Arnon Bazemore

Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay (S2G) – Port Arthur Flood Risk Management Program

Program Value: $863M | Civil Works Infrastructure

• Led project planning and execution for diverse engineering initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project scope, deliverables, and timelines effectively.
• Managed resource allocation and budgeting to optimize project efficiency and minimize costs.
• Monitored project progress, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies proactively.
• Assisted in design reviews and source selection processes. Supported constructability analysis and coordinated with stakeholders.
• Analyzed CPM schedule submittals, safety plans, and quality documentation to support project execution and risk management.
• Contract Modification Management / Initiated PCF Cabinets for contract modification which required internal audit review of 3 separate systems
• controlling the Scope, Funding and Schedule.
• Reconciled Contract Contingencies reflected in the project schedule for multiple separable element awards with certified cost reports.
• Actively participated and contributed to the project source selection as a member of the committee responsible for technical and criteria completeness review.

American Cancer Society – Houston Hope Lodge

Project Value: $21M | Healthcare / Residential Facility

• Achieved resolution of scope gaps by issuing contracts and expediting purchase orders, ensuring project continuity.
• Oversaw budget management processes to ensure alignment with project goals. Led periodic reviews and active maintenance of GMP contracts through effective handling of change orders and budget adjustments.
• Oversaw owner FFE appliance procurement processes, resulting in $300,000 of additional revenue for projects.
• Achieved effective cost management through thorough review and approval of monthly subcontractor billing and purchase order invoicing. Delivered accurate monthly cost projections to facilitate informed financial decision-making.
• Coordinated and managed correspondence for projects involving owners, design teams, and stakeholders to streamline collaboration.
• Analyzed internal project operations through systematic audits to support organizational objectives and optimize processes.
• Analyzed technical compliance of information submittals and substitution requests, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
• Performed routine assessments of quality compliance across all trades to ensure adherence to construction standards.
• Organized and directed weekly meetings with subcontractors and superintendents to address project updates and resolve issues.
• Coordinated MEP commissioning meetings, focusing on project timelines and compliance with specifications.
• Facilitated permitting negotiations to ensure compliance with regulations for substantial completion, temporary certificates of occupancy, and formal certificates of occupancy.
• Assisted in organizing training sessions for new owners by creating training agendas. Coordinated logistics for onsite training to support effective learning experiences. Helped facilitate warranty setup processes for new owners.
• Mentored junior personnel through hands-on training at job sites and in the home office.

Harris County Joint Processing Center

Project Value: $68M | Institutional Facility

• Directed billing operations for owners, maintaining financial accuracy and compliance.
• Assessed and authorized subcontractor pay applications, maintaining adherence to project budgets and timelines.
• Conducted regular updates on cost-loaded schedules to support effective monitoring of project advancements.
• Conducted thorough contract audits to ensure accuracy and integrity of billing records.
• Coordinated tracking of permits and systematically resolved deferred submittals to maintain operational efficiency.
• Facilitated MEPFP subcontractor coordination to streamline project execution.
• Oversaw smoke control management during commissioning processes to ensure operational efficiency. Led MEPFP initiatives to align with project specifications and safety standards. Coordinated with stakeholders to facilitate seamless project execution.
• Facilitated cross-trade coordination with non-MEPFP trades to ensure compliance for certificate of occupancy.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Project Value: $1.5B | Sports & Entertainment Facility

• Facilitated communication with façade team to track completion list and resolve pending tasks.
• Executed trade-specific follow-up procedures to ensure compliance and satisfaction.
• Assessed and validated technical submittals, providing critical feedback to enhance project outcomes.
• Analyzed and validated pay applications for accuracy and adherence to project specifications before final approval.
• Facilitated cost solicitation management to optimize vendor selection and procurement efficiency.
• Coordinated and tracked punchlist items to enhance project efficiency and uphold quality benchmarks.
• Streamlined communication and collaboration between site façade and general trade teams to ensure project alignment.

