Project Manager Construction
Resume:
Andrei Howze
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Washington DC, 20002
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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
• Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, NE, Juris Doctorate May, 1988.
• Millsaps College, Jackson, MS, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, May, 1983.
• Federal Acquisitions Institute, FAC-C Certification, Level 1, 2011.
CAREER SUMMARY
• Seven years of contracting experience as a Contract Specialist, Negotiator, Purchaser, and Buyer.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Federal Contractor, Contract Support Solutions, Silver Spring, MD
Contract Specialist 06/2011 – 01/2012
• Supports the Library of Congress procurement team as a expert contractor to procure goods and services for program offices.
• Draft complex solicitations and contracts (IDIQ, T&M, CPFF, FFP) valued from small purchases to multi-million dollar procurements.
• Understands all integrated aspects of acquisition cycle from basic research to production and test. Skilled at applying acquisition-streamlining techniques, GSA/FSS buys, negotiating contractor agreements and changes, and understanding the essential elements needed to insure success of program objectives.
• Trains clients and contractor personnel on policy changes and best practices. Provides functional guidance on more complex projects.
• When required, lead a 3 person team or work as single consultant to clients.
• Specialized knowledge in acquisition areas of procurement award and contract administration.
• Knowledgeable of application of principles, concepts, industry practices, FAR/DFAR, and Government policies. Juggled multiple assignments at various stages of completion and importance.
National Labor Relations Board, Washington, DC
Contract Specialist 08/2010 – 06/2011
• Served as an acquisition and contracting expert performing pre- and post award contracting and analysis of complex problems in acquisition management and contracting solutions that afford maximum effectiveness in relation to cost or risk.
• Performed reviews to determine and recommend to client, most effective course of action for IDIQ contracts, FFP contracts, Delivery Orders, BPAs and Purchase Orders.
D.C. Government, Office of Contracting and Procurement, Washington, DC
Contract Specialist 04/2007 – 08/2010
• Provides construction management and engineering technical input and support to the Project Manager at the Department of Real Estate Services in administering the construction contract, including review and processing of submittals, monthly pay requests, pay estimates, Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and change orders.
• Interacts directly on a daily basis with the agency’s management and technical staff, design consultants, contractor’s field staff, QA and QC inspection staff, and local safety and environmental agencies.
• Assists Project Manager with setup and maintenance of the formal projects files and project closeout upon completion.
• Makes recommendations to the Project Manager regarding interpretation of contract document and the resolution of disputes.
• Ensures that tests and inspections are performed, witnessed, and documented in accordance with approved procedures.
• Reports recognizably unsafe conditions to the Contractor when observed. Collaborates with the Contractor to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees.
• Reviews and interprets discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure current revision level and correct technical execution of the work.
• Provides resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline; coordinates application of solutions.
• Monitors discipline construction schedules and assists in progress appraisal. Provides schedule and progress appraisal data to the Project Manager.
• Monitors material procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline.
• Maintains a daily log for permanent record of project construction, as well as discipline data for the final project turnover and report.
• Maintains construction technical catalogs, supplier data, and other literature pertaining to the project.
Georgia Department of Community Health, Atlanta, GA
Contract Specialist 12/2002 – 030/2004
• Produced and managed solicitations, administrated contracts for complex equipment, services and research and development for specialized equipment or components valued up to $5M.
• Monitored contractor performance, policies, and procedures to insure compliance with the contract.
• Advised and assisted the Government with a broad knowledge of Government contracting law and regulations, industry practices, and processes. Provided sound business judgment and assisted with negotiations, modifications and amendments.
Andrei G. Howze, Esq., Omaha, NE.
Attorney At Law 01/1994 – 10/2000
• Represented clients in civil cases involving breach of contract, personal injury, civil rights and employment discrimination.
Fulton County Public Defender’s Office, Atlanta, GA
Assistant Public Defender 02/1991 – 12/1993
• Represented defendants in criminal cases involving murder, armed robbery, rape and drug trafficking,
Clayton County District Attorney's Office, Jonesboro, GA
Assistant District Attorney 01/1989 – 01/1991
• Represented the State of Georgia in felony criminal cases involving murder, rape, child molestation, armed robbery and white collar crime.
SYSTEMS SKILLS
• Momentum Financial System
• FPDS-NG (Federal Procurement Database System – Next Generation)
CLEARANCE
• Security Clearance Eligible
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