SUMMARY:

• Experienced in developing new or modified administrative program policies, regulations, goals, or objectives:
• Developed Surveying requirements and standards for deliverables for Confidential .
• Developed templates for contractors claims technical responses.
• Modified radiation monitor contract language to avoid early termination due to delayed arrival of equipment resulting in excessive payments.
• Modified MIPR language to define single POC for all project dealings and assigns responsibility to single project manager for quality control and matching of deliverables to requirements.
• Experienced in analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of program operations and meeting established goals and objectives.
• Established SRM project tracking program with dual purpose, to sequentially report status of any project from left to right, which also represents a timeline of events to date in addition to status.
• The program has milestones and red flags to assure most projects assigned for the fiscal year are funded and awarded before too late. knowledgeable of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of key programs: Most jobs to date shows extended and lengthy duration of employment.
• This allowed for extensive knowledge of prevailing policies and regulations.
• Transition from Michigan to Europe while working for same agency allowed for seamless integration and almost immediate resumption of position duties.
• Able to assign, review, and supervise the work of others:
• Supervised up to 9 employees for 16 years.
• Assigned varying tasks to highly trained technical personnel such as surveying of land, drafting of detailed constructions drawings.
• All work is closely monitored and continuously audited for quality control, accuracy, and consistency of deliverables.
• Supervised administrative operations such as invoicing, receivables, finances, payroll, corporate taxes, pension plan, paying of rent and bills, payments to vendors and suppliers, personnel awards and bonuses, interviewing, hiring, and training
• Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances: Everyone is innocent until proven otherwise. People should be allowed second chances and ample opportunities to improve self. Maximum effort must be sustained to maintain every ones’ integrity and respect.
• Supervisors must be extremely careful not to make character assumptions leading into morale injury. Under performers should be treated with the respect they deserve and given every chance possible, within reason, to correct and enhance. Top achievers often bear the blunt of given more work and responsibilities simply because work needs to be done and they can do it. However as not to dampen enthusiasm, top performers should be rewarded for their efforts.
• Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress:
• Undoubtedly I wore many hats though out my career, but often not simultaneously. Time management is important to avoid getting overwhelmed with tasks and things to do. Important to figure out what is needed yesterday vs what can wait until tomorrow or next week.
• As Engineer working for the federal Governments, manpower and resources are ever so shrinking. Best to work with what you got while recommending process improvements.

SKILLS:

Computer Softwares: EBS /Autocad / Civil 3D / MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Publisher.

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• responsible for several Confidential facilities in Bases across USA and Europe.
• Serves as Confidential Engineering authority in planning, directing, and coordinating operations, maintenance, repair and construction of horizontal and vertical structures and infrastructure.
• Create and Manage SRM Program.
• Conduct routine and special site inspections and visits.
• Prepare detailed reports identifying facilities in use and annual deficiencies.
• Create scopes of work leading to cost estimates and funds requests by construction agents. Direct submittals of work orders and content.
• Coordinate projects .
• Prepare and initiate funding MIPR requests including MILCON projects.
• Track projects and progress until completion with customer visibility and live reporting. Review A/E plans and specifications for compliance.
• Develop next fiscal year projects/budget. Manage projects through EBS, Agency business software. Assist in Real Property inventory reconciliation efforts between Confidential rental records and Base assets in iNFADS,
• Coordinate racking storage design upgrades, SOW and funding.
• Train and guide other Confidential employees.
• USA Bases: Anchorage, Duluth, Ellsworth, Fairbanks, Great Lakes, Holloman, Minot, Offutt, Riley, Rock Island, Selfridge, Sparta, Fairchild, Great Falls, Hill, Kirtland, Ft. Lewis (JBLM), San Joaquin, Sharp, Sierra, Stockton, Tooele. Ft. Carson. Europe Bases: Kaiserslautern, Germersheim, Grafenwoehr, Schweinfurt, Aviano, Sigonella,

