EDUCATION
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, MS Construction Management (Industrial
Technology Dept.) Graduated with Honors
Governors State University, University Park, IL, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, Certificate in Construction Practices Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Classes in MS Mathematics
CREDENTIALS & LICENSES
Adjunct Professor, Construction Management, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti,
MI
Teaching Credential, State of California -- Instructor of Beginning and Advanced
Construction
Estimating at San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA
Engineer Contractors License, State of California
(2001) PB Corporate Quality Team Award Winner
Certified Project Manager and Instructor
Court Certified Expert Witness
EXPERIENCE
April 2003 - present President of
Company in Detroit, MI
Organization of all planning, and execution of construction operations
Distressed Project Consultant
Management and quality consulting
Claims and disputes consultant (DWP / DWSD - $350 million)
Court Certified Expert Witness FOR construction Management Issues
Conceptual Estimating, Scheduling and Project Planning
Estimating, Scheduling and Project Management for M.B.E. Firms
February 1999 - March 2003 Parsons
Brinckerhoff Construction Services, Inc, Warren, MI
Operations Manager (Assist. Vice President) - Building Division
Manager of Project Controls
Master program planning for five-year GM SEMP: design, procurement, construction
and commissioning
Conceptual estimating of $250 million complex, $1.1 billion program - Manager
of Project Controls
Senior construction manager for site works and building renovations
Budget/Cost control for 28 integrated building and site infrastructure projects
Implementation of Design/Build and Program Management Projects
Headed Value Engineering Team which saved $100 million
Program Manager for Demolition, Remediation, Utility Terminations and Asset
Sales of Delphi Saginaw Steering Plant. Negotiated tax relief. Condition Assessment
of facilities, nationwide Manager for assessments for acquisition and under-performing
sites Marketing and Presentations to prospective clients Leader for all "at
risk " work and utility savings projects with PB Power
April 1997 - January.1999 Walsh Construction Co., Detroit, MI Institutional Construction Manager Senior project manager for new construction and renovations (University and Hospitals) Real Estate Development of Industrial Park (Empowerment Zone, Free Trade and Gov. Grants) Conceptual estimating of capital programs to support proposals and competitive bids Negotiated contract changes (owner and subcontractor) Estimating for Water and Waste Treatment Projects (City of Detroit)
Sept. 1992 - April 1997 Albert Kahn Associates, Inc., Architects & Engineers, Detroit, MI Estimating Group Manager / Associate Prepared conceptual and detailed estimates for a variety of large manufacturing, health care and university projects Reviewed all AKA-prepared cost estimates to establish realistic budget Negotiated vendor claims on behalf of Fortune 500 companies Department head and supervisor to staff of seven in a company of 345 employees Reviewed and approved progress billings for manufacturing projects (Mercedes Benz and BMW) Preparation of Expense and Capital Budgets
August 1990 - August 1992 EUROSTAR (Chrysler Austria), Graz, Austria Purchasing Manager Purchased all required equipment and commodities for $300 million Greenfield assembly plant Purchased all first fill liquids Prepared and managed project (area) budgets, schedules and cost estimates Planned and execute primary utility construction (Gas, Water, Electric) Initiated procedures to maximize local content purchases per government mandate Established complete purchasing procedures and documentation at this start-up company Trained 10 Austrian personnel in business procedures and purchasing strategies Established and improved supply base
December 1986 - July 1990 Chrysler Motors Corporation, Highland Park, MI Senior Buyer/Facilities Director for Mopar Purchased construction and process services for 8 manufacturing and warehousing plants Corporation's principal negotiator for complex claims and change orders Prepared yearly capital and expense plans. Estimated cost of various projects involving all trades Supervised a staff of up to 50 including skilled trades Facility planning, budgets and execution for 20 Parts Distribution Centers Managed corporate utility upgrades and savings initiatives Winner of the corporation's Director's Award and several employee awards Project Team - Decommissioning of AMC Kenosha / Trenton Engine
Jan. 1985 - Nov. 1986 Albert Kahn Associates Inc., Architects and Engineers, Detroit, MI Estimating Supervisor Principal value analyst to Chrysler Motors Corporation Prepared, reviewed and negotiated fair cost estimates for new work and rehabilitation Supervised 15 estimators and engineers during construction & equipment installation Negotiated contractor requests for extras, reducing construction cost by $45 million
June 1979 - December 1984 Robert Mcmullan & Son Inc., San Diego, CA Senior Project Manager Estimated & managed complex projects for Corps of Engineers & Naval Facilities Engineering Command Supervised 13 superintendents and estimators Reviewed and negotiated all purchase orders and subcontracts Strong expertise in DOD claim preparation and negotiations (FAR and DAR) Renovation and new construction COQ Rep./Officer for a variety of Federal Gov. Projects. Piers, harbors and terminal construction for the US Navy and Cost Guard
June 1978 - May 1979 ALASKA Constructors (Brown and Root), Bakersfield, CA Assistant Superintendent - Elk Hills Petroleum Reserve Installation of all utility and underground process lines Managed and executed, excavation and backfill operations for all pipelines Responsible for installation of all concrete structures and radiographic testing 7 day per week, 10 hour per day, two shifts - Gas Compressor Plant US Navy CQC Plan and execution
July 1975 - May 1978 Randle & Associates, Construction, San Diego, CA Division Manager Estimating and project management of DOD projects Supervised four field superintendents Profit and Loss Responsibility
Other construction positions since 1968
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Extensive management background and expertise in facilities and procurement
Claims Preparation and Negotiation, Expert Witness, Conceptual estimating and
budget preparation for major capital projects, building and engineering Senior
supervisory experience with professional, technical and support staffs Proven
problem solving and project execution skills to $750 million Computer literate
in Microsoft Office, Primavera P3 and EC, Power Point and Prolog Manager
KEYWORDS
Construction Management Expert Witness, Scheduling Expert Witness, Estimating Expert Witness, Delays Expert Witness, Accelerations Expert Witness, Dispute Resolution Expert Witness