Construction Project Manager
Resume:
DWAIN THOMAS, PE CCM
Coatesville, PA 19320
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 35 years of engineering / construction experience in highways / buildings / infrastructure
• 15 years of project manager responsibilities, including project P&L
• 15 years of inspection & construction management experience
• 10 years of contracting experience, including environmental, bridges, and buildings
• 10 years of design experience for architects, engineers, transportation agencies
• Several years design / build experience
• Several years of estimating and scheduling experience
• Certified Construction Manager: by CMAA via CMCI
• Registered as a Professional Engineer:
AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, LA, IN, MS, PA, TN – active; NJ - pending
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Jan 2008 – Present: Senior Construction Manager; Buchart-Horn, Inc.
Project Manager for Corps of Engineers IDIQ contracts; oversight construction manager on freeway rehabilitation (asphalt & concrete pavements), concrete bridge deck rehabilitation, school, and wastewater treatment plant construction projects. Responsibilities include environmental concerns, permit compliance, demolition, structures, concrete, quality workmanship, problem solving, change order & force account estimate verification, drainage, utilities, infrastructure, asphalt, traffic control, erosion control, landscaping, traffic signals, pay measurements / submittals, change order / force account recommendations, estimates, diaries, inspector supervision, schedule monitoring, personnel, surveying, as-builts, permit coordination, staff supervision, etc. Also plans review for constructability, value engineering, consistency / errors, assumed means & methods, construction schedule, proposal preparation, fee estimating, staffing, client primary contact, contract administration, project management, manpower planning, subconsultant coordination, etc.
August 2004 – Dec 2007: Construction Manager; Buchart-Horn, Inc.
On-site responsibility as Construction Manager on $210 million Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission I-276 urban toll freeway reconstruction project to ensure quality construction by contractors in accordance with the plans, specifications, construction manuals, permits, etc. Responsibilities include planning, assignment, oversight of Resident Engineers and inspection crews covering demolition, structures, verification of the structural systems for both concrete & asphalt pavement, traffic control, erosion control, landscaping, traffic signals, pay measurements / submittals, change order & force account verifications, estimates, diaries, inspector supervision, chairing meetings, schedule monitoring, personnel, surveying, as-builts, permit coordination, owner coordination, staff supervision, interior QA, safety, OCIP (Owner-Controlled Insurance Program) etc. Staff encompassed 3 simultaneous Resident Engineers; 7 subconsultants; 50 site staff at the largest.
May 2002 – July 2004: Resident Engineer, PM; Buchart-Horn, Inc.
On-site responsibility representing the owner on highway and bridge construction projects to ensure quality construction by contractors in accordance with the plans, specifications, and Construction Manuals. Responsibilities include demolition, structures, concrete & asphalt paving, traffic control, erosion control, wetland mitigation, landscaping, traffic signals, pay measurements / submittals, change order recommendations, estimates, diaries, inspector supervision, chairing meetings, schedule monitoring, personnel, surveying, as-builts, permit coordination, owner coordination, staff supervision, etc. Projects include $24 million I-55 and $33 million I-40 reconstruction, and $17 million I-40 bridge replacement project through wetlands for Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Department. Also performed construction oversight on TN DPS Radio Tower construction. Interspersed was design on TNDOT bridge replacement of obsolete bridges. Design included preliminary studies, pavement design calculations, plans, details, and specifications.
Oct 2000 – Feb 2002: D/B Const. Mngr; Sempra Energy Solutions
New Central Utility Plant Construction at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Aurora, Colorado. Responsible for control (including P&L) of the $27 million University of Colorado Health Science Center Fitzsimons Campus Central Utility Plant construction as Prime Contractor in a design / build situation. New plant with some new equipment and some moved from old utility plant. Some tenant finish. Infrastructure consisted of municipal demolition & reconstruction, manholes, catch basin, storm, sanitary, water, asphalt street reconstruction, asphalt parking lots, landscape, fuel tanks, boilers, chillers, utilities, etc. Handle all facets as Owner’s representative, included subcontracts, permitting, payment applications, vendor invoicing, quality control, schedule of values verification, purchase orders, subcontracts, change orders / force accounts, submittals, some design team direction, quality assurance, scheduling, safety, chaired meeting, dispute resolution, coordination, negotiation (partial with Corporate), mediation, coordinated project scope of work, construction estimates, surveying, traffic control, claims issues, controls, commissioning, temporary facilities, community issues, etc. Crew often exceeded 100; both union and nonunion.
Oct 1999 – Jul 2000: D/B, Ass't Const. Mngr; Psychrometric Systems
Roving CM to bring industrial and utility plant cooling tower projects back on budget and within schedule. Analyzed budget, compared forecasted P & L, prepared construction schedules, equipment procurement, and manpower plans for staffing, prepared project tool and equipment deliveries, tracked project financials to ensure profit, and prepared documents to delineate and support contract changes. Arranged for local union / nonunion help, purchases, subcontracts, housing for traveling help, safety, materials. Processed payment applications, payroll, invoices, etc. Projects were new and reconstruction. The crew numbered up to 80 people; union and nonunion.
Feb 1999 – Oct 1999: D/B Gen. Sup't / C.M.; AmTech Eng.& Const.
Leaking Underground Fuel System Removal and Replacement for multiple fuel & gasoline underground tanks and piping systems removal, cleanup, and replacement for 23 locations on the I-80 Indiana Toll Road Authority’s toll Booths, maintenance yards, and some law enforcement facilities, including concrete pads, asphalt lot repair, their attendant piping, fuel pumps, piping, monitoring and discovery of existing contamination, and associated cleanup. Planned, organized, led, and controlled environmental and construction projects and superintendents for these. Included P & L, estimating, proposals, scheduling, cost control, personnel, invoicing, materials, purchase orders, Union direction, manpower location, etc.
