Construction Manager

Resume posted by Tavares Askew in Construction.
Desired salary: $115,000.00
Desired position type: Any

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Summary

15+ years of supervising experience multi- national personnel and a total of 23 years’ experience installing, maintaining, inspecting ,constructing and repairing electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems to meet the needs of Military, Civilian and Private organizations. Organized, take-charge professional with exceptional follow-through abilities and detail orientation, able to plan and oversee electrical and security system projects to successful conclusions. Highly competent in the interrelationships of circuits and planning work sequences utilizing various tools and testing instruments. Adaptable, enjoy new challenges and willing to travel and work in hostile environments.

Education

ISO 9001: 2015 QMS Lead Auditor(2019)

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Provident University (2019)

Construction Project Manager Certification(2019)

Certified International Project Manager (American Academy of Project Management 2018)

Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Wayland Baptist University (2014)

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management, Wayland Baptist University (2008-  2013)

A.S. in Military Studies, Wayland Baptist University (2004-2006)

A.S. in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Technology, Community College of the Air Force (Dec 1997-2004)

Experience

Construction Manager- AECOM- Al Udeid AB, Doha, Qatar

June 2018- Present

Analyze procedures to identify deficiencies, review time/cost estimates, monitor project phasing and ensure adherence to approved safety standards, observe and inspect ongoing construction work, oversee construction record keeping activities.

Conduct building code and egress analyses, fire detection and alarm systems reviews, smoke control systems reviews, and sprinkler and water supply systems reviews, including hydraulic calculations

Provide support to the building management office for fire alarm and fire protection system inspection, testing, and maintenance.

Propose additions, changes, and updates to existing fire protection and life safety codes, standards, and regulations, such as CSA, NFPA, and ULC, perform impact analysis on the consequences of new code adoption and code cycle changes to construction project requirements and building operations.

Meet client and customer needs and expectations by completing assigned tasks in the time allotted, and effectively communicating with project team members, clients, customers, and others.

Compose technical letters and reports to address specific technical concepts as may be needed by assigned tasks.

Reads, interprets, and decipher all construction documents (schedules, specifications, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and related documents).

Manage the activity of submissions, including identifying the requirements, resources, materials, equipment, costing, pricing etc.

Ensures submissions and tenders are prepared with proper coordination between concerned departments in a commercially feasible manner. Manages the transfer of information from the tender phase to the project management team at contract award. Reports daily on project progress.

High Voltage/Airfield Lighting Lead, DynCorp International- Al Udeid AB Qatar, Doha

Dec 2016- June 2018

Supervise and Lead installs, alters, maintains, and repairs high voltage electrical systems, Substations, Automatic Transfer Switches, Distribution and Power Panels, Interior and Exterior Lighting, High Mast Lighting System, Inverters, UPSs, Earth & Lightning Protection Systems, Ground Power Units and Airfield Lighting equipment. Follow procedures; present a professional appearance and maintaining a flawless Health, and Safety record through adherence to local, industrial and governmental safety standards and organizational and departmental policies. Locate and repair defects in electrical systems. Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless service. Read and work from drawings and specifications and use graphic instruction such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts or other visual aids. Comply with all electrical codes. Work under pressure to handle significant problems and tasks which come up simultaneously and/or unexpectedly. Exercise independent initiative and judgment in accordance with accepted practices

Facility Maintenance Superintendent, WRM, DynCorp Intl Masirah AB, Sultanate of Oman

March 2015- May 2016

Support, assist, and advice in all matters relating to development of host country authority capacities and abilities to maintain and sustain security sector infrastructure. Develops, conducts and supervises infrastructure maintenance, sustainment and management curriculum and training programs and assists the host country in developing policies and procedures necessary to carry out related responsibilities. Conducts assessments, and provides analysis on the abilities of the host country to develop, implement, and sustain infrastructure management programs, and the degree to which this enables the host country security forces to effectively perform their respective duties and responsibilities in an independent and self-sustaining manner. Develop a work order tracking system.

Develop system for inspection of all facilities, buildings, systems, etc., on a routine basis with specific emphasis on: structural systems, electrical distribution systems, plumbing systems, life safety systems, elevating devices, HVAC, and Power Generation systems

Develop a system for estimating, planning and executing high priority work orders, predictive/preventative maintenance work orders and repair/maintenance projects.

Recommend routine maintenance activities and schedule(s).

