Design and Construction Project/Program Management Consultant
Self Employed
Total years of experience :39 years, 3 Months
• Enabled various organizations to achieve construction project and program management excellence.
• Provided advice to design/construction project teams to minimize additional project costs and delays.
• Contributed to bid preparation and Client interviews for mega-construction project consultant PMOs.
Projects:
• Doha Metro Major Stations Projects consisting of Msheireb Station and Education City Stations; 90, 000 m2 (969, 000 SFG) and 20, 000 m2 (215, 000 SFG); $1, 400, 000, 000
• Flood Prevention Scheme, Doha, Qatar; Phase 2 of an estimated $385, 000, 000 stormwater network rehabilitation program for the Public Works Administration (Ashghal)
Responsibilities:
• Spearheaded the project management staff of the Louis Berger-Egis Rail JV, consisting of contracts/cost management, project controls, technical, and construction management sections.
• Managed the on-going construction of civil, architectural, and MEP works and sought out solutions with the Contractor to increase production on site and raise KPIs.
• Held meetings with the Client, metro operator and Contractor to develop a strategy for the stations’ handover, including finalizing testing and commissioning, as well as systems training.
• Targeted fire/life safety and systems assurance items for completion by the Contractor to allow for a staged handover of the stations to the Client and the operator.
• Reviewed Contractor’s payment applications with the commercial team, giving comments and making adjustments prior to final approval.
• Prepared weekly and monthly reports, with the project controls team, for submission to the executive staff of Qatar Rail and Ashghal.
• Headed the Louis Berger team of construction supervision and project management personnel for Ashghal’s Professional Services Agreement for the Flood Prevention Scheme networks.
• Initiated and managed the projects closeout process for testing and commissioning, systems assurance, civil defence, BIM, as-built drawings, QA/QC, for completion certificates and handover.
• Liaised with the Clients to address their various project concerns and consultant staffing requirements.
• Liaised with the Clients to address their various project concerns and consultant staffing requirements.
• Assisted business development with the writing and pricing of proposals for upcoming projects and PMOs.
Program/Projects:
• King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz for Developing the Security Locations of the Ministry of Interior (MOI) Projects Fourth Stage (KAP4), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; consisting of 10 general directorates, 60 dormitories (1200 units), 7 sports training centers, and Haj command center; 1, 750, 000 m2 (18, 8337, 000 SFG); $2, 200, 000, 000
Responsibilities:
• Headed the program/project management and supervisory engineering consultancy staff of more than 400 individuals, consisting of contracts/cost management, project controls, technical, construction management, and administration sections.
• Liaised with the Client (MOI) on a regular basis to address their various concerns involving the overall program and individual projects.
• Coordinated between and communicated with the various stakeholders involved with the program including the Client, Proger corporate/branch management, the project management team, the technical team, the construction supervision team, and the Main Contractors.
• Headed the preparation for and chaired quarterly Steering Committee Meetings with senior personnel from MOI, senior Consultant team members, and top management for the Main Contractors.
• Chaired weekly progress meetings with the Client, Consultant team, and Main Contractors.
• Directed the recruiters and Proger Human Resources Department with the screening, interviewing, hiring, and deployment for the Consultant’s staff members.
• Provided directions for the technical team in solving problems related to the prototype designs for the various types of buildings.
• Worked with the construction supervision team and Contractors in finding solutions to site problems.
• Identified risks and issues associated with the program and developed containment and remediation plans for each one.
• Made the final recommendation to the Client in regards to the justification of cost variations and extension of time (EOT) claims, submitted by the Contractors, and evaluated by Proger’s contracts and project controls sections.
• Prepared, with Proger’s contracts and project controls sections, the Project Management and Construction Supervision Consultant’s EOT claims.
Projects:
• Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.; 5 towers (72/63/59/54/52 levels) on a basement and podium with residential, office, hotel and retail components; 530, 000 m2 (5, 771, 000 SFG); $960, 000, 000
• Dhofar Beach Resort, Salalah, Oman; 300 key 5star hotel with convention center, spa, and F&B outlets; 167, 000 m2; $167, 000, 000
• Buildings by Daman at DIFC, Dubai, U.A.E.; two 60 level hotel/residential towers and 19 level office tower on a basement and podium; 306, 000 m2 (3, 332, 000 SFG); $395, 000, 000
Responsibilities:
• Headed the project management consulting team, consisting of contract management, design management, site management, project controls, and administration sections.
• Design and communication management of the various consultants involved in the projects.
• Liaised with the Client on a regular basis to address their various concerns involving the project.
• Coordinated between the various parties involved with the project including the Client, the project management team, the Engineer-of-Record, Main Contractor, and various third party contractors.
