Project Management, Construction Management, Project Engineering
Profile
20+ years experience managing a broad range of public works projects in design, construction and complete project life cycle from planning through final delivery. Exceptional record of success ensuring project objectives are met and delivered. Proven capability in resolving issues, working through obstacles and mitigating problems. Consistently meeting project requirements by identifying goals, building successful teams, developing concise project plans, and follow through on execution. Thrives at managing complex projects and meeting challenging goals. Outstanding analytical skills while still able to think outside the box and with an innate ability to understand the client’s needs. Skilled at developing cross-functional teams while aligning their efforts with project goals. Possesses distinctive ability to understand complex issues and communicate to staff and stakeholders in simplistic terms.
Currently seeking local employment with an international provider of engineering, construction and technical services. Travel and relocation will always be considered.
Professional Experience
Civil Engineer III, Street Transportation Department, Design and Construction Management Division
City of Phoenix September 1999 to April 2011 Retired
Responsible for the planning, coordination, administration, and management of capital improvement program and projects for the Transportation Department. Program management required establishing project schedules and scopes of work to meet fiscal responsibilities, establishing staff workloads, and involved in the consultant and contractor selection process. Involved in the planning and conceptual phases to ensure project requirements and establishing budgets. Program management duties also required holding public meetings, meeting with city council staff and city management, meeting with state DOT and Federal Highway Administration staff, coordinating with utilities and railroads on project coordination. The position was about establishing relationships and effective communications. Supervised up to nine project managers.
Project management included preparing specifications, reviewing plans, and preparing cost estimates for public works projects. Coordinate design activities with engineers, designers, consultants, utility companies, and other agencies and City of Phoenix Departments. Monitor design consultant contracts and change order requests. Negotiate design contracts and change orders. Administer and review environmental issues during the design process. Coordinate the acquisition or right-of-way and easements with the Real Estate Division.
Civil Engineer II, Water Services Department, Construction Management Division
City of Phoenix March 1997 to September 1999
Serve as the program manager for the Water Main Replacement Program. Supervise the preparation and review of detailed plans, specifications and estimates for water and sewer projects. Supervise the administration and review construction projects for conformance to construction documents. Establish design and construction schedules. Prepare requests for professional services and prepare scope of work for professional services contracts. Coordinate consultant submittals and review meetings with other departments and utilities. Prepare analytical reports for construction and design projects for the Water Services Department. Maintain a database of construction records for division projects. Prepare presentation documents for scheduling and resource allocation of division projects. Supervise the technical staff of the Water Main Replacement Section.
Chief Construction Inspector, Aviation Department, Planning and Development Division
City of Phoenix May 1995 to March 1997
Manage, coordinate and inspect projects under construction for aviation capital improvement projects. Reporting to the project engineer on both civil and architectural projects. Prepare daily and weekly construction reports; review changes orders, submittals, and pay requests; provide technical assistance; and direct construction activities to meet project specifications. Project coordination with architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, utility companies, aviation operations, aviation facilities management, aviation tenants, and airlines. Participate in design review, preconstruction, and construction meetings. Review plans and specifications during the design phase for errors, omissions, constructability, scheduling, and coordination. Maintain project field files and organize information for the management of projects.
Senior Construction Inspector, Street Transportation Department, Maintenance Division & Construction Management Division, City of Phoenix February 1991 to May 1995
Responsible for the coordination, administration, and inspection of transportation construction projects. This included preparing and reviewing specifications, reviewing plans, and inspection of public works construction projects for acceptance to standards and codes. Coordinated construction activities with contractors, subcontractors and utility companies. Monitor pay estimates and final quantities. I coordinated projects with fiscal management, design and construction management, maintenance, building safety, facilities management, and operation divisions. Prepare daily reports reflecting construction progress and conditions. Monitor contract conditions, safety issues, shop drawings, change orders, and submittals.
Survey Technician, Street Transportation Department, Design and Construction Management Division
City of Phoenix June 1987 to February 1991
Maintain and operate survey instruments in determining exact locations and measurements for mapping, boundary control, and construction layout. Perform calculations for establishing control points, ele...
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