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International Construction Executive – Program Director
Key Activities: Twenty years of International Construction Management experience that includes Design Build -Firm Fixed Price Contracts for a wide range of project types.
* Project feasibility study, site master planning, budget planning, proposal development
* Liaison with international government agencies and authorities having jurisdiction
* Design team selection, team leadership, design coordination and cost savings
* Experience in coordination and installation of high quality interior finishes
* Mechanical and electrical systems coordination, utility assessment and design review
* Tender package development, budget management, and competitive bid solicitation
* Contract development, administration, scope management, contractor evaluation
* Risk management, risk assessment, development of operational procedures
* Construction program development, implementation, team building and training
* Project controls, schedule development, job cost reporting and quality management
* Change management and dispute resolution, problem solving, cost effective solutions
* Construction progress monitoring, cost reporting, payment verification and approval
* Field construction team supervision, leadership, oversight and guidance
* Executive reporting, construction cost reporting and progress assessment, evm
* Project closeout, commissioning and handover to client representative
* Client relations, briefings, progress meetings, and visual presentations
I am eager and enthusiastic to meet challenging construction problems with cost-effective technical solutions that inspire the confidence and trust of clients and stakeholders. I have hands on approach to construction management. Available to work on an international contract assignment
Project Types
Large Projects - Commercial High Rise 70 floor, Resort Hotel, Embassy, UCLA ASGM MBA School, Detention Center, Defense, Fiber Optic Data Com Centers, Independent Residential Compounds, Power Generation, Cultural Museum, Urban Retail Shopping Center, Federal Medical Research Laboratory, Utility and Services.
Countries of Experience
South Korea, Vietnam, Yemen, Bahamas, Guam, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Canada, Afghanistan, Iraq, SA and Italy
Languages English (Native Speaker)
Professional Project Experience
Projects Kabul Afghanistan
Executive Construction Manager– Design Build Construction Aug 2008 – June 2009
* Sr. Level Manager for a design build construction program for $250 million roads in Southern Afghanistan, a USAID funded program. Guidance and supervision of Western Program Managers, design and controls departments, human resources, team development, contractor and staff training, standard design build responsibilities, cost control and executive communications, contract administration and overall program development and implementation.
Contract assignment
Projects Hanoi Vietnam
Director of Project Management Exclusive Hotel /Embassy Jan 2008 – Aug 2008
* Architectural and engineering design group, construction management, design coordination, cost and schedule management, RFP development, contract awards for VinaCapital Accor Hotels Asia (exclusive Metropole Hotel) and Singapore Embassy Project Hanoi, Vocational School Bacan. Program implementation, for high profile projects. Leadership and oversight to Expat Project Managers that establishes an efficient design build construction process. Client relations and leadership in the design development and budget development.
Project Kabul Afghanistan Aug 2007 – Jan 2008
Project Manager
* Design build large projects including design coordination, RFP and contract management, project schedule, cost and quality control, oversight for multinational contractors building military facilities, barracks, DFAC, administrative offices, medical, communication systems, detention centers and training facilities. Team build and staff training program development.
Projects Guam Mariana Islands
Sr. Project Manager – Development Inc. Oct 2006 – Aug 2007
* Design Build Projects including $100 million Beachfront Condominium, Retail Mall construction, $30 million Residential Housing project. Liaise with local Government agencies; Coordinate the Architectural and Engineering Design team, and General contractor. Report Sr. Executive Managers. Contract administration and budget development. Client representation.
Contract assignment 6 months
Projects Baghdad Iraq Jan 2006 – Oct 2006
Director of Operations
* Supervision and support to Expat Project Managers in the design build of roads, defense, housing, office buildings and facilities throughout Iraq for the Iraqi Army. Afghanistan and Iraq. Program and business development
Contract assignment 6 months
Project Cheong Pyeong, South Korea June 2005 – Dec 2005
Architectural Project Manager –
* Field Representative Design Architect of a high profile $250 million Museum Project including shop drawings review, site inspections, contractor coordination for interior finish work including marble flooring stairs, balustrades, walls, granite cladding, skylights, architectural lighting, multimedia, stained glass, coffered ceilings, carpeting, wall coverings, gold leaf molding, architectural windows and doors, curtain wall and mechanical and electrical systems. Client relations. (Contract Employment)
Contract assignment 6 months
Project Baghdad Iraq July 2004 – Nov 2004
Project Manager – USAID Residential Compound-Embassy
* Design build large residential compound International Zone including, offices, detached housing units, facilities, power plant, commercial kitchen, sewage treatment plant, fire protection services, domestic water treatment, pumping and storage services, roadways, and force protection. Brief includes managing Iraqi architectural and engineering team, Iraqi subcontractors, and FAR administration.
