Green Construction Project Manager Area of Focus: Sustainable Construction / Solar / Renewable Energy Systems
Proactive, results-oriented, dynamic manager with more than 20 years of progressive experience in leadership and problem solving for project development, entitlements, and technical installations. Very strong strategic and technical project planning, organizational, computer and general management qualifications, with significant Solar energy experience.
Keen understanding of business priorities a genuine team player committed to supervising construction operations and projects flawlessly while ensuring profitability, safety, code, and regulatory compliance, and on-site management excellence
Great cross-functional writing, communications and interpersonal skills. Easily interfaces with high-profile business clients, key stakeholders, consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
Versatile, innovative, and loyal management professional able to see the big picture while staying on top of all the details, with very good outside-the-box problem solving abilities. Recognized for consistent success in leading all phases of construction and renovation projects across all types of construction.
TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS
Advised and consulted on best construction practices and estimating for 2.3 MW Solar PV System Created a Solar PV installation budgeting estimator and bill of materials program for multiple types of PV systems Managed a 120,000 Sq Ft, Hypalon re-roofing project, including redesign and rebuilding of the Steinhart Aquarium Solar thermal systems, and complete replacement of the clay-tile roof of the Steinhart Planetarium dome Developed and directed an engineering feasibility analysis of schematic structural repairs and seismic upgrade strategies, and cost estimates for Alcatraz Prison, including creation of a Solar PV feasibility study to offset imported diesel fuel usage Designed and built solar thermal domestic hot water & radiant heating systems, netting > 40% annual fuel savings Recipient of CALIFORNIA STATE MERIT AWARD for design and install of a high-efficiency fuel-saving multi-furnace system
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
CONSULTANT - SOLAR CONSTRUCTION20082009 ABCO, INC. BOLINAS, CA
Consultant to Solar-Install firms, advising and coordinating improvements in Solar PV and Thermal installation management and design, facilitating more efficient installations and effective fast-tracking of solar projects. Revised and updated procurement, communications and estimating processes and procedures, bringing expert construction solutions to this growing industry. Client projects incld. Utility scale (1-2Mw), Commercial (60-360Kw), and Residential (<15kw) PV, and Solar Thermal projects. Effectively reorganized and updated project management structure of a large commercial PV installation contractor, improving coordination and efficiency by clarifying key responsibilities, focusing estimating and procurement procedures, and utilizing best-practice construction project management techniques for a wide range of solar PV projects, from 4kw to 2.2MW Provided proven construction procedures, processes, management tools, and oversight on a variety of projects for a Solar PV integrator/design firm, improving communications, and installed costs, and minimizing installation times
OWNER / PRESIDENT20032008 BAY AREA AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INC. BOLINAS, CA
Launched an affordable housing corp. using pre-manufactured housing; designed and built proof-of-concept residence; Created two new firms, including compliance with all related regulatory requirements; created multiple-unit development proposals Developed project team; managed the green design, permitting, budget, schedule, logistics, and quality control of all consultants, sub-contractors, and crew for construction of hybrid 2,800sf residence on a difficult upslope lot, incld. 600cy excavation, shotcrete foundation, sitebuilt 1st floor, crane-in of modular 2nd floor, and underground electric service
PROJECT MANAGER20012002 TRUSH CONSTRUCTION CO. MILL VALLEY, CA
Planned, organized, and directed the construction and/or renovation of concrete foundations, structures, facilities, and systems. Directed complex commercial, multi-family, and residential foundation replacements and seismic structural steel reinforcing. Managed design, procurement, logistics, scheduling, and site construction of a variety of seismic structural upgrades, including retrofitting of large structural steel and concrete moment-frame seismic strengthening systems Page 1 of 2
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL PROJECT 19982001 BESAM AUTOMATED ENTRANCE SYSTEMS INC. HIGHTSTOWN, NJ
Created, managed and directed Besams entire project effort for this huge public works project, including: development and responsibility for all site-work, RFIs, submittals, budgeting, scheduling, logistics, inspection, quality control, documentation, change-orders, as-builts, close-out, training, and warranty. Assembled and led project teams for all design / shop-drawings, fabrication, and installation. Effectively planned and coordinated all aspects of the project; managed $6.8 million contract for 11 computer-controlled Stainless Steel and Aluminum Main Entry Vestibules and Automatic 18ft Diam. Revolving Doors, and 118 automatic doors for this 2 million sq ft seismic zone-four critical-use facility Formed and supervised a design / drafting team to create and revise over 2,000 submittal and shop-drawings for the Besam-SFO project, ensuring constructability, and winning approvals for all designs, revisions, and change-orders. Effectively directed the scheduling, logistics, design and fabrication of long-lead complex custom parts and assemblies from Europe, and 9 custom fabrication sub-contractors across the United States, for on-time and correct-fit delivery to the project site Created and directed an installation / construction team consisting of a 35 person, three union crew that successfully installed the work at multiple concurrent sites for this extremely complex $6.8 million contract
PROJECT MANAGER-CONSTRUCTION19951998 GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Managed multiple, concurrent construction and engineering projects, including bridges, commercial renovations, and historic restorations. Efficiently and effectively created and managed project schedules, budgets, and construction that met or exceeded stakeholders time, cost, scope, and quality requirements. Sponsored and implemented a renewable energy feasability conference for & at Fort Baker (transitioned Army base), Sausalito, CA Facilitated and directed multiple condition analysis reports of the entire Ft. Baker Army Base (Sausalito, CA) for transfer to the National Park Service, including mapping, assessments of all infrastructure systems (including electrical, water, fire, sewer, and gas), and 24 building condition assessments, in an integrated CAD / GIS format Created and implemented an innovative, fast-tracked, design, fabrication, construction, and helicopter installation of two fiberglass bridges on time and on budget, meeting all original scope and stakeholder requirements
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-OPERATIONS19851995 CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Annually administered $1.5 million operations budget for all in-house construction and maintenance. Served as Owners Representative and Project Manager for SFCC capital projects. Spearheaded in-house 15-man construction team; directed facilities safety program . Designed and directed the construction of a multi-phased 120,000sf re-roof and solar panel restoration, and the up-sizing of the main underground electrical supply transformer Successfully managed Aquarium Structural concrete repairs while continuing operations 24/7, resulting in quality construction while effectively preventing any adverse effects to the animals, staff, and public Substantially improved cost/benefit of the capital expenditures budget by creating & supervising an in-house multi-trade construction team to implement a wide variety of maintenance and tenant improvement projects in-house Effectively coordinated San Francisco City & County staff, consultants, and contractors on larger capital construction projects Developed and implemented construction of a $500K computerized fire alarm and annunciation system for this >250,00 SqFt facility
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) - Implementing Renewable Energy Projects SF Electricians Union - National Electrical Code Review American Management Association - Project Management
EDUCATION
San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA California College of the Arts Oakland, CA Merritt College Oakland, CA
CREDENTIALS & LICENSES
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP) - Project Management Institute Credential # 5211009 LEED GA - U.S. Green Building Council / Green Building Certification Institute Credential # 10435665 GREENPOINT RATER (GPR) - Build It Green, Credential GREEN BUILDING PROFESSIONAL - Sonoma State Univ. Credential CALIFORNIA B GENERAL CONTRACTOR - License # 495302 Page 2 of 2
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