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Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

C5 South-Link Expressway Project

Philippines

Atimonan One Energy (A1E) Project – PhilippinesExecutive lead for Joint Venture - 2x600 megawatt (MW) Coal Fired Power Plant - Management of all commercial and contract matters while maintaining P&L responsibility - Managed ongoing and complex contract challenges - Consistent management of all safety and quality control mechanisms - Daily direct client and owner engagement - 30-person management staff - 400+ on-site labor

Ncr - National Capital Region, Philippines

Executive level oversight and support over a multitude of large and/or complex projects throughout the Southeast Asia Region through all phases of conception, business development, bids, design, permitting and construction. - Successfully managed a program of projects, project managers and teams within Asia region to ensure successful completion and coordination of all efforts- Responsible for Commercial and Contracts management on all projects- Design, Design-build, PMO and EPCM… Show more Executive level oversight and support over a multitude of large and/or complex projects throughout the Southeast Asia Region through all phases of conception, business development, bids, design, permitting and construction. - Successfully managed a program of projects, project managers and teams within Asia region to ensure successful completion and coordination of all efforts- Responsible for Commercial and Contracts management on all projects- Design, Design-build, PMO and EPCM delivery models- Strong focus on leadership and mentoring for regional site project managers and teams- Prepared detailed construction cost estimates and documentation for project funding authorization and responsible for interfacing with appropriate levels of management to obtain funding approval- Operated with extreme independence and minimal supervision as the principal projects executive level representative- Functional and operational review, gap analysis, and risk mitigation planning over the entire life cycle of projects- Close coordination with senior and executive management at APAC regional and international corporate levels- Established strong business and client relationships on a local and global scale ensuring a regional project pipeline was maintained Role redundancy with global business sale Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Southern Star Observation Wheel – Melbourne, AUConstruction of a 120-Meter-tall observation wheel- Full project scope of responsibility- Successfully delivered a $140 Million project budget- Re-build of a failed first attempt therefore required to utilize existing concrete foundations, columns, and wheel hub within the new design- Delivered on Budget & Schedule- Direct management of all on-site labor and subcontract fabrication- Developed complex erection methodology… Show more Southern Star Observation Wheel – Melbourne, AUConstruction of a 120-Meter-tall observation wheel- Full project scope of responsibility- Successfully delivered a $140 Million project budget- Re-build of a failed first attempt therefore required to utilize existing concrete foundations, columns, and wheel hub within the new design- Delivered on Budget & Schedule- Direct management of all on-site labor and subcontract fabrication- Developed complex erection methodology and managed/coordinated design effect on construction - Civil/structural, mechanical, fabrication and construction of extraordinarily complex structural steel components- Managed the installation of a hi-tech lighting system- Successfully managed all industrial trade relations, negotiated, and executed trade agreements with local unions- Constructed within the confines of a populated and working shopping center Show less

Singapore

Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort – SingaporeIntegrated Resort (Hotel, Retail & Casino)- Managed a full construction scope of responsibility- Managed and coordinated the integration of the design, fabrication, and erection of over 25,000 tons of structural steel- Five story structure with one basement level all framed by long span massive steel trusses shipped in multiple pieces and assembled on-site- Successfully managed complex safety and quality systems- Successfully… Show more Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort – SingaporeIntegrated Resort (Hotel, Retail & Casino)- Managed a full construction scope of responsibility- Managed and coordinated the integration of the design, fabrication, and erection of over 25,000 tons of structural steel- Five story structure with one basement level all framed by long span massive steel trusses shipped in multiple pieces and assembled on-site- Successfully managed complex safety and quality systems- Successfully managed and coordinated workshops located in three countries in Asia and one in Australia involving complex shipping and importation management- Oversaw a 20-person management team overseeing approximately 1,500 multi-cultural workers performing on-site construction works Show less

