Project Manager
Resume:
Louai Jalabi Construction Project Engineer
Yorba Linda, CA.
92887
Phone: 714-***-****
E-mail: *******@*******.***
Objective
Construction project Manager/Engineer.
Summary of Professional Experience
Over fifteen years of diverse construction engineering experience in the U.S. Managed public works projects valued up to $6.5 million. With 18.5% in approved and paid change orders.
Project engineering of private and public works projects up to $42 million. Performing all aspects of construction management tasks. (List of duties below)
Extensive experience with concrete, steel and wood structures. Also site grading footing excavation including pile driving.
A proven track record of completing difficult projects on schedule and on tight budgets.
Professional attitude and firm personality to manage projects independently or as a team member.
Specific work experience for the past fifteen years is listed below.
Experience
2004 to Present FTR International,
400 Exchange, Ste. 150 Irvine, CA. 92602
PROJECT ENGINEER - for general contractor
Duties include:
* Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
* Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the job duties among various members including owner, construction management, Procurement, Construction, Maintenance and Operations branch and other administrative offices involved in the completion of construction.
* Ensure project documents, correspondence, reports, procedures and guidelines file maintenance and document control are complete, current, and field appropriately.
* Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates & utilization.
* Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors .
* Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods after reviewing existing condition plans, proposed grading and drainage plans, sanitary and storm sewer profiles create SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan).
* Write all needed RFI (Request for Information) review generate and forward any RFI`s from subcontractors to the appropriate party. Keep the CPM schedule updated, and plan subcontractor’s coordination meetings. Produce a daily construction report and monitor any extra work to the contract.
* Coordinate building systems to produce constructible coordination plans and schedule work accordingly.
* Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
* Estimating time and material costs and produce change orders when needed with (T&M) time and material back up documents, photos, RFI, sketches and successfully negotiate change orders.
* Supervising foremen, and laborers. Manage subcontractors by locating, evaluating, and selecting as well as monitoring and controlling subcontractor performance.
* Receive, review and obtain approval of submittals from subcontractors and forward them to the appropriate party.
* Create submittal packages including shop drawings and all needed cut sheets to obtain approval. Review submittals for conformance to plans and specifications. Develop a schedule to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
* Approve expenditures and payroll. Developing and implementing policies and procedures.
* Keep an as-built set of the project document plans up to date with the latest changes.
* Obtain all of the project necessary permits and licenses.
* Attend any job walks and meetings as required.
Work History (in chronological succession from present to oldest)
Port Of LA Police Headquarters 134,000 S.F. $42 Million
A gold leaf LEED project that includes police station headquarters building and adjacent parking structure. Employed the use of different construction material like shotcrete on retaining walls and pile footings for the parking structure.
Port Of Long beach Security Command and Control Center 25.110 S.F. $27 million
This is a water edge construction for the port of Long Beach which had special requirements for storm water and used pervious concrete to control water run off and improve the LEED certification
Hollenback Police Station. 173,000 S.F. $34 Million
This project includes a station building and adjacent 3 level parking structure with complete mechanic shop, fueling station and car wash.
Crozier Middle School Fine Arts Building Remodel. 22,189 S.F. $6.5 Million
Second phase of the middle school complex of new buildings. Managed complete aspects of the remodeling project of an existing theater building. Worked with the school district and the architect to pass al of DSA requirements and sign off on all unforeseen changes.
Crozier Middle School. 105,000 S.F. $35 Million
New construction of a middle school in Inglewood Ca. including soil work compaction, installing geo fabric and grading. The school won numerous awards.
Private institute in Anaheim, Ca. 31,641 S.F. $6 Million
Complete the project and obtain occupancy permit in a very challenging schedule.
Pasadena High School Remodel. 189,000 S.F. $23 Million
Complete last phase of the construction and settled all change order and closed out standing engineering issues. Signed off punch list.
2002 to 2004 Enjoy Inc.
10601 Beech Ave. Fontana, CA. 92337
Plant and sale manager for a manufacturing company.
Duties include sale and production management including supervision of quality control, production control, distribution and customer billing.
1996 to 2002 Residential Real Estate Venture, Stillwater OK.
New home construction, Remodeling, leasing residential construction and remodeling projects, which duties included management of design funds, advertising for up grading all construction stages, conducting meetings with the tenant evaluating existing utilities coordination for a residential homes project in Small town. It required close coordination with the end tenant and the local city engineer. Mechanical system, dry wall, and new addition to an existing structure. Managed, leased, and sold property.
1993 to 1995 Real Estate Venture, Stillwater OK.
Managed and remodeled residential homes and apartments.
Education
1991- Four years undergraduate study in Architectural Engineering at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater OK
Studied Architectural Engineering, among other engineering classes studied design, structural design and drafting including constructing blue prints.
Computer Skills
Excellent working knowledge in computer hardware and software.
Microsoft word, excel, publication, power point, outlook.
Project and construction management software like Primavera, Buzsaw, FMS.
Languages
Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic
Interests and Activities
Cross-cultural competence public speaking
Hobbies
Water sports Kayaking and swimming.
Volunteer Experience
Organize community events and volunteer work.
References
Nizar Katbi President
FTR International Inc.
400 Exchange, Ste. 150, Irvine CA. 92602
Robert T. Guillen Chief Operations Officer
Inglewood Unified School District
401 S. Inglewood Ave. Inglewood, CA. 90301
Cornell Williams Construction Manager
Inglewood Unified School District
401 S. Inglewood Ave. Inglewood, CA. 90301
Dan Sheer President
Heating & Air Conditioning
363 Murphy Ave. Riverside, CA. 92507
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