Develop policies and procedures for supervising repairs, modifications, and predictive/preventative maintenance on buildings and facilities equipment, fixtures, and systems.

Develop and implement a reporting and records keeping system to track the overall state of security infrastructure.

Review and make recommendations for changes to maintenance and sustainment programs.

Develop a system to respond and provide excellent customer service and feedback to the customer and vendors on all work orders while ensuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards.

Recommend training programs for topics listed above. Identify sources of training related to above topics when necessary.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Resident Field Engineer, L-3 Communications (CACI). July 2011-March 2015- Bagram AB, AF

Support the siting, systems design, installation and training on a wide range of tactical and permanent systems supporting ground-based security sensors and systems. Included are systems such as CCTV, Access Control System, Telecommunication Distribution System, Media Mesh Screeners, Fire Alarm Detection System, Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System, Public Address System, Shadow Window System, Visual Security System, and Flight Information Distribution Systems.

Airfield Lighting- High Voltage Lead, IAP/RMS. Al Udeid AB Qatar

Aug-2010-July 2011

Supervised the operation of the Al Udeid AB airfield

Maintains, inspects, and repairs special purpose electrical systems. Inspects, maintains, and repairs fixed and portable airfield lighting systems including runway, threshold, approach, taxiway, visual glide slope, obstruction, and distance marker lights. Installs, maintains, and repairs cathodic protection and grounding systems, and voltage and current regulators.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CRAFTSMAN, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE JULY 1996- AUG 2010

JOB DUTIES: Installs, maintains, and repairs energized and de-energized electrical distribution systems and components. Installs, maintains, and repairs interior, exterior, overhead, underground electrical power distribution systems and components such as capacitor banks, vacuum and air break switches, breakers, transformers, fuses, lighting fixtures, receptacles, and motors. Climbs utility poles and operates special purpose vehicles and equipment, including line maintenance and high reach trucks to inspect, maintain, and repair overhead distribution systems. Inspects power line poles for pest damage, deterioration, and loose hardware. Inspects, tests, and services overhead line conductors and direct buried cables, and those in underground ducts and conduits. Troubleshoots malfunctions using technical orders, manufacturers’ handbooks, local procedures, codes, and directives. Tests air samples in manholes for dangerous concentrations of combustible or toxic gases and oxygen deficiency. Advises on problems installing and repairing electrical power distribution and special purpose electrical systems. Solves maintenance problems by studying layout drawings, wiring and schematic diagrams, and analyzing construction and operating characteristics. Uses meters, testing devices, indicators, and recorders to locate equipment, distribution, and motor controller malfunctions and faults. Diagnoses malfunctions, and recommends repair procedures necessary to correct defective equipment. Develops and establishes maintenance and operating procedures to ensure maximum efficiency.

 

Skills

  • Electrical Safety Measures, Maintenance Programs, Project Coordination
  • • High/ Low Voltage Trainer
  • • Airfield Lighting Manager/ Trainer
  • • Circuit Design / Implementation, AED/CPR Instructor, Electrical Systems
  • • Testing Procedures Troubleshooting & Repair, Wiring Diagrams / Schematics
  • • Phase Rotation HV, Arc Flash Analog Test Set
  • • HV Rubber PPE
  • • Ohm Meter Ground Tester
  • • CCTV
  • • AUTO CAD
  • • FLIR Long Range Thermal Imagers
  • • Bosch Security Systems
  • • Infrared Security Sensors
  • • Ground Based Radar (MSTAR)
  • • Management Supervision
  • • Health Safety Environmental Supervisor
  • • Programmable Logic Controls/PLC (Siemens, ABB, Allen Bradley, Crouse Hinds)
  • • Security Alarms Installer/Trainer/ Supervisor
  • • Honeywell Intrusion Detection and Fire Systems (Silent Knight)
  • • Integrated Base Defense Security System – IBDSS
  • • Expeditionary Tactical Automated Security System – ExTASS
  • • Tailorable Integrated Security Solutions – TISS
  • • Vindicator Alarm Annunciation System
  • • Advantor Security Systems
  • • Preventative Maintenance Inspector
  • • Quality Assurance and Quality Control Inspector
  • • Contract Management
  • • Electrical and Electronic Security Systems Procurement Specialist
  • • NEC, NEMA, NFPA70 Electrician/ Trainer
  • • Facility Management
  • • Construction Management