Project Management Manager

Kleve K. Smith, Sr.

Houston, TX 281-***-****

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Accomplished Construction, Facilities, and Maintenance Project Manager

Bidding/Estimating/Proposals Cost & Budget Management Site Safety/OSHA Compliance

40 years of successful multimillion-dollar Project Management oversite with expertise in the higher education, microelectronics semiconductor, and petrochemical industries with extensive experience in a wide range of, start to finish, complex construction projects. Leverages education, training, and hands on project management having worked from all angles of a project including owner, contractor, and engineer. Highly regarded as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) professional in all construction, facilities, and maintenance project management and recognized as a leader who unwaveringly brings all projects in on time, under budget, and at the highest quality possible. Member of the Fabrication/Construction Group for Institutional and Private Sector clients.

Construction Project Management

Fluoropolymer Projects

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Refinery Construction

Infrastructure Improvement

Contract Negotiations

Facilities Project Management

Site Safety/OSHA Compliance

CPM Scheduling

Construction Estimating

QA/QC/Field Engineering

Change Order Management

Budgeting & Cost Controls

Bidding/Estimating/Proposals

Subcontractor/Crew Supervision

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Houston, TX 2003 – 2019

Project Manager-CIP Bond Programs Construction (Budgets: $50K to $49M)

Managed all aspects of programming, design development, permitting, subcontractor bid evaluations, proposal reviews, construction management, buildings punch out, commissioning, and start-up.

Coached contractors, architects, and vendors on college expectations, specifications, standards, and procedures.

Provided budget estimating, proposal reviews and analysis, completed the 3rd and last CIP projects each under budget $13M, $40M, and $49M; respectively.

Led the Capital Improvement Programs of 2009 of $230M and 2013 of $420M, LEED ‘Silver’ Certified Academic Buildings. Plus; major renovations to the College of Health Science building.

EEA, Austin, TX 1995 – 2001

Project Manager-Microelectronics and Semiconductors (Budgets: $50K to $15M)

Managed a PE Electrical Engineer, PE Mechanical Engineer, Senior Piping Designer, and two CAD Drafters in the Microelectronics and Semiconductor industries; more specifically performing Tool Hookup and equipment maintenance as needed.

Prepared and compared budget estimates against bid proposals for clients, developed and maintained customer relationships, and worked collaboratively with General Contractors to ensure codes and client standards.

AUSIMONT NV (SOLVAY), Orange, TX 1989 – 1995

Construction & Maintenance Manager-Petro Chem (Budgets: $50K to $120M)

Managed and mentored a staff of 18 mechanics, instrument technicians, electricians, engineering, and drafting support in operations of the 10,000 pound per day Halar® ECTFE a Specialty Polymer Plant.

Planned, scheduled, budgeted, and procured all labor, materials, and equipment for the PM (Preventative Maintenance) Programs and for Equipment Maintenance during annual Turnarounds and Semi-annual Shutdowns.

Wrote proposals, organized bid packages for new construction, negotiated and awarded contracts to General Contractors, wrote multiple piping specifications, and assisted in the ISO-9001 Certification for the plant.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

AAS in Computer Aided Drafting, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, 1987

PMI Training, 2015 (need to take PMP Exam) AWS Certified Welding Inspector Level II (expired due to career change) Certified United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters

Technical Proficiencies

RFQ, CSP, CMaR, Design Build RS Means Estimating System e-Builder Project Management software MS Projects

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