Oct 1993 – Jan 1999: PM / Engineer; Blackburn Architects, Inc.
Planned, organized, led, and controlled civil engineering projects for commercial developments, streets, subdivisions, site development, asphalt & concrete structural design for streets and parking lots, drainage, and surveying. Projects included site / grading plans, storm water analysis, erosion control, retaining walls, sanitary / septic systems, details, specifications, construction estimates, traffic control, and contract administration of civil engineering projects. Estimated fee, forecast & tracked budgeting, prepared operating procedures for civil department.
Mar 1993 - Oct 1993: Cost Engineer – (Temp.); U.S. Corps of Engineers
Performed construction estimates for various construction projects. Used MCACES Gold estimating program, word processors, and spreadsheet programs. Projects included Mississippi River Lock and Dam 15 reconstruction, pedestrian bridge, overnight camping park, environmental cleanups, and building renovations.
Sep 1990 – Jan 1993: PM / Engineer; Shive-Hattery Eng. & Arch.
Marketed, negotiated, prepared contracts, planned, organized, lead, and controlled projects involving design, specifications, estimates, and contract administration of civil engineering projects. (Included sanitary / storm drainage, pavement designs, pavement management, street reconstruction, city subdivisions, erosion control, traffic control, and chemical containment.) Projects included parks, parking lots and pavement design, street pavement design (asphalt and concrete), railroad crossings, subdivisions and site development designs. Airport engineer for Quad Cities Airport site work, which included leaking fuel tank remediation, and design of General Aviation Ramp replacement with utilities. Designed 23 agrichemical secondary containment facilities for MapCo pesticide / fertilizer plants. Oversight of Monsanto secondary containment facilities. These sites included containment pads and walls, loading slabs, sumps, plumbing and piping diagrams, and back flow prevention details. Designed numerous commercial septic / mound wastewater treatment systems. Performed standard municipal engineering work, including railroad crossings, stormwater and sanitary systems, curb, roadway and parking lot pavements, etc.
Oct 1989 – Sep 1990: Highway Design Team Leader; AZ Dep't of Transp.
Designed and supervised design of urban highways, street / road projects, scheduling, contract special provisions, personnel, and coordinated interaction. Supervised design squad for urban highway projects, scheduling, contract special provisions. Responsible for goals, budgets, standards, problem resolution, specifications, coordination, project management, etc.
Nov 1988 – Oct 1989: Quality Assurance Engineer; AZ Dep't of Transp.
Quality assurance checks upon construction projects for detection and resolution of design / administration / inspection inconsistencies. Guided Resident Engineers through problem areas and impending difficulties, as well as providing for statewide continuity in contract administration, construction observation, and design. Attempted to located construction plans / specifications inaccuracies / conflicts in order to improve contract document quality and consistency.
Mar 1988 – Nov 1988: Ass't Design Team Leader; AZ Dep't of Transp.
Designed urban highway reconstruction projects, including supervision of designers and draftsmen. Coordinated with associated DOT design groups on urban / rural road projects. Made major design decisions, integrated designs from several contributing DOT Departments, coordinated progress on critical path schedule and resolved design / coordination conflicts between DOT Sections. Performed and checked the work of designers, including calculations, design standards, quantity takeoffs, specifications, and construction estimates. Coordinated with associated DOT design groups on a wide variety of urban / rural road projects.
Nov 1987 – Mar 1988: Transp. Eng. Specialist; AZ Dep't of Transp.
Special temporary assignment to Assistant State Engineer to reorganize, review, and revise ADOT’s Construction Manual.
Feb 1987 – Nov 1987: Highway Plans Designer; AZ Dep't of Transp.
Designed urban interstate highway interchange reconstruction project using Intergraph CAD. Designed I-19 urban freeway interchange (17th St.) reconstruction project. Responsible for preliminary investigations, plans, plans details, special provisions, calculations, quantity takeoffs, and construction estimates. Coordinated with associated DOT design groups. Researched and conformed to federal and State standards.
Jan 1982 – Feb 1987: Ass't Resident Engineer; AZ Dep't of Transp.
Lead pre-engineering field studies, such as access & ROW investigations, drainage / flooding / runoff, investigations of deteriorated structures documentation, preliminary plans reviews, reviews of preliminary cost estimates, reviews and editing contract provisions, and reviews of preliminary schedule / coordination. Also, programmed, supervised, and monitored project supervisors who’s responsibilities included lead inspectors, survey crews, material testing crews, inspection, documentation, and surveying.
Jan 1982 – Jul 1984: Construction Project Supv.; AZ Dep't of Transp.
Participated in pre-engineering field studies, drainage / flooding / runoff, plans reviews, reviews of preliminary cost estimates, reviews and editing contract provisions, and reviews of preliminary schedule / coordination. Programmed, supervised, and monitored lead inspectors, survey crews, material testing, inspection, documentation, and surveying. Monitored compliance for plans drawings, details, falsework review, utility relocation, drainage, curing, punch lists, specifications, verified quantity takeoffs, tracked schedule, quality control and workmanship. Directed or participated in resolution of discrepancies, change orders, and force accounts.
Mar 1981 – Jan 1982: Constr. Structures Insp.; AZ Dep't of Transp.
ADOT supervisory inspector for structural concrete inspection on I-40 Bypass: $13 million freeway construction project. Included construction of four cast-in-place post-tensioned, four precast pre-stressed girder bridges, box culvert, inlets, piling, foundations, deck, and barrier. Enforced contractual provisions: falsework review, OSHA compliance, specifications, verified quantity takeoffs, tracked progress and schedule adherence, monitored quality control and workmanship. Directed resolution via change orders / force accounts.
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