Project Management Construction Manager
Resume:
DONALD MANTHEY
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U.S. Citizen Selective Service Registered
WORK EXPERIENCE
Construction Manager, (Division Chief, Capital Improvement Projects) 1/2024 to present.
City of Alexandria, Department of Planning and Implementation $159,500
301 King St., Suite 3200, Alexandria, VA 22314
I am responsible for overseeing the construction of moderate to high complexity/risk capital infrastructure projects. The types of capital infrastructure projects I manage include flood mitigation, stormwater and water quality improvements, sanitary sewer infrastructure, roadway improvements, transit projects, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and parks and recreation facilities. I am responsible for leading support teams, comprised of internal staff and external contractors, to deliver capital projects. I have a thorough knowledge of construction methods, practices, and knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
Responsible for the delivery of capital projects, following project management best practices and City procedures to achieve project objectives.
Manages construction project teams and select high profile construction projects, ensuring contract compliance and delivery of projects to City expectations.
Provides stewardship of Capital funds through appropriate budget development, drafting of effective procurement documents, disciplined management of contractors, and adherence to contract and regulatory requirements.
Manages stakeholders, engages the community, and presents information regarding capital improvement projects to residents, outside agencies, senior staff, and City officials.
Responsible for managing projects within the scope, schedule, and budget baseline.
Monitors project progress, mitigates risk, and addresses adverse variances to baseline.
Responsible for coaching and training associate project managers.
Lead a construction management team to provide the City's day-to-day oversight of the construction contractor's work, ensure contract compliance and deliver projects to City expectations.
Monitor project progress, perform risk assessments, and address any variances with project scope, schedule, or budget. Interpret contractual clauses, determine responsibilities, address, and resolve contractor and consultant (designer) performance issues and share lessons learned with staff.
Coach and train junior construction management staff. practice project management methods.
Portfolio Manager 08/2022 to 1/2024
City of Alexandria General Services $135,000
421 King Street, Suite 220, Alexandria, VA 22314
OVERSEE / MONITOR FACILITIES, for the Parks and Recreation Department, the Libraries, the Health Department, and the Fire Department.
I worked as a results-driven facility manager with a strong background in facilities management, maintenance, project management, and employee management. I have expertise in construction and construction management, maintenance and repairs, preparing budgets, working with Architects and Engineers, Code enforcement, and city planning. I have demonstrated management skills that guide teams to success and currently manage one building manager and 6 building engineers. I have developed meaningful relationships with my clients and customers to sustain building operations and plan for future renovations and repairs.
Oversaw and directed day-to-day maintenance operations for the following facilities and worked with the building managers to prioritize repairs and coordination of events.
RCPA
BEN BRENMAN PARK
4800 BRENMAN PARK DR
RCPA
CHARLES BARRETT RECREATION CENTER
1115 MARTHA CUSTIS AV
RCPA
CHARLES HOUSTON RECREATION CENTER
901 WYTHE ST
RCPA
CHINQUAPIN RECREATION CENTER
3210 KING ST
RCPA
COMM. CTR AT 4 MILE RUN (Casa Chirilagua)
4109 MOUNT VERNON AV
RCPA
LEONARD "CHICK" ARMSTRONG REC CENTER
25 W REED AV
RCPA
DURANT RECREATION CENTER
1605 CAMERON ST
RCPA
LEE CENTER TRAINING / NANNIE J LEE
1108 JEFFERSON ST
RPCA
MEMORIAL POOL (@ Charles Houston)
901 WYTHE ST
RCPA
MOUNT VERNON RECREATION CENTER
2701 COMMONWEALTH AVE
RCPA
NICK COLASANTO CENTER
2704 MOUNT VERNON AV
RCPA
OLD TOWN POOL (MUNICIPAL POOL)
1609 CAMERON ST
RCPA
PATRICK HENRY REC CENTER
4643 TANEY AV
RCPA
RAMSAY REC CENTER
5650 SANGER AV
RCPA
BUDDIE FORD
5750 SANGER AV
RCPA
SIMPSON STADIUM PARK
500 MONROE AV
RCPA
WARWICK POOL
3301 LANDOVER ST
RCPA
WITTER RECREATION FIELDS
2700 WITTER DR
Develop Departmental Policies and Procedures:
Tested and trained city staff across all departments on the PMIS (Project Management Information System). I continue to train and assist as an instructor in my department. This is a City-wide mandated system to put all City projects into one system that informs the City Council, Mayor, City Manager, and all Directors and Deputy Directors of projects and their status.
I helped develop, test, and implement the department's invoice tracking system and coordination with Munis.
I created, instructed, and implemented policies and procedures during the Covid Crisis for the operations of the health department, and the building and outfitting of the Clinical sites to offer vaccinations to the public. Worked with City Leaders, Organizations within the City, Developers, and citizen groups to find locations, gather volunteers, and set up clinics. We treated all of Alexandria’s citizens and coordinated with State and Local officials for tracking of all the vaccines given. I prepared, organized, and implemented systems to allow for proper spacing for citizens, check-in procedures, and waiting areas after vaccinations.