Contract assignment 6 months
Project Basrah, Iraq Sept. 2003 – Dec. 2003
Project Manager Field Operations
* Design - build construction management for the CPA Iraqi Currency Exchange Program facilities Basrah, Southern Iraq. Planned and implementation of an aggressive construction schedule for commercial storage, warehouse, camp housing, transportation and distribution facilities and life support systems to facilitate the currency exchange program in Southern Iraq. Brief includes managing an Iraqi and Filipino Expatriate work force through to project completion in December 2003. (Contract employment)
Contract assignment 6 months
Project Republic of Yemen and Bahamas Mar. 2002 – Sept. 2003
Project Manager Power Plant
* Design Build 50 MW Diesel Engine Power Stations, Makullah Yemen. The contract included design, construction, and commissioning of 12-x 4MW diesel engines power station. Structural steel building, offices, main engines hallway, maintenance rooms, switchgear facilities, and on SCADA system supported by industrial building services. Brief includes managing a Middle Eastern work force of 200 including Yemeni's, Iraqi's, Pakistanis, and Expatriates. (Contract employment)
* Design Build 20 MW Exuma Bahamas.
Contract assignment 12 months
Project US Embassy Project Rome, Italy Feb. 2001 – Mar. 2002
* Project Manager US Embassy Buildings DoS situated in the 600-year old National Historical Landmark Palazzo Margarita site. Architectural renovations $15Mn. two five-story high profile historical buildings (6000m2) Reconstruction and restoration of wood, mosaic, and terrazzo flooring, archways, antique windows and shutters refurbishment, stonework, wall covering, ballistic resistant assemblies, decorative painting, mill work, and mechanical and electrical systems. Brief includes managing an Italian labor force. FAR contract administration.
Contract assignment 12 months
Projects Northern Mariana Islands Guam-Saipan Aug. 1999 – Feb. 2001
Project Manager-Consultant
* Provided Consulting services to clients
* Proposal development for design builds U.S. Army Reserve Center Guam.
* Contract administration and claim analysis FAR.
* Proposal development for Ft. Bonifascio Business Development Center and Hotel, Makati City, Manila, Philippines $200 million
* Implementation contractor quality control programs USAF COMNAV
Project Puerto Rico Island Caribean. Oct. 1998 – Aug 1999
Project Manager Emergency Response for Reconstruction
Joint Venture CM/Design Build Project USNS Puerto Rico
* Project Managed $17Mn. Construction Management and General Building Construction, Ceiba, Puerto Rico. USNS Roosevelt Roads
Project Micronesia, Guam-Saipan Nov.1996 – Sept.1998
PM-Operations Manager
* A senior level manager establishing a program that supports project management and field construction teams. The program included design and engineering, budget development, tender process, contract administration, schedule, cost, quality assurance using productivity software. Responsible for client relations and executive reporting.
* Sherwood Hotel Project, Tumon Bay, Guam. 335 rms. $80Million
* Pacific Islands Resort Hotel, Saipan. Commonwealth Northern Marianas Islands.
* DFS Galleria Retail, Hard Rock Café, Expansion Saipan.
* AAFB Housing FAR
* US Navy Seals Training Center, FAR
Project Commercial Hi Rise Projects Toronto, Canada May 1987 – Apr. 1995
Project Eng. Large Projects
* Key project team member for tender development, contract administration, design coordination, cost control, schedule management, cost control and quality assurance for large projects. Liaise with authorities having jurisdiction TFD, Dept of Bldgs.
* UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management UCLA, Pei, Cobb, Freed, and Partners $50 million
* Scotia Plaza, 69 Floor Commercial High rise Toronto $360 million
* Bay Adelaide Center 57 floor Commercial High Rise Toronto $390 million
* Medical Health Sciences Research Center, Department of Health, Winnipeg, Can
* Once Canada Center 12 floors Office Building The Investors Group Winnipeg Can
Professional Development and Education
PMI Project Management Institute
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Engineering Technology Canada 1982- 84
Primavera Contract Manager, P3 Scheduling, and AutoCAD Level 1
Santa Monica College Business Management/Principles of Accounting
DSAC Training Washington DC
Personal Interests
Fitness Training, Travel, Geography, Deep Sea Fishing, Scuba Diving
Personal
Nationality: Canada Passport and USA Permanent Residency Card. Married and reside in Northern Thailand. Birth date January 23, 1960
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