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• concrete reconstruction or new, rollup and personnel doors, energy efficient windows, roof reconstruction, climate control, IR heating, covered awnings and shelters, warehouse and office floor repairs and refurbishments, energy efficient LED lighting with occupancy sensors, interior and exterior, skylights and solar panel alternative energy, repair docks and hand rails, fences and remote control sliding gates, truck scales and scale houses, oil water separators, utilities and infrastructure, de - mil cutting stations with ventilation systems, renovate kitchens, bathrooms, offices and break rooms.
• Interior, exterior painting of buildings, and paint striping of outdoor storage hardstands.
• Plan interior of warehouse to include work stations, offices, protective guard rails, racking storage in coordination with lighting and fire sprinkler system, fire protection and alarm, doors and overall layout, communications, Confidential charging stations, loading docks- stationary and mobile, epoxy sealed flooring.
• Plan exterior site plan to include POV parking, driveways, outdoor paved storage, radiation monitor, security perimeter and lighting, scrap yard storage, vehicle inspection pit, vehicle wash station. Each fiscal year, this position creates/undertakes approximately 30 to 60 projects. During each site visit or through discussions with Customer, projects are collected and combined into one fiscal year Spend Plan.
• Projects are vetted through Customer and Installation Support and pre-approved for execution.
• This position manages the following steps for each project:
• Directs language and timing of Work order submittals. Provides “written requirements” as attachments to work orders; Inputs all projects in EBS as deficiencies; Solicits and Receives Preliminary of final cost estimates for each project; Reviews Scopes to assure design deliverables meet requirements;
• Performs mark up and requests modifications to SOWs; Coordinates closely with Customer and Construction Agent; Receives final cost estimates and requests for funding from construction agents; Converts deficiencies into Projects in EBS; Prepares funding request packages and forwards to Confidential Business Office in Michigan; Receives copy of MIPR generated- notifies construction agents; Tracks and maintains projects status sheets organized to reflect sequential events from left to right
• Maintains close coordination with Customer to assure final product meets design. Review and sign off on shop drawings, specifications, scopes, estimates, etc.
• Established authority to accept or reject final work, and request CO withhold payment until work is satisfactory; Maintain project documentation; Perform multiple EBS functions as project develops until completion.
• Perform once/year site visits to inspect and generate next fiscal year projects; Routinely report project status to Command; Participates and presents summaries and critical issues at teleconferences with Conus.
• Prepare Executive Summaries and Milestone schedules for significant dollar value projects; Meet with Engineers, planners, RPAOs, Supervisors, and department Chiefs whenever necessary and during site visits.
• Prepare Business Case Analysis for significant projects. Prepare 1391s. Coordinate and provide monthly fact Sheets for Confidential managed projects.Attend Bi-Weekly Customer meetings for close coordination.
• Train and assist others with EBS
• . Assist and lead in real property reconciliation issues; Project Manager for Milcon Projects: Prepare Verification Reports, Funds Requests, Meetings, etc.

Confidential, El Paso, TX.

Civil Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Perform construction management duties consisting of: thorough and technical review of drawings and specifications of several large Levee rehabilitation projects .
• Conduct contractor’s weekly meetings, pre-bid and pre­construction meetings, manage projects files, RFI’s, Submittals, inspection and quality control reports, labor relations and payroll checks, review pay estimates, claims, trouble shoot field difficulties and propose viable and immediate engineering solutions, maintain healthy channels of effective communications with all Consultants, Contractors, and internal management.
• Previous extensive design and project development experience plays major role in ensuring quality product prior to bidding along with prevention of disputes due to broad knowledge of potential risks and liabilities.
• Conduct skillful negotiations with contractors based on sound engineering principles and experience in subject matter, netting substantial savings and cost reductions.
• Lead and guide construction management firms.

Confidential, Southfield, MI

President/Chief Design Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design all types of Commercial, Industrial and Residential projects.
• Supervise personnel, Interact with large array of Local, County, and State government officials.
• Knowledge of various Communities design codes, storm water management procedures and permitting processes.
• Proposal writing, Client interface, Monthly billings, Planning + City Council meetings presentations, Reports and Studies.
• Perform site planning of retail centers, residential communities, commercial and Industrial facilities, public roads, sidewalks, water main distribution and fire protection, sanitary sewers, storm detention.
• Develop complete site construction drawings and specifications with complex grading schemes, soil erosion control plans, drainage district maps, hydraulic calculations, coordinates and dimensional plans, details and cross­sections, storm detention reservoirs, engineered septic systems, sewer plan and profiles.
• Research and comply with local community zoning and engineering codes. Direct Cad drafting operations and maintain quality control.
• Create legal descriptions for properties and easements. Built own 8500 SF office building in Southfield. Supervised up to 9 employees.
• Managed business, personnel, and rental property.

Confidential, Royal Oak, MI

Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor

Responsibilities:

• Started with field surveying then manual drafting then self-taught Computer Aided Design to successfully design and draft complete private and public projects. Acted as Assistant City engineer for Confidential and Confidential .
• Designed and supervised reconstruction of State funded roadway improvements, City Streets and Sidewalk improvements, and public watermain and sanitary sewer extensions.
• Prepare complete site construction drawings and bid documents. Write proposals and prepare monthly invoices. building maintenance, vendor contracts, lease
• Managed multiple businesses: Entity creation, quarterly and year end tax management, vendor bidding and selection, bill payments, personnel retention, compensation, and annual performance reviews,
• Purchase required insurance coverage: workman’s comp, general liability, excess umbrella, auto, professional liability, equipment, health and dental group insurances.
• Trained others.
• Managed up to 9 employees for more than 16 years.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and people skills. Knowledge of AutoCAD and Basic Microsoft family of computer softwares.
• Problem Solver, multi-tasker, well organized, Goal oriented, seeks excellence, and draws satisfaction from job well done.
• Always seeking continuous process improvements.
• Program Manager adapting to current conditions then driving continuous process improvements.