Budgets and Reporting:
I prepared budgets and create bid documents for projects in my facilities.
One project that was just completed was the skylight and storefront glass replacement at Chinquapin Recreation Center for 1.8 million dollars. I am currently managing the project that I bid for the exterior brick and bluestone removal and waterproofing as well as the glass window and door replacement at the Beatley Library for 1.5 million dollars. I am working with an Engineering firm to determine if we can switch the location of the HVAC units at the Lee Center and reduce the amount of ductwork on the roof which will help with heating and cooling not being lost from the roof ductwork.
Grants:
I assisted on a project outside of my facilities. The Dash Electric Bus charging canopy. I have been asked to help with the Storm Water and design-build ITB. I am working with Transportation and environmental services to help them keep the grant they have and obtain 30 million in grants for power grid upgrades from the local municipality and the state.
Capital Project Manager 09/2015 to 08/2022
City of Alexandria General Services $113,000
421 King Street, Suite 220, Alexandria VA 22314 40 hrs./wk.
OVERSEE / MONITOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS / CONTRACTS In Capital Projects Division.
I worked in the department as a capital project manager, managing the development and execution of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). I am driving over twelve million dollars in projects from inception to completion. Several of these projects are ongoing simultaneously. I write ITB and ITQ for feasibility projects, professional services, and construction projects. Coordinating across city departments and other stakeholders outside the City of Alexandria to ensure all stakeholders are informed and their expertise requested as needed. I am currently performing construction bidding, contract administration, coordination of utilities, and provisions for construction staging, as well as managing active ongoing projects.
Worked with Purchasing: To develop a standard form for submitting RFPs.
We are currently using the template within our Capital Projects Group.
Assisting the Facility managers on projects such as:
Paver and brick replacement at Courthouse Plaza
A new entrance into the Permits and Zoning filing room.
Verizon's new antennas for the Courthouse.
Feasibility Studies:
Courthouse. $2,000,000.00
Beatley Envelope. $1,020,000.00
Chinquapin Skylight $1,470,000.00
Architectural/Engineering
Chinquapin Skylights 1,630,000
Beatley Envelope and parking lot $1,551,300
Gadsby Tavern $858,000.00
4480 King Street $620,803.00
Create CIP budgets for projects as requested by the department.
Projects outside the Department.
Deputy Director of Operations for Health Department Covid Response.
Project Manager for Tri-County Panel on Juvenile Detention Center renovations.
Equity Team
Monkey Pox Team
LEADERSHIP:
I am participating on the citywide team to create a new solicitation for the Engineer of Record.
Member of the City Project Management team working with Terri Schuyler on new PM standards.
Deputy Director of Operations during the Covid outbreak.
I served for seven months with the Health Department. Selecting and Building out three Covid inoculation sites, meeting with Churches and community outreach centers to help them set up inoculation sites. I managed the hiring of over 100 new employees working with the Health Department, State Health Department, and several City Agencies.
TRAINING:
Communicating
Preventing Workplace Harassment
SAC and Small Purchasing
Project Management Professional 135 hours.
Customer Service
Diversity and Sensitivity
Solid business writing
Generational Differences
Workplace bullying
Art of influencing others
Effective time management
Essentials of Virtual presentations
Procuring and Managing Professionals
Project Change Management
Key Attributes:
Project Manager Professional. Member Number 5230247
Internal/External Stakeholder Relations
Analysis/Strategic Planning and Feasibility Studies
Regulatory Compliance
Processes Development and Automation
Presentations/Speaking
Project Administration
Contract Scope Management.
Change Order Management
Resource Procurement
Conflict Resolution on projects.
Personnel management
Stakeholder management
Community engagement
OWNER 09/2010–09/2015
Manthey Construction Services $89,000/yr.
107 N. Fairfax St, Alexandria VA 22314 40+ hrs/wk
PROVIDE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP for a $1.2M/yr. Construction, maintenance, and handyman company specializing in remodeling, retrofitting, and upgrading home and business spaces to meet varying customer needs. Address financial issues and reporting. Apply knowledge of construction management processes and procedures to oversee contracting, daily operations, marketing, personnel, sub-contractors, payroll, and meetings with owners, City, architects, engineers, and associations. Write justifications for additional funds if needed when budgets are exhausted. Engage in continuity planning; manage business, workforce, and client risks. Address all workplace and worker safety issues: quality control and quality assurance.
OVERSEE / MONITOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS / CONTRACTS, including new construction, renovations, infrastructure improvements, and building upgrades. Estimated and managed construction on Mechanical equipment such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical systems, fire safety, and plumbing. I manage construction and consultant contracts. Work with project managers, jurisdictions, consultants, and in-house resources to determine risks and make recommendations concerning the scope of work, construction documents, and oversight, addressing all relevant risks. Recommend design improvements or efficiencies, minimizing changes and enhancing operations. Use a full range of industry best practices, project controls, standard construction processes, and various technologies to oversee and manage construction projects and contracts.
