ALLEN K. GASSMAN pfwlmx@r.postjobfree.com
*** ********** ******, *** *****, NV 89123 / 702-***-**** – Cell: 702-***-****
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
I am a highly productive construction management professional with over 20 year’s experience. I have a proven track record completing simple TI work all the way to multi-million dollar projects. I have expertise in the area of ADA compliance, and working with local government building departments. I have a history of helping projects stay within budgetary guidelines. I am a reliable, self-starter who is detail oriented and am not satisfied until the project is completed and accepted.
• Willing to work part or full time as an employee or on a consultant basis
• Have necessary combination of industry knowledge and team development skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Able to develop creative solutions to complex design and construction problems in the field
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HKS Architecture, Inc., Las Vegas, NV 2007 - 2009
Senior Construction Administrator
Responsible for documentation and coordination of construction material submittals, shop drawings, (RFIs) and detail sketches (as required) for MGM City Center Project, Las Vegas, the largest, privately funded construction project in U.S. history.
Represented Architect of Record on the project. Attended weekly construction meetings with general contractor’s staff and ownership representatives. Assisted with scheduling, coordination issues and construction challenges, thereby moving the project forward. Made daily site visits to coordinate construction and clarify drawings. Was in constant communication with the General Contractor, subcontractors, consultants, vendors and owners’ representatives.
Areas of concentration: Cirque du Soleil Theater; Casino Sports Bar; and the Race & Sports Book for the Aria Hotel.
JMA Architecture Studios, Las Vegas, NV 2006 - 2007
Senior Construction Administrator
Construction/design and field coordination, inspection reports; change orders; consultation with clients and Building Inspectors.
Projects included: VA Medical Center Phase I; Bailey Elementary School.
KGA Architecture, Las Vegas, NV 2002 - 2006
Construction Administrator
Construction/design coordination, field coordination, consultation with clients and Building Department.
Projects included: Arlington Medical Center (TX); Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center and adjacent new medical office buildings; Sunrise Hospital Expansion; Henderson Air Traffic Terminal & Tower.
Harris Associates, Las Vegas, NV 1999 - 2002
Senior Project Manager
Scheduling, budgeting, cost estimating/value engineering, construction management, field supervision and subcontractor coordination, interface with government agencies.
Projects included: Stratosphere Hotel Tower, Race & Sports Book, Lounge Bar and Stage, Coffee Shop, Bus Terminal and Buffet Remodel; Southern Nevada Music Building; Penhall HQ Building.
Allen K. Gassman, Resume Continued
Estimators International, Las Vegas, NV 1997 - 1999
Senior Project Manager
Themed architectural/interior design coordination, millwork design, value engineering, cost estimating and field coordination. Conducted staff meetings, issued field directives and change orders. Subcontractor field coordination in all phases of construction, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, special finishes and FF & E. Provided architectural design/detail sketches as needed in the field to expedite project schedule.
Projects included: Sunset Station Hotel and Casino; Caesar’s Palace Hyakumi Japanese Restaurant.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft Word - Microsoft Excel – SKIRE Construction Management Program
Chronicle Project Management Program
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture Degree – University of Southern California
State of California licensed Architect
NCARB Certification
B-1 General Contractor’s License – State of California
Adjunct Professor UNLV, School of Architecture