Project Manager
Resume:
Todd Radashaw
Alto, MI *****
********@*********.***
Skills
I possess over 18 years of experience in the Development, Facilities and Civil Engineering Fields.
I have worked on a variety of projects types that include multi-story and multi-use buildings, manufacturing facilities, large and small marina and waterfront facilities, dredging and Brownfield projects, commercial facilities, industrial facilities, single-family and multi-family residential, master planned communities, maintenance facilities, indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, health care and health care support facilities, educational and industrial facilities, airport and aviation facilities, and remodel, retrofit, and maintenance of existing facilities.
I am experienced at managing and preparing a host of plans and documents that include sewer plans and calculations, demolition plans and recycle plans, tract maps, survey plans and legal descriptions, plot plans and site layout plans, fine and rough grading plans, distribution and main water plans and calculations, street and highway plans, storm drain plans and calculations, erosion control plans and BMP plans, foundation plans and calculations, mitigation plans and hazardous material disposal plans, specifications, wall plans and calculations, airport ramp and taxiway plans, landscape plans, detail plans and specifications, due diligence reports and property evaluations, cost estimates and material take-off, site assessment reports, local, state, and federal permits, bank and investor support documents for funding, bidding and contractor documents, pro-forma documents and ROI estimates, punch list and final walk-through documents, proposals and bid request documents, project time and cost documents, “value added” project review, and LEED plans and documents.
I am skilled at managing improvements, plan and specification preparation, overall project management and coordinating, budget, timeline, and billing management, bidding and bid review, planning and project goal management, project acquisition and maintenance, permit preparation, review and presentation management for local, state and federal, staffing levels and utilization management, project investigations, assessment and report management, document preparation and storage management, construction and construction performance management, contractor and consultant hiring and performance management, public and private funding acquisitions management, estimates and cost evaluation management, facility life studies and alternative management, site investigation and report documentation management, dispute and conflict resolution management, development team building , and final project closeout and handover management.
Tools and Technology:
AutoCAD, Autoturn, Aeroturn, Softdesk, Eagle Point, Bently Microstation, Inroads, HEC Raz, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, StormCAD, Haestad water, sewer, and storm, MS Word, Excel, MS Office Suite, MS Project, Power Point, Photoshop, Adobe, Various Theodolites levels, ArcView, HAZUS, GEOPAC, Meridian, PROLOG, Oracle Primavera, Quick Books, Hard dollar, and many various other software programs
Work History
Project Manager
Blue Moose Partners
Grand Rapids, MI
December, 2007 to present
Responsibilities: Develop client relationships and identify business opportunities. Participate in corporate strategic planning. Develop and present proposals in public and private arenas, and facilitate client and agency presentations. Oversee project development that includes; site research studies, due diligence, cost analysis, schematic design, development design and construction documents along with construction management and oversight. Administrate consultant and contractor selection including review of bidding, performance, and cost control measures. Manage studies and reports, prepare plans and specifications. Prepare development cost estimates, alternative evaluations, and manage validated contractor cost evaluations. Perform reviews for compliance to applicable codes, policies, and standards. Manage all budgets and schedules. Manage Brownfield site applications, research, and construction. Prepare Brownfield mitigation plans and permits. Manage and coordinate consultants and contractors throughout the due diligence, design, and construction process, including reviewing cost and scope evaluations and project billing. Manage DEQ/USACE review and permit processing. Coordinate project approvals with clients, architects, and approving review agencies. Provide site investigation assessment services for various developments, marinas, and shoreline installations. Projects range from multi-story mixed use buildings, marinas (both large and small), and dredging projects to master planned projects.
