Project Manager

• Nov 2020 - Present

Construction Project Manager

• Nov 1997 - Oct 2020

• Manage interior construction projects for clients including law firms, private defense contractors including SCIF/secure areas, federal agencies, associations, non-profits, medical professionals, financial companies and educational groups• Provide accurate overall budgets from initial space plans with less than 10% variance from final cost.• Develop baseline schedules and detailed construction schedules in Microsoft Project. Establish internal procedures for tracking submittals, RFIs and change orders to ensure quality and on schedule projects. Bid out and award subcontracts based on internal estimates and takeoffs.• Routinely translate architectural drawings into detailed sketches in order to actively engage field superintendent and foreman to troubleshoot potential problems with field conditions and provide solutions in lieu of roadblocks for the project team.• Implement and run highly effective weekly project meetings to review project schedules, RFIs, change orders and field conditions with tenants, architects, landlords and construction managers.• Established project bid procedures and develop sub-contractor scoping sheets that create fewer owner change orders by eliminating gaps in vendor pricing• Apply my background in woodworking and interest in millwork and design to verify accuracy and constructability of shop drawings for all jobs. Proactively identify omissions in designs that prevent rework and costly mistakes• Supervise and mentor project managers and assistant project managers on projects under $500,000• In a volunteer capacity worked with DCBIA (DC Building Industry Association), DC Cares and Alpha Phi Omega on hands-on service projects repairing and renovating inner city non-profit facilities.

Cabinet Maker

• Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

Custom Woodworking Custom Woodworking