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Senior Project Construction Manager | Multiple Projects | Large Staff Supervision | Infrastructure @ Parsons Responsible to lead a staff of sixteen (16) engineers of various trades and seven (7) administrative secretaries in the oversight of projects ranging from waterfront projects to heavy infrastructure for 19 projects simultaneously, worth $800 million (3 Billion Saudi Riyals). These projects...

Senior Project Construction Manager | Multiple Projects | Large Staff Supervision | Infrastructure @ Parsons Responsible to lead a staff of sixteen (16) engineers of various trades and seven (7) administrative secretaries in the oversight of projects ranging from waterfront projects to heavy infrastructure for 19 projects simultaneously, worth $800 million (3 Billion Saudi Riyals). These projects included:• Dredging and landfill of areas designated to be transformed from virgin sea shore areas along the Red Sea to recreational areas for beaches, promenades, sports facilities, infrastructure for future hotels and residential facilities, marinas, shore protection, hardscape, landscape and irrigation, islands, sea walls, and sea wall erosion control systems for 13 kilometers of waterfront.• Medium voltage power (13.8 & 34.5 Kv) distribution from existing substations through duct-bank construction systems.• Construction of all facility buildings, including washrooms, police stations, first aid stations, life guard stations, and information kiosks.• Power distribution substations for power usage by major industrial customers, such as YASREF and ARAMCO.• Industrial infrastructure to transform desert land into shovel ready sites, including roadways, street lighting, sanitary sewer systems, industrial waste water sewer systems, waste water lift stations, process water, irrigation distribution.• Coordinate with internal and external partners, including outside 3rd party utility organizations, including MARAFIQ (provider of power, water, and waste water systems), ARAMCO, SWCC (Saline Water Conversion Corporation), STC (Saudi Telecom Company, Mobily, Saudi Ministries of Transportation, Roads, and Housing, Saudi Ministry of Interior (Coast Guard and Army). From February 2012 to October 2015 (3 years 9 months) Yanbu, Saudi ArabiaProject Leader | Close Client Interaction | New Construction | Team Leadership @ KBR, Inc. Hired as Technical Professional; promoted in 6 months to Project Leader position (3rd highest civilian rank on military base) in supporting military bases throughout Iraq. Oversaw all engineering and new construction activities, coordinating efforts with Contracting Officer and military Garrison Command. Supervised employees assigned to wastewater treatment plant, water purification facility, dining facilities, and other areas. Held responsibility for 1,400 KBR employees at Camp Taji. Managed project controls, accounting, HSE, and HR matters. Chaired semi-weekly senior staff meetings on site and weekly Job Progress meetings with camp commanders.+ Led completion of over 30 projects in 9 months, with each valued at over $1 million. Achieved time and budget goals on each project with a minimal project workforce.+ Drove turnaround for 10 open, late projects at Camp Al Asad, redirecting work and completing projects within revised goals. Projects included rehabilitation of existing hard-stand buildings on flight line, installation of new trucking fuel tank farm, restoration of 2 entry control gates, and medical clinic update.+ Set procedures for reducing civilian foot print on camp by relocating all civilian contractors, including administrative offices, living quarters, solid waste incinerators, light/heavy vehicle maintenance and water purification units.+ Directed team in on-time, on-budget installation of 100 containerized housing units within a 2-month period at Camp Garry Owen near the Iranian border.+ Coordinated efforts to bring Equipment Collection and Redistribution Site facility to Camp Taji, working with 3-Star Generals, property managers, and maintenance persons to insure a proper transition of equipment to the U.S. or Government of Iraq.+ Engineered and guided construction tasks for relocation of ROWPU facility (Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Units), including all purification units, wells, and discharge through Iraqi Occupied territory. From September 2009 to March 2011 (1 year 7 months) Al-Taji, IraqSenior Project Manager | Construction | Senior Housing | Residential Construction | P&L @ McShane Construction Company Directed team of 2 project engineers, assistant project manager, superintendent, 2 labor foremen, and over 40 subcontractors in construction of $60 million senior housing facility with 271 assisted and independent living units. Held signatory authority on all subcontracts, engineering change orders, and purchases. Worked with staff in creating detailed schedule, procuring all subcontracts and materials, coordinating and monitoring all on-site subcontractors, ensuring compliance for materials, and overseeing all changes to contract. Maintained and submitted cost reports. Built positive relationships with the owner, subcontractors, local village officials, and consultants.++ Added 7% to original fee of $420,000 through series of initiatives, including creating proactive buyout schedule, locating appropriate subcontractors, and adding fee to changes in scope of work.++ Maintained record of zero accidents on 25-month project due to proactive, site-specific safety plans and frequent interactions/communications with subcontractors to ensure safety compliance.++ Corrected major deficiencies jointly with architect and MEP consultants relative to ADA requirements, fire separation issues, plumbing code deficiencies, electrical requirements, and HVAC issues. ++ Led project to on-time completion despite shift in ownership midway through the project and major changes required based on above mentioned deficiencies.