CannonDesign, New York,NY, Project Manager

• Directed complex higher education sector athletic center projects reporting to project management office, education sector leader, and all project stakeholders.
• Managed the development of complex higher-education indoor sport arena projects, coordinated design process, and organized cross-functional activities between client stakeholders (University of Pennsylvania and Seton Hall University), internal architectural team, external professional engineers, and consultants.
• Determined cost-effectiveness of complex projects, monitored, and controlled budgets, and forecasted financial status and schedule risks. Analyzed project challenges (flood controls, adjacency, operation requirements, etc.), identified alternatives, recommended changes and solutions, monitored execution, and coordinated implementation which increased profit.
• Coordinated projects' design review meetings with client's board of trustees and design project committee to discuss feasibility, the scope of work, schedule, and budget; navigated the myriad of relationships and differing opinions to bring stakeholders together then coordinated the execution of approved design decisions with Cannon Design's in-house teams and consultants.
• Managed the coordination of design execution with external consultants in periodic design review meetings civil, infrastructure, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lighting, graphics/branding, sports equipment, audio/visual, security, food service, LEED, commissioning, cost estimator, rendering/animation, and client's construction manager which increased delivery efficiency by 25%.
• Managed zoning/building code analysis and attended review meetings with client's, agencies, the Planning Board, and the Building Department. Requested RFPs, negotiated with client's and sub-consultants, and processed/executed contracts/amendments with client's.
• Evaluated bids and proposed value engineering solutions to adjust the scope/cost with client expectations and budget. Analyzed issues, identified alternatives, recommended solutions, monitored execution, and coordinated implementations which resulted in meeting the client's budget with 10% cost savings.
• Monitored performance, identified areas of improvement, and initiated improvements. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with the in-house team and external consultants.
• Aligned project schedules with client stakeholders, adhering to contract milestones, fostering strong collaboration and project success which increased profit.
• Managed projects using Deltek including work plans, identification of project team members, and consultants, schedule for completion, fees, and costs.
• Managed project teams, fostered collaboration, and demonstrated strong and effective communication and direction, which inspired high team performance, creative design ideas, and successful project delivery.
• Led efforts in developing and validating project scope, fee, budget, and services during the contract amendment development process.
• Prepared and reviewed briefings, meeting agendas, and supporting materials and conducted various meetings and presentations, including executive board, client design committee, stakeholder outreach, zoning and planning board, and both responsible and lead agencies.

Bravo Velocity Architects & Engineers, New York, NY, US, Sr Project Manager

• Directed portfolio of complex projects for the NYC School Construction Authority and reported progress to Bravo's Chief Operating Officer
• Led and managed multiple projects through the cross-functional in-house teams, multi-discipline consultants, and various governmental agencies including oversight of project budgets and schedules assuring project scoping was delivered according to the client standards, major design milestones were met, made recommendations, and delivered according to the design intent indicated on contract documents.
• Reviewed and discussed financial reports with Bravo's board of directors indicating project progress, issues, and following actions, schedule, and budgets; presented recent achievements; discussed future proposals, proposed implementation policies, and discussed management strategies.
• Conducted Bravo's capital projects' design meetings with the NYC School Construction Authority board of directors to discuss feasibility, scope, schemes, schedule, and budget, and navigated the myriad of relationships and differing opinions to bring stakeholders together then coordinated the execution with Bravo's in-house teams and consultants.
• Identified internal/external resources to effectively meet scope, schedule, and budget of projects.
• Assigned and motivated the in-house teams through day-to-day operations. Provided effective coaching to ensure timely delivery and commit to budget. Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase. Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
• Prepared execution management plans, provided clear direction, analyzed design problems, and created functional solutions assuring that the design meets the client's standards and goals. Conducted site survey and review meetings with in-house multidisciplinary teams and consultants to verify projects' feasibility, scope, schedule, budget, and compliance with the program.
• Analyzed business/technical issues and recommended solutions for policy or procedure. Pursued potential proposals, met with the in-house team, researched the approach, and participated in business development and marketing activities which increased productivity by 50%.
• Determined cost-effectiveness of capital projects and special projects, monitored, and controlled budgets, and forecasted financial status. Analyzed issues, identified alternatives, recommended changes and solutions, monitored execution, and coordinated implementation.
• Participated in improving projects' quality of deliverables by developing technical resources and internal quality control policies and procedures. Ensured a professional environment that respects individual differences and enabled teams to develop and contribute to their full potential. Monitored contract agreements to identify potential risks and implemented mitigation actions to protect the firm from unforeseen delays and costs.
• Collaborated on the procurement, selection, interview candidates, onboarding processes, and training plans of professional services for multiple multidisciplinary projects to meet the business plan / brand and ensure efficient execution of projects to gain stakeholder satisfaction.
• Overseen all multidisciplinary design/technical delivery including, but not limited to, calculations, surveys, reports, analysis, signed/sealed plans, specifications, schedules, and estimates for projects.