Confidential

Civil Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed 100's of projects throughout metro Confidential area and suburbs.
• Duties: write custom proposals, client negotiations, prepare surveys, preliminary designs and cost estimates, then zoning compliance, Community presentations, develop detailed construction drawings in Autocad format, submit and receive approvals from all governing agencies, assist in bidding, perform construction layout staking for various trades, then complete final as-builts/record drawings.
• Knowledge of several Communities engineering design standards, zoning ordinance, and procedure for site plan approval.
• I managed multiple projects simultaneously. I assign work to different technical teams and monitor schedule, quality and progress.
• All projects need detailed design by myself before passing them to Cad Designers.
• Every project is unique and requires learning of Community standards and specifications.
• My job is also to coordinate with client on final layouts, coordinate with landscape architect, project architect, environmental consultants, and provide base drawings for their use.
• I am also co-responsible for safeguarding any natural resources on the property by preparing wetland and tree inventories, wetlands/ uplands mitigation, cross-sections and volumes, permit packages, etc.
• Communications, meetings and correspondence with government agency officials, architects, engineers, contractors, utility companies and others are normal job duties. In the next 5 years (public sector) until present day,
• I continue to accumulate diversified federal government knowledge of project management methods and techniques.
• I worked as assistant City Engineer for Confidential and Confidential .
• Besides designing and drafting projects A to Z, I prepared bid documents, construction specifications, cost estimate and quantity estimates, and bid road, water main, sidewalk, and sanitary improvement projects.
• My work involved field inspections, daily reports, and management of paperwork.
• My duties required regular visits to job site to monitor construction operations and make sure contractors and trades are building per plans. I review and approve shop drawings, pavement materials, and request for payments.
• I also worked as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Confidential -International Boundary & Water Commission in El Paso, TX (2010-2011).
• My contributions were substantial. Previous rich engineering and management experience augmented by confident communication skills translated into real savings in several projects.
• As COR, I am in charge of managing Contractors and Construction Managers simultaneously.
• Up to four multi-million-dollar levee projects (Ave. $25 Million Each) are managed simultaneously. In just 12 months, I managed to save the agency 10 million dollars by technically challenging designers and contractors on different projects.
• I am a skilled negotiator supported by knowledge of subject matter and ability to resolve disagreements fairly and quickly. Contractors also appreciate working with knowledgeable CORs hence fostering an atmosphere of cooperation.
• I also assist Acquisitions with delicate negotiations and often take the lead. I also manage teams of construction managers working for reputable firms like Tetra Tech and URS.
• As Government top representative on the Job site, I delegate various responsibilities to the CM’s, provide sound guidance, standardize their reporting procedures, and empower them to monitor construction with authority over the Contractor.
• As COR, my recommendations and technical analysis of various issues carry full weight and are generally utilized and adopted by the Contracting Officer.
• Performance Evaluation:
• I instituted work plan/program that revitalized Confidential relationship with Base Engineers and Confidential and addressed all SRM needs for all Confidential sites assigned to me.
• I worked to implement new SRM program and worked to jump start seriously stalled construction projects by making sound recommendations and process improvements.
• I received multiple awards from Command and Customer and continue to be positively recognized by Confidential .

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• I was instrumental in introducing topographical and boundary surveying standards, amend specifications to close doors on potential change orders and ensure quality and workmanship, and amend scopes of work.
• I also introduced critical and much needed procedures for expediting responses to Contractor’s claims, methods of intermediate and final negotiations, and placing restrictions on personnel substitutions by Construction management firms, after the project is awarded.
• At Confidential, I devised and implemented own SRM program to target facility needs with customer service in mind.
• Digital and paper documentation are maintained with transparency and organized to allow seamless transition of job responsibilities without downtime, interruption to program, or even need for personnel overlap
• I am in constant contact with many professionals and technical sources to remain informed of the latest engineering and surveying methods and equipment.
• Office Autocad and land development software is updated every year or two. Surveying equipment are updated every few years. Same goes for computers, software, drivers, networking, printing, plotting, phone system, etc.
• Never once any of my sites flooded.
• I never had any litigation involving my designs. Besides designing numerous small and large landmark residential, commercial and industrial sites and facilities, my firm was one of Confidential Homes/Pulte Homes prime consultants.
• I was retained on many occasions to review designs by others, document deficiencies and potential problems, then redesign entire projects to meet Confidential Homes building specifications and correct problems at the same time.
• A superior engineering plan is proven to reduce bid amounts and minimize causes for field disputes, change orders, and litigation due to grey areas and deficient data or information.