Senior Project Manager - Facilities

Michael Forte, PE, LEED AP

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Director of Engineering – Senior Project Manager – Program Manager

P&L Strategic Planning Develop New Systems – Project Plans – Technical Standards Design-Build Mentor Client Point of Contact Project Management Lead Design Teams Proposal Development Contract Management – Negotiations QA/QC – All Disciplines

Engineering News Record Top 500 Executive: I have been fortunate to enjoy a traditional engineering and management career in key positions working with well-known firms, including NASA, General Motors, General Electric, Atlas Copco Comptec, New York State Thruway Authority, McDonalds, and Marriott Corporation.

Proven Record: I have over 29 years in project management and structural engineering for large multi-disciplined projects. Client service orientated; consistently works to anticipate and satisfy client needs and exceed expectations. Understands the significance of vision and planning when servicing clients while achieving profits. Identifies risk and works to minimize liability. Proven track record of increasing profits, improving quality, leading diverse cross functional teams, and implementing client goals. Proficient in all areas of project management including developing project plans, managing client expectations, scheduling and control of budgets. Possess richly varied P&L experience and have consistently exceeded company objectives achieving gains in excess of corporate planned profits.

Career Track: Professional growth through such positions as Senior Structural Engineer, Structural Engineering Manager, Senior Project Manager, Associate, and Vice President.

M. ENG. – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, BSCE – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Licensed PE in the States of: FL, NY, PA, MA (NY & PA currently inactive)

LEED AP - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional.

Past President of the Eastern New York Chapter of the American Concrete Institute

Publications: Dynamic Behavior of Pile Groups, March 1983 issue of the Journal of the Geotechnical Division of the ASCE.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS, SKILLS, DUTIES

• Effectively managed large multi-discipline projects in excess of $110 million and designed projects in excess of $65 million.

• Improved P&L on facilities projects by aggressive tutoring and mentoring of project managers.

• Developed and reviewed contract and proposal scope and fee, determined design requirements and evaluated conformance with contract and technical standards.

• Mentored project managers, architects, and engineers.

• Routinely work with top executives.

• Proficient in solving problems and implementing solutions under tight deadlines.

• Developed and implemented corporate facilities QA/QC processes and standards.

• Ensured the consistency and technical quality of all facilities project work.

• Provided professional development guidance to architectural and engineering staff.

• Developed and conducted training classes, discipline-specific technical standards, and a standardized quality program.

• Resolved design, quality, and other technical issues.

• Exceptionally strong written, verbal and analytical skills.

• Extensive experience on a wide range of projects including: telecommunications, local and federal government, radar, sports, resource recovery, research, industrial, food service, office buildings, fire stations, ARFF, courthouses, antiterrorism physical security, schools, riverfront structures, water/wastewater treatment plants, radar towers, paper plants, service travel plazas, nuclear and fossil fuel power plants.

• Performed hydrodynamic and dynamic analysis of nuclear containment structures and design of nuclear/fossil fuel power plants, and industrial facilities.

• Hands-on project manager capable of efficiently managing all disciplines and various levels of budgets.

CAREER OVERVIEW

• Jones, Edmunds & Associates – VP Design & Development, Senior Project Manager 2001-2009

• BRPH Companies – Senior Engineer 1998–2001

• Clough, Harbour & Associates – Associate, Senior Project Manager 1985-1998

• Burns & Roe Industrial Services Corporation – Structural Engineer 1984–1985

• Burns & Roe, Inc. – Structural Engineer 1980-1984

PROJECTS

Design-Build

 Air National Guard Firing Range in Gulfport, MI. (2009)

 US Army Corps of Engineers CE Maintenance Facility, Ordnance Disposal Facility, and Renovation of Building 736 for MacDill Air Force Base, FL. (2009)

 Mobile Launch Platform foundations for the Ares rockets and Orion Space vehicle at NASA KSC for the Constellation program. (2009)

 US Army Corps of Engineers Rappel Training Tower. (2009)

NASA Kennedy Space Center

 Propellants North Administration and Maintenance Facility initial study and final design, includes a two story administrative office building, one story maintenance and storage building. Is expected to obtain a LEED Platinum Rating. $4,000,000 (2007-2009)

 Electric Maintenance Facility is expected to obtain a LEED Silver Rating. $4,600,000 (2008-2009)

 Pass and ID Facility to consolidate badging operations, moving Visitor Record Center operations from the headquarters into this new facility, and replace the existing Pass & ID Facility. Included a planning study to determine the engineering requirements. $2,300,000 (2005-2007)

 Utility Shops, 25,000 sf facility programmed to house the Ground Operations Facility Shops of Water, HVAC, Structures, Assembly and Repair, Carpenter Shop, and Field Painting. The new facility needed to be flexible to adapt to current and future NASA programs. $4,500,000 (2005-2007)

