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Washington, Dc, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Oversaw seamless coordination of abatement and demolition trade partners to ensure safe, punctual site delivery ahead of integration of the existing façade with new building. Hired to manage divisions working on interior aspects. • Negotiated and executed contract buyouts with subcontractors to allow for on-time completion of $300M Four Seasons-branded luxury condos (70 units) and public park (1-acre) – while navigating incomplete construction documents.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Responsible for the successful delivery of twenty-one diverse projects ranging from $500K to $25.5M in budget for the University System of Maryland. Defined scope via design / constructability reviews and value engineering processes, managed project costs, and ever-changing project schedules. Proactively worked with Construction to process RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and commissioning processes.• Delivered on-time $15M renovation of 200-person residence hall while it remained occupied, despite scarcity of skilled labor, Covid-19 supply chain disruptions, and presence of hazardous materials.• Recognized by 6 College Deans and the University Provost for outstanding project management ability.• AECOM’s 2021 nominee for the “Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation” Pathway Built Environment Hero award. • Nuttle Residence Hall Renovation (~$15.0m) • Lt. Richard Collins III Memorial (~$2.25m) • UMD ADA Signage Pilot (XXX) • Campus-wide upgrades: ADA Restrooms (XXX) • Agricultural Research & Education Center (~$25.5m) • Campus Flood Mitigation: Buildings Flood Proofing (~$8.00m) • Woods Hall: HVAC Renovation (~$7.50m) • Jimenez Hall, South Wing - 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Floors – HVAC Renovation (~$5.75m) • Annapolis Hall – Replace HVAC System (~$4.50m) • LPS Rooftop Air Handler #2, 3, 4, 5 Replacement (~$3.75m) • Natural Gas Conversion – Campus (~$3.75m) • Carver Hall Renovation – Phase I (~$2.50m) • LPS Clean Room & Building Chiller Replacement (~$2.25m) • Animal Science Wing 2 Renovation (~$2.25m) • Animal Sciences – Wing 4 – Replacement of Air Handler #12 and 13 (~$1.50m) • Lee Building – Third Floor Renovation for ORA (~$1.50m) • Benjamin Bldg: South Lobby Renovation (~$1.00m) • Chesapeake Building OFC. Suite 4101 Redesign (~$1.00m) • Tydings Hall – Feller Center for BSOS (~$1.25m) • Public Safety Building Renovation (~$0.75m) • Architecture: reACT House Relocation (~$0.50m)

Dallas, Texas, Us

Dallas, Texas, Us

Dallas, Texas, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Accountable for effective pre-construction development of K-12 and local government projects. Solicited bids, performed take-offs, developed scopes of work, qualified trade partner bids, negotiated pricing, verified insurance coverage, wrote contracts. Assisted in field management of construction projects.• Achieved 5-30% profitability on eight JOC projects via meticulous building of RS Means / eGordian proposals.• Rated "Superior" on annual review for leading team of five project engineers to prepare company bids for seven lump-sum projects ranging from $500K-$5M and winning two of those bids• Improved competitiveness of bids by strengthening trade partner relationships, via participation in / hosting of outreach events for SBs, WBEs, MBEs, and DBEs.• Alexandria City Public Schools: TC Williams High School: Cafeteria / Deli Renovation• Alexandria City Public Schools: TC Williams High School: Lab Classroom Fit-out • Arlington County Public Schools: Drew Model Elementary – Foyer and Front Entrance Upgrades• Arlington County Public Schools: Patrick Henry Elementary– Foyer and Front Entrance Upgrades • Loudoun County: Community Corrections / Planning & Zoning – Office Upgrades• Loudoun County: 751 Miller Drive• Loudoun County: Ashburn Senior Center• Fairfax Government Center – Roof Replacement

Aided in issuance of contracts to heavy civil trade partners and tracking of production via review of daily reports.• Completed 30-Hour OSHA Outreach Training Course for Construction.• Designed site safety plan, resulting in zero workplace accidents throughout construction. • Restoration of the historic Conococheague Aqueduct on the C&O Canal (~$10.25m)

Kent, Wa, Us

New York, New York, Us

Wheaton, Il, Us

• Coached by two-time Greco-Roman Olympian, James Gruenwald• 2015 CCIW Conference Champion• 2015-2016 NWCA Multi-Division National Duals Participant• 2016 NWCA Academic Honors

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor'S Degree

Masters Of Engineering (M.Eng), Civil Engineering