Director Space & Facilities

Project Administration / Facilities Management / Space Planning
Contract Administration / Site Development / Contractor Relations / Bid Management
Change Order Resolution

Successful Professional: full facility management. Designed and managed $300K - $2M dollar, multi-site facility construction and remodeling initiatives. Managed widely different space utilization needs of such organizations as the US Federal District Court System, General Electric and McDonalds. Experienced in client management including Federal Judges thru Operations Managers. Effectively worked with Design Professionals, Vendors, Building Management and Contractors to establish quality successful, and cost effective project completions.
Professional Key Skills: Contractor and supplier management. Productivity improvement. Streamlining processes. Large budget control. Minimizing liability exposure. Profit and Loss responsibility. Cost Control. Regulatory agency relations. Eliminating unnecessary complexity. Achieving demanding objectives quickly and cost effectively. Skilled with MS Software and others: Engineering, Scheduling, Accounting, Presentation, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and many others.

BS Civil Engineering Technology, Point Park University
AA Architectural Drafting and Design, Triangle Institute of Technology
MBA program, Duquesne University, 12 credits
Real Estate License, Pennsylvania Registration


Professional Key Achievements

Effectively planned the mandated relocation of US District Court judges chambers (25) and offices (100+) several times in four years. Attacked the challenge by developing the actual relocation plans, and integrating tenants into the process. Created a move manual and led tenant meetings to avoid disruption and eliminate confusion. Efficiently ensured that a series of complex relocations with few alternative space options were completely successful.

Creatively spearheaded the design and construction of high security mailroom in the wake of September 11. The U.S. Government had little experience in designing secure mail facilities. Personally developed prototype with individual mail opening rooms, specialized ventilation, decontamination facilities and a closed water containment system. Extensively accommodated the needs of numerous Federal Courthouse tenants.

Competently implemented compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for 300 McDonalds facilities in one year at a savings of 28% over projected costs. Created standardized checklist that made quick identification of the internal and external modification needs of each McDonalds store possible. Secured bids from contractors with firm completion dates. Negotiated with suppliers to provide materials for all 300 jobs at an attractive flat rate. Brought every store up to date in record time for minimal cost.

Proficiently Enabled McDonalds to make important store modifications while maintaining existing construction schedule. Store operators were eager to add several new products requiring site modifications that threatened to push schedules, costs and crew work hours out of line with an already aggressive construction schedule. Pre-designed new projects and secured contractor bids on the pre-designs, yielding 50% more work within the existing schedule. Won awards as Best Remodeling Manager and for Most Successful Year. Nominated for Corporate Presidential Award.

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Ch2mHill/ General Electric Erie - Transportation, 2008 to present

Successfully Programmed Master Plan for Space and Facility Renovations for the Erie Pa Campus. Initial $MM Executive Building circa early 1900s complete renovation. Abatement, security, HVAC, electric, audio-video, IT and wireless, data-telephone, furnishings, dcor, signage, windows, elevators, chiller systems, etc. Managed Real Estate acquisition for off site leasing and swing space projects
Facilities Projects include: Engine Test Cell design and construction, Renovation and Construction projects, Energy saving proposals, Sewer line metering, Conductor bar replacement, Elevator renovations/replacements, etc.



Sr. Project Manager Construction Facilities / Architectural and Engineering Liaison, United Stated District Courts / Western District of Pennsylvania, 1999 to 2007

Proficiently managed $MM space and facilities construction and renovation for US District Court facilities in Pittsburgh and Erie. Integrated work of architects, consultants and contractors. Developed job specifications, reviewed bids, and awarded and managed contracts for construction, furniture, furnishings, Courtroom technology, and communication/data processing systems. Planned space utilization for all judicial agencies. Resolved change order and schedule changes. Significant savings thru competitive bidding and negotiations on side contracts.


Project Manger and Owner, MDM Unlimited & Associates, 1993 to 1999

Provided Pre-Construction engineering services including site investigation, surveying, site plans, grading plans, storm water and environmental plans, highway permitting, local and state plan permitting, BOCA review and Labor and Industry. Private residence new and remodeling, Residential multi family plans, and affordable housing.
Supervised staffs of 18 project engineers, surveyors, professional engineers, CADD operators and administrative staff. Awarded and administered all contracts. Constructed 40+ Facilities per year. Provided site and grading plans, architectural plans, zoning and permit procurement, construction management, feasibility studies, turnkey construction, and CADD.


Regional Construction Project & Development Manager /, McDonalds Corporation, 1987 to 1993

P/L Responsibility for $12M construction and renovation budget covering 300 regional sites. Supervised regional development team of 14 personnel. Awarded and administered all contracts. Developed successful minority vendor program that met all corporate and legal mandates. Managed the real-estate personnel and construction personnel for site development and construction. Constructed 30 stores per year and constructed over 60 remodeling projects per year. Provided site and grading plans, architectural plans, zoning and permit procurement, construction management, feasibility studies, turnkey construction, and CADD.


Civil Engineer and Civil Engineering Technician, Peoples Natural Gas Company.

Designed, developed and implemented Facilities Information Management System that was used company-wide. Wrote software, created menus and training manuals, trained CADD operators. Using Intergraph CAD/CAM and other Intergraph products.