 Mid-Course Radar Facility design for phases I, II, and III to support a “one of a kind” 50’- 0” diameter C-Band Radar at KSC. This is the largest radar of its type and frequency in the world. Phase I was a report including all on-site investigations, development of facility engineering requirements and validation of the chosen site. Phase II included development of the remote site to support the temporary installation of the radar to support NASA’s return to flight. Phase III was to construct a permanent facility. $2,314,000 (2004-2007)

 “Turn-Key” Design for Source Evaluation Board Facility for architectural and engineering design services. It included board evaluation rooms with extensive communications capabilities, offices, contract storage, conference rooms, an employee break room, restrooms and all site development and permitting. Designed using the International System of Units. $1,500,000 (2003)

 Ares V Crawlerway Foundation multiphase study to determine if the Crawlerway to Launch Pad A can support the new heavier loads from the Constellation Program’s Ares V rocket and MLP since the loads will increase from 18,000,000 pounds to 25,200,000 pounds. (2008-2009)

 Fuel Storage Area No. 1 Replacement Operations Building at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL which is expected to obtain a LEED Silver Rating. (2008-2009)

 Rotation, Processing, and Surge Facility study to determine what facility modifications or new construction is required to support the transition from the Shuttle Program to the Constellation Program. Evaluates site and facility alternatives needed to process Solid Rocket Motor Segments for Constellation’s Ares I and Ares V. $70,000,000 (2009)

 Vehicle Assembly Building Test Pile Extraction, study to evaluate the current condition of steel piles supporting the Vehicle Assembly Building. Considered by NASA as an essential step in determining the viability of using the VAB for the Constellation Program. The evaluation included the extraction of one 150 foot long test pile and performing a comprehensive corrosion evaluation to determine not only the current condition of the piles beneath the VAB, but also their projected service life. (2007)

 Thermal Protection System Facility fast track design to repair the TPSF which sustained severe hurricane damage during the 2004 season loosing the roof of the high bay. The TPSF manufactures and processes the thermal protection system tiles for the Space Shuttle and is considered mission critical. Repairs included the damaged structural elements of the high bay roof and refit of both levels of the high bay. The project also included a “roof-over” for the low bay roof without disrupting ongoing processing operations or violating the +/- 4 degree F environmental tolerance within that portion of the facility. $1,975,000 (2004-2005)

 Launch Pad B demolition design project. $7,000,000 (2009)

 Operations and Checkout Building initial study and final design for re-roof of 84,000 sf over offices, laboratories, astronaut sleeping quarters, and clean room high bays which are to be used to support the Constellation Program. $3,800,000 (2007-2008)

 NASA Training Facility which houses the main training room, reception lobby, instructor’s offices, and restroom facilities to support phase two of the project which is to provide four additional training classroom pods. Phase I program cost is $2,200,000 and Phase II program cost is $1,845,000. (2004)

 Kennedy Space Center Entry Plaza design for the Visitor Complex Entry Plaza and Ticketing Center in Cape Canaveral, FL. This structure was theamed to represent the International Space Station. Included a free standing cantilevered structure with multileveled 12’-0” x 15’- 0” simulated solar panels cantilevered 22’-0” from the main structure which were designed to resist hurricane force winds. $1,500,000 (1999)

 Launch Load Acoustic Vibrations study evaluating the effects of space shuttle launch load acoustic vibrations on structures adjacent to, but outside the perimeter fence for Shuttle Launch Pads 39A and 39B at NASA KSC. (2002)

 Operations and Checkout High Bay and Laboratories study to investigate design and construction options for renovation and consolidation of labs by constructing a multi-story facility inside the O&C High Bay. The new and existing labs will be able to perform physical and chemical testing, prototype testing, system assembly and new technology testing functions in support of NASA KSC missions. $32,000,000 (2005)

 Design for Engineering Technology Development Complex study to determine the engineering requirements for a new 108,000 sf ETDC. This facility will consolidate KSC’s laboratory functions into a world class facility that enables development of engineering technologies. $24,000,000 (2003)

 Conceptual Engineering Study to Access the Utilization, Rehabilitation, Upgrade, and Expansion of the Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF), assess the current space utilization and associated needs for revitalization, upgrades, and expansion for the purpose of providing NASA with options and recommendations for construction implementation of the 218,000 sf facility. $45,000,000 (2003)

 Physical Security Enhancements design to provide enhanced security protection for various facilities at KSC. Facilities include the KSC water treatment plant, International Space Station Center, Visitor Viewing Gallery, Access Control Building, KSC Main Complex Visitor Center, Apollo Saturn V Complex, LC-39 Gantry Observation Complex and S-Band Monitoring facilities. $568,000 (2003)

