Health and Human Services, Washington DC, Sr. Program Manager

• Serves as the Senior Program Manager/Acting Director responsible for planning, designing, and reviewing new and extension, conversion or modernization of existing interiors of buildings and facilities.
• Analyzes and provide design and construction guidance for new interior construction, renovations, and improvements needed to meet new mission and environmental requirements and bring facilities into compliance with construction criteria for various Federal buildings.
• Manage leasing, design, construction and alteration projects involving large and complex special purpose multi-story, multi-million-dollar, office buildings, building complexes, laboratories that involve difficult problems in engineering design, planning, coordination, code/zoning requirements,
• Responsible for assisting in site selection, development, and layout, or other architectural/engineering related matters.
• Review budget estimates and supporting data for projects, and direct the preparation of statistical materials, narrative statements, and other data for review by Department of Interior Officials, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional Committees in connection with Federal Budget
• Direct the implementation of action plans, measure progress of staff efforts and performance
• Assign works to subordinates, identify training needs, establish coaching/mentor programs, and coordinate human resources related matters.
• Monitor compliance of building codes and standards. Supervise commercial contracting and Contracting Officer Technical Representatives (CORs/COTRs). Work with GSA on design and construction initiatives, develop space and facilities budget projections for assigned projects or recurring circuit wide space and facilities budget needs.
• Manages programs within the context of the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and the OHS Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) policy, rules and regulations and the General Services Administration (GSA) guidelines.
• Attend the ADA working group meetings between internal departments to ensure issues are identified and solved expeditiously
• Responsible to develop a multi-year capital asset management program that identifies life-cycle replacement timeframes and costs.
• Provide overall support for all federal and state supported and real estate initiatives with plans, designs and specifications, ensures design and construction compliance with all federal, state, local building and ADA codes.
• Oversee the management of various corporate office contracts, other support service contracts / programs, and special projects at the corporate and ancillary offices as necessary.
• Review, evaluate, negotiate, and oversee assigned project funds.
• Monitor and report on assigned space and facilities project expenditures.
• Process and recommend payment of assigned space and facilities project invoices.
• Apply guidelines for standard space and facilities allowances.
• Provide quick planning estimates for new construction and/or alterations projects
• Manage all aspects of the project’s finances with the client including establishing project costs, negotiation, presentation, approval, and communication of pricing, occupancy agreements, reimbursable work authorizations, and project budget.
• Participate in the A/E and/or Lessor selection process and in the negotiations for design supervision and post-construction contract award services. Coordinate the activities of the A/E or other appropriate professional service contractors during all phases of the project.
• Ensure that assigned projects are technically correct for both design and construction and are in accordance with the best current practice in the industry; that they are within the technical and administrative constraints of the project and that they are fully coordinated and compatible with other architectural/engineering disciplines of the project.
• Represent the Contracting Officer on Architect/Engineer, Construction Management, and Construction contracts as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Exercise full delegated authority from the Contracting Officer, reviewing, inspecting and directing the work as it proceeds in compliance with contract requirements.
• Conducts economic analyses to determine feasibility of renovations verses new construction to meet new requirements and ensures compliance with all local and state codes and construction regulations.
• Develops space standards/guidelines for office and workstations
• Calculates Return on Investment for space acquisition and design options

AIMCO, Philadelphia Pa, Sr. Director of Construction

• Directed and coordinated construction project management activities associated with the redevelopment and improvement of 1000 apartments and 15,000 s.f. of retail spaces, with construction costs of $130 million.
• Participate in the A/E and/or Lessor selection process and in the negotiations for design supervision and post-construction contract award services. Coordinate the activities of the A/E or other appropriate professional service contractors during all phases of the project
• Developed scopes of work, prepared budgets, solicited bids and proposals from qualified contractors, as well as interaction with local unions and building code officials on zoning and permitting issues.
• Managed all construction activities following project approvals and coordinates work with Property Management Team to include phasing, staging and site logistics.
• Directed assigned construction activities, reviews and approves payment applications.
• Performed daily construction inspections and safety briefings for over 100 construction personnel.
• Ensured compliance with all ADA and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
• Conducted periodic surveys of the properties to identify needs and prepares project estimates and budgets for the needs.
• Responsible for all aspects of the redevelopment process including feasibility, financial analysis, market research, demographic studies, entitlements and other necessary governmental approvals, and the oversight of site, engineering, landscape, and architectural and engineering design professionals.

Maryland Air National Guard, Baltimore Corner, MD, US, Sr. Project Manager

• Provided functional direction for 10 staff, including managing project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration and quality control, to include LEED certification process.
• Participated in the design process and permit submittal.
• Interviewed, qualified, recommend and select general constructors, design consultants, vendors, and safety consultants
• Provides services to secure spaces to include, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) at various military installations and DoD facilities.
• Conducted daily and weekly safety briefings for 100 construction personnel.
• Reviewed and verified submitted construction applications for payment and performed overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects.
• Reviewed and monitored administration of contracts for the architects and related consultants during the design and construction phase.
• Consulted with management regarding project delays or budget challenges and identified alternatives.
• Performed construction and safety inspections.
o LEED Certified Fire Station – Martin Air Base, Middle River Maryland
o LEED Certified Flight Simulator Facility – Martin Air Base, Middle River Maryland
o LEED Certified Operations and Medical Facility – Martin Air Base, Middle River Maryland