Robert I. Mancheno
***** ******** **. **., ************, Florida 32258
*******@*****.***
Objective: Project/Construction Manager
Qualifications: • More than 20 years experience in the Engineering field, independently managing complex projects requiring oversight, coordination, constructability reviews, accurate takeoffs, estimating, budgeting, and conflict identification and resolution.
• A highly experienced management professional who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams of professionals to new levels of success in a variety of highly competitive industries.
• Strong technical and business qualifications in strategic planning and business unit development.
• Develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness, increasing revenues, improving customer service and finishing jobs on time and within budget.
• Safety Leadership Development & Construction Site Safety Certified
• USAF Veteran
• Bilingual: Spanish
Aug 2007 – Oct 2008 Keville Enterprises / Jacksonville Electric Authority
Site Manager / Construction Manager for the construction of gravity and vacuum sewer systems to include duplex stations and low flow pump stations. This work also included: roadway reconstruction and the installation of drainage structures, piping and other associated drainage work. The five phase project will service 2,010 homes and has a 36 million dollar value.
• Managed 10 people; to include a field PE, inspectors and customer service personnel
• Reviewed construction drawings and specifications, followed up by field surveys to determine existing conditions for constructability purposes identifying possible conflicts, reviewed and responded to RFI’s
• Worked closely with the design firm and PM in the identification and resolution of numerous conflicts providing technical guidance to the contractors while evaluating the most appropriate and economical solution to meet the functional requirements
• Generated and automated new means of documentation for the purpose of identifying failure areas
• As the focal point of contact, prepared weekly written and oral presentations and held meetings with the client, COJ engineer and representatives, contractors and subs as well as home owners.
• Coordinated assignments and ensured contractors (5), adhered to Conformed Contract Documents, City Standards & JEA Specifications and drawings ensuring proper integration of systems.
• Closely monitored production, schedules, roll up information and budget
• Monitored the construction progress and adherence to schedules, certified invoices for progress payments and also tracked work outside the “Scope of Work”, and aided in negotiations of payment of these
• Routinely performed site visits ensuring project requirements and features met aesthetic and functional requirements
• Continuously monitored and enforced quality management as well as construction safety practices
• Acted as liaison between home owners and contractor for the purpose of resolving complaints
Oct 2006 – July 2007 ProHome Of Jacksonville, FL
Manager of Builder Services and Customer Services
• Managed Warranty services for 680 high end units (condos)
• Conducted PC, 30 day and 11 month walks/inspections
• Identified and documented deficiencies
• Ensured contractual obligations by the builder were in compliance
• Tracked, reported, and closed out deficiencies
• Generated reports and statements for corporate
• Assigned warranty service requests to subs
• Followed up with Homeowners to ensure completion and satisfaction of services
• Held weekly Management and Builders Meeting
• In charge of sales presentations and contract acquisitions
1997 – 2006 TAN*USA, Jacksonville, FL
Owner/Manager
• Manager of Business Unit Development
• Performed staff orientation and training
• Responsible for bookkeeping , scheduling, payroll, and cost controls
• Developed/established marketing strategies to increase business and capture large market share
• Hired and trained employees
• Monitored and evaluate employee performance
• Supervised over 20 employees
• Provided customer service in a fast paced environment
1996 – 1997 Tilden Lobnitz & Cooper, Port Canaveral Authority, Brunos Elias & Assoc.
Inspector/Construction Manager (Disney Cruise Terminal)
• Oversaw and inspected all phases of construction
• Ensured all phases of construction were in compliance with the contract specifications and drawings
• Documented and generated progress reports
• Briefed using agency, architectural firm, structural firm and Port Canaveral authorities
• Ensured all phases of project ran smoothly & operational units ran efficiently
1975 -1995 United States Air Force
Program/Project Manager/Facility Manager
• Aided in planning, designing, coordinating & managing the centers construction, operations and maintenance program in support of the US Atomic Energy Detection System
• Managed the centers command facility upgrades/renovations
• Acted as liaison between Center and Base Civil Engineer on construction projects
• Identified mission needs for host facility and 12 world wide detachments
• Aided in developing of short and long-range (5-year) comprehensive plans for the maintenance and repair of same facilities and equipment by reviewing working drawings and specifications; performing planning, scheduling and coordination necessary to ensure completion of projects
• Managed and supervised performance and execution of construction projects
• Visited sites to ensure contractual & operational obligations were fulfilled
Construction Manager/Contracting Officer’s Representative
• Managed contract construction projects totaling in excess of $30 million in Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and $60 million in Military Construction Projects
• Responsible for the pre-construction review of projects
• Reviewed subcontractor bid proposals, aided in setting construction schedules
• Managed the project and project budget
• Acted as focal point between using agencies and contractor personnel identifying user needs and determining design contract requirements
• Coordinated functional site relocation for the purpose of facilities renovation.
Engineering Technician
• Managed a 12 person drafting/surveying department
• Prepared design drawings for facility contracts
• Performed surveys of airfields, existing facilities and site development for new facilities
• Integral member of Base Emergency Engineering Force
• Deployed to the Middle East and set up Bare Base Operations
• Instructed first aid classes
• Acted as focal point between using agencies and contractor personnel identifying user needs and determining design contract requirements
• Inspected over $6.5 million of highly visible construction contracts, to include runway replacement, road replacement, and facility renovations
Education:
• 1980 AAS Civil Engineering Technology, Air Force
• 1986 BS Technical Management, minor in CIS, Regis University, Denver, CO
• 18 Hrs. Towards masters in Systems Management, Webster University and USC
Project Experience:
• Utilities/Infrastructure
• Construction of new commercial/office and residential facilities
• Renovation of existing office facilities, residential and medical facilities
• Airfield projects to include runways, roads and buildings.
References available upon request