Project Manager
Williams & Works
Grand Rapids, MI
September, 2006 to December, 2007
Responsibilities: Managed, marketed, and obtained work for department of 7 people. Projects ranged from small to large. Site construction dollar values ranged from $1.2M to $8M and overall development costs of $20M+. I assisted developers in site research and the project design from the schematic phase through construction documents. Managed and administrated various public and private improvements such as water systems, sewer systems, associated water and sewer structures, roads, highways, grading and residential, commercial, and historical projects. I administrated the preparation of improvement plans and related specifications. Performed and reviewed calculations for compliance and all applicable codes, policies, and standards. Presented projects in public forums and answered public and agency concerns. Administrated plans from conception through as-built phase. Managed all budgets and schedules including project cost evaluations and budgets for both time and money. I managed Brownfield site applications and research. Managed and coordinated consultants and contractors throughout the due diligence, design, and construction process and managed their costs and billings. I managed project inspection, progress and punch list completions. Projects ranged throughout Michigan. I was laid off due to work load and downsizing.
Project Manager
Bolton & Associates
Southfield, MI
May, 2006 to September, 2006
Responsibilities: Administrated and managed the office expansion of a Maryland based Engineering Company. Was second-in-command to company principal. Staff consisted of 10 persons; 3 engineers and 7 support staff. Assisted in the outfitting and staffing of the office. Coordinated work between Michigan and Maryland. Work consisted of providing engineering support for various private developments in Maryland. Office closed due to Corporate restructuring and downsizing in Maryland.
Work History, continued
Senior Civil Engineer
URS Corp.
Grand Rapids, MI
January, 2002 to February, 2006
Responsibilities: Managed and administrated various public and private improvements such as water systems, sewer systems, water and sewer structures, roads, highways, grading and residential, commercial, and historical projects. Projects and staff were located in multiple states. Projects were generally large in nature with site construction dollar values above $5M and overall development costs of $30M+. Assisted Clients in site research, due diligence, project cost estimation, and project design from the schematic design though construction documents. I managed public and private improvements such as water and sewer systems, associated water and sewer structures, roads, highways, grading, and residential, commercial, and historical projects. I administrated the preparation of improvement plans and related specifications and all developmental costs. Performed and reviewed calculations for costs, compliance, and all applicable codes, policies, and standards. I participated in DHS/FEMA disaster mitigation operations. Presented projects in public forums and answered public and agency concerns. Administrated plans from conception through as-built phase. I managed all budgets and schedules, staff, construction, and contractor billing. Conducted field surveys, construction inspection and construction management of various projects and administrated applicable solutions to field issues. I managed Brownfield site applications and research and I managed and coordinated consultants and contractors throughout the due diligence, design, and construction process. Projects ranged throughout the Mid-west.
Project Engineer
PSOMAS
Woodland Hills, CA
November, 1999 to January, 2002
Responsibilities: Administered and directed, answering to Project Manager and Vice President, all phases of project design utilizing AutoCAD and Softdesk on residential, commercial, airport, historic, industrial, and multi-family projects for a large private civil engineering firm, including the preparation of tentative maps, final tract maps, grading plans, plot plans, demolition plans, sewer plans, water plans, street plans, storm drain plans and erosion control plans. I prepared all the necessary project calculations and concept study analysis, cost of material estimates, earthwork calculations, some hydraulic calculations and computer base management. Conducted field survey's and construction inspection of various improvement projects and administrated applicable solutions to field problems. Reviewed consultant’s plans prior to submittal. I coordinated and administrated projects and necessary paper work with various governmental agencies, clients, and consultants. I managed project budgets and project hours and I managed office computers, computer files, and drawings. I performed Cad Liaison duties for the office and managed draftsman and staff engineers. Quit to relocate to Michigan.
Project Engineer
JSA Engineering
Calabasas, CA
January, 1996 to November, 1999
Responsibilities: Administered all phases of design (using Microstation & Inroads) on residential, commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects for private civil engineering firm, including the preparation of tentative maps, final tract maps, grading plans, plot plans, sewer plans, water plans, street plans, storm drain plans and erosion control plans. I prepared all the necessary project calculations and concept study analysis, cost and material estimates, earthwork calculations, some hydraulic calculations and computer base management. Conducted field survey's and construction inspection of various improvement projects and administrated applicable solutions to field problems. Reviewed consultant’s plans prior to submittal. I coordinated and administrated projects and necessary paper work with various governmental agencies and clients. I managed project budgets and expenses and co-managed company computers and computer files and drawings. Quit for more responsibility.
