JERRY U. MBAKWE
Swedesboro NJ **085
(856) 294 - 8088
Email Address: ***********@*****.***
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SUMMARY
A committed and dependable Senior Project Manager with over 30 years of experience delivering outstanding results and value to clients. Ready to take on the leadership direction to manage complex tasks and multidisciplinary projects, providing strategic planning, and technical expertise within the Aviation and commercial environment. Passionate and proficient in leading multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse teams to deliver complex project, portfolios, and programs. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Program management
Budget planning and control
Contract administration
Change management
Construction planning
Decision management/coordination
Schedules – Development/management
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
QATAR CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY July 2013 to Dec 2020 Hamad International Airport, Doha Qatar.
Senior Project Manager
Responsible for multiple project portfolios including but not limited to:
Enhancement of the aviation surveillance and tracking systems
Feasibility studies on Follow The Green Level 4 (FTG)
Leading the design consulting team in design and construction of Back-Up Approach and Training facility for the Air Traffic Control critical projects from concept through final implementation
Taxiway asphalt/concrete replacement remedial works
Manage the consultant team in the design and installation ATM/CNS equipment for the Back-up Approach facility
Duties:
Managing of specialist consultants in various aviation capacity
Understanding and making decisions regarding a wide array of complex project issues
Identifying key stakeholders and understanding their expectations for a successful project delivery
Interfacing with variety of stakeholders and service providers to ensure seamless implementation with minimal operational impact
Highlighting project critical paths and major risks
Aggressively tracking project timelines and change management
Prepare, review tender documents and make recommendation to award to the SC
Resolving project conflicts
JERRY U. MBAKWE
860 Ashburn Way
Swedesboro NJ 08085
(856) 294 - 8088
Email Address: ***********@*****.***
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BURNS& MCDONNELL ENGINEERING INC. Nov 2007 to June 2013 New Doha International Airport, Doha Qatar
Project Manager
Responsibilities included managing a team of designers and contractors in design built Contract for the Hamad International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower and Technical Building, Meteorological Facilities, installation of Air Traffic Control & Meteorological Equipments and the ORAT program at New Doha International Airport.
Duties:
Overall management of specialist consultants and Project/Construction Managers on various projects
Airspace Design and Implementation
Review design documents
Managed the development and implementation of Operation Readiness, Activation and Transition
(ORAT) at New Doha International Airport
NEW YORK AIR NATIONAL GUARD, USA Oct 2005 to Oct 2007 New Office Complex and Vehicle Maintenance facility Project Manager
Managed the installation of new Wash Bay recycle system and above ground fueling system for Vehicle Maintenance Department
Complete project management for the new office and dining facility
Review and coordination of project close-out documents BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING INC. Sep 2003 to Oct 2005 Philadelphia International Airport, USA
Baggage handling System installation and integration testing Program Manager
Program management for the installation of Baggage handling system for the new Philadelphia International Airport expansion
Management and coordination of the Baggage handling system testing & Commissioning and integration
Philadelphia International Airport, USA Nov 1998 to Oct 2003 PHL Airport Expansion Program
Program Manager
Coordinate the efforts of the design team and the construction manager to develop acceptance standards and turnover plans.
JERRY U. MBAKWE
860 Ashburn Way
Swedesboro NJ 08085
(856) 294 - 8088
Email Address: ***********@*****.***
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Review contract specifications and scope of work to develop specific quality control procedures for evaluating work in place.
Review Division of Aviation (DOA) design review comments against latest design drawings.
Coordinate the efforts of the design teams, construction manager and the owner to evaluate and prepare written recommendations for value engineering suggestions.
Provide final review, evaluation and recommendation of change order requests. KULLMAN INDUSTRIES INC., LEBANON, NJ, USA June 1996 to Sep 1998 Precast Modular School building
Project Manager
Responsible for Contract review and analysis
Develop and manage project master schedule
Updating and maintaining Cash- flow reports
Review and approval of subcontractor’s progress Payments
Prepare and coordinate all contract close out documents
Review, evaluate and negotiate contract change orders THE HACKNEY GROUP, INC. PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA Nov 1993 to May 1996 Aircraft Maintenance Hangar - Dover AFB, Dover, Delaware Project Manager
Responsible for project planning and cost control
Develop and manage CPM Schedule and analysis
Prepare contract quality control manual
Prepare, review and analyze cost estimate and project Close- out THE TEMPLE GROUP, INC. WAHSINGTON D.C., USA Nov 1991 to Oct 1993 Schaffer Rehabilitation Center - Baltimore, Maryland Assistant Project Manger
Responsible for contract document review and coordination
Review and analyze project Cost estimates
Update project schedules
Responsible for the field coordination of subcontractors Curran Fromhold Correctional Facility, Philadelphia, Pa., USA Dec 1989 to Oct 1991 Project Engineer
Develop CQC manuals
Develop and managed CPM Master Schedule (Primavera).
Coordinate the installation of prefab structures
Change order review and Contract Closeouts.
JERRY U. MBAKWE
860 Ashburn Way
Swedesboro NJ 08085
(856) 294 - 8088
Email Address: ***********@*****.***
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AMERICA EQUITY DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT CO., INC. Oct 1987 to Nov 1989 Office Building Renovation, Multiple projects
Project Coordinator
Develop and manage value engineering analysis
Review cost estimating and Contract evaluation
Responsible for the field coordination of subcontractors SCHNABLE ASSOCIATES INC. Sep 1984 to Oct 1987
Construction of new Correctional Facility, Graterford, Pa., Assistant Project Manager
Responsible for project planning and coordination
CPM scheduling and update, man-hour cost variance analysis
Change order review and evaluation
Review and evaluate site design changes
HENKLE AND McCoy INC., BLUE BELL, PA. Dec 1983 to Sep 1984 Designer/Draft Person
Designed fiber optic cable attachments supports system
Assisted in developing contract specification for all system Lateral runs EDUCATION
Brandeis University, Massachusetts, United States Masters of Science in Management of Projects and Programs (MSMPP) (One course to complete)
Spring Garden College, Philadelphia, PA
BS Civil Engineering Technology
Graduated December 1983
REFERENCES: Available upon request.