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Lead manager on securing cooperation and permitting of local and state jurisdiction stakeholders.Developed conceptual drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D for airfield design change proposals.Created and cultivated close working relationships with Architecture and Engineering personnel, resulting in subsequent construction contracts.

Accountable for developing accurate cost performance forecasts and ensuring those financial goals are met each quarter.Responsible for vetting/contracting subcontractors for SBE qualifications and managing SBE compliance with METRO and Federal Transit Authority.Developed a system for providing weekly labor and cost forecasts for unit price contracts with the company PM software.Implemented project controls to closely monitor equipment utilization and labor production rates.

Led all preconstruction, construction, and close out activities for first CMAR project for our division.Developed site planning proposal for project activities contracted to be completed without disruption to University operations; complete with closure dates, resource totals and locations, and active traffic control measures.Met every construction milestone contracted to TAMU for the operations of their student housing schedule, which required vigilant coordination and leadership with (3) other prime contractors operating in the West Campus area.

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Design and implement systems necessary to ensure consistent control and management of project.Prepare project cost forecasts, analyze cost reports and take appropriate action to capitalize on opportunities of profitability.Oversee a project management team and other managers, resolve conflicts, set goals, evaluate performance, and motivate the team.Develop a communication plan to manage the team more efficiently, improve relationships with stakeholders, and meet deadlines.Oversee the successful deployment of projects, including planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling resources and deliverables.Ensure a correct interpretation of the prime contract documents, inclusive of insurance and bonding requirements.

Completed project within contracted schedule with numerous design changes, which included the construction of (2) fire suppression system additions to two lab buildings, and reconfiguration of existing physical systems.Value engineered a gainful contingency plan to build the project with respect to numerous unforeseen conditions that was both time and cost effective.Completed the project with no interruptions to the operations of the active research being conducted at this facility.

Completed project 3 days ahead of schedule with no safety recordable or lost-time injuries, despite aggressive 49-day schedule set by FAA.Developed careful coordination of construction activities (movement of heavy equipment, materials, and personnel across active taxiways), eliminating disruption to airport operations.Completed project $130,000 under budget.

Lead the construction planning and execution process from preconstruction to close-out. Approve, estimate, and prepare all scope change proposals and associated cost.Contract and manage subcontractors, issue all purchase orders, and control disbursement of all funds.Implement project controls on all labor and equipment utilization costs, and forecast impact to overall budget.

Ensured the productivity of the entire project through all phases of construction within compliance of the contracted scope, budget, and schedule.Update Project reports including work progress, costs and scheduling updates.Created and cultivated close working relationships with Architecture and Engineering personnel, resulting in subsequent construction contracts.Developed hangar construction phasing plan that carefully coordinated construction and airport operations in the same workspace.

Accountable for accuracy and direction of two $20 MM natural gas compressor stations layout and construction projects.Responsible for interpreting project details for overall project schedule integration and construction efficiency.Examined accuracy of subcontractors work to include welders, electricians, and concrete contractors for compressor station construction.

Accountable for the daily productivity of a 4-person survey crew and $200K of surveying equipment.Collected and prepared accurate field data for various technically difficult land surveying projects to include: ALTA/ACSM, boundary, topographic, and control surveys.Conducted preliminary processing and drawing of collected field data for company database.Responsible for interpretation of land plats, construction blueprints, and legal documents and contracts as required for each survey project.

Supervised maintenance, productivity, and readiness of $5 MM worth of combat equipment and 16 infantrymen.

Master Of Science, Construction Management

Bachelor Of Science, Geomatics Engineering