Water Department Services Administration

EDUCATION:

Master of Architecture: Professional Master of Architecture (75+ credit hours- all but thesis),

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL; Architecture and Planning

BFA: Bachelor’s degree, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Interior Architecture/ Building Rehabilitation/ Adaptive Re-use Design

PMP: Enrolled at Florida Technical College/ Prep for PMP Certification- 35 cr.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

20 + years demonstrated leader with proficiency in Construction Management (CM) and contracting.

Oversee as Quality Assurance Professional, Programming, Design Development and Construction for federal, state, and local government projects:

GSA, USACE, FBOP, USAF, DOI, NPS, FAA, DOD, FDOT, GDOT, United States Department of Homeland Security (USDHS), and Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), Osceola County Schools.

Private sector works includes building or remodeling a Hospital and Medical facilities, worked closely with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and hospital officials.

Constructed High-Rises with Mixed-Use Retail lower levels and Luxury Condos (Multi-family).

Public Schools: new K-12 schools, extensive High School renovation; hospitality, CONRAC Quick-Turn- Around (QTA) Areas rental car facility extensive road system.

Demonstrated proficiency in Procurement (RFQ, RFP, evaluations, BAFO), Contract Administration, and Construction Management, on rehabilitation, remodel, and new construction projects.

QA/QC - Capital and Minor Projects. Knowledge of AIA forms and processes.

Repair & Alteration (GSA R&A- BA55 funding), and interior space remodeling projects.

Provide Independent Estimates (IGE)/ Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) for construction work in addition to SOW/SOS, Bid Evaluation, A/E, CMR, and Contractor proposal evaluation.

oRead and interpret Contract Documents: Drawings Specifications, Shop Drawings, Product Data and Submittals.

oPerform Quality Assurance (QA), perform product verification, Installation Verification (IV) inspections and test witnessing prior to accepting systems and construction work for payment.

oPerform site assessments and reports for planning, participate in Value Engineering (VE) and comparative Value Analysis (VA) studies.

oProvide comprehensive multi-discipline Code Review using International Building Code (IBC), International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Provide Architectural, Structural, and Mechanical Systems Inspections: elevators, escalators, stairs, fire-rated walls, security walls, soundproof environments, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) work.

oRespond to multi-disciplinary RFI’s and coordinate with ongoing field work. Review and approve as-built drawings. Review and approve Applications for Payment and Change Orders,

Team Player with a desire to continually learn. Provide Customer service excellence.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills:

oWrote Memoranda of Agreement with Oklahoma and Texas State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO) to comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, on a Programmatic basis, to coordinate and expedite future construction undertakings.

oLead meetings and wrote official correspondence.

Excellent Computer Skills: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Intermediate Excel, Microsoft Project; Procore, SharePoint, Autodesk Constructware, Expedition, Oracle, Estimating using Partition Contract Pricing, market research and GSA Cost Works. Previous AutoCADD user.

Acknowledgements:

Awarded AIA Historic Preservation award, and 2 State Historic Preservation awards, excellent service awards, Awarded GSA Design and Construction Team of the Year, twice.

Lead team to receive a SUPERIOR rating during a Construction Close-out Audit under my supervision, leading to a performance bonus for the TEAM.

Lead stone mason team to win Wall of the Week on 3 occasions for superior workmanship under my supervision. (SHEN 152664),

Security:

COVID-19 - Fully vaccinated and trained to CDC safety protocols.

Recent HSPD-12 Homeland Security Clearance for National Parks Service (NPS) Department of Interior (DOI), previous HSPD-12 Homeland Security Clearance for General Services Administration (GSA).

EXPERIENCE:

Position: Project Specialist / Project Manager (03/2020- 1/2021)

CM Firm AFG Group - AFG Title: Project Manager (contractor- completed assignment)

950 Herndon Parkway, Suite 200, Herndon, VA 20170

Client: Department of the Interior (DOI), National Parks Services (NPS); Denver Service Center (DSC)

In a post COVID-19 Telework environment, work with several NPS Project Managers and liaise with A/E Firm Principals, Architects, Engineers, Technical Consultants, and Subject Matter Experts (SME) on Design and Construction matters for assigned projects.

Develop Scopes of Work for Architectural/ Engineering Design Services, Supplementary Services and Title III.

