Project Manager Safety Officer

Robin Colburn

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602-***-**** - Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Talented and result driven professional with 20 + years of knowledge in overseeing small- and large-scale projects with a strong history in meeting budgeting requirements and timeline targets with State and Federal Contracts as well as private sector work.

Senior Project Manager - March 2021 to July 2022

Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest - Phoenix, AZ

Prepare, issue and maintain contracts, purchase orders, submittals, invoices, subcontracts, RFI, close out, change orders, and all other project management paperwork. Budgeting, scheduling, T & M and work orders. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project teams. Played a key role in the EOS Leadership Team.

Project billing, certified payroll, and scheduling. Participate in estimating as required. Determine and coordinate manpower requirements, observe and monitor on-site job progress. Develop, foster and maintain professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.

Participate in trade organizations and community involvement activities. Ability to read and interpret blueprints/construction drawings. All projects come in on time and under budget. Helped to achieve reductions in project costs by material cost negotiations and performing marketing to bring in new sub-contractors at reduced pricing.

Heading the completion of a $50 M job at Dexcom. Spearheaded key projects at Luke AFB, Banner Thunderbird, Chandler Regional Medical, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, St. Joes Hospital, Kindred, Town of Gilbert, PMGAA Tower, Tesla, UPS, Waste Management, and several office complexes.

Senior Project Manager - August 2019 to November 2020

Fortis Networks, Inc. - Phoenix, AZ

Headed the completion of a $130.6 M project at Fort Jackson Army Base & a $70 M project at Fort Riley, KS. Conduct weekly meetings with USACE, onsite staff and subs. Manpower projections, hiring, firing & training of new onsite trades. Subcontractors pay application, certified payroll report review and approval to ensure accuracy for budget.

Completed projects in multiple roles of senior project manager, site superintendent, site safety officer (SSHO) and quality control manager (QCM) for prime contractor. Prepare and review fragnets and serial letters for USACE.

Successfully delivered a $7.5 M project three weeks ahead of schedule and $175K under budget.

Sewage rerouting for barracks. Rebuild of gate 3 roadway infrastructure, retention, and detention

waterways. Effectively negotiated contracts to create mutually beneficial agreements which saved several thousands in construction costs. Commenced daily with problem resolution, invoice, processing, and approvals.

Senior Project Manager – September 2018 to July 2019

One Way General Contractors - Phoenix, AZ

Supervised an on-site workforce of over 180 employees in various trades, during the construction of the $300M, 20 acres, Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale, AZ. Initiated and participated in daily job site health and safety, daily stretch and toolbox topics with over 300 various tradesmen to comply with OSHA requirements for jobsite safety & daily morning stretch exercises.

Assessed project risks and devised mitigation actions encompassing close attention to contracts and service level agreements by subcontractors and vendors. Resolved budget cost deficiencies by $230K by utilizing recycled building materials

Oversaw the construction of St. Amand Kitchen, a 3400-sf restaurant. Completed within deadline despite extensive materials delays, architectural and engineering design challenges. Talking Stick Resort One Ways new office space and T.I projects for various office complexes.

Project Manager – January 2013 to June 2018

Klein’s Kustom Electric - Yuma, AZ

Managed the ongoing construction of a $300 M project at Arizona Wester College from inception to completion. Coordinate and oversee filed activities by contractor during construction phase to ensure minimal impact to campus and align with project goals and objectives.

Reduced budgets by 10-– 15% through intergrading alternative building materials and outsourcing new vendors. Market research with competition profiling, marketing strategies which generated the company more than $95,500 the first year. Daily delegation of responsibility to 47 members of staff. Implemented new safety standards and a way of-working model to reduce accidents by 25%.

Create manpower projections, develop, and maintain projected financial forecasts, construction budget and ensured adherence to financial plans.

Provide design and construction management support for projects from start to finish

Project Manager – August 2009 to January 2013

JRP Construction - Yuma, AZ

Spearheaded key projects at MCAS Yuma and YPG military base, resulting in high customer satisfaction and increased business revenues. Achieved a 12% reduction in project costs by negotiating with architectural, civil and legal teams. Performed bridge reconstruction at avenue 3E Yuma

Oversaw retention billing, cost analysis, and value engineering to ensure cost savings. Scheduled and conducted daily and weekly jobsite meetings, OSHA safety training, ensure all site personnel meet minimum safety requirements through training and orientations to safeguard a zero-accident project.

Ensured contracts, insurance and bonds are current and received before the subcontractors start work on any project. Enhanced development and drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong program leadership.

Along with Project Coordinator and other team members, manage and maintain official project records to include budgets, RFI, schedules, submittals, specifications, operations, and maintenance manuals and drawings.