• Managed the implementation of the structural design process by conducting meetings with the Engineer, Third Party Reviewers, Main Contractor, subcontractors, and the regulatory authorities.
• Recommended value-engineering measures, tracked through the Change Request/Engineering Instruction process and implementation in the field.
• Overseeing the construction process by the Main Contractor, their subcontractors, and Employer’s Contractors.
• Coordinated with the Main Contractor and their subcontractors and made recommendations to resolve technical construction problems and sequencing issues.
• Conducted meetings with the Main Contractor and Consultants to help resolve conflicts regarding construction progress, submittals, NCRs, on-site technical, and safety issues.
• Made recommendations of mitigation measures to the Client to minimize project delays and additional costs.
• Evaluated and implemented termination process for the original Main Contractor.
• Prepared reports evaluating personnel, schedules, and logistics plans for various main contractors interested in completing residual works for the project.
• Supervised a site take over from the original Contractor by the Employer and the handing over to the new Contractor.
• Prepared correspondences to the Engineer, Main Contractor, and other stakeholders to highlight problems occurring on-site, counter-claims for delay, and other issues.
• Evaluated, responded to, and negotiated Contractors’ Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Facilitated the project handover process from the Main Contractor and third party contractors to the Employer, hotel operator, and the facilities manager.
• Supervised preparation of monthly progress reports and other reports on crucial project matters.
• Evaluated the validity of Contractor variations with the Engineer and project management team.
• Worked with Client and contracts management team with the preparation of monthly project budget reports.
• Managed the closeout process for various contracts and activities during the Defects Liability Period.
• Provided assistance to project PMC employees for assignment to new projects or employers.
Project:
• The Edge, West Palm Beach, FL; 15 story condominium building with a parking garage; 550, 000 SFG with 307 units; $66, 000, 000
Responsibilities:
• Oversaw the construction process for the development entity.
• Reviewed RFIs and implemented design changes with the design team and General Contractor.
• Reviewed, negotiated, and approved change order requests and change orders, while analyzing their impact on the project budget and pro forma.
• Reviewed, modified, and approved the Contractor’s and design team’s payment applications.
• Prepared monthly project status and budget reports for project principals and investment partners.
• Set milestone dates for the GC's project schedule to meet the required Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) date.
• Successful on-time delivery to purchasers of all condominium units, to meet the contractual requirements of the development entity.
• Directly responsible for upgrading the building from TCO to CO status in a timely fashion.
• Supervised FF&E design, deliveries, and installation.
• Oversaw preparation of snag lists and completion of corrective actions by the GC.
Projects:
• Channelside Condominiums, Tampa, FL; two 27 level towers with 820 units and a parking garage, 1, 920, 653 SFG; $240, 000, 000
• Raffaello Hotel, Chicago, IL; 16 level hotel condominium conversion/renovation; $30, 000, 000
Responsibilities:
• Prepared pro formas for proposed condominium and hotel condominium projects.
• Initiated and negotiated contracts with the Architect and other design consultants for a large new condominium construction project.
• Provided direction to the Architect and engineers for the preparation of construction documents.
• Worked with the consultants in the obtaining of entitlements and permits.
• Prepared project design and construction schedules using Primavera.
• Oversaw takeoffs and initiated purchasing selections for hotel condominium projects.
Projects:
• Ocean Two, Sunny Isles Beach, FL; 42 level 254 unit condominium, 651, 270 SFG; $64, 200, 000
• Mayfair Renaissance, Atlanta, GA; 35 level 296 unit condominium, 401, 626 SFG; $50, 700, 000
• Four Seasons, Miami, FL; 64 level mixed use with a 220 key hotel, 60 hotel condos, 186 luxury condominiums, and office space, 2, 000, 000 SFG; $280, 000, 000
• Village of Merrick Park, Coral Gables, FL; upscale retail development; $100, 000, 000
• Murano Grande, Miami Beach, FL; 39 level 270 unit condominium, 946, 665 SFG; $77, 800, 000
• Ocean Three, Sunny Isles, FL; 37 level 215 unit condominium, 518, 059 SFG; $64, 500, 000
• The Peninsula, Aventura, FL; 28 level 233 unit luxury condominium, 1, 234, 998 SFG; $85, 500, 000
• The Hamptons South, Aventura, FL; 30 level 233 unit luxury condominium, 1, 110, 600 SFG; $84, 500, 000
• Brickell Bay Club, Miami, FL; 42 level 645 unit condominium, 1, 240, 271 SFG; $64, 600, 000
• Omni Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL; 15 levels w/733 keys and convention center, $91, 500, 000
• St Regis Hotel and Residences, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 25 levels with197 hotel keys, 25 time share units, 29 condominium units and parking garage, 550, 000 SFG; $85, 750, 000
• One Miami, Miami, FL; 45 & 44 level condominium towers w/896 units, 1, 715, 079 SFG; $134, 700, 000
• Buckhead Grand, Atlanta, GA; 39 level 286 unit luxury apartment tower, 582, 700 SFG $49, 400, 000
• Paramount at Buckhead, Atlanta, GA; 40 story 300 unit luxury apartment tower, 600, 000 SFG; $54, 000, 000
Responsibilities:
• Performed construction project management oversight for various lending institutions and developers for major new projects in the Miami, Orlando, and Atlanta metropolitan areas.
