Senior Project Manager

Management Profile:

Demonstrated operations professional that leads by example by setting optimum performance goals and operating standards that exceed the expectations of customers and business associates alike. Proficient in managing all facets of facility related projects to include the design, planning, construction, maintenance, facility modifications, and equipment. Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, team builder, and proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently.

Professional Highlights:

METHODIST HOSPITAL June 2008 – December 2010

Senior Project Manager

• Organized and managed business operations resources to yield successful completion of specific goals and objectives for project management.

• Effectively led project team of Consultants, Engineers, and Management support staff to complete $7.9M capital and $1.5M operational projects successfully. Achieved key financial revenue goals with primary focus on scope, project timelines, and budget.

• Exceeded capital budget objectives by driving organizational goals.

• Led the FMS commission effort and organized the FMS team to complete the commissioning process for the new Out Patient Center and Research Building.

• Implemented short and long term goals via planning and execution of events necessary to achieve organizational business objectives.

• Developed and implemented Project Management tools and procedures to effectively complete projects based on the organizations strategy and conducted FMS Department Life Safety inspections and reports.

• Optimized allocation and integration of inputs necessary to meet pre-defined project objectives.

• Prepared and monitored Facilities/Supplies Department budgets reviewed and approved invoices relating to Facilities operations. Maintained purchasing records and inventories, developed procedures, monitored inventory control, prepared monthly departmental reporting statistics, maintained vendor files, and evaluated vendor performance to insure competitive costs and service needs were met.

CB RICHARD ELLIS May 2007 – June 2008

Senior Project Manager – Construction Division

Memorial Hermann – Healthcare Tenant MOB Improvement - $5M Capital Projects

The Hartford Insurance Company – Tenant Office Improvement - $1M Capital Projects

• Effectively led team responsible for supporting operations of the Enterprise Markets Segment, a $6M division focused on solving programming needs of Fortune 500 and Healthcare customers through dedicated leadership and customer service.

• Successfully developed measures and analysis for key performance indicators for project management that ensured division achievement of business objectives.

• Efficiently managed and implemented policies, procedures, and work plans ensuring achievement of critical business objectives and increased motivation of the project team.

• Responsible for managing the design, planning, construction, and maintenance of facilities, facility modifications, and equipment.

COBALT CAPITAL COMPANIES - Real Estate Development April 2005 – April 2007

Regional Project Manager – Multi-Family and Commercial

Cobalt Capital Companies Houston Portfolio ($42 Million)

• Provided direct support to President of Cobalt Construction Division representing approximately $42M portfolio.

• Effectively led the renovation of City of Houston owned multi-family properties and tax credit properties by implementing HUD policies and procedures.

• Effectively led efforts of field personnel with the goal of increased revenue through renovation projects by developing executive level briefings and presentations for customer opportunities and issues escalated to the Offices of the President, COO and CEO.

• Coordinated lease development and negotiation work plan for Houston Corporate Office.

• Integral member of project team responsible for Texas (City of Houston) and Florida’s market condo conversion, multi-family and tax-credit properties efforts and increasing go-to-market effectiveness.

• Manage all construction and maintenance projects from inception to completion; ensuring quality, performance, and functional intent are achieved.

• Develop and manage project scope, project budgets - from preparation of AFEs to payment of invoices.

• Manage all project related activities at the “jobsite” and acts as liaison between Cobalt, contractors, and building management.

• Control and coordinate all large office furniture purchases and manage existing inventory for F&A offices.

• Plans and schedules all facility modifications, including cost estimates, inspect construction and installation progress; routinely meet with construction, architect, trades, vendors and building management personnel for status.

• Initiate and manage all planned and unplanned maintenance programs for a variety of office and building equipment.

M D ANDERSON CANCER CENTER April 2001 – April 2005

Project Manager - Capital Planning and Management

• Effectively led team responsible for supporting operational and division goals focused on solving programming and space leasing needs for the state agency.

• Successfully implemented and managed project management tools, policies and procedures to improve productivity and increase customer base profitability.

• Efficiently managed design team and implemented construction plans ensuring achievement of customer’s critical objectives and expectations.

• Managed and implemented institutional policies and procedures insuring achievement of critical business objectives and increased motivation of project team and customer satisfaction.

• Develop capital budgets for improvements, construction, and maintenance of buildings and other facilities. Including estimates for design costs, equipment, installation, labor, materials, and other project related costs.

• Coordinate projects with architects, engineering, and construction firms to develop and execute design criteria and construction for improvements.

McCOWAN and ASSOCIATES July 1997 – April 2001

Associate Partner - Project Manager

HISD School Bond Renovation Management - $13 Million

City of Houston, 611 Walker - 27 Story Office Renovation - $37 Million

University of Houston Capital Renovation Project - $1.5 Million

Bush International Airport Terminal A & B Renovation - $2.5 Million

• Coordinated project requirements insuring the internal and external venues dissemination of pertinent project information.

• Developed and presented executive level presentations for potential clients to secure renovation projects.

• Managed strategic development process, including design, construction documents, administration and analyzing information; identify key objectives, alternative strategies to meet business objectives, and evaluate alternative solutions.

EDUCATION:

Howard University, School of Architecture and Planning

B. Arch

SKILLS:

• Microsoft Office, MS Projects

• Microsoft Project Server, AutoCAD, Facility Wizard Projecto Software

• Training Certificate TAS/ADA and OSHA

• Facilities Management Life Safety Inspector Training

• NFPA 101 and 99 Life Safety Certificate, NFPA Member, FMA Member

• Joint Commission / Environment of Care Training

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