Senior Project Manager – January 2006 to June 2009

Armstrong Development Properties - Tempe, AZ

Launched the complete entitlements process for over 25+ CVS Drug Stores and various land development deals throughout AZ. Developed comprehensive project pro forma budgets and project feasibility evaluations from land acquisition through stabilized cash flow.

Successfully coordinate engagements worth between $.5M and $30M. Completed construction contracts for multiple alteration projects involving major modifications to large (multi-story) buildings, and new construction ensuring budgetary constraints were met.

Drafted action plans and led meetings with department executives to review project status and proposed changes. Oversaw financing, budgets for all projects, tracked expenses, and timelines.

Launched SWPPP compliances, LEED requirements and certifications. Assisted estimating department with providing qualified trades for bidding process, often generating thousands of dollars in savings.

Continually updated schedules and report any deviations due to change orders, subcontractor performance or weather to ensure accuracy. Prepared monthly schedules, 4-week look ahead, critical path and total float reports.

Senior Project Manager – March 2003 to January 2006

Venture Development Group - Phoenix, AZ

In charge of “full” City/County submittals and the entire permitting/entitlement process for 21 job sites. Managed all due diligence and entitlement requirements and land-use approvals throughout AZ and NV. Successfully managed $250K to $400M budget projects simultaneously and successfully achieved the project schedule goals.

Managed all facets of project management for individual real-estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy, warranty, and close out. Review contractors’ direct cost payment requisitions and budget status, review of subcontractors, bonds/subcontractor insurance. Review developers monthly job costs report, and review of construction and disbursement schedules. Request, submit and review lien waivers and releases and other documentation submitted by the developer.

Attended local municipal hearings, develop, and manage relationships with municipal staff and officials. Managed box culvert relocation and civil requirements. Developed construction take-off estimates from drawings, plans, specifications, and site visits.

Implemented routines to gauge change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and review and issue change orders. Secure procurements, assessed change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget and schedule.

Land Development Project Manager – April 2000 to March 2003

Miller Holdings - Phoenix, AZ

Researched and selected land for site development projects. Continuously managed a diverse 20 +project load and within different phases of development with an aggressive schedule and budgetary constraints.

Market research with competition profiling, marketing strategies which made the company more than$175 K the first year. Completed full-scale project plans, including overseeing architectural and engineering activities. Wastewater research and removal. Pump stations, box culverts and lift stations.

Coordinated complex contract administration, including defining project milestones and development budgets. Experience in leading internal and external teams and working directly with consultants and subcontractors.

Defined project plans and timelines, managed workflow and personnel to achieve completion deadlines on or before schedule. Maximized cost-effectiveness of projects through value engineering processes to access methods, materials and means.

Coordinating the construction process for new locations, relocations and renovating existing buildings. Provide financials and billings to Accounting for timely payment and create monthly owner billings. Develop and maintain project financial projections and on-site equipment projections

Project Manager – February 1992 to March 2000

Tricor - Phoenix, AZ

Handled the complete design and construction management of 22 retail shopping center facilities, and new build projects throughout AZ and NM.

Supervised 18 sites during the construction of Eckerd Drug Stores. Provide design and construction management support for projects from start to finish

Brought projects in on-time and in accordance with budget and quality standards. Reduced the forecasted spending by negotiating lump sum contracts with suppliers.

·Presided over subcontractor kick-off meetings to review project requirements, schedules and compliances. Handled continuous project monitoring and management, including developing forecasting, tracking expenses and approving all pay apps. Handled billings and contract management, including contract buyouts.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

University of Phoenix - Tempe, AZ 2002

Associates of Arts in Elementary Education

Glendale Community College - Glendale, AZ 1995

Associates of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Central Arizona College - Coolidge, AZ 1993

Certifications

EM 385 - US Army Corps of Engineers- USACE QA/QC

Health and Safety Compliance (SSHO) Site Safety Health Officer

Construction Quality Control Manager (QCM)

Competent Person Training

OSHA 30

NECA/IBEW Drug Free Workforce Clean Card

Level 1 Fire Protection for Fire Alarm Systems

ICC – International Code Council

OSHA 510 Standards for Construction

OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry

OSHA Specialist in Safety and Health

OSHA Certified Safety and Health Official - Construction

OSHA 521 Guide to Industrial Hygiene

OSHA 2015 Hazardous Materials

OSHA 3115 Fall Protection

First Aid & CPR

USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors #784

Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

NECA Estimating 101 and advanced courses

Notary – Expired but can renew

Software Skills

Bluebeam Revu

Procore Certified

Textura Billing

LCP Tracker

eCMS

RMS

McCormick

Adobe Acrobat Pro

SharePoint

QuickBooks

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office 365

Autodesk

Team Viewer / Teams

ZOOM

Hammertec – Safety

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