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

July 2005 – September 2006Responsible for the delivery of multiple large-scale projects- PMO & Design-build Delivery models – Steel construction- Managed multiple projects concurrently including all commercial matters while successfully maintaining full P&L responsibility- Developed, negotiated, and managed client, designer, supplier, and subcontractor engagements- Managed design development while coordinating with client expectations and needs- Offsite production… Show more July 2005 – September 2006Responsible for the delivery of multiple large-scale projects- PMO & Design-build Delivery models – Steel construction- Managed multiple projects concurrently including all commercial matters while successfully maintaining full P&L responsibility- Developed, negotiated, and managed client, designer, supplier, and subcontractor engagements- Managed design development while coordinating with client expectations and needs- Offsite production management and onsite construction managementPROJECTS:Block D Expansion - Salt Lake City UT, U.S.A.- Addition to operating shopping mall- 2,500 tons of fabricated and constructed structural steelColorado Rapids Soccer Stadium - Denver CO, U.S.A.- 19,680 seat soccer stadium- 5,400 tons of fabricated and constructed structural steelSalt Lake City Board of Realtors Building - Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.- Eight story professional building- 2,000 tons of fabricated and constructed structural steel- Managed the design, fabrication, and incorporation of buckling restraint braces (BRB’s) incorporated to manage the structural seismic design requirementsSmall Arms Firing Range Building - U.S. Navy, Norfolk, VA, U.S.A.- Single story military training facility- 1,500 tons of fabricated and constructed structural steel Show less

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Hired to manage key projects after the company filed for bankruptcy protection to replace project managers lost in the process. Saw each project through to successful completion and closeout. - Assumed full responsibility for the completion of each of the projects - Each of these projects was taken on midstream during construction or handover in various stages of complexity and completion- Required immediately coming to speed with the status of each project both practically and… Show more Hired to manage key projects after the company filed for bankruptcy protection to replace project managers lost in the process. Saw each project through to successful completion and closeout. - Assumed full responsibility for the completion of each of the projects - Each of these projects was taken on midstream during construction or handover in various stages of complexity and completion- Required immediately coming to speed with the status of each project both practically and commercially- Worked with core onsite teams, the legal team representing the bankrupt company as well as agents for the construction bonds- Successfully managed projects through to completion and closeout including final payment coordination, negotiations & settlementsPROJECTS:Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Stadium, Philadelphia PA, U.S.A.- Construction completion and punch-out (snagging)- Successfully negotiated and secured a positive commercial closeoutChurchill Downs Racetrack Clubhouse Expansion, Kentucky U.S.A.- Successfully negotiated and secured a positive commercial closeout -Washington D.C. Convention Center, Washington D.C., U.S.A.- Successfully negotiated and secured a positive commercial closeout Savemart Athletic Arena at Fresno University, Fresno, CA, U.S.A.- Successfully negotiated and secured a positive commercial closeout Sky Harbour Airport Rental Facility, Phoenix, AZ. U.S.A.- Contract secured by company while in bankruptcy- Full scope of steel fabrication and construction- Managed all commercial and contract matters while successfully maintaining full P&L responsibility- Completed project on-time and within budget Show less

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Provided industry expert consultation to attorneys on a multitude of issues surrounding a complex nine figure construction delay and default claim- Large dispute involving a Las Vegas Integrated Resort project - Positive client outcome- Successfully supported the complex main arbitration filed by our client due to the alleged unfair/unjust actions by the project construction management company and owner- Successfully supported a separate arbitration filed by our client against a… Show more Provided industry expert consultation to attorneys on a multitude of issues surrounding a complex nine figure construction delay and default claim- Large dispute involving a Las Vegas Integrated Resort project - Positive client outcome- Successfully supported the complex main arbitration filed by our client due to the alleged unfair/unjust actions by the project construction management company and owner- Successfully supported a separate arbitration filed by our client against a main subcontractor who defaulted their contract requiring replacement- Successfully supported 52 separate matters involving sub-subcontractor and supplier claims because of the impacts realized due to a main subcontractor default- Provided intense review and understanding of contracts, obligations, discovery document review, issues, and party relationship investigation- Deposition and case strategy session attendance and contribution Show less

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Aladdin Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas, U.S.A.Construction of an Integrated Resort (Hotel, Retail & Casino)- Design-Build contract for 40-story High-rise structure - Commercial Management with full P&L responsibility for $195 Million budget- Composite staggered truss design incorporating steel frame, precast plank flooring and concrete elevator cores- Design, fabrication, and erection of over 20,000 tons of structural steel, 11,000 precast plank, and concrete elevator… Show more Aladdin Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas, U.S.A.Construction of an Integrated Resort (Hotel, Retail & Casino)- Design-Build contract for 40-story High-rise structure - Commercial Management with full P&L responsibility for $195 Million budget- Composite staggered truss design incorporating steel frame, precast plank flooring and concrete elevator cores- Design, fabrication, and erection of over 20,000 tons of structural steel, 11,000 precast plank, and concrete elevator cores - Workshops located in six different states, managed all logistics through fabrication and delivery - Directly and successfully managed all industrial trade relations with trade unions with over 1,000 multi-skilled workers performing construction works on-site Show less