Experience

SYSTRA USA

• United States
• Rail Transportation
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Greater New York City Area As Senior Project Manager, successfully led the effort to secure additional contracts for SYSTRA's Construction Management unit, winning two multi-million dollar Construction Management Services contract awards during the first six months of SYSTRA employment. Currently leads SYSTRA's on-site team of construction management professionals on one of the awarded projects, which is upgrading an existing subway station on NYC Transit's system to bring the station into compliance with the Americans… Show more As Senior Project Manager, successfully led the effort to secure additional contracts for SYSTRA's Construction Management unit, winning two multi-million dollar Construction Management Services contract awards during the first six months of SYSTRA employment. Currently leads SYSTRA's on-site team of construction management professionals on one of the awarded projects, which is upgrading an existing subway station on NYC Transit's system to bring the station into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Three new elevators are being installed. Other station improvements include upgrades to the platform edges, new platform boarding areas, compliant staircases and handrails, and multiple communications, lighting, fire alarm, CCTV, and public address treatments. Responsible as NYC Transit's designee for managing all aspects of the contractor's work. Show less



David Evans and Associates, Inc.

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager

  • Sep 2011 - May 2017

  New York, NY Served as the Program Manager leading a team of professionals performing oversight of the Permanent World Trade Center PATH Terminal project in lower Manhattan for the Federal Transit Administration’s Lower Manhattan Recovery Office. The World Trade Center PATH Terminal Project was a $3.8 billion program primarily funded by the Federal Transit Administration through a grant made to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. All aspects of the project execution underwent continuous review… Show more Served as the Program Manager leading a team of professionals performing oversight of the Permanent World Trade Center PATH Terminal project in lower Manhattan for the Federal Transit Administration’s Lower Manhattan Recovery Office. The World Trade Center PATH Terminal Project was a $3.8 billion program primarily funded by the Federal Transit Administration through a grant made to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. All aspects of the project execution underwent continuous review and assessment by the team with frequent regular reporting to, and direct meetings with, the FTA’s Lower Manhattan Recovery Office. Under the terms of the FTA grant, the Port Authority provided access to their project design, construction, scheduling, contracting, payment, quality and safety activities allowing the Program Management Oversight team to ensure that the intended outcome of the grant, a completed WTC PATH Transit Hub, was being provided by the grantee. Show less



Hill International, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2011

  New York, NY Held responsibility for cost-related issues on a group of major programs within the overall World Trade Center (WTC) site reconstruction, including the Vehicle Security Center, Central Chiller Plant, Tour Bus Parking Facility (Phase II), West Bathtub Vehicle Access Facility, and selected portions of the WTC PATH Terminal. Responsibilities included development, review, and reconciliation of in-house and external cost estimates; construction change order negotiation and review; budget and… Show more Held responsibility for cost-related issues on a group of major programs within the overall World Trade Center (WTC) site reconstruction, including the Vehicle Security Center, Central Chiller Plant, Tour Bus Parking Facility (Phase II), West Bathtub Vehicle Access Facility, and selected portions of the WTC PATH Terminal. Responsibilities included development, review, and reconciliation of in-house and external cost estimates; construction change order negotiation and review; budget and procurement tracking; and reporting of cost data to the funding agencies, including the FTA. Show less



Construction Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Mar 2004 - Aug 2006

  Newark, NJ Served on the Newark City Subway Accessibility Improvement Project at Newark Penn Station. Provided overall management of the execution of the project, which restored various historic elements at this 70-year-old station and added multiple elevators and escalators, both while the station remained in use. Directed the execution of the contract work including contractor forces, subcontractor forces, fabricators, material suppliers, and subconsultants. Served as the primary manager in all contact… Show more Served on the Newark City Subway Accessibility Improvement Project at Newark Penn Station. Provided overall management of the execution of the project, which restored various historic elements at this 70-year-old station and added multiple elevators and escalators, both while the station remained in use. Directed the execution of the contract work including contractor forces, subcontractor forces, fabricators, material suppliers, and subconsultants. Served as the primary manager in all contact with the owner, New Jersey Transit. Show less



