CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/PROJECT MANAGER

EDUCATION/COLLEGE/CERTIFICATIONS

Organizational Management BS Degree 
Technology Instruction AA Degree 
Construction Management Certificate

MILITARY SERVICE  U. S. Navy Seabees 1977-1998 Retired Builder Chief Petty Officer  
Secret Clearance held while serving with the Navy Seabees

SCHOOLS & TRAINING:
Construction Management
Instructor School 
Construction Inspector School
Estimating & Bidding
Effective Negotiation Strategies
Integrating Construction 
Management Principles

Total Quality Leadership
Advanced Builder School
Safety Supervisor School
Project Scheduling
Construction Accounting
Construction Claims
CEQA

Basic Electricity/Electronics
Resident Officer in Charge of
Construction
Construction Law & Contracts
California Building Codes
Housing Manager

Computers: Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Prolog, Primavera/Sure Trak, USACE RMS Program, On Center Estimating.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 

Construction Manager/ Confidential2002-Present successfully managed public works projects up to 25m. Demonstrated exceptional organizational, leadership and communication skills with a history of successfully completed projects either on time on budget or finished early and under budget. Tasks include client and contractor interface, development of field management procedures, scheduling, contract administration and reporting, oversight of construction costs and schedule, quality assurance, staff management and responsibility for budget. Proficient in computer programs such as Primavera Systems, P3 and Suretrack, MS Office, MS Project, Prolog Manager and other construction management systems. Serves as the Owners representative during and after construction. Performs constructability reviews during the design phase. Responsibilities include chairing weekly coordination meetings, managing the agenda, meeting minutes and assignment of action items requiring follow-up with the Client, Contractor, A&E firm, etc. Organizes and maintains all job reports and tracking logs. Reviews, responds and processes requests for information, submittals, contractor schedules, change order requests, contract change orders, progress payments, contractors and inspectors daily reports, deficient work notices and safety concerns. Schedules consultants, laboratory testing & reports, permits, etc. 
Estimates, manages, and monitors both hard and soft contract costs for the Managing Engineer. Provides onsite estimating services for estimates as well as computerized scheduling support for the projects. Manages, monitors and enforces the requirements for FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) permits, Fish and Game, CEQA documents, Mitigation Monitoring Plans, Caltrans Permits, DSOD permits as well as ensures compliance with all local City and County permits. Developed and implemented a Construction Management Manual for the Amador Water Agency. Manages both vertical and horizontal construction. Recent projects include completion of the 9 mile, 22m ‘Amador Water System Transmission Project’ 2 months early and under budget. Work included tunneling under the spillway at Lake Tabeaud to set the inlet structure as well as 2 aerial crossings, 3 underground stream crossings and 3 miles of roadway pavement. Completed the 7.25 mile, 8m ‘Plymouth Pipeline Project’ which included the setting of the Sutter Creek Bridge, 2 aerial crossings, 2 underground stream crossings and 2 miles of roadway paving. Project completed 3 months ahead of schedule and under budget. Resident Engineer responsible for the new construction of the 12m ‘Warren E. Thornton Youth Center’ for Sacramento County’s Probation Department Work included construction of two new 30-bed housing units with two classrooms in each, medical clinic, expanded kitchen, multipurpose room, school offices, gymnasium and new security electronics. Resident Engineer on Phase I of Sacramento County’s 25m ‘Juvenile Hall Expansion Project’. Phase I completed on time and within budget. Work included the addition of 90 new beds in three new housing units, additional classrooms and dayroom facilities, medical and mental health support areas, food service areas, new visitor center, new security electronics and new central plant and utilities tunnel.

Project Manager/ Confidential1999-2002 Proven leadership, communication skills, interpersonal skills and sound judgment as well as detailed knowledge of building codes and industry standards have resulted in a history of successful, profitable and safe projects. Project Manager and Superintendent for Westcon Construction, Inc., a local public works contractor. Projects included work for Sacramento County, State of California, including the historical renovation of the State Courts and Library Building, Department of Water Resources, Union Pacific Railroad, Army Corps of Engineer projects at Beale AFB, and the City of Sacramento Unified School District. Estimated self performed work and managed in the field. Constructed wood frame, concrete and masonry structures worldwide, including interior/exterior finishes, often under severe time constraints. Coordinated all construction trades at various national and international project sites while serving with the U.S. Navy Seabees. Licensed as a General Contractor with the State of California State License Board.

