control (such as Design Error tracking, monitoring & reviewing design changes) have made an impact on overall building critical design deficiencies and have saved Republic of Korea (ROK) and USA government over 3 million dollars in construction time, cost, A & E redesign, RFI’s and administration costs in 2012.

Conducted quality control design/review for the United States Forces Korea (USFK) Department of Defense AFB, Seoul, Korea; 3-Story 245K S.F. Simulation Tactical Training Center, 2-Story Communication Center, 2-Story Medical Dental and Hospital Buildings, 2ND Infantry Division HQ, Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory, (Mix Use Buildings) - Chapel, Auditorium, Movie Theatre, Post Office, Community Activity Center, Post Exchange, Multi-Purpose Athletic Fields and Recreational Shelters, Barrack renovations/retrofit, Small Unit Field Training courses, totaling construction cost of approx. $563 million USD.

* USACE Government Contract, Whole Building Design multidisciplinary engineering plan design review and contractor RFI feedback.

ALMCO Group of Companies - Basra, Iraq September 2010 – December 2011 - Contract

Construction Project Manager - Oil & Gas HRS/WEEK - 84

100% Iraqi owned company

Managed construction day to day activities for ExxonMobil 300 -1200 Man Camps which included a variety of construction building uses.

Designed and planned 2 story architectural and civil site drawings for anticipated 3200 man camp project/future client. This project included Level II trauma clinics, office buildings for 100 persons, dorm building for 100 persons each, a Mosque, 700 Man DFAC, laundry facilities, water treatment plant and petroleum fueling stations.

Developed project design plans, followed progress, and performance using project-tracking and management tools to execute project as planned in the Rumaila oil fields in southern Iraq.

Procured all security barrier materials, housing trailers, T-Walls, Fill, HESCO barrier, Jersey and Bunkers for site perimeter security at project startup.

*Rumaila oil field; construction project management and execution, architectural and engineering design, material procurement, and implementation work/construction plans (IWP/CWP).

Sabbatical - Intentional Vacation Time-Off - USA/Abroad August 2009 – September 2010

Winter season volunteer at Terri Peak Mountain Ski Resort in South Dakota as a team with my two Sons, schooling/mentoring young novice snowboarder’s.

Renovated our family historical 6200 S.F. custom home hands on; upgraded HVAC, Electrical to state and applicable codes. Constructed exterior main entrance canopy structural design and steel construction. Concrete, brick, steel design and welding, wood, drywall, 6200 S.F. of built-up re-roofing, finish floors (stone and granite), cabinets, windows, plumbing (replaced all 4 water heaters), electrical and demo all tasks were completed by myself with the highest of quality construction materials and methods constructions costs of over 120K USD.

Developed invention and personally produced a prototype for production, client/sales presentation and business development. Patent is pending approval.

Traveled to Seychelles, Rome, Mexico, Europe, Canada, Middle East and various parts within the USA.

Laguna Construction Company, Inc. - Baghdad, Iraq October 2007 - August 2009

(GS-14) Quality Control Project Manager - Government/Military HRS/WEEK - 84

Established, monitored & maintained quality control standards, improved the quality process in Iraq by implementing the proper use of US Military QC management procedures throughout our construction projects and provided feedback to Program Manager.

Identified staff and development, provided training as needed on a daily basis and ensured that all training was provided on site to ensure health and safety.

Developed standard operating procedures (SOP), (SOW), quality control & safety plans, construction and implementation work plans (IWP) for each project task order.

Conducted daily site safety checks and provided daily/weekly investigation report to program manager and AFCEE COR.

Provided architectural building design construction documents and structural calculation reviews as well as daily onsite project WIP inspections and documentation.

Managed the overall coordination and performance of all on-site activities and implemented corrective action when necessary for projects such as; Level 1 Clinics, Weapons ID Center, NCSCF Building and Baghdad Police College which consisted of many different building types with K-Span structures construction methods; 8 K-Span warehouses, 2-story offices, latrines & showers, 2-story barracks, water treatment plants, utility infrastructure (U.G. high voltage electrical, water pipelines) paving, pre-engineered steel building dining facility for 6000 persons and various existing building renovations.

Developed, coordinated, monitored and maintained safety, quality control activities in accordance with contract outlines for all company personnel and contractors as well as established procedures to monitor the overall site safety program., using OSHA, US MIL and international codes, specified control measuring and testing equipment for all levels/trades including K-Span, paving, concrete, fire alarm, communication, high voltage electrical and water distribution systems and all testing associated with project completion.