++ Generated $200,000 savings and 3 months in schedule time savings by proposing pre-cast concrete basement wall and first floor deck in lieu of cast-in-place concrete methods. From October 2007 to June 2009 (1 year 9 months) Senior Project Manager | Construction | Student Housing | Multi-Family Residential | Design Build @ Pickus Construction and Equipment Co. Oversaw construction of 18-story, high-rise student housing facility in Champaign, IL. Supervised in-house architectural staff of 3 and 3rd-party mechanical, electrical, and plumbing consultants as well as coordination with 3rd-party major architectural firm. Researched and located major subcontractors in central Illinois with appropriate capabilities for the project. Established budgets, monitored design work, assembled the team, and created the master schedule. Coordinated activities with the City of Champaign; coordinated all submittals with the owner, architects, and the City.++ Decreased cost overruns by 50% from initially projected $500,000 loss; reduced cast-in-place concrete by 10 weeks through use of concrete forming system.++ Led 18-month project to completion with zero lost time accidents. Collaborated with design architects to provide building skin system within budget that could be installed quickly with on-site crane.++ Reduced administration time in maintaining records for contract status and other criteria (e.g. RFIs, product submittals, buyout status, others) by using computerized construction management system. From April 2006 to August 2007 (1 year 5 months) Urbana-Champaign, Illinois AreaDirector Construction | High-Rise Construction | Multi-Family | Design Build | Senior Leadership @ Sedgwick Properties Development Company Supervised construction of high-rise condominium buildings, including day-to-day management of Construction department within real estate development office. Held signatory authority for contracts up to $1 million. Led team of 2 project managers, 4 assistant project managers, 2 superintendents, administrative assistant, and 2 labor foremen. In charge of building Construction department from the ground up, including staffing and the implementation of safety, construction management, quality control, estimating/budgeting, and condominium upgrade systems. ++ Ensured proper administration for $40 million to $50 million projects through development and implementation of all policies, procedures, and methodologies.++ Built a major Construction department from the ground up capable of managing high-rise construction projects. Brought 2 major high-rise residential buildings headed in the right direction.++ Established Prolog as the computerized construction management system; created computer program that improved efficiency in tracking end user finish selections within condominium units. From April 2004 to April 2006 (2 years 1 month) Greater Chicago AreaVP | Construction | Large Multi-Family | Mentoring | Team Leadership | P&L | Vendor Relations @ Clark Construction Led staff in construction of large apartment complexes across a 13-state Midwest region. Directed project managers, engineers, superintendents, and other team members as well as 80+ subcontractors and material suppliers. Oversaw procurement of new work. Held signatory authority for contracts up to $1 million.++ Resurrected failing $22 million, 336-unit apartment complex construction, achieving project completion 2 months early on an 18-month contract.++ Built $49 million of work with zero lost time accidents and increased company profitability from 3% to 8% by saving general conditions while increasing profits on remaining buys. ++ Mentored junior engineers and assistant project managers to improve their knowledge and capabilities; improved senior management awareness of progress through monthly summary reports.++ Introduced procedures to increase “Green” aspect of projects, including construction debris recycling, light fixture modifications, use of Energy Star-rated fixtures, purchase of materials from local vendors, and recommendations for insulation and heating/cooling system changes.++ Sold 348-unit, $26.5 million apartment complex with the same owner. From January 2001 to November 2003 (2 years 11 months) Greater Chicago AreaProject Manager | Construction | Scheduling | P&L | Direct Supervision | Contract Negotiations @ Walsh Construction Held full P&L responsibility for each project under supervision, including estimating, value engineering, budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, staff supervision, scope of work preparation, agreement negotiations, and change order management. Supervised cross-functional team of assistant project managers, engineers, superintendents, tradesmen, foremen, and approximately 50 subcontractors.++ Directed completion of 20 projects that ranged from $1 million to $60 million in value, with all projects completed on time and generating profitability. Completed 1st project in the company’s history to be fully computer-networked in the field.++ Wrote all document reports to match and standardize entire company in using Prolog Construction Management software while managing $33 million project, with documents used company-wide. ++ Recommended and utilized database to improve pay request procedures on heavy highway unit price contracts, allowing for quick and efficient preparation of payment documents to all subcontractors. From May 1988 to December 2000 (12 years 8 months) Greater Chicago AreaStructural Design Engineer | Computer-Aided Drafting | Industry Leadership @ A. Epstein & Sons Structural engineer involved with the design of wood, concrete and steel framed buildings. Designed the foundation system for the United Airlines Terminal at O'Hare International Airport; the structure for the Harold Washington Public Library in Chicago, concrete framed office buildings and many big box office warehouse facilities, including low temp freezer buildings.Lead efforts in the use of Computer Aided Drafting and Design in the Structural Engineering Department at A. Epstein & Sons during the dawn of the computer age. From July 1984 to May 1988 (3 years 11 months) Chicago, IL