Quality Control Manager Confidential 1991-1999 Managed two design build Post Office projects, totaling eight million dollars for Intertex General Contractor from Valencia CA. Managed the Quality Control Program as well as assistant project manager and superintendent. Projects completed on time and within budget. Worked as a consultant for Cal Trans while working for Vali Cooper & Associates in 1998. Ensured compliance with special provisions, standard specifications, project plans and standard plans for various scheduled and emergency Caltrans projects. Monitored materials, schedules, payments and testing for multimillion-dollar storm damage repair. Certified with Troxler Nuclear Surface Compaction testing equipment. Supervised Quality Assurance testing and inspected grading, granular, concrete, asphalt, per Caltrans Specifications. Ensured that contractors work was completed according to plans, standards and specifications prior to approving work and progress payments. Identified and documented construction activities and/or QC deficiencies. Maintained communication with Owner, contractor, property owners and general public during construction to resolve problems. Maintained Inspectors Diaries detailing contractors work, progress and inspection milestones and ensured construction materials were acquired from approved sources. Worked with police, contractor and local agencies to anticipate and resolve traffic problems and to develop traffic control plans. Trained subordinate staff. Ensured the contractor complied with OSHA standards. Developed punch lists and finalized contract close out items such as O & M manuals, training and spare parts. Inspected buildings in all stages of construction, alteration and repair. Reviewed building plans and specifications for code conformance, and enforced building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical codes on military bases in Okinawa Japan, Spain and Guam. Certified ICC Building Inspector. 

Instructor Taught the Navy’s Construction Inspector School and facilitated the Fundamentals of Total Quality Leadership Class from 1994 to 1996. Certified as Master Training Specialist while working at the Naval Construction Training Center in Port Hueneme CA. Served as Engineering School Director and Testing Officer. The eight-week Construction Inspector School encompassed the sixteen section CSI format, and instructed students in the role of the Quality Control and Quality Assurance program for government projects.

Maintenance Chief Managed client emergency, urgent, sustainment and minor repair work requests based on safety and scheduled inspections. Screened all work requirements with dispatch considering issues of safety, urgency, health and security. Initiated emergency or service work calls, prepared work requests and worked with planning and estimating in the development of more formal, long term projects. Classified all work requirements based on cost estimates and number of manhours required for completion and maintained a backlog of projects with 100% materials on hand. Developed and maintained the budget which included 28 personnel for the maintenance of 65 buildings, including barracks in Camp Moscript, Rota Spain for the Navy Seabees. Worked with tenant commands and budgeted for base contracts. Reviewed and directed shops workload generated by work orders and assignment of priority based on urgency and need. Responsible for the carpenter shop, steel shop, electrical shop, plumbing/mechanical shop, scheduled maintenance, planning and estimating shop and dispatch. Worked closely with management to validate the annual budget submissions to ensure proper funding levels are requested to support current and anticipated requirements.

CAREER HISTORY

Construction Manager/Resident Engineer, Amador Water Agency, Sutter Creek CA, 03/06 - Present
Building Construction Supervisor, RE, Sacramento County, Mather CA, 05/02 - 03/06
Project Manager/Superintendent, Westcon Construction Corporation, Sacramento CA, 12/99 - 05/02
Quality Control Manager, Intertex General Contractors, Valencia, CA, 09/98 - 12/99
Construction Consultant/Inspector, Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc., Sacramento CA, 05/98 - 09/98
Quality Control Director, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Forty, Pt Hueneme CA, 09/96 - 05/98
Maintenance Director, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Forty, Pt Hueneme CA, 04/96 - 09/96
School Director/Instructor, Naval Construction Training Center, Pt Hueneme CA, 04/93 - 04/96
Quality Control Inspector, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Five Pt Hueneme CA, 04/91 - 03/93
Project Superintendent, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Five, Pt Hueneme CA, 02/89 - 04/91
Lead Petty Officer, Naval Air Station, Lemoore CA, 10/86 - 12/88