PERFORM CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE & UPGRADES, including offices, residential buildings, and government facilities. Engage in facilities planning and programming. Apply expert knowledge in reviewing architectural and engineering drawings for commercial and residential contracts. I estimate material and labor for various projects, including construction or maintenance of brick, frame, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and other structures ranging from one- or two-story buildings to larger office structures.
ENGAGE IN FACILITIES CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT and emergency management programs. Plan construction/upgrades; develop preventive maintenance programs. Review plans and specifications for workability, inform contractors of work, project timelines, and reporting requirements, and supervise work for conformance with plans.
SUPERVISE 12 EMPLOYEES, including two superintendents, an estimator, an accountant, four carpenters, two painters, one electrician, and a truck driver. Educate and train all employees through direct oversight and mentoring, and use employee manuals and SOPs to establish and apply appropriate work and employment rules to maintain quality and ensure all are treated fairly and held to consistent standards.
ENGAGE IN EFFECTIVE ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. Manage client expectations. Walkthrough projects and talk with clients, crews, and occupants about the status and work being completed. Respond to complaints and concerns, address aesthetics, listen to all views respectfully and resolve issues. Directed work and maintained regular communications and written reporting/logs with client-funded projects. Track projects to ensure they stay on budget and working-hour reports are completed/submitted. Create inspection reports.
Representative Accomplishments:
—SUCCESSFULLY MANAGED HISTORIC PROPERTY RENOVATIONS. Worked with BAR (Building Architectural Review) to renovate the historical home in Alexandria and ascertain which items were under Historical vs. Building and Planning. Currently working on renovating a 3-story commercial/residential building in Old Town, dealing with historical restrictions and need to bring building under current codes as much as possible. Coordinated vendors; scheduled and attended all inspections; worked with city authorities and designers to resolve historic preservation issues and water containment; and monitored and submitted tax credit forms.
—RENOVATED 323,000 SQUARE FEET OF INTERIOR SPACE for Hogan Lovell's law firm at Metro Center, 555 13th Street, NW Washington DC. I helped meet LEED certification for building and buildouts on six floors. Worked with managing partners to coordinate moving employees from existing space to swing space to permanent space. I designed/implemented ways to tie into existing building systems, electrical and mechanical plumbing, and keep occupied floors working with minimal disruption and also worked within tenant improvement budget to ensure appropriate and paid-for items. I served as General Contractor, responsible for all subcontracts issued and compliance with plans and budgets. Renovated President and Vice President offices, working off-hours to minimize the impact on the firm. Project value: $523,000.
—SUCCESSFULLY MAINTAINED LAW FIRM SPACE. Engaged in strategic planning and worked with Hogan Lovell's partners each Wednesday, planning a list of action items. Developed contract requests with supporting justifications for projects addressing 30,000+ sq. ft. Estimated value to perform the maintenance items with in-house and subcontractors and provided pricing. Developed maintenance checklists and standardized pricing for tasks. Worked with cleaning vendor to change several things, reducing wear and tear on the building. Example: changed vacuum cords from black to white, which ended the markings the cords left on corners and walls.
—ADDRESSED PIPE BURST / EMERGENCY WATER CLEAN-UP during 2010 "Snowmageddon." Two days before the snowstorm, Hogan Senior Management shut down the D.C. office for emergency water cleanup on the 11th, 12th, and 13th floors. They discovered a burst pipe in the penthouse, flooding 5,000 sq. ft. of the 13th floor, the main conference room on the 12th floor (4,000 sq. ft.), and offices on the 11th floor (1,000 sq. ft.). Immediately began removing water and all items from affected areas; removed and bagged wet material; demoed site from all water-damaged materials. It continued during the storm, putting crews up in the Hotel Harrington and working on damaged areas while the City was closed. Completed project while D.C. was shut down. The office was ready to reopen when the City opened back up.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & LICENSING
MBA in Business in March 2022 at the University of Maryland Global Campus.
B.S. May 1986, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA
—Major: Architecture/Building Construction
Vocational & Technical Training:
Current OSHA training in Safety, CPR, and Job Safety
Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) Scheduling
Yearly Code Updates/Training
UDA Construction Project Management
PMP Certificate.
AFFILIATIONS & PUBLIC SPEAKING
Member, Business Network International
—Power Teams Instructor
Member and P.R. Coordinator, Building Operations and Management Organization
Speaker, McEnearny Residential Brokers, January 2016 (professional home presentation)
Speaker, American Assn of Legal Administrators McDermont Will and Emery Conference Center, 2007
Presenter at Construction Management Association in 2024
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Washington Business Journal's "Top 40 under 40," 1996
Special Acknowledgement award for Building Manager 2017
Making it Happen, Department of General Services. 2023
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Bethany Znidersic
RCPA Division Chief
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Matthew Landes
Portfolio Manager, Department of Planning and Implementation.
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