AECOM

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Controls Manager

  • Sep 2002 - Mar 2004

  Riverside, NJ Served on the Southern New Jersey Light Rail Transit System Project (“Riverline”) where DMJM+Harris acted as the Construction Manager supporting NJ Transit’s New Rail Construction personnel on this $440 million light rail passenger line connecting Camden to Trenton. Supervised the project estimators in the preparation of independent cost estimates, which were used to negotiate change orders with the Design / Build firm. Supervised the project schedulers in the monitoring of the overall project… Show more Served on the Southern New Jersey Light Rail Transit System Project (“Riverline”) where DMJM+Harris acted as the Construction Manager supporting NJ Transit’s New Rail Construction personnel on this $440 million light rail passenger line connecting Camden to Trenton. Supervised the project estimators in the preparation of independent cost estimates, which were used to negotiate change orders with the Design / Build firm. Supervised the project schedulers in the monitoring of the overall project schedule including the evaluation of schedule impacts associated with change orders. Show less



NYC School Construction Authority (SCA)

• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Officer II

  • Jan 2001 - Aug 2002

  Queens, NY Managed outside consultants and contractors performing the design and construction of school projects under the Authority’s Capital Program. Specifically managed Exterior Modernization projects at PS 116 and PS 156, both in Queens, PS 177 in Brooklyn, and PS 165 (Manhattan). Project scopes included roof replacement, window replacement, and exterior masonry repair at large elementary schools. Modernization of interior bathrooms was also performed at PS 165. Held direct responsibility for the… Show more Managed outside consultants and contractors performing the design and construction of school projects under the Authority’s Capital Program. Specifically managed Exterior Modernization projects at PS 116 and PS 156, both in Queens, PS 177 in Brooklyn, and PS 165 (Manhattan). Project scopes included roof replacement, window replacement, and exterior masonry repair at large elementary schools. Modernization of interior bathrooms was also performed at PS 165. Held direct responsibility for the execution of assigned projects including quality of construction, schedule maintenance / monitoring, budgetary control, safety, progress and payments, change orders, and coordination with school administrators. Show less



Metropolitan Transportation Authority

• United States
• Urban Transit Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Dec 1987 - Jan 2001

  New York, NY Held direct responsibility for the execution of major capital improvement projects under NYC Transit’s capital program. Performed the overall direction of assigned projects with broad latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment. Held direct responsibility for all aspects of project performance including quality of construction, schedule maintenance / monitoring, budgetary control, safety, contractor and consultant progress and payments, field conditions and change orders… Show more Held direct responsibility for the execution of major capital improvement projects under NYC Transit’s capital program. Performed the overall direction of assigned projects with broad latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment. Held direct responsibility for all aspects of project performance including quality of construction, schedule maintenance / monitoring, budgetary control, safety, contractor and consultant progress and payments, field conditions and change orders, regulatory compliance, and coordination with in-house operating departments. Managed staffs of construction inspection professionals covering contractor field activities throughout project execution. Managed variety of capital projects including structural rehabilitation of entire transit lines, station modernizations, signal modernizations on major transit lines, bus depot construction, and environmental projects (underground storage tank projects and asbestos abatement). Held direct responsibility for successful completion of capital projects with individual values up to $150 million. Show less



Gibbs & Hill, Inc.

• Project Manager

  • Mar 1986 - Dec 1987

  Berwick, PA Managed a multi-discipline site staff of 40 engineers and designers performing field design relative to the addition of an emergency diesel generator facility at Pennsylvania Power & Light’s Susquehanna nuclear station.



Stone & Webster Engineering Corp.

• Structural Engineering Group Leader

  • Jul 1977 - Mar 1986

  Cherry Hill, NJ Performed a variety of project management, contract administration, and technical functions for two turnkey nuclear power plant projects.