Project Manager Management

DENNIS J. DOWNS

CORONA, CA

MOBILE 951-***-**** ~ HOME 951-***-****

*******@*****.***

PROFILE

Results-oriented, hands-on project management professional seeking new opportunities that will draw on my extensive experience in construction, personnel and project management as well as facilities maintenance and administration. Comprehensive expertise in all aspects of construction project management of private, public works, OSHPD, and GSA projects.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Construction Management

• Contract Management

• Critical Path Project Delivery Methods

• Vendor Oversight & Quality Control

• Material Selection

• Personnel & Site Management

• Planning & Scheduling

• Customer Contact

• Job Costing & Budget Analysis

• Job Order Contract Project Delivery Methods

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

County of Riverside, Riverside, CA October 2006 – May 2012

Facilities Project Manager III – Economic Development Agency

Senior level construction project manager. Responsible for the planning, management, and execution of construction projects ranging from minor tenant improvements and systems equipment replacement, to historic building renovation, and complete ground-up construction. More than 200 construction projects completed in county-owned facilities. Types of projects completed include; office/commercial/industrial space, public infrastructure/technology upgrades, telecommunications and public service, healthcare/hospital, local and federal courts, and jail/detention facilities construction or improvements. Created and managed project budgets, including the value engineering process to meet budgetary constraints. Obtained architectural and engineering services by originating and conducting the RFP/RFQ process based on project requirements. Bid construction work to general and sub contractors by issuing project requirements and specifications; adhered to public works bidding requirements. Evaluated bids, determined awards, managed contractor performance to project requirements through direct, on site supervision. Managed the change order process while adhering to project budgets. Accountable for customer satisfaction on all projects, and resolved issues to positive outcomes by interfacing with the customer, executive and senior management. Performed feasibility studies for construction projects to provide input to customer’s budgets and planning activities. Utilized multiple construction management methodologies including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Job Order Contracting to complete projects in a timely manner. Trained and provided mentoring to less experienced project management staff in the work team.

PCM3, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA (employees of Modtech acquired 5/2006) May 2006 – October 2006

Construction Manager

Professional construction management duties for community college and elementary school projects of various values and overall scope. Oversaw daily operations and work of general contractor and prime trade based projects in new facilities and modernizations. Created and analyzed project budgets, schedules, provided supervision to jobsite superintendents and personnel, coordinated tradesmen. Primary contact for resolution of client/owner inquiries and issues. Oversaw secondary selection of site subcontractors by creating and negotiating contracts and field work. Reviewed and negotiated change orders, and managed material purchasing.

Modtech Holdings, Inc., Perris, CA (Acquired by PCM3 5/2006) September 2005 – May 2006

Project Manager/Construction Manager

Managed modular building construction projects for collegiate and primary education and healthcare institutions of various sizes and scope. Oversaw modular building production and design-build process; supervised in-facility production, quality control, and followed up with on-site construction supervision at delivery. Managed project budgets and schedules, oversaw jobsite superintendents, coordinated trade field work, and acted as primary customer contact for all inquiries and issues. Selected secondary site subcontractors, and created/negotiated their contracts. Performed all required field coordination work. Reviewed and negotiated change orders, and managed secondary material purchasing.

ISEC, Inc., Ontario, CA September 2003 – September 2005

Project Manager/Construction Manager

Construction project management responsibilities for public works, hospital, and primary/secondary education institution clients with contracts up to $2.5M. Managed the selection, approval, acquisition, purchase and installation of materials for projects. Performed project budget analysis, created project schedules. Supervised prime-trade contractors, subcontractors, and field superintendents. Ensured safety and quality standards were met. Acted as primary contact for client on budget, schedule, labor, and material supply issues occurring throughout projects.

DEC Architectural Composites, Anaheim, CA April 2000 – July 2003

Project Manager

Project management responsibilities related to specialty architectural detail products installed in private and commercial buildings and telecommunications sites with contracts valued from $5k to $1M. Responsible for execution to contract requirements, planning, and scheduling. Planned production of materials while taking into consideration material impacts, acquisition requirements. Responded to customers’ inquiries and requests related to projects; worked towards positive solutions. Interfaced in-person with production facility in Mexico to ensure schedule, quality, and budget/profitability objectives were met.

OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE

Star Construction, Sacramento, CA December 1996 – November 1997

Detail Draftsman/Consultant

Produced structural and design detail drawings for residential construction projects. Reviewed project components for structural building code compliance. Created and adapted graphic information for the design of custom homes ranging from 2,500 to 6,000 square feet.

CalTech Design, Diamond Bar, CA June 1990 – February 1992

Draftsman/Plan Checker

Produced construction documentation for the layout of electrical and roof truss systems. Reviewed drawings for compliance to building codes; coordinated the review and approval of plan documents by government agencies.

Denis Kurutz & Associates, Pasadena, CA July 1988 – October 1989

Draftsman/Project Engineer

Responsible for project planning and scope reviews with clients. Reviewed building code compliance of designed projects. Contacted local governing agencies. Interacted with clients for project scheduling, material selection, and issue resolution to ensure timely and successful completion of projects.

EDUCATION

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA

Bachelor of Science, Urban and Regional Planning Senior Standing

(164 of 180 Units Completed) (Completion June 2013)

University of California, Riverside, CA

Project Management Certificate

Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA

General Education (Emphasis in Architecture)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Project Management Institute, Member

Construction Management Association of America, Member

American Planning Association, Past Member

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook,

MS Project

ProLog Project Management Software

Progen Project Management Software

Tririga Project Management Software

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