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Cambridge, Massachusetts

Numerous projects including overall project direction, studies and analysis, planning and budgeting, preliminary design development, consultant and contractor selection and procurement, design oversight, scheduling, project bid process and construction supervision. Supervision and direction of intern staff on various projects.Computer facilities (16) – extensive work on 2 central campus computer facilities and numerous satellite facilities: HVAC installation including new chillers… Show more Numerous projects including overall project direction, studies and analysis, planning and budgeting, preliminary design development, consultant and contractor selection and procurement, design oversight, scheduling, project bid process and construction supervision. Supervision and direction of intern staff on various projects.Computer facilities (16) – extensive work on 2 central campus computer facilities and numerous satellite facilities: HVAC installation including new chillers, upgrades (with redundancy), redundant power supply installation (stand alone generators, UPS systems, transfer switches and internal power distribution), cabinet installation and data distribution, fire protection ( pre-action systems) and security systems. Chemical Laboratories (14) – HVAC system installation: expansion of existing systems or installation of dedicated units (both supply and exhaust) , humidification control, process piping, fire protection, electrical distribution, specialized environments (vibration isolation, clean rooms etc.), lab equipment (fume hoods, benches, acid and flammable cabinets), asbestos abatement.Biology Laboratories (10) – HVAC, fire protection, environmental chambers, lab furniture and equipment (bio hoods, glove boxes, autoclaves ) and special surface treatments (epoxy and fused vinyl floors).Magnet Laboratories (5) - Installed High frequency research magnets ( largest at 900 MHz) at magnet research center including: facility preparation, emergency exhaust, nitrogen distribution systems, electric power distribution, fire protection, and emergency backup power.Nuclear Research facility – Barrier and electronic security enhancements to meet Homeland Security requirements.Miscellaneous Projects (35) – Ranging from upgrade of satellite imaging radar working with Federal government/military (Federal security clearance obtained), Campus police building construction, building demolitions, and existing building structural repairs Show less

Ithaca, New York

Managed $20 million structural/equipment upgrade to Arecibo Radio Telescope near Arecibo, PR. Responsibilities included development of prime contract Request for Proposal including full review and necessary modification to technical specifications, general requirements and contract drawings. Ongoing prime contractor oversight and interface, direction of Owner engineering efforts, review and approval of schedule and invoice submittals, coordination of subcontractor interface, management… Show more Managed $20 million structural/equipment upgrade to Arecibo Radio Telescope near Arecibo, PR. Responsibilities included development of prime contract Request for Proposal including full review and necessary modification to technical specifications, general requirements and contract drawings. Ongoing prime contractor oversight and interface, direction of Owner engineering efforts, review and approval of schedule and invoice submittals, coordination of subcontractor interface, management presentations, resolution of technical issues, procurement of engineering and fabrication services. Designed, procured and supervised installation of telescope receiver drive system. Supervised installation of Azimuth and Elevation drive systems. Interfaced with legal and contractual personnel as required during course of project. Required extensive travel throughout U.S, Puerto Rico and Europe. Show less

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

Continueing Education, Engineering

Continueing Education, Engineering