Experience

City of Thornton, Colorado

• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Contract Administrator

  • Nov 2014 - Present

  Under general direction, administers contracts for Thornton with a primary focus on construction-related contracts for the City’s Capital Improvement Program. Contracts include construction contracts, design professional service agreements, testing and inspection agreements, material and equipment pre-purchase agreements, maintenance and service agreements, and other contracts and agreements. Administers the Request for Proposal (RFP) and construction bid processes; prepares, reviews… Show more Under general direction, administers contracts for Thornton with a primary focus on construction-related contracts for the City’s Capital Improvement Program. Contracts include construction contracts, design professional service agreements, testing and inspection agreements, material and equipment pre-purchase agreements, maintenance and service agreements, and other contracts and agreements. Administers the Request for Proposal (RFP) and construction bid processes; prepares, reviews, and edits RFP and bid documents and provides input to associated department staff. Manages pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings; prepares and issues addenda, evaluates proposals, conducts bid openings, prepares bid tabulations, and performs post-bid qualifying reviews of contractors and consultants. Leads consultant selection process. Prepares notice of award; verifies bonding and insurance requirements are met; manages contract and agreement execution process; and prepares notice to proceed. Show less



Hudspeth and Associates

• Contracting Officer

  • Jul 2011 - Nov 2014

  4775 S. Santa Fe Circle, Engle wood colorado Market, estimate, manage, and closeout duties of projects ranging from residential and commercial renovations and remediations to government contracted projects. Also, performing contract management, including subcontracts, purchases, reviewing rental agreements, tracking and issuing subcontract modifications and ensuring compliance with contract terms for private, public and federal government clients. Federal government clients have included the General Services Administration



matrix design group inc.

• senior construction manager

  • May 2005 - Mar 2010

  Managed underground utility installation and roadway projects from pre-construction to closeout. Managed bid process; created project manual and solicitation; identified, qualified, and selected contractors and vendors; negotiated contracts. • Interfaced and coordinated efforts with local utility companies, regulatory agency representatives, and public officials. • Analyzed project specifications and plans to ensure scope of work matched contract terms. • Identified long lead and… Show more Managed underground utility installation and roadway projects from pre-construction to closeout. Managed bid process; created project manual and solicitation; identified, qualified, and selected contractors and vendors; negotiated contracts. • Interfaced and coordinated efforts with local utility companies, regulatory agency representatives, and public officials. • Analyzed project specifications and plans to ensure scope of work matched contract terms. • Identified long lead and potential cost escalating problems; recommended solutions to mitigate negative consequences. • Managed and coordinated all resources and construction scheduling to maximize productivity. • Implemented quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures to ensure projects were executed as per specifications. • Assisted with administrative and financial audits and close-outs. Show less



Tetra Tech EC, Inc.

• construction field engineer

  • 2000 - 2005

  Provided construction schedule review and analysis and made recommendations. Oversaw environmental engineering tasks to contain, remove, dispose, and eliminate hazardous contaminants that may have adversely affected the environment or the safety or health of employees. Managed projects to schedule and budget requirements.