Complete accurate Independent Government Estimates (IGE) for Design Services, assist Contracting Officer with negotiations, and document Record of Negotiation (RON). Assist with negotiation of design changes with A/E firms and NPS PM and officials to manage planning and phasing of projects, meeting construction procurement timeline goals.

Write Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) and evaluate submissions, make recommendations.

Participate in Source Selection for all projects, formulate project permitting requirements using the NPS procedures (IPAF).

Coordinate with A/E firm to conduct site investigations to determine feasibility topography, subsurface conditions, site configuration, or condition of structure and essential data before initiating design. Locate reports and historical studies to facilitate project background and previously known conditions prior to proceeding.

Performed multi-phased Architectural and multidisciplinary Design Drawing Review producing extensive comments and review to ensure technical requirements are addressed, and project objectives are met.

Evaluated A/E Design submissions against Contract requirements, recommended revision or acceptance.

Responsibilities include providing technical evaluations for proposed rehabilitation and stabilization methods, participating in all Project Meetings and Technical Review Panels, perform video existing conditions inspections due to the COVID-19 work environment, provide safety “Inspection” via logs and conversations to assure COVID19 protocols are being implemented in addition to standard Safety measures are being followed.

Review and evaluate baseline Schedules, update milestone schedules. Develop in-house schedules for project phasing and reporting. Provide ongoing Scope Management. Evaluate CMR and contractor Proposals and make recommendations based on detailed evaluations.

Utilize NPS Workflows as a basis for work activities.

Use MS Teams for NPS meetings, scheduling, chats, and document sharing, as required.

Position: Project Manager/ Estimator (12/2018- 3/2020)

CM Firm AFG Group - AFG Title: Project Manager (contractor- completed assignment)

950 Herndon Parkway, Suite 200, Herndon, VA 20170

Client: General Services Administration (GSA), Region 4, Tampa Field Office

Work within the framework of P-100 Facilities Standards and P120 Project Estimating Requirements, and ongoing process improvement methods to develop accurate Independent Government Estimates (IGE) and Scopes of Work (SOW) for Building Managers and numerous high-profile Federal Agency clients.

Estimating tools include the Partition Contract line-item pricing in MS Excel format; GSA Cost Works, and market survey to provide accurate estimates for Tenant Improvement (TI) projects, Repair and Alteration (R&A) projects as required, for the entire state of Florida. Assisted Building Managers with to develop their designs for ultimate customer service and satisfaction.

Supported lease Building Managers, Contracting Officers, and numerous GSA Tenant Agencies, provided excellent customer service.

Maintained comprehensive Estimating Log for real-time status reporting, projections and IGE costs to Management.

Evaluated and prioritized an enormous volume of Project Intake Requests throughout Florida for Clients in Federal and Leased Buildings, while continuously coordinating information with Building Managers and Agencies

Developed project funding requests, administered project architecture activities such as programming, developed construction documents and cost estimates.

Initiated detailed scope development by assessing agency requirements through written Project Information Forms (PIF), interviews and determining user goals. Remote communication included emails, archive documents, photographs, research and analysis, as required to secure project funding. Performed quality and quantity surveys.

Answered routine correspondence from stakeholders and developed necessary memoranda for continued coordination of team efforts. Provided excellent customer service from a remote production environment.

Analyzed existing conditions from a variety of remote resources to determine the specific tasks, materials and services needed to transform a space into a finished product for each agency’s specific requirements.

Estimating work included complete office space reconfiguration, HVAC duct rerouting, plumbing, new mechanical chases, new flooring, sheetrock, metal studs, base, paint, ceiling tiles, IT CAT6 configurations in a lease space to accommodate new requirements specific to each tenant agency. Upgraded restrooms, adding kiosks in Immigration Department, provided pricing and logistical support for asbestos removal and mitigation per GSA Policy for FBI security project. Projects were very diverse in scope. All projects met applicable codes and client requirements on short notice.

Investigate, organize, and formulate assumptions to expedite agency’s construction projects in various building types.

Provided Technical Evaluations and negotiations to ensure contractor proposals provide good value.

Initiated a Continual Process Improvement Program to develop project requirements, reduce lead times and increase client satisfaction.

Liaised with upper management to establish and implement new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to expedite Requests for Estimates.

