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Romando Harrison

Romando Harrison

Washington, DC, US

 

About 

Construction Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in the industry.  I enjoy representing the client/owner side of the project and collaborating with the A/E and local and federal governments on projects. I have acquired skills in all phases of construction management; including estimating, evaluating bids, negotiating modifications, review solicitations and scheduling.  I have an excellent track record of completing projects to meet 100% client satisfaction.

Employment 

USPS-Office Of Inspector General, Washington, DC, US, Facilities Project Manager

Successful completion of a 123,000 sqft. 7 floor renovation in an existing 12 story commercial office building and 40 additional medium size office renovation projects. Oversaw performance management of general contractor (GC), A/E and outside vendors on entire activities from inception to completion. I applied for all Permits and Certificate of Occupancy from Arlington County with GC on all leased renovation projects. Review and Controlled project schedules, plans, specifications and organized logistics. Met with County Inspectors and Officials to ensure all inspections were compliant to state specifications and code compliant. Responsible for planning and conducting site visits with GC and A/E to create accurate field measurements to produce drawings, I was the decision maker to ensure space is conducive to clients requirements. Balanced travel time and managed all projects for 100% on time completion and saved money where I saw needed using my past experiences.

Oct 2006 - Jan 2014
 

Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington D.C., Washington, DC, US, General Engineer

Senior project manager for three projects: Replacement of 3 Chillers, HVAC Upgrades, and 450,000 sqft addition to DIAC building, total combined cost $120 million. Manage the general contractor to ensure all construction tasks were compliant with Navy plans and specifications. Responsible for project engineering, directing key decisions, manage concept development, permitting, contract procurement, and general construction activities. Signed off on invoices for general contractor and controlled the budget for total client representation throughout project duration, including requesting additional funding. Prepared and negotiated over 1,000 government estimates for proposed change orders. Tracked and reviewed over 2000 request for information from the contractor in project talk and help facilitate sufficient answers with Architectural/Engineering firm for response. Issued request for proposals, interfaced with customer regarding scheduling, performance, existing and new revisions to the project weekly.

Apr 2002 - Sep 2006
 

Parsons Brinckerhoff, Herndon, VA, US, Civil Engineer

Route 1 Location Study- Alexandria, VA
 Consulted with clients to design new alignment and lane configurations using Microstation and Geopak. • NDW Nebraska Avenue Complex, Traffic System Study-Washington, DC
 Designed, and delivered plans/cost estimates to complete general layout, stripping, signage, and realignment in accordance with current US Navy specifications. Facilitated problem solving meetings to design new traffic patterns.

Aug 2000 - Apr 2002
 

Education 

Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA, US, Bachelors, Civil Engineering

Aug 1993 - May 1997
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills