Project Manager Quality Assurance

Michael J Pickering

rzr2tk@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Overview

Senior Project Manager | Construction Executive| Contract & Cost Manager

Results driven, hands on, accomplished professional with over 18 ye ars of business management experience.

Proficient in policy and procedure development, team building, max imizing resources, and risk management using

innovative solutions. A constructive, highly focused driven manager committed to adhering to organizational missions

and philosophy to ensure corporate success. Demonstrated ability to motivate staff and deliver mission criitical results

for government and private sector clients. Effectively communicates clear, tangible objectives and delivers an honest

assessment of the level of achievement of those goals. Especially skiilled at contract management, construction

operations, organizational development, program management, saf ety compliance and multiple project delivery

methods including Competitive Bid, Construction Manager at Risk/N egotiated, Design Assist and Design Build.

Core Competencies

Business Management Military Construction

Leadership/Communication Skills Quality Control

Claims & Dispute Resolution Marketing

Contract Management Safety Compliance

Business Operations & Finance Customer Service

Negotiation Project Controls & Closeout

Process Improvement Strategic objective execution

Professional Experience

Burns & McDonnell

June 2001 to July 2012

Contract Manager Los Angeles, California October 2010 to July 2012

Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project Segments 4,5,10 South ern California Edison

• Managed all aspects of the contract and subcontracti ng process, including drafting sourcing,

negotiation, documentation, administration, manageme nt, oversight and audit of subcontract

agreements

• Coordinated efforts across multiple business functions to ensure contracts and subcontracts,

amendments, change orders and other agreements and doc uments comply with our contract(s) as well

as applicable policies and procedures

• Participated in procurement planning and preparation, meetings and contract/subcontract work

efforts for contract compliance activities and needs

• Coordinated with the QA/QC /Field Construction Manage r, Field Engineer, and Project Controls /

Document Control Coordinator to maintain and accurately t rack the work

• Certified, tracked and coordinated contractor monthly paym ent requests

• Primary contact for formal written communications with th e contractor and initiated correspondence

and notifications to the contractor including directives, n otices to proceed, work restrictions, stop

work notices, bulletins and RFI's

• Analyzed and distributed incoming correspondence from the contractor; coordinated and assured

timely weekly and monthly reports

• Managed contract administration staff reporting on the proj ect progress and performance

Cost Control Manager Los Angeles, California January 2008 to October 2010

Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project Segments 4 11, Southern California Edison

Responsible for supervising project cost control procedures and reporting project financial information

to senior management.

Additional responsibilities included:

• Reviewed project drawings, specifications and other contract documents in order to prepare an

accurate & comprehensive workable budget and cost control plan

• Ensured communication with Operation, Procurement and Engineering functions during the

preparation of the detailed budget

• Monitored regularly, the detailed construction progress of the project to ensure full adherence to

work plans within agreed budget and resources

• Recommended corrective actions based on the status and summary reports to requesting

management on material, machines and labor requirement of the project against agreed plans

• Assessed and analyzed all amendments to the project as a result of change orders and took necessary

action to amend budget

• Provided advice on cost and budgeting issues related to current projects to project managers,

conducting analysis of actual performance against plan

• Notified project managers of any under or over run in project costs, recommended courses of action

and coordinated progress

• Prepared cost trending & forecasting analysis for project costs, communicated these to all related

parties, highlighted concerns and recommended necessary measures, actions and methods

• Prepared regular monthly reports and reviews of projects cost performance provided all concerned

parties with regular feedback and advice

• Participated in weekly meetings for reviewing project progress and current cost position

Project Manager - Provo, Utah January 2007 to December 2007

Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company

Responsibilities included:

• Communicating project status to supervisor and others

• Prepared and implemented project procedures, safety and quality plans

• Monitored project budget, financial commitments and expenditures

• Attended and presented project status at monthly project review meetings

• Managed and coordinated sub consultant participation on the project

• Developed and implemented staffing plans in accordance with contract and project requirements

• Reviewed and approved invoices to the client

• Managed Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable (A/P) for client and sub consultant invoices

• Attended Project Status meetings with Client

• Assured performance of project personnel met Client needs and expectations

Project Close Out Manager January 2006 to December 2007

Seabee Training Facility, NAVFAC SW Division, Port Hueneme, California

P614 Operational Training Facility, NAVFAC SW Division, Twenty-Nine Palms, California

China Lake Combined Research Facility, NAVFAC SW Division, China Lake, California

Responsibilities included:

• Managing completion of as built drawings, final billings, Certificate of Occupancy, and the claim & dispute

resolution process.