Position: Quality Assurance Engineer- Construction Contracts 03/2012- 09/2018

Company: MARTA- Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority

2424 Piedmont Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324

Brought comprehensive construction background to the public transit environment to provide Construction Contract Administration and Quality Assurance oversight to MARTA’s $25 Million, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Job Order Contract (JOC) Program. Provided QA oversight, inspections, Inspection Verifications (IV), and coordination on 80+ Task Orders in various phases of Design, Procurement, and Construction using multiple funding sources. Provided oversight of USACE credentialed contractors.

On a weekly basis, wrote Construction Inspection Reports and Deficiency Reports, and produced a comprehensive Status Report for upper management use and dissemination.

Responsible to perform various phases of review: Phased Design Reviews, Interdisciplinary Constructability Reviews, Technical Reviews on Proposals, provided procurement support for each Task Order.

Reviewed documents, Inspected, and monitored quality of material delivery, quality and quantity of deliverables, prior to accepting work. Responding to RFI’s, monitored logs, reviewed correspondence and project documents.

Took the lead on projects to reduce re-work by setting expectations, reviewing contract documents in sub meetings, and inspecting work against contract requirements during walk throughs.

Created and implemented Standards of Performance and Inspection Systems. Wrote formal reports to upper management, Construction Inspection Reports, Deficiency Reports.

Reviewed and processed submittals for contract compliance. Researched and resolved technical issues in conjunction with contractors and architects/engineers (A/E). Managed project documentation, letters, drawings, schedules, estimates, etc.

Analyzed baseline schedule relative to field work accomplished for payment. Developed cost estimates. Managed quality assurance process. Planned and coordinated shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages with customers.

Reached across multidiscipline teams to research and resolve technical issues. Responsible for Process Improvement initiatives in areas of responsibility. Performed root cause analysis and quality improvement techniques.

Participated in annual reviews in Quality Assurance Procedures and executed updates.

Coordinated with public on noise and operation issues regarding installation and operation of a new bus wash station at a rehabilitated maintenance facility.

Conducted daily Quality Assurance inspections of ongoing construction work.

Participated in pre-construction meetings and weekly owner meetings.

Participated in safety briefings. Provided photographic documentation and daily reports to identify workers and equipment on site, work completed, and meetings attended.

Executed existing condition assessments; comprehensive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) upgrades, new chillers and ductwork, new roofs, structural reinforcement of structures, Fire- Life Safety Improvements, safety replacement of underground blowers in train tunnels, design and installation of new security Audio Visual Information System, Structural Upgrade at Doraville Station, numerous new security restrooms at stations including plumbing, ventilation; new roofs, structural improvements, large scale topography/ grading / drainage improvements, new escalators, system-wide security upgrades, Homeland Security grant communication upgrades.

Position: Construction Contracts Specialist/ Construction Contracts Administrator 03/2011 - 03/2012

Company: Rohadfox Construction Control Services (contractor- completed assignment)

171 17th Street, NW, Suite 630, Atlanta, GA 30363

Client: MARTA- Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority

2424 Piedmont Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324

Successfully worked in contractor role prior to being hired as a full-time employee (FTE). Used construction management background to enhance Construction Contract Procurement and Contract

Administration.

Participated in procurement process from project development, solicitation, contractor selection, scope clarification and development through RFI process, negotiations, BAFO, and continued through construction administration of the contract.

Actively participated in Project Management Meetings with technical and legal staff. Reviewed Scopes, Supplementary Conditions and procurement requirements with team to ensure tight deadlines are met for Board of Directors Approval. Prepared correspondence for Director of Contracts signature.

Procurement projects included: Brady Design Build, Doraville Structural Rehabilitation (RFP), Audio Visual Information Systems Upgrade (AVIS), Homeland Security Grant Radio Interface Project (Sole Source).

Responsible for the review and approval of all documents associated with each assigned contract to ensure MARTA is in total compliance with internal, federal and state guidelines.

Prepared and issued Notices of Award, and Notices to Proceed for Construction Contracts, as required.

Participated in Bid openings, RFP technical evaluations.

Responsible to evaluate and track and documentation of contract modifications to ensure all are completed within established guidelines. Updated internal milestone schedules.

Maintained positive close working relationship with the Department’s subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure contractors perform according to the contract documents.

