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Project manager in Facilities Department for capital and special projects.

Cambridge, Ma

Contract position with OPM team for $130 million construction of new school, branch library, and public swimming pool complex in Cambridge, MA. Areas of focus included design review, value engineering, requisition and change order review, water discharge and contaminated soils oversight, excavation monitoring, and compliance of reinforcing steel and concrete foundations and slabs,

Somerville, Ma

Chatham, Massachusetts

Facilities SuperintendentReporting to the Town Manager, department head position responsible for overall capital and operational health of town-owned buildings. Manage staff of five custodial and building maintenance employees. Developed and implemented work order system, preventive maintenance schedules, building inspections, cleaning specifications and energy efficiency initiatives. Develop capital improvement priorities within budget constraints and complete projects within procurement parameters. Develop technical specifications and hire design consultants as required. Represent the town in all phases of the $13 million construction of a new police department building and adjacent town hall annex. Communicate with other departments to solicit and address facility needs responsibly. Act as town’s representative to the Cape and Vineyard Electric Cooperative committee selecting developers of solar power, including 1.6 megawatts in Chatham on town property.

Responsible for the maintenance operations and implementation of capital improvements at 37 properties. Coordinate the hiring and training of site maintenance staff and oversees the adherence to established maintenance standards. Specific areas of focus include apartment turnovers, HVAC systems, life safety systems, landscaping, and work order completion. Prepare specifications and evaluates contractor's bids for capital projects and oversees the construction and closeout of the work. Also represent the company during property inspections by various funding and regulatory groups, such as MassHousing and HUD. Keep open communication with managers, maintenance staff, executives and vendors in order to bring about positive results for the properties and their residents. As a member of Winn's Maintenance Committee, participate in planning and instituting refinements to maintenance, training and procurement policy.

Boston, Massachusetts

Managed the Capital Improvements Department for the Elderly and Disabled Housing Program. Undertook the planning and budgeting process for 36 developments and worked closely with property managers, resident task forces, and executive staff to prioritize and implement effective upgrades with limited funding. Developed scopes of work and managed projects from designer selection through construction bidding, contract award, construction administration and project closeout. Work was publicly bid and was carried out at both state and federally funded developments. Also pursued and obtained outside grant funding from the City of Boston’s Browne Fund for public space enhancements at two properties.

Management Team. Monitored progress ofconstruction of 50 million dollar clinical center. Coordinated construction issues with owner, architect, and two general contractors. Specific duties included: payment requisition review, change orders and subcontractor pricing, maintenance of computerized cost control information, and completion of daily construction progress reports.Estimator Estimating and Purchasing Group Performed all aspects of estimating and purchasing, including competitive bids, in-house estimates, and building analyses. Duties included quantity take-offs, value engineering, purchasing, and contract preparation. Established and maintained relationships with subcontractors and coordinated between home office and field staff.

Participated in planning and management of capital and tenant improvement work (TIW) for five commercial sites totaling 2.5 million square feet. Analyzed projected levels of TIW and purchased corresponding level of materials needed to satisfy construction schedules and move-in dates. Managed warehouse facility and staff. Assisted in implementation of comprehensive asbestos abatement program.

Participated in start-up planning for water and ground transportation components of high frequency boat/van service between downtown Boston and Logan Airport terminals. Upon commencement of service, responsibilities centered on maintaining a consistently smooth link between boat and van operations to ensure a high level of service.

Boston, Massachusetts

Conducted independent and joint research, formulated policy positions for Boston's long-range transportation needs. Assessed citywide public transportation needs and funding availability; commercial development and public access provisions; water transportation goals and objectives; and parking supply and environmental implications.

Supervised the construction of manufactured homes from foundation to finish work, and the rehabilitation of two commercial buildings totaling 35,000 square feet. Responsible for contractor coordination, inventory and quality control, site safety and security.

Conducted independent and Joint research on a variety of topics, including neighborhood reinvestment practices; and the location, tax status and development potential of vacant land in Boston neighborhoods. Worked extensively with community development corporations, banks and city agencies.

Bachelor Of Arts, Urban Studies

Masters Of Public Policy, Urban And Environmental Policy

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