Work History, continued
Staff Engineer
Public Works
Simi Valley, CA
January, 1991 to January, 1996
Responsibilities: Prepared designs, calculations, and reviewed various Public Works improvement plans. Improvements consisted of public streets, curb and gutter, sidewalk, wall, sewer, water, storm drain and grading improvements, calculations, specifications, and reports, from conception through construction and as-built phase. I prepared cost, material and time estimates, earthwork calculations, hydraulic calculations, on-site field survey and inspections, building and facility inspections and public forum interviews, discussions, problem mitigation, preconstruction meetings. Conducted inspections, infrastructure studies and evaluations and prepare repair and replacement recommendations and reports. Computer file, CAD drawing and GIS file management, design and staff training. Perform various calculation and compliance plan check reviews. Staff consisted of 3 engineers and 4 support staff. Was a member of City’s emergency response team for City wide emergencies in relation to public infrastructure and safety.
o Following the 1994 Northridge Earthquake that had a 6.8 magnitude, I was a member of the investigative team that provided first responder review and inspection for public infrastructure to determine short term and long term safety risks. This work commenced immediately after the earthquake event and consisted of several stages for years. Short term evaluations consisted of evaluating the potential for immediate failure and potential for public safety, life, and welfare impacts. This work resulted in the evacuation of multiple structures below unsafe reservoirs’, slide areas, etc, and the closure of multiple bridges and roadways. Long term evaluations included damage mitigation and future improvements to mitigate or harden public improvements for survivability of future events. This included short and long term fixes along with accessing potential budgetary and funding means. We eventually completed the plans and cost documentation, along with construction oversight for the completion of this work.
o Also during the Northridge Earthquake, I was a team member of the group that provided individual home inspection and evaluation immediately after the earthquake. We were primarily concerned with immediate life and welfare concerns. We inspected private structures for soundness and documented findings, along with evacuating structures found to be unsafe. Provided guidance for those evacuated and assisted in coordinating between the public and relief agencies.
o As a member of the Ventura County Fire Department Search and Rescue Team I provided initial first responder services and worked with my search team immediately after the earthquake event. As a member of this team I was regularly assigned duties during large brush fire and flood events throughout Ventura County.
Design Engineer
Robert Martin & Associates
Venture, CA
March, 1990 to December, 1990
Responsibilities: Administrated design (CAD & manual) responsibilities on various residential and commercial projects for private civil engineering firm, including the preparation of tentative maps, final tract maps, legal descriptions and sketches, grading plans, sewer plans, water plans, storm drain plans, street plans, erosion control plans, and associated exhibits. I handled necessary concept study analysis, cost and material estimates, earthwork and hydraulic calculations and computer data base management. I coordinated between owner, builder, public agencies, and contractor and I conducted field investigations and surveys. I also managed computer files and drawings.
Work History, continued
Design Engineer
The Haaland Group
Thousand Oaks, CA
May, 1988 to March, 1990
Responsibilities: I administered all design (CAD & manual) responsibilities on residential and commercial and multi-family projects for private civil engineering firm, including the preparation of tentative maps, final tract maps, grading plans, plot plans, sewer plans, water plans, street plans, storm drain plans, and erosion control plans. I handled all necessary concept study analysis, cost and material estimates, earthwork calculations, hydraulic calculations, and computer base management. Conducted field survey and construction inspection of various improvement projects and administrated applicable solutions to field problems. Reviewed consultant’s plans prior to submittal. I managed, coordinated, and scheduled 4 personnel and I managed computer files and drawings.
