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Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Client: Centerpoint EnergyManagement of interdepartmental communication to ensure shareholders are properly informed on project statuses and program initiatives.Auditing and validation of invoices for traveling contractors responding to the Derecho weather event and Hurricane Beryl. Develop project plans for teams in transmission, distribution, substation and major underground programs for capital planning.Foster communication channels between Engineering, Right of Way and other functional groups to ensure the needs for multi-year projects are completed.Create and manage meetings between stakeholders to ensure all stages of project life cycle are completed, from initiation to closing.

Houston, Texas, Us

Coordinate/oversee work performed by cross-functional departments, architects, engineers, contractors, permit expediters, and technical experts to facilitate timely completions of projects. Ensures key project documents and departmental key controls are maintained in a cross-functional project management system, including RFIs, pay requests, AIA contracts, change orders and close-out documents.Partners with internal departments to ensure real estate, legal, accounting, and project support information is scheduled and completed on time.Conducts high level partnerships with real estate managers, developers, and vendors to ensure the accuracy of project information, schedules, site & space information, and cost estimates.Manage the qualifying and bidding process for General Contractors to achieve competitive pricing for franchisees.Coordinate all key activities with the General Contractor and Vendors, assist in managing critical events from project start up through punch list completion and transition to operations.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Drove cultural change amongst protect teams to combat complacency and mounting near missesUtilized experience with cross-functional teams to coach and drive GC processes to success Generated methods of procedure and progress diagrams for data center maintenance and construction activitiesCo-managed GC buildout of a 12MW data hall and a 3MW addition to an existing 1.5MW data hall Organized warehouse visits and verified stored materials billings valued over $3 millionReviewed and validated pay estimates for multiple companies across multiple projectsChaired coordination meetings to ensure projects meet or exceed owner expectationsReviewed design changes, RFIs and other submittals to ensure clear connect between all stakeholdersMonitored project costs and assist in generating billings to the Owner

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Project Starbelt - Data Center A mission critical, LEED construction site.Directed and managed field personnel to complete all requirements necessary to successfully pass data center connectivity (DCC) inspections with our client.Managed construction and quality issues utilizing AutoDesk BIM360 Field, Procore and Bluebeam Revu for document reviews.Administered the client’s QA/QC program in accordance with contract requirements for multiple contractors.Directed subcontractor quality leads toward the completion of critical work scopes to ensure all city and client inspections needs were met or exceeded.Fostered collaboration between MEP and skin trades to limit and resolve conflicts in construction sequencing.Trained subcontractor QC Representatives and fellow Holder associates in the use of software programs necessary to satisfy contract requirements.Held/orchestrated numerous field meetings to ensure work scope were understood and completed successfully the first time, reducing cost.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb

SASOL LCCP: EOEG (Unit 20)Aligned multiple contractors to determine the information, manpower and equipment needed to achieve project completion. Assist in the determination of the requirements for information, materials, manpower and construction equipment required to complete tasks.Managed relationships between all assigned subcontractor(s) to ensure all work processes are executed according to plan.Coordinate with the owner’s/engineer’s representative in the resolution of construction data; ensure that daily and weekly short-range planning is maintained down to the foreman level.Ensure the documentation of construction progress, milestones and events through reporting and subsequent filing and distribution.Provide input for the development of project schedules in cooperation with the construction engineers and planners.Organize and facilitate meetings to discuss changes to project initiatives, program deliverables. Create and follow up on action items that arise from said meetings.

Houston, Texas, Us

Updated existing site work plans and created method statements for various construction activities (site history, work location, activity breakdowns, potential safety hazards.)Managed project quality control reporting and created lift plans along seasoned crane professionals while collaborating with professional engineers to expedite the approval of said plans.Utilized AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel on a daily basis for project quantity tracking and scheduling of geotechnical testing on various projects, as well as provide quality control.Actively maintained permits, submittals, transmittals and project correspondence while acting as the document manager for a $85 million project. Engaged in weekly safety audits and site inspections with clients to mitigate safety hazards. Streamlined procurement/material transport, material tracking, and coordination of material deliveries for a $75 million job.Ensured high customer connect for various projects, while building processes for all relevant team members to engage with the customer.

Houston, Texas, Us

AP1000Observe and ensure compliance of construction operations/execution with nuclear industry standards (NQA-1), company procedures, and contractual requirements.Responsible for verification that all work activities in adherence with project specifications and procedures.Process FCN's (field change notifications) for drawing discrepancies and reviewed potential schedule impacts.Generated and processed NCR's (non-conformance reports) to eliminate document inconsistency and reduce field errors.Co-managed construction activities with on-site management and owner’s representatives.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Managed Field Engineering responsibilities between many US Army Corps of Engineers projects and districts, in various locations around the United States.Spearheaded project data acquisition & processing via hydrographic and quantity surveys.Calibrated and logged equipment status and information to ensure acceptable levels of quality control are enacted on all data.Utilized accumulated data to keep equipment/crews operating at the greatest level of efficiency, while providing on-call support for 2 vessels of a hopper dredge fleet.Updated project schedules, log project progress and create pay estimates from above field data and reports.Facilitated weekly progress staff meetings with senior management to discuss the company health and project statuses.Executed/monitored numerous job safety analyses, which were used to create safer work plans and improve company safety processes.

Baton Rouge, La, Us

Worked with a team to help construct a fire station (final elevation + 13').Erected and disassembled Symon's concrete forms for footings and above-grade piers.Assisted in the construction of a rebar mat (~ 30' x 30') for the building footprint.Hand-excavated concrete to grade during deep foundation drilling.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

Created a Standard Operating Procedure for those handling the Stormwater Emergency Hotline.Participated in arbitration meetings for fines against Wal-Mart GC's. ($1,000 - $5,000 range).Engaged in site plan reviews with Civil Engineering firms.Performed site walks with CPESC professionals to examine implementation of site plans.Learned methods of site re-stabilization and how to implement them, SWPPP maintenance.

Learned basic take-off techniques and the in-house estimating software application.Contacted vendors via phone for quotations, handle bid quotes in excess of $10,000.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

Earned title: E.P.A. approved Storm Water Professional.Gained understanding of change order requests from the owner's side of the project.Utilized interpersonal commnication skills to complete projects with the help of subject matter experts.Engaged in BMP inspections on at least 6 Wal-Mart construction sites.