Project Manager/Project Controls/Superintendent
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Paul Dinsmore, PMP
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Manzanola & Colorado Springs, CO
Project Manager/Project Controls/Superintendent
Well-organized and goal-oriented Construction Superintendent/Project Manager with over 20 years of extensive national and international experience in planning, coordinating, costing, and directing all phases of public, government and commercial project life cycles in accordance with current PMI, ITIL and ISO 9001 standards; my strengths include:
• Project Management Institute (PMI) PMP certification #1337935
• Secret Security Clearance
• US Army Corp of Engineers Construction Quality Management (QCM) and QCS (RMS) PMIS program certified
• Construction Professional: Implemented and supervised all aspects of construction training and OSHA safety programs for staff and contractors in accordance with Project Management Best Practices. Informed of Concrete related ASTM standards.
• Acted as Purchasing Manager on projects. Continuously monitored and reported construction progress and costs to the project stakeholders.
• Coordinated material shipping between job sites and vendors from global locations.
• Strong use of CPM scheduling and PMP Best Practices and follow up contributing to costs and time savings.
• Consistently delivered construction projects on time and within cost baselines while reducing costs and risks where possible.
• Ability to remain focused under stress and adapt easily to changing requirements keeping schedule slippage to a minimum.
• Very proficient with Word, Excel, MS Project and Primavera P3 & P6 PMIS software on Windows OS. Proficient in AutoCAD 2007 and Chief Architect X2 2D design and 3D model rendering.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IAP Worldwide Services/RMS, Qatar, 07/10-09/10
Project Controls Manager – USACE- TPC Program
• Prepared budgets and schedules for contract work and performed and/or assisted in financial analyses such as funding profiles and variance analysis.
• Prepared program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work (SOW or PWS) are captured and scheduled.
• Ensured adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, assisted with preparation of expenditure projections, and preparing timely notifications of Limitation of Funds per FAR 52.232-22.
• Incorporated contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
• Assisted in preparation of cost estimates for Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates.
• Accepted assignments at project to provide training and solutions for specific problems.
• Provided reports on invoices, purchase orders and ROMs.
Lakeshore Engineering Services, Iraq, 05/08- 12/09 Project Manager, AFCEE Iraq Program / USACE-AED Afghanistan Program, Afghanistan Safety Manager, AFCEE/USACE-AED Programs, 12/09-02/10- Ghazaliyah, Al Hadar, Tarmiyah, Iraq
• Selected and monitored Iraqi and Afghan contractors. Enforced IBC building standard, and OSHA Safety standards on hazardous construction sites. Oversaw extensive environmental UXO hazard remediation. Working knowledge of Switch, Router, networking, wireless systems. Supervised the design and installation of a secure satellite network for 24 users.
• Supervised the training of QA/QC employees for 10 and 30 hr. OSHA Safety classes.
• Wrote, posted and revised required documents for AFCEE/ USACE-AED contract (IWP, CWP, HASP, QCP, APP). Enforced ASTM concrete standards. Monitored precast construction. Oversaw the building designs and made sure they were in conformance with the client SOW. Coordinated activities involved in procuring project materials and services via bid or direct purchase. Conferred with vendors as needed to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Approved the selection of products for purchase according to the contract and verified same upon delivery via inspection. Reviewed bid proposals and negotiated contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. Approve invoices for payment.
• Implemented USACE QCS program entry and development of all contract Statement of Work, AHAs, and invoicing. Ensured that all required daily, weekly and monthly work reports were posted in a timely fashion.
• Wrote and updated P3 schedule to level 3 requirements. Updated schedules as required on a daily/weekly basis for maximum time savings. Assisted other Task Orders with scheduling as required. Provided EVM reports as required.
• Anticipated project material delivery or construction bottlenecks well in advance and worked with Iraqi and Afghan subcontractors to solve critical path issues before they occurred.
• Attended all AFCEE MOI meetings as required and maintained a close working relationship with AFCEE / USACE-AED COR and Iraqi / Afghan subcontractors.
Air, Soil, Water Associates, Inc., Iraq, 07/06-06/07 (Contract position)
Site Superintendent II, AFCEE Program,- Quachulan, Kurdistan, Anbar Province
• Assisted PM in the planning and coordination of activities designated to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Design and modify all site plans in conjunction with site engineer. Developed the baseline schedule on Primavera P3 for the entire project.
• Coordinated with the Project Engineer, Health and Safety Officer, Security team and Construction Quality Control Officer for interaction of task prioritization. Conferred with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority. Enforced ASTM concrete standards. Monitored tilt-wall and precast construction.
• Assumed all duties of HSO and QC prior to vacancy fills by local nationals.
• Supervised the design and installation of a secure satellite network for 80 users. Working knowledge of switch, router, networking, PBX, and wireless systems.
• Monitored compliance with health, safety and quality control requirements. Was key implementer of field activities and tasks preparatory to field activities. Assisted subcontractor on meeting schedule objectives, problem solving on subcontractor or field issues. Documented progress and relayed information to the project scheduler. Scheduled assessment, assisted in estimating and job modifications, RFIs, SOWs, wrote daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required. Coordinated activities involved in procuring project materials and services via bid or direct purchase. Conferred with vendors as needed to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Approved the selection of products for purchase according to the contract and verified same upon delivery via inspection. Reviewed bid proposals and negotiated contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. Approve invoices for payment.
• Supervised all aspects of site remediation to include soil testing for contaminates and proper disposal, UXO identification and disposal, safety training, and implementation.
