Maureen O’Kane
610-***-**** (Skype) • +**(*)792-***-**** • ********@*****.***
Document Control Manager / Project Manager / Contract Administrator
Extensive experience optimizing engineering and construction operations from design through close-out via outstanding project/program/construction management expertise. Accomplished professional with proven ability to direct document control and contract administration programs, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and systems. Recognized contributor with skills needed to provide meticulous process analyses and improvements, maintaining efficient cost controls through seamless communications between senior and field staff. Articulate communicator, negotiator, and leader with talent for establishing collaborative relationships with owners, colleagues, and contractors. Proficient motivator with impressive track record for building strong, motivated teams through effective training and mentoring. Possesses background and abilities well suited to diverse sectors including infrastructure, transportation, and airports (SLC International Airport, Myrtle Beach International Airport, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, San Antonio International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport). Have dual U.S. and British citizenships and am available for employment opportunities worldwide.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project/Construction Management • Document Control Expertise • Financial Analysis/Reporting
Contract Administration • Computer-based Technologies • Budget Planning/Cost Control
Project Direction • International Experience • Team Building/Leadership
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AECOM, Los Angeles, California • 2008-2010
Global leader in technical and management support services for transportation, energy, and water systems.
Document Controls Manager - Tripoli, Libya
Charged with providing direction, support, and guidance of records management function for $55B countrywide housing and infrastructure initiative for the Libyan government. Guided and tracked various projects utilizing electronic document management system (EDMS). Developed and implemented targeted policies and procedures and hired, trained, and supervised a staff of thirteen (13). Reported to Acting Director of Program Controls.
Orchestrated effective document management and control for 299 projects across organization in 4 regions throughout Libya, navigating effectively within country’s diverse customs and practices.
Optimized organization’s operations by utilizing Aconex as EDMS to coordinate, create, implement, monitor, and audit projects; interfacing with Aconex, client, and senior management to champion 90-day plan in operationalizing system.
Strengthened performance and morale of document controllers by providing training in use of construction terminology, reporting requirements, and information management.
Spearheaded implementation of document / data management solutions with primary focus on document control; assisting employees in training, capturing, locating, and retrieving electronic information.
DMJM Aviation, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 2004-2008
Full-service company that provides planning, engineering design, program/construction management, environmental, and specialty services to aviation industry.
Financial Analyst
Accountable for auditing project offices for ISO 9001 compliance, educating personnel in locations throughout U.S. Facilitated flow of information between senior management and field personnel and updated monthly financial statements for distribution to managers. Oversaw employee expense reimbursement, training, status, and reporting. Maintained office systems and reported directly to Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer.
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DMJM Aviation, Inc. Cont
Enhanced company’s operations and tracking capabilities by strengthening planning and cost control using Oracle fact-based financial data to develop monthly budget which rolled into annual forecast. Supervised all Oracle time-related fields including reports, entry, training, problem solving, and updates.
Demonstrated impressive knowledge and dependability by serving as Project Controls Coordinator on projects with combined value of $1B+.
Day & Zimmermann Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 1997 to 2004
Privately held international company that provides broad spectrum of industrial, defense, and workforce solutions to commercial and government customers including engineering construction and maintenance.
Contracts Administrator - Salt Lake City, Utah • 2000-2004
Contributed to successful completion of design/construction of Salt Lake City International Airport, Phase One Development Program through effective contract administration. Supported area management team leaders in oversight of design/construction contracts; tracking task orders, change orders, and payment submittals to verify contract parameter compliance. Duties also included Human Resource functions including company insurance, project change authorizations, and benefits; interfacing with DMJM Aviation offices throughout the United States.
Championed meticulous administration of design/construction contracts by developing tracking and reporting process to monitor contractor performance that measured key project metrics.
Generated efficient administration of all contract milestones including construction bid documents, pre-bid conferences, contractor pre-qualification applications, review and evaluation of bids, submittal logs and schedules, reporting requirements, DBE goals, certified payrolls, and owner controlled insurance program (OCIP).
Document Controls Manager - Salt Lake City, Utah • 1997-2000
Guided document control operations for Salt Lake City International Airport, Phase One Development Program design/construction project including maintaining/updating of document control chart of accounts and reviewing of all outgoing document logs to verify input of required copies. Assigned work breakdown structure codes and approved serialized number systems and file plans for each project team. Enforced security on all document control files. Provided information reports to team members and assisted staff members in retrieving file information. Facilitated training of team members in use of Expedition document control software.
Utilized IT knowledge and background by serving as Network Administrator for Novell 4.0 network; facilitating installation of software, technical training, and ongoing system support.
Career Note: Also served as Project Controls Engineer, Construction Claims Analyst, Scheduling and Cost Control Specialist, and Site Inspector. Details upon request.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology
Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina
Continuing Education Coursework in Construction Management
Drexel, University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aconex (EDMS) Certifications
ISO 9001 Auditor Certification
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook) • Adobe Acrobat • Oracle • Aconex • Expedition