*Government Contract/Project Management experience, broad background in military construction projects, infrastructure design and execution, urban/regional planning & international development.

Innovative Technical Solutions, Inc. - Baghdad, Iraq June 2006 – October 2007

(GS-14) Architect Master Planner - Government/Military HRS/WEEK - 84

As part of the program management team I played a major role and provided project master planning, development, scoping, preparation of floor plans, elevations, schematics, renderings and engineering designs at the early stages of RFP’s for all projects concerning Innovative Technical Solutions with the aid of ACAD program design tools.

Planned layouts of projects integrated engineering elements into unified design and presented ideas for client review and approval and participated in business development activities with program management team.

Detailed every type of building and use, prepared scale drawings and contract documents in preparation for construction.

Controlled numerous projects at various stages of work in different parts of Iraq in a timely manner.

Responsible for final specifications, approval and overall guidance on objectives and concepts to the client and XPAT Engineers at all remote sites.

Provided architectural & engineering designs for Iraqi Battalion Brigade Army projects ranging from 30-60 million USD.

Projects included Camp Honor Battalion Brigade Headquarters Base in the International Zone, Al Qa’im Port of Entry from Syria, Al Qa’im Battalion Brigade Headquarters Base, Al Rawah Battalion Brigade Headquarters Base, with over 50 different types of buildings within each base, including a state of the art vehicle fueling and power generation stations. Al Anbar Police Stations throughout the border of Syria.

Created a loyal local personnel base; contributed to local organizations, fostering goodwill in the community by hiring local workforce in peace with the local Sheiks.

*DOD-TOC-IDIQ, FAR, AFCEE government contract experience, full knowledge of US/Military building and design codes/specs ability to multi-task and establish priorities and maintain organization in a changing environment.

Versar International Inc. - (AFCEE) Taji, Iraq March 2005 - April 2006

(GS-14) Regional Construction Project Manager - Government/Military HRS/WEEK - 112

Project management for Title II Quality Assurance QA/QC, oversight services to the Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence (AFCEE) projects in Central Iraq.

Received the Project Manager from Program manager excellence award out of 6 regional project managers in country. Set the bar for higher project management through my projects.

Regional project sites managed; Camp Taji, Camp India, Fallujah, Habbaniyah, Ramadi, Baghdad, Mosul, Syrian Borders and assisted entire regional management team in different areas of Iraq on a volunteer basis and was awarded the Excellence in Management Award from our in country program manager.

Executed senior level project management duties for over 20 – 30 multi-national Quality Assurance Engineers in Arabic and English and construction site personnel ranging from 300 to 600 daily.

Simultaneously managed 14 Task Order Contracts totaling over 365 million dollars in construction costs including all aspects of the project scope within 1 year, maintained daily and weekly reports to our client (AFCEE) on a regular basis.

Flew missions over 90% of the entire country of Iraq with US MIL air/ground transport in support of the reconstruction efforts for Iraqi Freedom conducting QA/QC oversight and working 16 hrs. Per day and 7 days a week all without missing a deadline.

Coordinated, oversaw, and monitored project activities and assured that projects were completed within prescribed schedules and budgets, in compliance with company policies and procedures, and in accordance with US MIL, and local Iraqi regulations.

*Government Contract/Project Management Experience, 100% turn-key military project experience & proven ability to liaise with senior local authorities and US government Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Used QMS on all projects.

CONUS - FORMER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Omni Plan Architects, Inc. – Dallas, TX. February 2004 - March 2005 – Contract

Project Architect - Retail HRS/WEEK - 40

Provided quality control design redlines with attention to detail, design, constructability and value engineering for retail projects such as DFW Airport Admirals Club over 20k S.F. of interior design for tenant improvement.

Executed building designs, construction document Q.C./redlines in preparations for interns to incorporate into design documents.

Used ACAD & Micro Station design software on all projects such as movie theaters, bridges connecting the mall to the parking garages, one and two story addition buildings and tenant improvements for hundreds of interior stores.

Designed and detailed all curtain glass wall types for The 3 story North Park Mall in Dallas, Texas.

