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China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station

US Navy Construction Management Specialist/ Contracting Officer’s Representative

Kern County, Ca; State Of Ca

Commercial & Industrial land & farm acquisition, sales, due diligence, development services.

Tehachapi, Ca

Tehachapi Ca

Utility & Infrastructure Land Services, providing services related to program management for the land acquisition phase of pipeline, transmission lines, utility and other infrastructure projects as well as real estate services including, but not limited to, right of way acquisition services. Responsible for conducting all site acquisitions activities for future solar sites throughout Kern county and other counties as directed.

China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake Ca

Perform field investigations to determine existing conditions, document findings, provide a report with written summary of observations, data collected and photographs. Provide technical support for Phase II of the world-wide Navy Optimal Shore Footprint action. Review Site Approvals, BFR’s, FPD’s, technical reports, designs, project deliverables, and other planning documents to ensure compliance. Participate in briefings/conferences. Prepare and deliver briefs and necessary documentation to team members, base personnel, and senior management.

Santa Clarita, California

Performs complex administrative and analytical duties in determining ownership and valuation of property; negotiates the acquisition of real property and secures property deeds, easements and access rights for capital infrastructure improvements; arranges for disposal of public land; provides lead direction to assigned staff; provides professional right-of-way consultation to the City Engineer, City Manager, and City Council. Independently performs complex and specialized projects related to coordinating appraisals, negotiation agreements for purchase of property, securing easements, and access rights of property for public use. The duties of this position require considerable public contact and the use of discretion and independent judgment. Exercises technical and functional supervision over assigned staff.• Negotiates complex agreements for the acquisition, use or sale of property for parks, open space, trails, public streets, alleys, sewers, drains, and other capital projects with businesses, private parties, and governmental agencies. Directs, coordinates, and reviews real property appraisals. Prepares property descriptions and instruments. Reviews appraisals, title, escrow instructions, purchases agreements and court documents prepared by contractors, attorneys, and others; evaluates donated property. Prepares and reviews right-of-way acquisition plans and property cost estimates. Oversee & interpret legal documents, examine title claims to evaluate ownership. Assists the City Attorney’s Office in real estate transactions. Meets with property owners and developers to present appraisals, purchase offers. Condemnation court orders; recommends settlement terms and course of action to City officials. Represents the City at meetings with local community groups. Coordinates work activities with other City departments, governmental agencies and organizations; serve as coordinator for complex citywide capital projects.

Fresno Ca

Acquisition Agent acquiring easements and land, managing the appraisal process and relocation of displaced residents and businesses located on land needed for the California High Speed Rail (CHSR) project. My job duties include working with CHSR staff to meet their acquisition schedule. Serve as primary land owner contact in my work segment. Property Manager for acquired remainder parcels, all are farms in production. Land acquisition is either by fair market value purchase or eminent domain action, in fee simple.

Kern County, Ca

Land Representative and Right of Way Agent for a proposed 8” natural gas pipeline to serve a zero net carbon emissions nitrogen fertilizer factory in the south San Joaquin Valley, Kern County CA. I establish surface ownership from the public record. Primary contact with farming, oil production Wheeler Ridge Maricopa Water Storage District ownership/ facilities impacted by this route. Produced 30 year chain of title from public records.

Bakersfield, California Area

2015Landowner relationship agent for CHSRA right of way acquisition, Kern County CA. Our task order segment is part of CP-4, It runs from Shafter to near the Kern/ Tulare County line. I facilitate communication and provide personal interaction for resolution of impacts created during acquisition and construction of one of the most interesting public transportation infrastructure projects since the Transcontinental Railroad. Responsibilities include providing appraisal, negotiating and signing fee right of way agreements for the State of CA High Speed Rail project.2014Right of Way Agent, Enbridge NDPL, based in Minot, ND. 16" liquids main line delivering 10 mm bbl/month from western ND to Duluth MN. Liaison between construction and landowners during Integrity work. Area of responsibility was from Outlook MT through Watford City ND then east to Clearbrook MN.

Minot, North Dakota

2014Right of Way Agent, Enbridge NDPL LLC, liaison between construction and landowners during asset Integrity work for infrastructure in place as long as 50 years. Current business involves energy transportation by pipelines and rail for liquid volumes around 10mm bbls/month. Area of responsibility is from Outlook, MT to Watford City ND and East to Clearbrook MN.

Minot, Nd

Field representative for construction of civil projects including NDDOT highway projects, grading, pipeline, public utilities and other infrastructure improvements. Inspect contractor work to insure compliance with safe work practice, plans and specifications. Problem solving and mediation between owner, engineer & contractor. Meet with public agency personnel for permitting and compliance matters. Assist project owners to achieve quality results and top performance with their projects. Site observation, materials testing, help contractor performance comply compliance with plans and specifications.

Minot Nd

Petroleum land negotiator, part of a well planning team exploiting unconventional oil and gas resources within a culture of Safety. Contributed to the success of a high intensity production schedule. Write, interpret & negotiate various land use contracts. Negotiated equitable settlements of surface damages with land owners to solve issues created by development impact; negotiate and close on real estate parcel purchases and leases. Managed contract Landmen to facilitate development and production. Land department liaison with civil construction for successful well siting, pad and access design, clearance of all land related matters prior to construction, facilities, drilling and completions. Made land budgets for well development, tracked cost accruals to ensure AFE remained intact. Practical experience in farming and ranching operations. Excellent people skills; seasoned negotiator and problem solver. Experience in analysis of title opinions, pipeline planning, route easement negotiating and construction; civil engineering, surveying, soils technology, project management, construction management, infrastructure research and planning, municipal planning, land development, cost estimating, construction of residential and class A projects. Creative problem solver with technical knowledge and ability to resolve conflict, provide leadership, deliver a high level of customer service, execute and complete successful negotiations. Capacity to plan, prioritize and complete multiple projects concurrently and build strong teams. Assembled maps & data in connection with surface acreage. Met with public boards & agencies to represent company interests.Experience in banking, lending, real estate acquisition and disposition. Computer literate, experience with Word, Outlook, Excel, Strategic Project Solutions, SPS, SAP, Quorum Land Management (QLM, QLS), ArcGIS, Google Earth. Jesus Christ is the most important person in my life.

Managed sales and purchase transactions of real estate. Source and producepurchase money and refinance loans for residential properties. Manage the processing, appraisal, underwriting, documentpreparation and execution, funding and lien recording of loan products secured by real property..

Provided construction management service and defect mitigation service on distressed buildingprojects. Construction and development services for subdivision and residential projects. Evaluated, purchased, improved and sold for gain various real estate projects. Enacted and implemented a complete written customer service policy that established a claims procedure, product performance standards and process of defect mitigation. Real estate services included title research, location, evaluation and negotiate terms of purchase of suitable development properties for improvement and resale. Prepared letters of intent, offer structure and contract execution; feasibility studies and construction cost estimates, financial proforma, and project schedules. Contracted withindustrial and agricultural chemical supplier to install and test process chemical supply and monitoring systems at fresh food processing facilities.

Bakersfield, Ca

Managed land development and vertical construction of production homes, multi family housing and light commercial development. Responsibilities ranged from personnel management, sub-contractor relations, design, specification and build. Developed and managed customer service program. Represented company at the Building Industry Association of Kern County, and the California Building Industry Association. Managed and supported a sales team operating out of model homes.

Bs, Construction Management

Activities and Societies: Construction Management Team, Flying Club, Ski Club Some of us actually had to study. I was one of them. During.

General Studies

Engineering studies; general ed, math, science, chem, physics, drafting, language classes. Played raquetball, volleyball, SCUBA, tennis.