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• Responsible for the successful management of the “New Construction” unit. This unit manages $600 million in construction and $250 million in design projects. Projects include: a new engineering building, a performing arts center, a science building replacement/renovation, a dining facility, two dormitory renovations, relocation of the agriculture research facility, a new entrance (including a new freeway interchange) into the campus, and the construction of new research labs (including… Show more • Responsible for the successful management of the “New Construction” unit. This unit manages $600 million in construction and $250 million in design projects. Projects include: a new engineering building, a performing arts center, a science building replacement/renovation, a dining facility, two dormitory renovations, relocation of the agriculture research facility, a new entrance (including a new freeway interchange) into the campus, and the construction of new research labs (including BSL3). • Responsible for the successful management of the “Renovations” unit. This unit performs most of the renovations for the university. Performing conceptual development, estimating, designing, and construction management of projects for areas such as academics, athletics, veterinary medicine, food service and all other areas of a major university functions. Annual work load was usually 500 projects a year at a value around $15 million.• Responsible for the successful management of the “Site and Infrastructure” unit. This unit managed all design, construction and operations of water, wastewater, and storm water transmission. Furthermore, this unit performs all engineering and regulatory aspects related to environmental protection. These programs include public education, performance monitoring, regulation and enforcement. Show less

• Responsible for facilities related issues for over 8.8 million square feet of academic space• Liaison to the Facilities Committee of the Virginia State Board of Community Colleges• Developed and maintained relationships with college administration and service providers• Managed the capital outlay program for the entire 40 campus system of community colleges• Met with architects, engineers and contractors to review project progress and any issues• Ensured capital outlay… Show more • Responsible for facilities related issues for over 8.8 million square feet of academic space• Liaison to the Facilities Committee of the Virginia State Board of Community Colleges• Developed and maintained relationships with college administration and service providers• Managed the capital outlay program for the entire 40 campus system of community colleges• Met with architects, engineers and contractors to review project progress and any issues• Ensured capital outlay projects comply with all state and federal laws and policies• Maintained project schedules, scopes and budgets Show less

• Responsible for all facilities construction at 50 correctional institutions in Virginia• Met with architects, engineers and contractors to review project progress and discuss any outstanding issues or concerns• Responsible for the successful operation of 37 water and wastewater facilities• Supervised an in-house construction program consisting of up to 6 crews• Served as liaison to the Governor’s advisory council for the Department of Corrections• Assisted with the… Show more • Responsible for all facilities construction at 50 correctional institutions in Virginia• Met with architects, engineers and contractors to review project progress and discuss any outstanding issues or concerns• Responsible for the successful operation of 37 water and wastewater facilities• Supervised an in-house construction program consisting of up to 6 crews• Served as liaison to the Governor’s advisory council for the Department of Corrections• Assisted with the acquisition of new, politically sensitive, prison sites throughout the state• Developed annual capital outlay budget requests for submission to the Governor’s Office• Managed a staff of 150 construction professionals and treatment plant operators Show less

Durham, North Carolina

• Coordinated the activities of the County’s capital outlay program• Developed an annual operating budget for the County’s wastewater treatment plant• Made presentations to the governing board and conducted public information hearings• Served as a member of the County Manager’s advisory council• Managed a staff 8 construction professionals

Durham, North Carolina

• Responsible for managing all planning, design and construction activities related to planning, design and construction of the County’s water distribution, waste water collection and treatment facilities. • Managed the planning, design and construction of various capital projects for the county.• Provided senior level program management activities on the more complex projects• Supervised 2 project engineers and 3 construction technicians

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