HISD – Houston Independent School District

Jack Yates Senior High School & Lawson Middle School

Total Project Value $ 50,000,000 (Yates HS) / $ 50,000,000 (Lawson MS)...... Project Engineer/ BIM Coordinator

Construction Type: Ground Up Project Size: 200,000 SF (Each Facility)

• Performed Constructability review of Contract Documents during the Pre-Construction phase to substantiated multiple changes in the drawings & specifications leading up to final GMP set release
• Performed Overlay of contract document revisions in Bluebeam to quantify the issue impact of design team-initiated changes
• Facilitated the review & release of Post GMP Addenda
• Coordinated Water & Electrical Utility Shutdowns for installation of temporary chiller yard required to keep an active school in operation prior to & during demolition & build back of new facility
• Initiated Method of Procedures, which installing trades followed during the installation of (3) 150 TON Temporary Chillers
• Conducted Owner Architect Contractor Meetings
• Managed the RFI & Submittal Process via Prolog Converge & SharePoint
• Lead BIM Coordination-Clash Detection Resolution meetings with MEPFP trades
• Generated BIM Coordination Schedule used to accelerate pace of coordination
• Took over main clash detection responsibility from slow paced mechanical trade

SAIA – San Antonio International Airport Consolidated Rental Car Facility

Total Project Value $ 122,000,000............................................................................... MEP Project Engineer

Construction Type: Ground Up Project Size: 7 Level Combo Use Parking Deck (Public Parking-Rental Car)

• Assisted Business Unit Mechanical Director with day to day management of MEP Trades with:
• Project Management Responsibilities:
• Used SAP to manage Budget & Cost throughout the life span of the project (PCOs, CORs, PCCOs & SCCOs)
• Collected, reviewed & approved subcontractor & vendor invoices
• Chaired MEP Coordination Meetings where various contract, change order & scheduling issues were discussed for resolution
• Coordinate submittal review parties for Light Fixture, Generator, ATS & Switchgear Packages

Superintendent Responsibilities:

• Lead local utility coordination meetings for Airport Electrical, CPSE & AT&T Services
• Supervised the setting of the electrical gear & transformers used to provide construction power for (4) Tower Cranes
• Co-chaired BIM Coordination meetings with trades

Houston Methodist Hospital

Campus Wide AHU Upgrades for Dunn Tower/ Fondren-Brown-Alkek Building

Total Project Value $ 3,200,000.................................................................. Project Engineer/Project Manager

Construction Type: Renovation Project Size: (5) 23,000 CFM Roof Top Units / Indoor Air Handling Units

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Managed the project buyout hand off for critical HVAC Equipment
• Chaired Owner-Architect/Engineering-Contractor progress meetings
• Produced CPM schedules with baselines for progress checks, risk & claim mitigations
• Collected, reviewed & approved subcontractor & vendor invoices
• Created & submitted AIA GC Monthly Billing for A/E & Client Review
• Acting liaison between Turner Operations & Turner Logistics for material delivery process

Project Engineer Responsibilities:

• Executed long lead procurement planning, including development of procurement log and submittal register.
• Oversaw dissemination of project document submittals and correspondence with third-party commissioning agent for timely DRL resolution.
• Managed submittal review process by engaging relevant parties for comprehensive final approval of HVAC equipment and controls.
• Conducted comprehensive inspections of factory rigging equipment storage yards and compiled detailed AHU verification reports.

Collaborated with teams to support innovative projects at Shell Oil & Gas Technology Center, Houston Campus. Assisted in the development and testing of new technologies in CRI & Membranes Labs. Contributed to the successful implementation of lab-based solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Assisted in managing project tasks for total value of $3,400,000. Supported engineering teams in delivering project objectives. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure project alignment.

Assisted in renovation of 34,000 square feet project. Supported teams in meeting project timelines and budget goals. Contributed to successful completion of renovation tasks.

• Facilitated project management during team transitions, overseeing daily correspondence between clients, design teams, and trade partners.
• Oversaw contractor buyout processes for multiple MEP and non-MEP trades during team transitions.
• Evaluated and approved invoices and payment requests to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Analyzed project cost items through forensic assessments to support comprehensive budget reconciliation efforts.
• Executed and leveraged CMIC reports to streamline formal funding request processes.
• Developed and sustained baseline resource-loaded CPM and multi-project linked schedules.
• Facilitated client collaboration to define parameters for upcoming project bulletins.
• Executed internal project audits, collaborating with multiple subcontractors to rectify discrepancies in base scope and valid owner-solicited changes.
• Enhanced and refined project metrics to facilitate client review and approval of change orders.
• Facilitated submittal approval process in collaboration with MEP and architectural design leads through effective coordination of review parties among trades.

Oversaw digital realty Houston data center TGS office build-out project.

Total Project Value $ 60,000,000.................................................... Sr. MEP Project Engineer / Superintendent

Construction Type: Ground Up Project Size: 78,000 SF

Perform detailed analysis of construction drawings, specifications, comparative project scopes & pre-existing trade proposals to develop current project scope, constraints & exclusions

• Assisted Project Manager with the development of bidder qualifications & solicitation requirements
• Evaluated Contractor Change Proposals & invoices against work in place prior to Project Manager commentary & acceptance
• Created & Maintained Baseline, Resource Loaded CPM Schedule
• Managed in-field coordination between Non-MEP & MEP trades for full completion of construction scope
• Performed general contractor technical reviews of subcontractor submittals, which included vetting content to prove conformance to project specifications & compliance with AHU requirements

Shell Oil & Gas – Technology Center Houston Campus Winning Innovations Biodomain Laboratory

Total Project Value $ 7,000,000............................................................................. Sr. MEP Project Engineer

Construction Type: Ground Up Project Size: 9,000 SF

• Performed detailed GC Technical Review for MEP, Lab & House Gases, Fire Protection & Fire Alarm, Laboratory Equipment & Laboratory Casework Submittals
• Submitted GC Technical Review Recommendations to Owner’s Representatives in lieu of non-responsive MEP Engineer of Record
• RFI & Submittal Coordination (Tracking Metrics & Reports)
• Facilitated 3D MEP Coordination Meeting between HVAC Host Trade, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection & Laboratory Casework Subcontractors required to develop coordinated shop drawings
• Assist Project Manager with the development & refinement of MEP Laboratory Scope

Phillips 66

Multi-Floor Temporary Headquarters Relocation (Post Conoco Phillips-Phillips 66 Split)

Total Project Value $ 19,000,000........................................................................... Sr. MEP Project Engineer

Construction Type: Renovation Project Size: 243,000 SF

• Develop QA/QC Metrics used to define & gauge subcontractor “in-field” performance & design compliance
• Performed detailed Punch list Analysis & Progress Tracking
• Developed & Implemented Quality Assurance Process & Quality Control Checklist
• Initiated & Assisted Technical Services Manager in laying the foundation of BMS Reporting Requirements & System Commissioning Documents
• Provided CPM Schedule support for Senior Level Superintendent during critical project schedule updates
• Conducted General Trade Correspondence which included long lead item coordination & weekly subcontractor meetings
• Processed Critical Electrical Equipment Submittals for expanded building redundancies

Shell Oil & Gas – Woodcreek Campus

Phase III Multi-Building Fire Protection & Sprinkler Upgrade

Total Project Value $ 3,000,000............................................................................. Sr. MEP Project Engineer

Construction Type: Renovation Project Size: 445,000 SF

• Assisted Project Manager with pricing strategies & scope segregation
• Provided Pre-Construction Evaluation of Design Documents for accelerated procurement
• Provided cursory feedback to Owners Representative & Design Team regarding Drawing Completion, Submittal Packaging Strategy & Constructability Review
• Develop Project Issues & Permit Correspondence Tracking Log
• Facilitated Request for Substitution Process for Sprinkler Submittal Constructability Deviation
• Conducted Weekly Schedule Status Meetings with Superintendent

Shell Oil & Gas – Technology Center Houston Campus Domestic Water Tank Replacement

Total Project Value $ 1,000,000............................................................................. Sr. MEP Project Engineer

Construction Type: Ground Up Project Size: 242,000 Gallon Capacity

• Reviewed Water Tank submittals for Cathodic Protection inclusion, NDE-Non-Destructive Testing & Welding Program Requirements (WPS, WQR, PQR)
• Developed “Issues & Tracking” log to track ancillary project issues beyond scope for client assist
• Developed & Perform detail analysis of project RFI(s) & Submittal for collaborative updates
• Coordinated collaboration with facility controls group & domestic water tank subcontractors
• Verified Proper Cleaning & Purging methods for Tanks, Accessories & Components where incorporated in project scope

Shell Oil & Gas – Technology Center Houston Campus

15 KV Overhead-Underground Feeder Relocation w/ Transformer & Switchgear Replacement

Total Project Value $ 350,000............................................................................. Sr. MEP Project Engineer

• Construction Type: Ground Up Project Size: 15,500 LF of Feeder Runs
• Relocated 2,500 LF of 15 KV 500 & 1,000 KCMIL Control Cable beneath ground feeding Switches, Meters & Transformers required for Relays & Service Side Power Redundancies
• Relocated 2,500 LF of 15 KV 500 & 1,000 KCMIL Control Cable beneath ground feeding Switches, Meters & Transformers required for Relays & Service Side Power Redundancies
• Coordinated the placement & installation of new buried electrical manhole & encased feeders housing relocated conduit runs from Utility Power Connection Source to local Site Access Source
• Validated adherence to current AHJ requirements & updated facility guidelines when confronted with outdated Facility Engineering Specifications
• Build Out External Equipment Yard for (2) 15 KV Switches, (2) 35 KV Switches (4) 5,000 KVA-34.5 KV Step Down Transformers
• Develop & Managed Long Lead Items Tracking List
• Facilitate the expedited release of equipment at crucial project junctions
• Initiated, Developed & Tracked Potential Cost Items (PCIs) required for Change Orders

Shell Oil & Gas – Technology Center Houston Campus

15 KV Overhead-Feeder Replacement (C,M,E & R Buildings)

Total Project Value $ 220,000............................................................................... Sr. MEP Project Engineer

Construction Type: Renovation Project Size: 12,000 LF of Feeder Runs

• Developed & Perform detail analysis of project Submittals for "Okonite" Shielded Power Cables, Quick Turn Terminations & Compression Fittings
• Implemented Revamped Meeting Minutes System required for Owner-Architect-Contractor Correspondence
• Developed Logistics Plan required for site access & mobilization
• Performed Superintendent Roles in lieu of PM absence required for Staging Area Set Up, Traffic Controls, Control Access Zones, Crane Mobilization & Staging, Crane Picks & Material/ Equipment Placement to Roof Top Work Areas
• Provided additional subcontract maintenance with facility vendor to expedite release of equipment to meet accelerated schedule
• Initiated, Developed & Tracked Potential Cost Items (PCIs)required for Change Orders

Power/ Jacobs Joint Venture – Rush University Medical Center (Program Manager Contract) 2006 – 2010

Phase 2, Rush University Medical Center: Hospital Bed Tower

Total Project Value $ 563,000,000............................................................................ MEP Project Engineer

Construction Type: Ground Up Project Size: 800,000 SF

• Managed MEP trades responsible for developing & facilitating coordination process. Coordination process included establishing the level of detail in coordination model, determining the frequency for collision detection used to set milestones for coordination sign-off. Worked jointly with 3D coordination lead & A/E of record as liaison for disseminating A/E files (in native formats) & correspondence required to generate backgrounds for coordination development.
• Processed Request for Information & “e”-submittals specific to MEP coordination
• Co-conducted weekly MEP coordination
• Assisted MEP Project Manager with the management of the multiple prime contract arrangement for main mechanical risers, shell & core portion of the hospital bed tower
• HVAC Shell & Core contract valued at $ 23,000,000
• Hydronic Piping Shell & Core contract valued at $ 9,880,000
• HVAC Controls Shell & Core contract valued at $ 8,500,000
• Custom AHU contract valued at $ 24,000,000
• Assisted MEP Project Manager with the management of the multiple prime contract arrangement for the fit out of the hospital bed tower & intercampus utility connector
• HVAC Fit out contract valued at $ 38,000,000
• Hydronic Piping Fit out Contract valued at $ 35,500,000
• HVAC Controls Fit out Contract valued at $ 12,300,000
• Monitored construction on site & completed Safety Observation Report Cards in conjunction with daily field walk-throughs
• Generated Permit Tracking mechanism for lead time coordination with renewal due dates
• Utilized Prolog in contractor correspondence for RFI(s), submittal register audits & dissemination of supplemental instructions

Phase 1 Rush University Medical Center: Parking Garage, Central Utility Plant, Materials Management

Total Project Value $ 110,000,000............. Field Engineer, Assistant Superintendent, Document Controls Manager

Construction Type: Ground Up Project Size: 7 Level Parking Garage & Central Energy Plant

• Logged & Track Schematic Design, Design Documents & Construction Documents for Phase 1 projects (New Cogeneration Plant/ Parking Garage & Materials Management Loading Dock). Worked in conjunction with project controls to develop Architect/ Contractor RFI submission process.
• Trained Subcontractors to use Prolog Website for RFI & submittal correspondence
• Processed Trade RFIs via Prolog & Prolog Website
• Reviewed Concrete, Formwork & Insulation Submittals
• Reviewed Materials Management & Loading Dock Submittals
• Performed Site Walks to gauge the progression of construction
• Tracked & Catalogued Inclinometer Readings during Earth Retention Phase of Construction
• Initiated Permit Tracking System
• Supervised the Construction of the Harrison Street Tunnel Intercampus connector that would later be fitted out with Chilled Water, Steam & Condensate campus wide distribution & AGV Guide Ways
• Created AutoCAD files documenting space availability & room relocation schemes needed for capital project development
• Generated Bid Tabulation used for evaluation of Program wide MEP Commissioning Agent bids
• Created (2005-2006) Market Survey/ Escalation Report on Chicago, IL Construction Sectors used to gauge construction services & trade availability for RUMC project. Market Survey included development of milestone summary schedule in Primavera version (P3) & interactive PDF data collection tools.