MICHAEL A. MCCORMACK
2924 Villa Drive
Marrero, Louisiana 70072
(504) 341-7432
QUALIFICATIONS
Innovative, organized, self motivated construction management professional of increasing responsibility in varied settings. Excellent problem solver with great managerial, communication and interpersonal skills and a background in contract negotiation, bid evaluation, and procedure compliance.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY of SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI B.A. Degree, Business Administration, 1979
UNIVERSITY of SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI B.S. Degree, Building Construction Technology, 1981
MILITARY
UNITED STATES NAVY 1966 1969, Honorable Discharge
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
XAVIER UNIVERSITY of LOUISIANA - New Orleans, Louisiana
Project Manager - Facility Planning and Management Office 2006 Present
Evaluate, select, and direct architects when an architect is required
Scope and formulate work when architect is not involved
Perform estimates for labor and materials costs
Perform surveillance activities during construction by contractors to assure conformance with project documents
Direct work operations where work is not under contract
Interface with faculty, staff, upper management and work crews
Miscellaneous Projects:
Renovation of a walled room on the ground floor of a multipurpose building with no water supply or drainage to accommodate a Freshens (Smoothie King) franchise
Warehouse: External and internal renovation. Estimated cost of building for budget. Designed layout of building, including all finishes; specified mechanical, electrical, and plumbing; and bid project. Renovations include replacement of exterior Transite (asbestos) panels with metal siding, addition of eight windows for natural light, ceiling tiles, high density spray insulation, sheetrock, etc. Turned one side of building into classroom(s) and opposite side into a carpenter shop (sound attenuated).
Renovated and refurbished third floor classroom facilities, bathrooms (three floors) and hallways.
Refurbished steel windows on a historical building (working with the National Park Service). Organized a team to include an architect, prime contractor, and a steel window expert with the authorization of the NPS.
REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY of NEW ORLEANS New Orleans, Louisiana
Construction Specialist 2001 - 2006
Oversaw field activities for the Canal Streetcar light rail projects
Audited consultants activities, including procedure compliance, contract document compliance, Change Order costs and negotiations with contractors and others, and negotiated contracts
Made field decisions to expedite construction
Consulted with inspection teams
Reported information to Capital Improvements Deputy Director
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Reviewed contractor pay applications
Managed and supervised remediation of contaminated soil for the SIS facility (approximately 15,000 cubic yards)
INTREPID ENTERPRISES, INC. Harvey, Louisiana
Project Manager1999 2001
Managed projects from start to close-out for supply and installation of natural stone products cut-to-size for commercial and government projects
Negotiated contracts with prime and subcontractors
Solicited and negotiated with foreign and domestic suppliers
Scheduled and expedited delivery of materials, equipment and supplies in coordination with field activities
Supervised the development of shop drawings and review for material quantities, support system design, backup systems, and engineering
Reviewed and evaluated costs
DESIGNER STONE, INC. Houston, Texas
Vice President Operations1998 - 1999
Managed, sold, estimated, negotiated, and supervised installation of natural stone products for residential and commercial projects
TRANSAMERICAN REFINING CORP. Norco, Louisiana
Project Engineer Construction/Renovation of East-West Plants1994 - 1998
Supervised development of new fire protection systems and renovation of existing systems for units, equipment, tank farms and LPG storage vessels.
Prepared scope of work and specifications for work to be performed by company forces and bid documents for outside contractors
Inspected construction activities for adherence to drawings and specifications
Prepared testing procedure and maintenance programs
Supervised development of coordinate-grid system for location of all plant facilities and fire protection appurtenances
Supervised design and inspected installation of sewerage systems and tied into Parish lines.
GREAT LAKES DREDGE and DOCK CO. New Orleans, Louisiana
Project Coordinator and Procurer Nashville Avenue Wharf1991 - 1994
Supervised and coordinated interim field activities
Prepared job schedules and quantity surveys for concrete placement, rail installation, and warehouse construction
Established and supervised inventory controls
Negotiated contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
Procured material, supplies, and equipment
INTREPID ENTERPRISES, INC. Harvey, Louisiana
Senior Estimator1984 - 1991
Prepared estimates and negotiated projects for the furnishing and installation of veneer cut-to-size natural stone products for commercial and government building projects ranging for $50,000 to $8 million
Reviewed contracts
REFERENCES: Available upon request
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