• Initiated a marketing program, for the company, by gathering information about upcoming construction projects and making contacts with potential lenders and developers.
• Implemented monthly inspections of projects to determine the status of construction work in progress.
• Conducted meetings with developers and general contractors to review and discuss monthly applications for payment, budget, job progress, schedule, and other pertinent issues.
• Discussed findings of site inspections and developer/contractor meetings with clients.
• Wrote reports for clients evaluating the current financial status, progress, and other pertinent factors related to the construction for each project.
Major Projects:
• Continuum Phase I, Miami Beach, FL; 39 level 337 unit ultra luxury condominium tower with parking garage, 1, 164, 907 SFG; $120, 000, 000
• Quayside Condominiums Phase II, Miami, FL; 100 luxury townhome units; $25, 000, 000
Responsibilities:
• Provided project management oversight and inspection services to developers on multi-family residential projects.
• Verified completed work-in-place against contractor draw requests and invoices.
• Provided quality control inspections for construction work in progress.
• Discussed project findings, recommended courses of action, and prepared documentation for clients.
• Prepared snag lists for condominium units nearing completion and followed-up/verified corrective action.
• Interaction and communication with unit purchasers to assure timely closing for the developers.
Projects:
• Miami International Airport North Terminal Expansion Contracts, Miami, FL; Design-Build Infrastructure and Environmental Restoration; $100, 000, 000
• Homestead Air Reserve Base AFCEE Contract, FL; Infrastructure and Environmental Restoration; $30, 000, 000
• South Miami Dade Stormwater Mitigation; 50 acres with 3 miles of dikes and associated structures; $30, 000, 000
Responsibilities:
• Engineering and construction management for projects mainly at Miami International Airport and Homestead Air Reserve Base.
• Formulated estimates and prepared Primavera schedules for project design and construction.
• Supervised technical team for preparation of design and construction documents.
• Solicited and evaluated bids from subcontractors and vendors, and issued contracts and purchase orders accordingly.
• Obtained appropriate permits from various regulatory agencies for construction.
• Implemented Quality Assurance/Quality Control program for design and construction work.
• Supervised and provided technical assistance to operations personnel.
• Acted as the Contractor’s liaison to the Client during construction.
• Prepared technical reports documenting project execution.
VARIOUS GENERAL CONTRACTORS, San Antonio and Austin, Texas.
Construction Management, Supervision, and Engineering, August 1983 through December 1993
Projects:
• Waller Creek Plaza, Austin, TX; 18 level hotel/parking garage & 10 level office; $22, 000, 000
• Bexar Savings, San Antonio, TX; 17 level office with 3 level parking garage; $13, 000, 000
• Army Residence Community, San Antonio, TX; 13 story retirement community; $20, 000, 000
• USAA Tower, San Antonio, TX; 30 story retirement community with 3 level health care facility & 4 level parking garage; $50, 000, 000
• English Language Institute Noncommissioned Officers Quarters, Lackland AFB, TX; 3 level dormitories with a dining hall; $10, 000, 000
Responsibilities:
• Prepared and updated project schedules for various multi-level building projects.
• Coordinated with Architect and Engineers to achieve scheduled issuance of construction documents.
• Prepared bid packages and reviewed proposals for subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Prepared and issued subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Reviewed shop drawings and other submittal data.
• Expedited materials and scheduled subcontractors to meet updated project schedules.
• Initiated and implemented Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programs.
• Implemented project safety programs.
• Supervised General Contractor personnel and subcontractors.
• Conducted and documented project meetings.
• Evaluated, processed, and prepared change orders.
• Gave technical assistance and advice to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assisted field personnel with construction drawing interpretation.
• Prepared calculations and operated surveying instruments for horizontal layout and grades. •
• Prepared various drawings by hand and CAD, including as-builts.
• Inspected work in progress to assure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepared snag lists and supervised corrective actions.
• Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports.