LARRY SHELMIRE
4009 Fatta Drive
Dickinson, TX 77539
lshelmir[at]yahoo.com
409-771-9478 Mobile
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PROFILE

Dynamic, solutions-oriented facilities project management professional with valuable experience working with federal government entities that include Naval Facilities Engineering Command, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Air Force, U.S. Army European Division, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Skilled in overseeing projects requiring strict guidelines and budgetary constraints. Versed in managing large architectural and engineering projects from cradle to grave. Valuable experience negotiating optimal contractor rates. Accustomed to meeting inspection requirements and initiating corrective measures in a timely fashion. Solid reputation for resolving project obstacles and getting problematic projects back on track.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH (UTMB) GALVESTON, TX
PRINCIPLE FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER2008 PRESENT
Plan, organize and direct implementation of all phases of major construction projects. Coordinate project team representatives during design and execution project phases. Facilitate development of final contract construction documents. Bid, negotiate and implement contracts. Maintain and monitor project budgets. Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and UT System construction design and maintenance regulations. Determine optimal project delivery methods. Oversee the design, execution and effectiveness of internal controls. Served as primary point of contact for Research and Academic facilities at UTMB.
Manage, monitor and evaluate project control factors that include scheduling requirements, operational impact and resources allocation. Supervise/direct more that 50 design and construction professionals.
Implement disaster relief process, policies and procedures related to preparing for recovery and continuation of infrastructure critical to institutions after natural disasters.
Directed more than $200 million in capital projects since Hurricane Ike impact on Galveston Island.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA) HOUSTON, TX
AST-EXPERIMENTAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT (SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER)1989 2007
Planned, designed, constructed, maintained/repaired buildings and facilities in support of the space shuttle, the space station, Mission Control and unique astronaut training and support facilities at the Johnson Space Center (JSC). Consulted with clients to assess technical requirements. Guide clients in determining optimal solutions. Developed project requirements documents and scopes of work. Reviewed work in progress to ensure adherence with procedures, budgets, and schedules/deadlines. Ensured final project drawings and specifications met requirements of customer organization. Prepared reports, schedules, drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
Developed project plans, schedules, budgets, and overall project direction, which included special studies, preliminary engineering reports, design packages and construction documents.
Led architect/engineering firm selection for design services; provide technical oversight and direction for contracts.
Coordinated activities of other engineering disciplines to define project requirements, develop design drawings/specifications and complete construction projects.
Evaluated new project impact on existing facilities relative to master plan budget.

U.S. ARMY-EUROPEAN DIVISION-DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND HOUSING BAUMHOLDER, GE
SUPERVISOR GENERAL ENGINEER
1987 1989
Served as Chief of Installation Management Branch consisting of Master Planning, Real Estate Management, Troop Stationing and Space Utilization functions. Supervised outside architect/engineer design firms and 12 in-house employees. Identified development requirements of military community consisting of 25 separate installations. Performed long-range planning for facility utilization and development. Performed detailed studies of facilities/structures and prepared cost and economic analyses. Conducted technical conferences. Prepared engineering designs and construction layouts.
Served as the military community's engineer and coordinator on matters relating to the United States Army Europe (USAEUR) stationing program (Troop Movements).
Planned and programmed Military Construction Program; assessed impact of troop stationing plans representing a range of economic, social and political elements.
Recommended re-assignment of resources; programmed new construction and effective utilization of military facilities.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Architecture
Southern University and A&M College Baton Rouge, LA

Additional Training
Negotiating to Win Fire & Life Safety Hazardous Materials Management R.S. Means Cost Estimating
Building Systems Assessing Your Leadership Skills Electrical Safety Training Confined Space Training

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

UTMB Heart and Soul Award (Hurricane Ike Recovery Efforts)
NASA Johnson Space Center (NASA-JSC) Directors Commendation for Exceptional Project Management
NASA JSC Performance Award for excellence in Project Management
JSC Performance Award for excellence in Project Management
JSC Performance Award for excellence in Project Management
American Institute of Architects School Medal
American Institute of Architects Scholastic Award
American Institute of Architects Certificate of Merit
American Institute of Architects Scholastic Award

SOFTWARE SKILLS

MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Access MS Project

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Institute of Architects (Associate)
Texas Society of Architects (Associate)