C. MICHAEL WEST

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Suffolk, Virginia 23434

Phone: 757-***-****

Email: utii3j@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Experienced Project Manager with over 20 years construction and facility experience in a variety of areas encompassing commercial projects and residential renovations. Strong in the direction and management of day-to-day operations of field office as well as excellent communication and coordination skills encompassing clients, owner’s consultants, government authorities and subcontractors. Consistently demonstrates attention to detail in preparation of project schedules and pricing proposals. Negotiating skills that have earned a reputation for being fair and forthright. Anticipates and solves problems in all aspects of projects. Establishes great confidence at all levels of the organizations for decision making and recommendations. Consistently strives to improve performance and quality.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Regional Project Manager, Lincoln Property Company (May 2006 to July 2010)

- Managed, coordinated and planned the renovation/demolition of housing at four Naval Bases in the National Capital Region. This encompassed major renovations of 426 homes of which 66 were historic single family executive homes, minor renovations of 570 homes and demolition of 686 homes. All scopes of work were completed on time after being brought onto the project 8 months into start of the contract period.

- Oversaw multi-project budget of $78 million. Accurately tracked, allocated, contracted, projected and forecast budget and funding over a 4-year period. Final overall savings after completion of contract scope was $2.8 million.

- Primary point of contact for Government, Property Management, Company Executives, Contractors and Consultants in all construction related matters.

- Supervised staff of five employees.

Quality Control Manager, Walsh Construction/Archer Western Contractors (Oct 2004 to April 2006)

- Setup, managed, conducted, and coordinated the Quality Control Program for new ATF Headquarters (400,000 square feet) in Washington, D.C.

- Setup, managed, conducted, and coordinated the Quality Control Program for a new military command headquarters office building (60,000 square feet) at NSA Norfolk, Virginia.

- Created safety plan for MILCON project combining the corporate and DOD safety programs.

Smith Management Construction (November 2000 to September 2004)

Quality Control Manager - Managed and coordinated the Defense Intelligence Agency Center renovation project. Set up and performed all QC Management functions.

Pre-Construction Project Manager – Conducted pre-construction pricing and design coordination for lease tenant construction from conceptual design and budget estimate to final design approval and pricing for contract and permit. Project size ranged from $10K to $1M.

Director of Operations, AJ Dwoskin & Associates (June 2000 to October 2000)

- Managed the development and construction of shopping centers and facilities maintenance for a Regional Commercial Retail Developer.

Project Manger, Bovis - Lend Lease (1999 to 2000)

- On-site Project Manager for a 68,000 square-foot, $7.5 million renovation project of the U.S. Park Police Operations Facility.

- Initiated full Team Building and Construction Quality Management procedures for the project.

- Monitored construction progress, processed payments, inspected work performed, resolved and coordinated design issues, tracked submittals and requests for information, negotiated change orders and managed on-site team.

Project Manager, Lincoln Property Company (1997 to 1999)

AutoNation USA National Capital Region - Project Management planning and coordination of two major construction projects, 20+ acres, $30 million each, with civil, architectural, and engineering design from design concept to permit submission.

Tenant Alterations - Project Manager as owner’s representative. Responsible for commercial lease alterations from pre-lease budget, design intent, design development, pricing, contract award, construction and project acceptance and close out.

Other Previous Positions:

U.S. Navy - Reserve Recall, Armed Forces Presidential Inauguration Committee, Navy Liaison. 1996-97

Heery International - Project Manager 1990 to 1995

Kaiser Engineers – Logistics Manager and Construction Administrator -1986 to 1990

MILITARY SERVICE

U.S. Navy, Surface Line Officer, Active Duty 10 years, Drilling Reserves 13 years with 1 year recall. Retired rank – Commander (O-5), Security Clearance- TS-SBI issued 1998. Commanding Officer, Naval & Marine Corps Reserve Center, Raleigh, NC

EDUCATION

B.A. Degree, Economics and Speech Communications, University of Richmond

Computer Science Certification Curriculum – North Carolina State University

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Office including Access Database

Primavera Scheduling and Project Manager

Prolog Project Manager User and Administrator

MS Project Manager

JD Edwards Financial Management

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ISO 9000 Quality Manager Auditor Certification, QMS Implementation – February 2002

US Army Corps of Engineers CQM Certification - December 2003

OSHA Safety 10-hour course 2005 and 2009

Project Management Certificate Course – Spring 2000

Project Quality Planning Training – December 1999

Quality Improvement Process Team Leader Training – April 2000

Certified Professional Logistician Course – George Mason University

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