MICHAEL LESHER

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Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Cell: 949-***-****

adjtod@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lesher-905a6388 SUMMARY

I am a project/construction manager with a proven track record in leading project team Manage the activities of in-house workers, subcontractors, vendors and labor, maintaining strict control over budget and schedule. I am recognized for my tight fiscal control, proactive approach, problem solving abilities, team development and leadership. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GB CONSTRUCTION, INC 2018 - 2020

General Contractor & Construction Management firm concentrating on prevailing wage projects. Sr. Project / Construction Manager / QC Manager

• Supervised superintendents on several projects simultaneously. Worked with A/E, vendors and clients. Assisted in development of schedule and cost estimates.

• Bolsa HS sports complex including football field, track, grand stands, concession building, team building, restrooms, sports scoreboard, new irrigation system, new fire lines, services and utilities. Conducted meetings and maintained project schedule.

• John Wayne Airport upgrade adding all new power outlets in terminal building A, B and C, rearrange seating, provide utilities and services for several new restaurants and concession booths. Developed and maintained QC procedures and forms. Issued weekly reports.

THE PROJECT MASTER GROUP, INC., Valencia, CA 2013 – 2018 General Contractor, Civil Engineering and Construction Management Company with projects ranging from a few thousand dollars to several million

Executive Construction Manager

• Projects Include: TI (Verizon, McDonald’s, Steak and Shake, Joe and the Juice, Lemon Tree, AT&T, Starbucks, Hitachi Grill, Home Depot, Best Buy, Costco, Sam’s Club), mixed-use, apartments, assisted living developments, emergency care, offices, renovations and upgrades.

• Manage budget and financial reporting. Create & maintain project schedule.

• Supervise in-house and contact personnel. Supervise installation of services and utilities.

• Provide take-off cost estimate, execute and close out projects. Develop and maintain submittal, change order and RFI logs.

• Ensure the schedule are coordinated with all disciplines.

• Identify and resolve issues. Identify resources needed and assign individual duties.

• Manage day to day operational aspects of project and schedule.

• Conduct weekly meetings with superintendents and clients.

• Prepare and issue weekly project reports.

CRB PARTNERS, San Diego, CA 2011 – 2013

Chemical/pharmacological engineering firm

TEVA, Irvine, CA (CM through CRB)

• Supervised in-house and contract personnel

• Assisted in validation IQ, OQ, PQ of equipment and systems

• Developing ISO drawings of existing installation of high purity water, air conditioning and heating systems.

• Office and laboratory renovation and upgrade.

• Evaluation study, report and suggest changes to HVAC systems in general and aseptic areas. GILIAD SCIENCES, INC., San Dimas, California (CM through CRB)

• New cGMP facility, ISO 8 to ISO 5 aseptic fill environment.

• Extensive modifications to existing manufacturing facility while maintaining full production levels.

• Installation, modification, construction, passivation, startup, CIP, SIP and commissioning of numerous equipment including but not limited to lyophilizer, autoclave, CDMal, internal and external washers, sterilization tunnel, capper, labeler, autoloader, three new air handlers, a new dehumidifier, new WFI still and holding tank, new chiller, two new cooling towers, a new clean steam generator and a new neutralization skid.

• Supervise installation of services and utilities (i.e.: power, water, drain, stormwater, fiber optics, low voltage systems, etc.) TUTOR - PERINI BUILDING COMPANY (Rudolph & Sletten) 2005 – 2011 General contractor / construction management firm. CITY CENTER, Las Vegas, NV

Project/ Construction Manager

An MGM casino, hotel, condominium, theater, restaurants, and shopping mall covering more than 72 acres in the heart of Las Vegas with a total projected cost of $12 billion dollars. Managed a staff of 18: Assistant PM, Engineers, Cost Engineers and field personnel with emphasis on LEED, Sigma 6, cost control and project schedule while maintaining a safe construction environment.

• Responsible for infrastructure and landscape throughout the site.

• Reviewed cost estimates for green project.

• Reviewed bid documents, conducted pre-bid meetings, selected contractors, reviewed and negotiated contracts, buyout.

• Worked with governing agencies, contractors and owner to acquire necessary permits and occupancy certificates.

• Develop and maintain good relationship with team, contractors and owners.

• Reviewed and approved or rejected change orders.

• Reviewed Requests for Information to A/E and evaluated response for cost and schedule impact.

• Reviewed cost project tracking reports.

• Produced monthly progress reports. Conducted OAC and team meetings.

• Oversaw handling of change orders, RFI’s and submittals.

• Assure that NCR’s are addressed in a timely manner.

• Review LEED documentation, Diversity and owner insurance program deducts.

• Created template documents for dunning, dispute, discrepancy, delay and arbitration notices.

• Provided supervision for and review of retention payment, final close out documentation, testing, training, and turnover. KAISER HOSPITAL, Los Angeles, CA (through Rudolph & Sletten) A $400 million dollar hospital facility that covers over 1 million square feet that includes 460 beds, OR, ER, radiology OB/GYN, offices and cafeteria supported by a new central plant building.

• Responsible for project status in accordance with OSHPD.

• Developed change order presentation and tracking procedure.

• Reviewed cost project tracking reports.

• Provided updated cost projections.

• Produced monthly progress reports.

• Reviewed schedule and worked with superintendents to develop 3 week look-ahead schedule.

• Conducted weekly team and OAC meetings.

• Provided supervision for and review of retention payment, final close out documentation, testing, training, and turnover. CYTORI THERAPEUTIC, San Diego, CA (through Rudolph & Sletten/Perini/Tutor)

$1.2 million, 20,000 sq. ft. cGMP facility renovation and upgrade including office space, new vivarium, wet lab, machine shop, manufacturing area, science labs and tissue bank for Cytori Therapeutic for the development of priority cells using adult stem cells derived from adipose in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, spine and orthopedic conditions.

• Reviewed bid documents, conducted pre-bid meetings, selected contractors, reviewed and negotiated contracts, close out.

• Worked with governing agencies, contractors and owner to acquire necessary permits and occupancy certificates.

• Reviewed Requests for Information to A/E and evaluated response for cost and schedule impact.

• Reviewed cost project tracking reports.

• Produced monthly progress reports. Conducted weekly Contractor, OAC and team meetings.

• Oversaw handling of change orders and submittals.

• Provided supervision for and review of retention payment, final close out documentation, testing, training, and turnover.

• Install, test, startup and turn over aseptic clean fill areas and lyophilizer as well as support systems GENETECH (Formerly Biogen IDEC), Oceanside, CA 2001 – 2005 Construction Manager (Client Representative)

$375 million, 25-acre cGMP class 10,000 to 100,000 BL1LS manufacturing and GLP research facility for the production of monoclonal antibodies. The facility includes a manufacturing building containing seeding, formulation, buffer prep, aseptic fill, buffer hold, fermentation bioreactors, purification, harvesting and down-stream process support. A central service and utility building, research laboratories, offices and warehouse. ISPE 2007 Facility of the Year. EDUCATION

Penn State Berks – Mechanical Engineering

American Academy of Project Management – Project Manager Home & Facility Inspection – California Certification OSHA 30,

ORGANIZATIONS

ISPE – International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers AIPE – American Institute of Plant Engineers

PROFICIENCIES

Construction management, project management, project cost estimating, project work schedule, budget development, change order control, QA/QC, validation, detailed reports, team development and client relations. MSWord, Word Perfect, Excel, MSProject, Primavera, Access, Outlook, Visio, MSPower Point, MSPublisher, Delta V, Prolog, Procore, Unifier, Buzzsaw, Freight Train and Skyre.

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