• Conducted screening, interviewing, and contract negotiations with the local Tribal Counsel, and Iraqi contractors in Ramadi, Anbar Province and Kurdish contractors in Quachulan, Kurdistan. All contractors and staff were Kurdish or Iraqi nationals. Maintained close working relationship with the Tribal Counsel for contractors, workers, and materials.
• Conducted Kurdish and Iraqi staff training in IBC building standards and practices, construction safety procedures, and CPM scheduling method for site projects.
• Conducted twice daily inspections of all Kurdish and Iraqi contractor camps for contract compliance, contractor sites for adherence to safety and IBC standards. Negotiated corrections with Kurdish and Iraqi contractors on the spot.
SeaOne Construction SA /, Nicaragua, 07/98-08/03; 05/05-06/06 (Contract position)
Area Project Manager- Ometeppe Island, Nicaragua, Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI
• Managed change order process, job costing, and forecasting, budgeting, purchasing and scheduling labor management.
• Conducted and reported project cost to estimations monthly.
• Productively and profitably managed international PMO office and 60 work personnel in a developing country.
• Designed, and modified custom high end residential/commercial building plans as needed/requested. Adjusted take-offs as needed.
• Coordinated all on-site construction and logistics including interaction with local Government inspectors while coordinating and managing efforts of staff and subcontractors through all phases of delivery and construction.
• Located, qualified and scheduled all national and international subcontractors, negotiated pricing, inspected work for quality and completeness and ensured prompt and accurate submission of invoices.
• Conduct daily physical inspection of each phase/project to determine progress and to ensure staff and subcontractors comply with company safety and quality control standards as well as Nicaraguan Earthquake (California) standards.
• Resolve complaints and grievances within work force; resolve investor concerns. Adjust personnel and equipment resources as needed to resolve construction demands to avoid delays and remain in budget and schedule.
• Maintain complete files to provide timely and accurate progress reports to the Company and home owners.
Kellogg, Brown & Root, Iraq, 10/04 – 05/05 (Contract position)
Construction Supervisor / Camp Logistics- Tikrit, Iraq
• Oversaw storage and delivery of materials for client contract needs in camp of 9,000.
• Developed schedules and delivery routes of fuel and water life support items and monitored same to maintain customer satisfaction and contract profitability.
• Supervised multinational work force of up to 300. Workers included Turkish, Kurdish, Indian, Pakistani and Napali workers.
• Anticipated and resolved construction delivery problems and delays.
• Inspected all work prior to inspections for contractual variances.
Holiday Builders & David Weekley Homes, Ft. Myers, Florida, 10/03 – 08/04,
Construction Superintendent- Punta Gorda, Florida
• Supervised construction of 1,500 to 3,400 sq. ft. homes in the 150K to 350K range each.
• Qualified new subcontractors. Negotiated contracts and established budgets according to company guidelines and maintained company profitability.
• Received and processed subcontractor invoices and payments.
• Conducted daily physical inspection of each home to determine progress and to ensure subcontractors compliance with company safety and quality control standards.
• Anticipated and resolved construction problems and delays.
• Maintained high homeowner satisfaction.
• Monitored training of new hires.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, MS Project, Primavera P3&P6v7, PowerPoint, Chief Architect, and AutoCAD.
Languages: German (military school trained to 1-1), Czech (military school trained to 1-1), Arabic (in training)
EDUCATION
• Project Management Institute (PMI) PMP certification, #1337935
• USACE-AED CQM certification
• Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO., OSHA Construction Safety, Certified 10 & 30 Hr. Construction Safety Trainer (OSHA 500)
• US Army, 11B30S, 31V30S, 11 yrs – Management and Communications (Leadership).
• Mount Wachusettes Community College, Ft. Devens, Ma.
AWARDS
• David Weekley Homes - “Thinking Outside the Box” monetary award
• U.S. Military - Project Contract Efficiency, Finished ahead of schedule
• U.S. Military - Project Contract Efficiency, Finished ahead of schedule and under budget
• U.S. Military - Project Contract Efficiency, Finished ahead of schedule
• Kellogg, Brown, Root- Silver Star Safety Award, No injuries, no damage to equipment on Projects.
PROJECTS LIST
• 3 complete military bases with infrastructure, 76 structures, $45 mil, 190,000+ sq ft., Site Superintendent II, AFCEE- Ramadi, Iraq
• Military School, 5 buildings, $11 mil, 110,000 sq. ft., Assistant Project Manager, AFCEE- Quachulan, Kurdistan
• Police Academy, 36 buildings, $35 mil., 108,000 sq. ft., Assistant Project Manager, AFCEE- Baghdad, Iraq
• 5 IP Police Stations, $15 mil, 66,000 sq. ft., Project Manager, AFCEE- Tarmiyah, Ghazaliyah, Al Hadar, Iraq
• 1 hospital, 3 medical clinics, 70 bed total, $5 mil. 16,000 sq. ft., Site Superintendent, AFCEE-Ramadi, Iraq
• 126 prefab buildings distributed to various sites, for 3500 troops, 151,200 sq. ft. $14 mil, Construction Supervisor, U. S. Army-Tikrit, Iraq
• Restaurant, small multi housing resort, 9 buildings, 55,000 sq. ft. $1 mil, Project Manager, private investors- Ometeppe, Nicaragua
• Commercial docks, investment homes, 55,000 sq. ft. $14 mil., Project Manager, private investors- Turks & Caicos Islands government
• Weapons Firing Range, 4.8 sq. km, $11.5 mil., Project Manager, USACE-AED- Jalalabad, Afghanistan
• Logistics Supply Warehouse, 24,000 sq. ft. steel frame, $6.3 mil. Project Controls Manager, USACE-TPC- Al Udied AB, Qatar
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