Key Project list
URS - Grand Rapids, MI
• Whitehall Public Schools, Whitehall, MI
• Bath Public Schools, Bath, MI
• Delton-Kellogg Public Schools, Delton, MI
• Coopersville Public Schools, Coopersville, MI
• Ludington Public Schools, Ludington, MI
• Central Michigan University Parking, Mt. Pleasant, MI
o School work consisted of new, remodel, and expansion programs for multiple schools within each District
• Kent County Dept. of Aeronautics, Gerald R. Ford Airport.
o Airport rental car maintenance and storage facilities (5 separate sites within the airport)
• Bluewater Transport Authority, Pt. Huron, MI
o New transportation facility and maintenance facility
• Dept of Homeland Security, FEMA
o I conducted site investigation and damage assessment in Santa Barbara County and Ventura County, California. I was the disaster assistance liaison, California Floods, 2005. I managed 2 teams of 2 people each. Work consisted of inspecting and documenting many various sites, reviewing and evaluating damage and claims, preparing and documenting independent evaluations for eligibility, scope of work and cost, reviewing scope alternatives and preparing applicable documentation for submittal to the Federal Government for processing and payment of reimbursement. Damage included, but was not limited to, reviewing various sites for flood damage including debris damage, high water damage, slides, various collapses, road and structure failures, infrastructure failures and washouts, structure and improvement damage claims. Work also involved researching and evaluating solutions to mitigate potential future damage and reduce potential risks. Work sites ranged throughout Santa Barbara County and Ventura County, California and were primarily public in nature.
• Target Stores
o Work consisted of inspecting and evaluating existing store locations, assessing potential improvements and preparing documentation and reports for evaluation by corporate staff in store remodel and expansion decisions. Prepared multiple scope and cost evaluations for each store depending on the existing conditions and future business model projections.
Key Project list, continued
o Target store locations:
Battle Creek, MI Bay City, MI Jackson, MI Commerce Township, MI Midland, MI
Brighton, MI Madison Heights, MI Utica, MI Port Huron, MI Menomonee Falls, WI
Highlands Ranch, CO Delafield, WI Wausau, WI Stevens Point, WI Canton, MI
• Kohl’s Stores
o Work consisted of inspecting and evaluating existing store locations, assessing potential improvements and preparing documentation and reports for evaluation by corporate staff in store remodel/expansion decisions. Prepared multiple scope and cost evaluations for each store depending on the existing conditions and future business model projections.
o Store locations:
Holland, MI
• CVS Stores
o Work consisted of inspecting and evaluating potential store locations, assessing potential improvements and preparing documentation and reports for evaluation by corporate staff in store remodel and expansion decisions. Prepared multiple scope and cost evaluations for each store depending on the existing conditions and future business model projections. For each store constructed, 15 to 40 sites were evaluated and documented.
o Store locations:
Minneapolis, MN Southfield, MI Coon Rapids, MN Oceola, MI
Eagan, MN Clinton Township, MI Blaine, MN Plymouth, MI
o Prepared Due Diligence reports on approx. 40 others.
• Grand Haven Board of Light & Power, Grand Haven, MI
o Hazardous Equipment Storage lot
• Fox Motor group, Grand Rapids, MI
o New automobile dealership and Storage facilities
• Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI.
o Various Medical building improvements and/or remodels or additions
PSOMAS – Woodland Hills, CA
• Griffith Observatory renovation and expansion
• Camarillo Airport expansion
• Ahmanson Ranch Development
o 2500 Acres of commercial, residential, and recreation
• J. Paul Getty Museum in Diamond Bar Business Park
• Burbank Airport expansion and parking facilities
• Unocal Corporate Facilities
JSA Engineering – Calabasas, CA
• Dos Vientos Ranch
o 2000 acres commercial, residential, and recreation
• Big Sky Ranch
o 1800 acres residential, commercial, and recreation
• Valencia Industrial Park
The Haaland Group – Thousand Oaks, CA
• Lake Sherwood Country Club
o Facilities and homes
• Simi Valley Jewish Cemetery
Education
Moorpark College, Moorpark, California
California State University, Northridge, California
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