Jacobs / CH2M Hill, New York, NY, US, Project Manager

- Directed multiple federal architectural/engineering projects reporting to Jacob's senior management.
- Monitored financial project progress, and prepared financial estimate at completion reports to forecast and control the budget.
- Allocated resources, prepared project execution management plans, organized the cross-functional activities, provided clear direction, analyzed problems, created functional solutions assuring that the design meets client's standards and goals which required the significant exercise of judgment on details relative to the completion of contract documents.
- Led multidisciplinary professional teams (geotechnical, civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, cost estimating, and specification) through all phases of planning, execution, and closeout.
- Conducted review meetings with governmental agencies and in-house multi-disciplinary project teams to review the scope of work and ensure that all building systems are fully coordinated according to the approved program.
- Coordinated bidding phase meetings and negotiations to meet clients’ standards, goals, scope, and budget.
- Coordinated contract administration monthly site visits, solved issues to ensure timely project delivery, reviewed change orders and requisitions and provided recommendations to the client.
- Managed projects listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and coordinated the request and execution of testing with sub-consultants. Analyzed testing results to provide design solutions and accurate scope and extent of work.
- Participated in the business development activities leading to the award of new projects. Prepared and negotiated proposals. Executed awarded contracts as per internal and federal client's procedures.

Richard McElhiney Architects LLC, New York, NY, US, Sr Project Manager

- Managed the development of multi-million-dollar high profile projects, coordinated the design process, and organized the cross-functional activities with clients, in-house professional team, and multidiscipline consultants (Geotechnical, Civil, Landscape, Structural, MEPFP, Lighting, Daylighting, Envelope, Elevator, Acoustical, Audio/Video, Solar Energy, Cost Estimating, Scheduling, Specification, Food Service Planning, Rendering, Animation and Model Making).
- Prepared project management schedules to provide clear direction and guidance to the team on deliverables’ schedule and cost program controls. Analyzed architectural design problems and provided functional creative solutions, assuring that the design meets clients’ goals.
- Conducted meetings at all phases of the project: design presentation meetings, concept development meetings, quality control meetings, design consultant meetings, and planning board meetings which reduced delinquencies through strong communication and interpersonal negotiations and problem-solving skills.
- Reviewed and coordinated multi-million-dollar projects starting from programming, schematic design, design development through contract documents’ development and coordination (RFP, Contracts, Drawings, Specifications, Cost Estimates, Project Management Schedules, Renderings, Animation, and Architectural Model) for compliance with design intent/scope, clients’ goals/requirements and building codes to meet established timeframes and budget.
- Managed zoning and building code analysis and coordinated formal and informal meetings with Planning Board and Building Code Officials.
- Coordinated the preparation and execution of testing requests with the client and structural consultants to determine existing conditions and analyzed results which ensured accurate design scope and cost estimates.
- Coordinated bidding phase negotiations and proposed value engineering items and design alternatives to meet clients’ goals, scope, schedule, and budget.

COWI / Gandhi Engineering, Inc., New York, NY, US, Project Manager

- Acted as the primary client liaison on a variety of capital projects coordinating the cross-functional process between a wide range of consultants, and government agencies (NYC DOB, NYC SCA, SHPO, NYCHA, DASNY and NYC Department of Parks).
- Led, planned, organized, and controlled the projects with great time management skills, remarkable problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop and motivate the team.
- Attended high-level project management meetings with Agencies, Commissioners, and Oversight Agency Heads. Prepared final compliance and quality assurance reports and provided feedback to Director to meet clients’ policies, procedures, requirements, and expectations.
- Managed a landmark historic preservation project for NYC Department of Parks.
- Supervised the development of feasibility studies and scope reports. Determined projects’ programs and scopes of design and construction work. Proposed design solutions and alternatives with preliminary cost estimates.
- Coordinated the design process with in-house team and multidiscipline consultants (MEPFP), assessed recommendations, and communicated feedback for compliance with design intent, clients’ goals/requirements, and building codes, meeting established timeframes. Managed projects throughout Bidding, Negotiations and Contract Administration Phases.
- Led contract administration phase, performed bi-weekly site visits, resolved field issues through RFI responses, presented change orders to clients, and issued bulletins. Managed the teams through substantial and final completion phase, punch-list preparation, and close-out procedures.
- Recommended procedures to set up performance standards and enhance quality assurance of projects.

New York University (NYU), New York, NY, US, Professional Studies