 “Turn-Key” Design for Asbestos Abatement at Hangar AE located at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. This is a critical facility which supports expendable launch vehicle flight operations and was to remain operational during the asbestos abatement phase and mechanical repair work. $590,500 (2003)

 Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard for Accessibility by People with Disabilities Upgrades design for modifying numerous facilities at NASA KSC. The facilities included the Launch Control Center, Grandstand, News Facility and Restroom Press Sites, Landing Aids Control Building at the Shuttle Landing Facility, Restroom Facilities at the Banana Creek Viewing Area, Operations Support Building in the VAB Industrial Area, and the Multi-Operations Support Building in the Vehicle Assembly Building Industrial Area. $880,000

 Design to Upgrade Facilities for People with Disabilities. Turn-Key Design and Construction Phase I & Phase II. Phase I: assessment of various NASA facilities to determine which modifications are required to bring them into compliance. Phase II: provide “turn-key” design services which included project coordination, detailed cost estimates, project status reporting, specifications and drawings for a competitive, fixed price, bid contract. $537,000 (2002-2003)

Schools

 Dillard High School $32 Million Fort Lauderdale FL

 Colonial High School $36 Million Orlando, FL

 Eau Gallie High School Building 37, Melbourne, FL

 Lake Shore Middle School, Belle Glades, FL

 Melbourne High School (various projects)

 Eau Gallie High School Reroofing, Melbourne, FL

 Deerfield Beach Elementary, Broward County, FL

 Titusville Elementary, Titusville, FL

 Fort White High School

 Country Isles Elementary School

 West Point Elementary School, West Point, NY

 Lake City Community College Additions and Renovations $900,000

Water/Wastewater Projects

 Pinellas County 100 MGD Water Blending Facility includes an administration, high service pump, stabilization chemical, disinfection chemical buildings, and vehicle garage. WBF will bring together waters from the Eldridge Wilde well field and regional water supply to provide a single blended source of water for the entire county. This facility is designed to accomplish minor chemical addition including pH adjustment, fluoridation, corrosion inhibitors, and supplemental disinfection. $65,000,000 (2005-2008)

 Pinellas County Utilities Water Blending Facility Basis of Design Report consisted of providing conceptual architectural and engineering design for a 100 MGD water blending and treatment plant located within a nature preserve. $83,000,000 (2003-2004)

 East Greenbush Wastewater Treatment Plant, East Greenbush, NY

 Corliss Avenue Pumping Station, East Greenbush, NY

Power Plants

 1150 MW BWR, Washington Power Supply System Nuclear Power Plant No. 2, Richland, WA

 350 MW BWR, Cooper Nuclear Station, Brownville, NB

 600 MW PWR Philippine Nuclear Power Plant Unit No. 1, Philippine Islands

 540 MW lignite-fired Unit 1, Big Cajun Oxbow Power Plant, Coushatta, LA

 560 MW coal-fired Unit 3, Big Cajun No. 2 Power Plant, New Roads, LA

 UCONN Storrs Boiler Plant Modernization and Cogeneration Study

Entertainment/Sports Facilities

 Knickerbocker Arena a 15,000 seat, 300 x 400 foot clear span arena 115 feet in height with a NHL and Olympic size ice rink. Coordinated the structural, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and geotechnical engineering groups with the architect, owner, and construction manager. $65,000,000 (1986-1990)

 McDonough Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex is a 126,000 sf facility at Hudson Valley Community College; Troy, NY. Project included an ice rink, field house, conference rooms, offices, weight training rooms, racquetball courts, and staff support areas. $12,000,000 (1989-1990)

 Highland Hammocks Park projects in Homestead FL, for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection which included several new restroom buildings and pavilions at multiple locations. (2009)

 Sebastian Inlet Concession Building for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection which included a two story 5,000 sf concessions building and a two story 2,300 sf pavilion with associated ramps. (2009)

 Jetty Maritime Park structural design for the renovation of the existing public ocean side park facilities and new concession building and boardwalks. $6,000,000 (1999)

 Isle of Avalon/Black Box Theater conceptual structural design for Universal Studios program planning for a new theater project at Universal Studios, Orlando, FL. $14,000,000 (1999)

Aviation

 Aircraft Operations and Security Complex study is for a 50,000 sf hangar and 20,000 sf support space at the Shuttle Landing Facility for NASA. The aircraft storage hangar is sized for three Gulfstream II Aircraft, eight T-38 Aircraft, and four H 1 Helicopters (model UH-1H). The facility includes a bridge crane, fire protection system (AFFF), maintenance shop, operation support space for 15 full-time KSC employees and up to 20 Johnson Space Center employees during launch operations. Includes storage, breakroom, restrooms/showers, offices, conference room, pilots’ ready room, communications room, machine shop, battery rooms, customs and immigration office, and approach/parking apron. $11,930,000 (2002-2003)

 “Turn-Key” design to replace Fire Station No. 2, at the Shuttle Landing Facility for NASA KSC, included architectural and engineering design services. Phase I included development of facility requirements, conceptual design and layout. Phase II included complete design services. The facility included 8 drive through bays, individual sleeping quarters for 16 combat personnel, support areas, restrooms, showers, kitchen, dayroom, dining area, exercise room, administrative offices for 14 support staff, training and learning center, protective ensemble laundry, emergency medical exam room and storage rooms. Project was designed using the International System of Units. $6,500,000 (2003-2005)

 Jet Fuel Storage Facility for NASA KSC. Study to develop conceptual design and layout for a JP-8 jet fuel storage facility at the Shuttle Landing Facility. It will consist of three 40,000-gallon single-wall above-ground, horizontal storage tanks with high build UV resistant protective coating capable of supporting the planned 2,000,000 gallon per year jet fuel usage. $2,330,000 (2002-2003)

 Albany County Airport Terminal Expansion, Terminal designed to replace the existing terminal including new jetways. $135,000,000

 MacArthur Airport, Army Aviation’s Helicopter Landing Facility and Maintenance Facility #1, Ronkonkoma, LI, NY. Includes new landing pads, hold downs, maintenance cranes, platforms, and offices.

 NEXRAD-Sperry Radar Tower, Hartford, CT. This prototype design was submitted in a national competition for an international contract to provide a radar tower which could be placed anywhere in the world to detect wind shears around airports.

 ARFF vehicle technical specifications/bidding documents for Greater Rochester International Airport for Two 1500 Gallon (Class II) Aircraft and Fire Fighting Vehicles.

Office Buildings

 Washington County Office Building design for a new, 3 story 80,000 sf office building and renovation to 15,000 sf of the existing office building in Fort Edward, NY. This facility included an emergency operations center, computer room, reproduction room, kitchen, and security vault. $7,000,000 (1991)

 Washington County Courthouse design for a 3 story, 55,000 sf courthouse and office building in Fort Edward, NY. Included family, county, surrogate and supreme courts. $4,000,000 (1990-1991)

 GE/Harris Railway Corporate Headquarters performed quality control reviews for this 180,000 sf facility in Melbourne, FL. $15,000,000 (1999)

 Clifton Park Town Hall design of the two story 6,300 sf addition, ADA restroom renovations and glazing/wall insulation projects. $800,000 (1994-1995)

 MRF Expansion in Clay County included a two story office building, process building expansion, recycling area expansion, and household hazardous waste building approximately 30,000 sf. (2009)

 General Electric Company OP-2 Consolidation, 55,000 sf addition. $1,500,000

 Patrick Air Force Base Eye Clinic structural design for a new air force base eye clinic. (1999)

Government

 New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) Travel Plaza Reconstruction management of the reconstruction of 10 travel plazas and construction of two new gateway travel plazas $110,000,000. Represented NYSTA with operator (McDonald's Corp.), operator's architects and engineers, municipalities, and regulatory agencies. Managed the project team during planning, design and construction. Also, involved with the reconstruction of 16 additional travel plazas on the NY State Thruway $97,000,000 in conjunction with Marriott Corporation. (1990-1995)

 Monroe County Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility included a two bay apparatus fire station, 3 story burn building, training tower/high angle rescue, observation tower, office building, hazardous material railroad tanker simulator, vehicle burn/vehicle extraction area, utilities training area, exterior confined space/trench rescue, aircraft fire trainer, fuel spill and training structure. $20,000,000 (1998)

 Monroe County PSTF Facility was a conceptual planning and design for a new Public Safety Training Facility which included a new 49,000 sf multi-functional training building, 6-bay 8,000 sf apparatus garage, and renovation of 39,200 sf of the existing 58,000 sf fire academy structure. $10,000,000 (1998)

 Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention 22,000 sf facility houses up to 24 nine to twelve year olds, Colonie, NY. $3,300,000 (1996)

 Capital District Psychiatric Center Parking Garage rehabilitation of the 20 year old, 9 story, 1,000 car parking garage for the NYS Office of General Services, Albany, NY. $6,500,000 (1996)

Industrial

 General Motors Powertrain Division, Massena, New York. $1,000,000

 Minteq, Canaan, CT manufacturing facility line expansion. $1,000,000

 Hillsborough County Resource Recovery Facility, Hillsborough County, FL

 Teleport Telecommunication Facility, Staten Island, NY

 Underground Cyclotron Facility, University of Pennsylvania, PA

 Lehigh Cement Company Barge Loading & Unloading Facilities on the Hudson River, NY

 Atlas Copco Comptec 14,000 sf test facility, 1,000 sf oil/chemical storage building, 15,000 sf warehouse addition and 17,000 sf three bay paint booth facility in Voorheesville, NY. $6,000,000 (1994-1995)

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