Review pricing, scheduling, and coordinate with Resident Engineer throughout contract administration process.

Verify and coordinate contractor’s submittal materials for payment, and track through internal sign-off process.

Monitored 8A subcontractor ratios to ensure goals are met

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Construction Manager/ Architectural Inspector

CM FIRM: Alpha Corporation (Government Contractor Completed Assignment)

Clients: National Parks Service (NPS),

Maryland General Services Administration (MGSA),

Department of Defense (DOD),

Statue of Liberty- Executed a comprehensive site and condition assessment. Personally, observed numerous structural stress indicators which lead to adding Structural Reinforcement to what was to be only a Mechanical Upgrade project. Participated in Preconstruction Management, estimating cost review, comprehensive Design and Constructability Review with Interdisciplinary Review and coordination for Fire, Life Safety, ADA Rehabilitation, Mechanical Upgrades and Structural Reinforcement Project for Statue of Liberty, New York, for the National Parks Service as a Contract Professional.

Responsible for reviewing documents for code compliance: Architectural Codes, NFPA (National Fire Protection Act), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Project included complete removal of enormous HVAC Systems and retrofit with smaller, lighter weight, more efficient modern units. Complete demolition of existing Elevator System and narrow stairways and retrofit with ADA compatible systems. Personally discovered structural stresses during conditional assessment which led to further evaluation and adding Structural reinforcement component to original Scope. Reviewed and produced Scopes of Work. Responsible to prepare comprehensive Site Assessment Report with comments and recommendations from all disciplines. Organized and lead Design Progress Meetings and project development.

NPS: Construction Manager (CM) for the Rehabilitation of Historic Overlooks along Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park. Stone Mason team won Wall of the Week on 3 occasions for superior workmanship under my supervision. (SHEN 152664),

NPS: RFQ approved as CM for numerous Historic Preservation projects including Death Valley Visitor’s Center Rehabilitation (DEVA 147521); Biscayne National Park, Elliot Key, FL (BISC 121898); Everglades National Park, Demolish Flamingo Lodge and Motels (EVER 124915); Rehabilitation of the New Immigration Building at the Statue of Liberty National Monument (STLI 109836); however, NPS budget cutbacks caused indefinite delay.

Assistant Project Manager/ Architectural Inspector

CM FIRM: Lindal Construction Management Government Completed Contract Assignment)

Clients: Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP),

Projects: McDowell Federal Correctional Institution, Welch, WV and Hazelton Federal Correctional Institute, WV

Performed Preconstruction Design Review/ Constructability Review For two (2) Federal Prisons. Work included Architectural/ Structural Disciplines, ADA, ABA, Fire, Life Safety, FBOP Total Design Guidelines (TDG’s). Followed up with tracking to verify proposed corrections were implemented.

Daily activities include reviewing Submittals against tender documents, preparing RFIs; research, track, monitor and distribute. Monitor, and manage subcontracts for CSI Divisions 2-17 (including Civil, Hazardous Underground Materials Storage, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing, sprinkler systems).

Maintain submittal documents and files. Respond to inspection deficiencies in Field Observation Reports. Provided excellent Construction Contract Administration during Implementation:

oTracked and reported discrepancies in quality and quantity,

oContinually inspected and monitored contract performance: quality, schedule and cost control.

oReviewed pay apps against quantities and quality of work completed.

Performed Inspections: Architectural, Structural, Civil-site work, under-slab utilities; rebar and foundations, structural precast, insulated concrete panels, structural steel, all interior and exterior work through finishes, complete mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) systems, fire protection wet pipe systems and annunciation systems according to National Fire Protection Act (NFPA), and applicable codes.

Mentored and assisted junior staff. Lead team to receive a SUPERIOR rating during a Construction Close-out Audit under my supervision, leading to a performance bonus for the TEAM.

Project Engineer

CM FIRM: MCO Construction & Services (Government- Completed Contract Assignment)

Clients: Austin Commercial- PRAD JV

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport,

Project: New CONRAC Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility,

Daily activities include reviewing Submittals against tender documents, preparing RFIs; research, track, monitor and distribute. Monitor, and manage subcontracts for CSI Divisions 2-17 (including Civil, Hazardous Underground Materials Storage, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing, sprinkler systems).

