Expertise in Diverse Construction Management, Project Engineering and Site Devel

opment for International and Domestic Clientele

Academic Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree -The University of Toledo, OH
Specialized Coursework in Structural Engineering and Construction Management
Associate of Architectural Technology Degree - The University of Toledo, OH
Emphasis on Architectural Drafting, Construction Specifications & Estimating
Professional Portfolio
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES - Toledo, OH 2008 - Present
Project Manager - Toledo, OH
Providing comprehensive project management solutions for renovating and maintain
ing apartment buildings, duplexes and single family homes. Solely responsible f
or planning, executing and monitoring all improvements and repairs for time, qua
lity and cost. Accountable for construction practices and methods including con
crete, masonry, carpentry, painting, roofing, mechanical, plumbing, electrical,
asphalt, landscaping and storm sewer replacement. Responsible for recommendatio
ns detailing time, labor and materials. Active in monitoring local industrial p
roperty zoning issues impacting neighborhood property values.
QUALITY PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Tempe, AZ 2003 - 2008
Major Clients: Bed Bath & Beyond and Progressive Casualty Insurance
Project Manager - Bed Bath & Beyond, Union, NJ
Rendered on-site construction management services for prominent national retail
remodel projects. Scope of responsibility included complete management services
from post bid evaluation, securing all necessary building permits throughout th
e U.S. to final closeout. Supervised multiple projects simultaneously to ensure
timely completion, cost containment and design document compliance including st
ore layout, demolition, interior framing and finishes, mechanical, communication
and electrical. Planned and conducted kick-off and progress meetings, verified
job-site developments and deliverables, submitted progress reports citing compl
etion of work and issues, confirmed final inspections for Certificate of Occupan
cy, evaluated proposals requesting additional scope modifications and issued pun
ch lists. Coordinated construction activities with store management to prevent
disruption to the Owner's daily business operation. Conducted due diligence for
proposed projects through site investigations and determined construction permi
t requirements for planning.
Project Manager - Progressive Casualty Insurance, Cleveland, OH
Maintained leadership presence at multiple branch office and service center cons
truction projects throughout the U.S. Delivered complete tenant improvement con
struction management services from planning, executing, controlling, monitoring
and closing. Responsibilities included developing cost estimates, budgets and m
aster schedules. Evaluated and awarded bids to architects, contractors and vend
ors. Traveled to job-sites to ensure timely and proper completion. Approved mo
nthly AIA payment applications. In collaboration with the owner's transaction m
anagers, produced detailed site survey reports for proposed branch office locati
ons. Provided recommendations on which sites are worthy of consideration.
WALBRIDGE ALDINGER - Detroit, MI 1999 - 2003
Major Projects: Compuware Global Headquarters, Daimler-Chrysler Global Headquart
ers and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
On Site Construction Project Engineer - Compuware Global Headquarters, Detroit,
MI
A $350 million high-rise building and parking structure. Supervised subcontract
ors for earthwork, utility lines, earth retention walls, caissons, curtain and c
omposite metal panel walls, doors & hardware, millwork and specialty items. Coo
rdinated with owner, architect and subcontractors to issue field changes orders
and resolve discrepancies between design documents and building codes. Reviewed
design documents for errors, omissions and constructability. Analyzed shop draw
ings for adherence to design documents and contractual obligations. Defined wor
k scopes prior to bidding and reviewed bids in anticipation of contract awards.
Developed and maintained material status reports necessary for timely delivery
of materials. Provided close-out documentation upon project completion.
On-Site Construction Project Engineer - Daimler-Chrysler Global Headquarters, Au
burn Hills, MI
A $7 million hospitality facility expansion & $6 million twin mill expansion. A
ccountable for the contract execution, quality control standards and constructio
n phases to meet project schedules. Defined work scopes prior to bidding and ev
aluated proposals prior to award. Resolved design conflicts and clarifications d
uring construction and honored aggressive planning and implementation deadlines.
Reviewed and approved subcontractor AIA payment applications.
On-Site Construction Project Engineer - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Sai
nts National Temples - St. Paul, MN & Detroit, MI
Personally oversaw the construction of two large-scale religious temples with in
vestment capital of $6 million each. Official company designate for Owner/Archi
tect/Contractor meetings. Issued field change orders to execute design modifica
tions, back-charges and acceleration of work to honor our contractual completion
dates. Provided on-site technical support to subcontractors for trade coordina
tion. Formulated recommendations to develop and update the construction schedul
e. Provided leadership in implementing ISO 9000, a Quality Management System Ce
rtification, within our project.
SHIMIZU AMERICA CORPORATION - Tokyo, Japan & Los Angeles, CA 1998 - 1999
Project Engineer - Yazaki North America, Canton, MI
Constructed a $70 million US-based Japanese automotive research and development
facility. Subcontractor management of reinforced concrete, structural steel, cu
rtain walls, interior finishes, millwork, doors and hardware. Reviewed shop dra
wings and supervised construction work to ensure compliance with contract docume
nts and project schedule. In tandem with the Architect, identified and resolved
discrepancies prior to construction, resulting in significant cost savings to t
he owner. Executed design changes to subcontractors. Conducted outreach with B
uilding Inspectors and Fire Marshalls to review proposed design changes for comp
liance with local building codes.
COLASANTI CORPORATION - Macomb Township, MI 1997 - 1998
Project Engineer - A.K. Steel Contract, Rockport, IN
A $20 million reinforced concrete construction contract for a new steel mill and
waste water treatment plant. In excess of 10,500 tons of reinforcing steel was
placed, with over 85,000 cubic yards of concrete formed, placed, and finished.
Construction work included foundations, retaining walls, pedestals, vertical sh
afts, columns, beams and slabs on and above grade. Reviewed shop drawings for c
ompliance with structural drawings. Monitored the quality control of constructi
on work to insure compliance with the contract documents. Documented all work r
equests by the general contractor that fell beyond the original contract documen
ts and submitted subsequent invoices to the general contractor for reimbursement
.
Technology Proficiencies
Primavera P6, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project, Prolog Manager, Adobe Writer
& Lotus Notes