PROJECT ESTIMATING / SCHEDULER / COST CONTROL:

Highly-qualified and dependable Estimator who has more than ten years of experie
nce directing large and mid-sized projects. Cool-headed Problem Solver with a h
istory of making prudent decisions that have positively affected the success of
projects. Experienced Professional who has substantial knowledge in all facets
of construction, including scheduling, estimating, financial accountability, arc
hitectural and engineering design and feasibility, bid analysis and selection, a
nd project development. Respectful and Conscientious Construction Supervisor wh
o uses great communication skills to interface with subcontractors, engineers, o
wners, and designers through all phases of each project.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Construction Project Management * Scheduling * Estimating * Budgeting
Large-scale Projects * Primavera Software * Bid Analysis * Project Documentation
Business Development * Leadership * Financial Accountability * New Construction

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
AEG WORLD WIDE, Los Angeles, CA (2007 to Present)
One of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world.
Project: The Hotel & Residence at La Live, Los Angeles, CA
Project Schedule Engineer, Cost Control:
Manages all scheduling for a $700 million construction project that includes a 5
4-floor Hotel & Residence (224 Condominums) with a 3 level underground parking g
arage, a 5-story conference center, and an adjoining 14 screen Regal Cinema Comp
lex. Developed master project schedule using P5 and P6 Primavera software for t
he structure, which has over eight thousand activities. Prepares monthly schedu
le updates for all three structures. Created a cost control system using Primave
ra Expedition. Reviews all proposed change orders and backup materials. Genera
tes the Fixtures, Furniture, and Equipments (FF&E) schedule with the Project Exe
cutive to coordinate the interior finishing process. Served as Owners Represent
ative at change order review meetings, and directed the structural steel weekly
status meetings.
Key Accomplishments
Organizes large-scale scheduling for daily crews of approximately 800 personnel
.
Processed $100 million in proposed change orders throughout September 2009 for
review.
TELIC CORPORATION, Valparaiso, IN (2006 to 2007)
A company that offers professional technical, administrative, and engineering se
rvices.
Principal Estimator, On Contract:
Directed the review process of public health clinics built in Iraq by the Parson
s Infrastructure Group for the US Government. Analyzed individual units to acco
unt for subcontractor costs. Prepared graphs, charts, and templates to represen
t unit costs and credit overruns. Evaluated drawings, photographs, and met with
Field Managers to establish the percentage of completion for each unit. Created
reports for management to use in the settlement process.
Key Accomplishment
Reviewed over $200 million in contracts for Iraqi public health clinics.
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THE SEVILLE GROUP, Pasadena, CA (2006)

A multi-disciplined engineering services firm that offers project and constructi
on management services.
Project Manager II/Design Manager, On Contract:
Assembled the team that managed modernization of multiple school campuses for th
e Los Angeles Unified School District. Developed procedures for the Bid and Awa
rd Department, preparing all documentation prior to soliciting public bids. Sup
ervised the estimating process for projects within the Central Design Management
Group, which required a complete redesign, pricing proposals and cost verificat
ion. Built strong relationships with staff and management, which contributed to
the projects success. Put together extremely detailed paperwork that was instr
umental in obtaining authorization.
Key Accomplishment
Completed the school campuses on budget and on time by using superior organizat
ional skills.
ABACUS Project Management, Newport Beach, CA (2004 to 2005)
A project management construction service company
Project: SAN GABRIEL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, San Gabriel, CA
Senior Project Manager:
Directed the new construction and remodel of ten campuses in the school district
with a budget of $50 million. Reviewed the architects drawings and design pri
or to the districts and school boards approval. Managed the entire bidding proc
ess, which included creating proposals for solicitation of bids, preparing bid s
copes for sixteen divisions, reviewing contractor bids, and recommending the awa
rd of contract. Approved project schedule, timelines, milestones, RFIs, RFPs,
change orders and all project documentation. Monitored the construction site on
a daily basis to monitor labor relations, safety requirements, and inspector re
views. Met with principals and staff to accommodate school schedules during the
construction process. Coordinated the construction schedule by paying strict a
ttention to detail to resolve complex scheduling issues. Reviewed the contracto
r pay requests with the architect and DSA Inspector before submitting to the dis
trict for payment.
Key Accomplishment
Completed the football stadium, track, lighting and scoreboard installation in
90 days to accommodate the beginning of the football season in September.
MODTECH MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION, Perris, CA (2003 to 2004)
A national designer and manufacturer of permanent and portable buildings.
Senior Project Manager:
Managed the Design and Engineering Department from production to installation fo
r all district construction projects. Handled all contracts from scope developm
ent to final completion. Supervised the Field Project Manager, Site Superintende
nts, Site Coordinators, and the Office Assistant. Provided profit and loss cont
rol for all projects in the territory. Initiated project kickoff meetings and pr
oject status meetings.
Key Accomplishment
Successfully managed over 35 individual projects on a continuing basis in assig
ned territory.
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VANIR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, San Diego, CA (2001 to 2003)
A project and construction management services company.
Project Manager:
Supervised numerous construction projects for the San Diego Unified School Distr
ict. Ensured efficient scheduling of all subcontractors, employees, materials a
nd deliveries. Dealt with project documentation, including completion schedules
, project scopes, change orders, contract settlements, payment schedules, vendor
payments, submittals, shop drawings, plans and specification reviews.
Key Accomplishment
Managed the $5 million construction of the Los Angeles College District Day Car
e Center in Culver City.
DJM CONSTRUCTION, Cerritos, CA (1998 to 2001)
A construction company that specializes in new construction, modernization and s
eismic upgrades.
Senior Estimator:
Managed the preparation and submission of hard bids on many types of public work
s projects. Coordinated the buy-out and vendor contracts for successful awards.
Key Accomplishment
Projects included: the Parks Training Center in Dublin, CA, the VA Hospital Lon
g Beach in Los Angeles, CA, and the VA Ambulatory Care Center in Tucson, AZ.
EDUCATION/SKILLS
Associate of Arts in Commercial Graphics Design and Computer Graphics
Platt College, Newport Beach, CA
Training Course in Primavera P5 & P6 scheduling software
Software: MS Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, MS Project Schedule, PowerPoint, RS
Means, Timberline, SureTrak, Certificate 10 Hr CALOSHA, Expedition and P3,P5 &
P6 Primavera Software.