Maintain submittal documents and files. Respond to inspection deficiencies in Field Observation Reports.

Responsible to Mentor Junior Staff Members and MBE, VBE, WBE subcontractor percentages as required.

Responsible for Project Engineering activities for all Quick-Turn- Around (QTA) Areas; for 10 rental car companies on 27 acres. Assumed a proactive role to coordinate work with Project Manager (JV: PRAD /Ernesto Lamar PM) to meet short-term and long-term objectives.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT LIST:

National Parks Service (NPS) AFG Group: BOST 254298A- Easton Structural and Facade/ DD-CD Task Order $300K /Construction: $7.4M; BOST 220968- Perform Critical Repairs to Exterior Structure and Façade of Easton Building; BOST 249576- Rehabilitate and Replace Easton Building Wide Heat and Distribution System; BOST 195735- Supplemental Design Services-Added Value Analysis; BOST 254798- Dorchester Heights Monument Restoration; BOST 253876- Dorchester Heights Emergency Monument Stabilization & Public Safety Controls $1.15M; HSTR 272291-Harry Truman Visitor Center New Construction $8.35M;.

National Parks Service (NPS), Alpha Corporation: STLI 155067-Statue of Liberty Design Review and Constructability Review ($27M Est.) Life Safety, ADA/ABAAS, Mechanical Upgrades and Structural Reinforcement Project,

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)- $25M IDIQ Contract, 80+ Task Orders in various phases of Design, Procurement, and Implementation. Brady Design Build, Doraville Structural Rehabilitation (RFP), Audio Visual Information Systems Upgrade (AVIS); Homeland Security Grant Radio Interface Project (Sole Source), $25M, etc.

Low- Level Radioactive Waste Facility (LLRW), Compact Waste Facility (CWF), Federal Waste Facility (FWF), and Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) for Waste Control Specialists (WCS), Andrews, TX, ($75M), New Construction, Resolution Management Solutions.

Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 26 MGD Expansion Project, Fort Worth Water Department

Hazelton Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), ($129M), New Construction- Provided preconstruction services, Lindal Construction Management, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Hensel Phelps, Design/Build

McDowell Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), ($223M), New Construction, Lindal Construction Management, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Clark, Design/Build

CONRAC Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility “on a 27-acre site located at the world’s busiest airport,” Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, ($260M), Hartfield-Jackson FAA, Austin Commercial -PRAD, JV MCO Consulting (MBE/FBE)

55WEST on the Esplanade, 34 Story High-Rise Mixed-Use Retail and Luxury Condos, ($160M), EuroAmerican Advisors, Pool Construction Leaders (PCL-General Contractor)

Manatee Memorial Hospital, 4 Story Bed Tower Addition, ($25M), Universal Health Services, Manhattan Construction Company

Hanscom Air Force Base, ($255K), DOD Security System at AFB Intelligence Facility, Cetrom, Inc.

U.S. Supreme Court Fire Alarm Project, ($1.5M), Chiller Ventilation Program ($1.3M), Interior Upgrade and Tenant Improvement ($13M) in historic building, Cetrom, Inc.

Tulsa Federal Building, ($31M), General Services Administration (GSA), Tenant Space Improvement Buildouts/ Historic Restoration of Ornate Lobbies and Ceremonial Courtrooms

Oklahoma Post Office /Courthouse ($13M), General Services Administration (GSA), Tenant Improvement Buildouts/ Historic Restoration of Ornate Lobbies, Ceremonial Courtrooms including and conservation of WPA murals

Chicago Custom House ($25M), GSA, Tenant Improvement Build-out/ Historic Restoration of Ornate Lobbies

Leto High School Rehabilitation, ($15.4 mill.), Hillsborough County School Board, Batson-Cook Company

Poinciana K-12, ($15 mill.), New Construction, Osceola County School Board, Centex Rooney

Narcoossee K-12, ($15 mill.), New Construction, Osceola County School Board, Centex Rooney

Poinciana High School Rehabilitation, ($17 mill.), Osceola County School Board, Centex Rooney

Villa Olympica Hotel and Office Plaza, Barcelona, Spain, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM), Chicago, IL, for Olympics.

Previous Secret Service Clearance and Confidential Security Clearance

Active HSPD12 Homeland Security Clearance

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