• Completion of close out forms, submission of deliverables, closeout of subcontract agreements, and other

contract specific requirements

• Worked closely with government agency personnel to ensure the contract requirements have been met

Project Manager – Monterey, California January 2004 to December 2007

Glasgow Hall Addition, NAVFAC SW Division, NPS Monterey

Responsibilities included coordination between owner, engineers and contractors from concept to project

completion.

Additional responsibilities included:

• Reviewed project drawings, specifications and other contract documents in order to prepare an accurate &

comprehensive workable budget, cost control plan and schedule

• Ensured communication with Operation, Procurement and Engineering functions during the preparation of

the detailed budget

• Monitored regularly the detailed construction progress of the project to ensure full adherence to work plans

within agreed budget and resources

• Took corrective actions based on the status and summary reports on material, machines and labor

requirement of the project against agreed plans

• Assessed and analyzed all amendments to the project as a result of change orders and took necessary action

to amend budget

• Notified senior managers of any under or over run in project costs

• Prepared cost trending & forecasting analysis for project costs, communicated these to all related parties,

highlighted concerns and recommended necessary measures, actions and methods

• Prepared regular monthly reports and reviews of project performance provided all concerned parties with

regular feedback

• Participated in weekly meetings for reviewing project progress and current cost position.

• Prepared and implemented project procedures, safety and quality plans

• Presented project status at monthly project review meetings

• Managed and coordinated with Site Management

• Developed and implemented staffing plans in accordance with contract and project requirements

• Reviewed and approved invoices to the client

• Managed Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable (A/P) for client and sub consultant invoices

• Assured performance of project personnel met Client needs and expectations

Project Manager January 2003 to January 2005

Elevator Project, United States Postal Service, Southern California

Micro turbine Cogeneration Project, Allergan, Irvine, California

Radar Approach Control Center, Travis AFB, NAVFAC SW Division, Fairfield, California

Managed design and construction from concept to project completion and was responsible for insuring that

client’s strict budgetary and scheduling requirements were met. Developed and maintained team relationships

with client and contractor to achieve project goals. Pre construction services included design constructability

reviews, procurement of equipment, establishing project schedule and pre qualification of subcontractors and

suppliers. Construction services included onsite management, cost control, inspections and quality assurance.

Utilizing the Design Build method of project implementation this project was completed meeting an accelerated

schedule on time and within budget.

Project Assistant Manager NAS Lemoore, California December 2002 to January 2003

NAVY T 10 Jet Engine Test Cell, NAVFAC SW Division

Responsibilities included involvement with design and c onstruction from concept to project completion

including responsibility for insuring that client’s strict des ign, quality control and scheduling requirements

were met.

Additional responsibilities included:

• Implementation of construction management and inspectio n processes, systems, means and methods

• Managed contractor’s work and progress of construction to ensure compliance with plans, specifications,

code, and schedule

• Provided quality assurance and quality control service

• Collaborated with internal and external clients

• Met deadlines by multitasking and collaborating in a group s etting

Education

University Of Phoenix

San Diego, California

Bachelor of Science/Business Management, 3.75 GPA

Three Rivers Community College

Norwich, Connecticut

Associate of Science/Marketing

Training

Contract Law and Negotiations Dress for Success/ Business Etiquette

Federal Contractor Ethics Compliance Effective Email Training

Anti Harassment & Diversity Awareness Effective Meetings

Contract Manager software Working on U.S. Government Contracts

Monitoring and Controlling Costs Adult CPR/ First Aid Training

Monitoring and Adjusting Revenue Microsoft Office software

OSHA 10 HR Construction Safety Design Build Project Management

Anti Harassment for Managers Ergonomics

HR Law/ Employment Law Problem Solving for Supervisors

Performance Appraisal Training Diversity Awareness

Memberships and Certifications

Project Management Institute, Member since 2006, PMP Exam date scheduled

Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business, lifetime member

SAME Member

AACEi Member

National Contract Management Association Member

10 hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in acco rdance with Title 29 CFR 1910.120

Southwest Division Naval Facilities Engineering Command CQM certified (2001 2006)

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