*Architectural Retail Design & Project Management, full knowledge & use of ACAD and Micro Station program design tools.Roman Design Group – Tucson, AZ. August 2002 - January 2004

Project Architect – Residential HRS/WEEK - 40

Independently performed a wide variety of conventional and moderately-complex architectural assignments by applying architectural design standards, practices, and techniques. Exercised discretion and independent judgment regularly in developing original designs and was proficient in the utilization of standard architectural techniques, and thoroughly executed company procedures.

Participated in the continuous updating & accurate generation of as-built documents, assisted with the research and preparation of field change requests to resolve design issues.

Provided complete design planning and construction management through project completion for turn-key projects.

*Custom home design and construction management development, daily hands-on construction practice.

WD Partners, Inc. - Ervin, TX. - May 2001 - June 2002

Construction Design Project Manager – Retail HRS/WEEK - 40

Home Depot Pro Store architectural construction design document and value engineering project manager.

Executed project design documents on ACAD and submitted full scale designs for approval from local jurisdictions.

Researched and recommend solutions to design document problems, including conflicts, interferences and errors/omissions.

Coordinated with consulting engineers and provided client with full set of construction design documents.

Performed full international and state code reviews and enforcement.

Created and wrote specifications for retail buildings over 100k S.F.

Performed detailed redlines for final project approval and submittal.

Conducted overall PM duties including contractor management and HD store turn over.

*Architectural Project Management, design and specification writing experience, extensive building code review.

Carter & Burgess, Inc. - Fort Worth, TX. October 1998 - April 2001

Project Architect – Retail HRS/WEEK - 40

Value engineered construction documents for retail clients such as Wal-Mart, Staples, Safeway and Shopko stores.

Traveled to project sites to initiate and lead project kick-off meetings in over 20 states.

Designed and detailed food distribution centers in excess of 900,000 S.F. metal buildings for cold and dry storage.

Coordinated between engineering disciplines and production staff to develop construction documents.

Responded to RFI's from general contractors for review and created solutions to solve all issues.

Attend project coordination and owner/contractor/engineer and suppliers meetings on a daily basis.

On-site construction final punch list and documentation for final turnover of each building on every site.

*Project Management & Quality Control, Intern architect mentoring, educated teams on ACAD program design tools and their use.

Weller Architects - Albuquerque, NM. December 1996 - September 1998

Project Architect - Healthcare HRS/WEEK - 40

Lead team in healthcare planning, production and architectural construction design documents.

Historical adobe restoration projects in Tuba City Navajo Nation in Arizona & various healthcare centers throughout New Mexico.

Researched equipment and provided layout and design.

Initiated client and internal meetings, participated in code reviews with various governing agencies.

Directed and lead a multi-disciplinary staff of draftsmen, junior intern architects and consulting engineers.

Coordinated and assisted all disciplines with addendums, RFI’s, change orders, update field changes into the project documents.

*Healthcare Design, intern mentoring, client interaction, code compliance & Native American contracts.

Jacobs Engineering Company, Inc. - Albuquerque, NM. December 1994 - October 1996

Lead Architect Planner – INTEL - Semiconductor HRS/WEEK - 40

Provided semiconductor planning for multi-million dollar tool installation and demolition for Fab 7, Fab 9 and Fab 11 at Intel semiconductor in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Designed tool install which consisted of RR4 Warehouse Roller Configuration, Fab 11 Bead Blaster Install, AMZ Ozone Leak Detection, AMHS Floor Reinforcement design and new clean room design.

Redesigned Intel's restroom facilities to comply with A.D.A. requirements.

Designed Fab 9 wafer conversion, which included 150 tool demolition & reinstallation packages.

Met with Intel stakeholders personnel on a weekly basis for review and approval of proposed designs.

All design approvals were granted 100% of submittals.

*Clean Room Design, Intel chip manufacturing building design, code compliance and experience with high level complex facility designs, full knowledge of ACAD program design tools and their use.

EDUCATION

Nogales High School – Architecture & General Studies

Arizona Automotive Institute, Architectural Design Division – Architectural Design

Pima Community College – Construction and Architecture Design

Carter & Burgess, Inc. - Project Management Training

PMP licensing in progress 2020

AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Architects – Associate Member

(State of Arizona Architect Exam approval granted 1996)

Habitat for Humanity

Project Management Institute Member

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

*Volunteer SAR K-9 *Weapons Security training *Volunteer Fire Department *Confined

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