Derrick Snowden CFM, LEED

• Drive construction & engineering professional specializing in MEP systems integration, multi-disciplinary coordination, and project lifecycle management from concept through commissioning
• Delivered general contractor oversight across project construction and design from development through execution and warranty for budgets ranging from 5M to 40M.
• Maintained budget compliance through pre-construction reviews, ongoing tracking, claim resolutions, payment assessments, change order approvals, and scope management.
• Developed project strategy, schedules, designs, and financial reports to ensure stakeholder alignment throughout project lifecycle.
• Facilitated construction progress by resolving delays and coordinating permits, licenses, and project compliance with architects, engineers, and local officials.
• Collaborated with architects, engineers, and government officials to secure necessary permits and licenses.

Reduced field risk by reviewing drawings, submittals, and site issues for compliance and timely resolution.

• Guided architects, engineers, and contractors through contract terms for capital projects and project delivery.
• Tracked capital projects for schedule, budget, and compliance with city and state requirements; developed maintenance programs, maintained equipment and facility records, and implemented strategies and policies to achieve cost savings.
• Developed and managed preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including equipment and facility records and maintenance activities.
• Developed and executed strategies and operational tactics, including programs, policies, procedures, and budget responsibilities to maximize cost savings.
• Managed staff and contractors across grounds, janitorial, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and locksmith functions; completed performance reviews, payroll, hiring, and termination for contractual and regular staff.
• Supported daily operations for 12 state- and city-funded Head Start school buildings and 4 family homeless shelters, covering more than 1 million sq. ft. of facilities, exteriors, interiors, grounds, tools, and equipment to maintain safe, sanitary conditions for students, staff, visitors, and stakeholders.

• Coordinated all phases of construction projects from pre-construction planning through final closeout, managing portfolios valued at $15 to $45 million for large-scale residential and commercial properties in Md..
• Supported all phases of construction projects from pre-construction planning through final closeout, managing project portfolios valued at $15 to $45 and focusing on large-scale residential and commercial properties in the MD area.
• Delivered full-cycle support for construction projects from pre-construction planning through final closeout, managing portfolios valued at $15 to $45 across large-scale residential and commercial properties in the MD area.
• Developed detailed project schedules, monitored schedule risks, and implemented contingency plans to support on-time delivery.
• Built and updated detailed project schedules, tracked possible delays, and carried out contingency plans to keep projects on schedule.
• Maintained project schedules, identified possible delays, and executed contingency plans to keep delivery on track.
• Prepared and checked cost estimates, bids, and contracts, collaborating with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to enhance project margins.
• Reviewed cost estimates, bids, and contracts, and negotiated with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to strengthen project margins.
• Produced cost estimates, bids, and contracts, and negotiated with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to support stronger project margins.
• Shared project updates with clients and stakeholders, leading weekly progress and program meetings.
• Communicated project status to clients and stakeholders, facilitating weekly progress and program meetings.
• Kept clients and stakeholders informed through weekly progress and program meetings, and supporting clear project communication.
• Executed safety procedures and ensured environmental compliance across all active job sites, achieving perfect OSHA compliance.
• Directed safety procedures and environmental compliance efforts, maintaining perfect OSHA compliance across all active job sites.
• Adhered to employee safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment. and environmental regulations, maintaining perfect OSHA compliance across all active job sites.

• Lead weekly subcontractor meetings, monitor progress against master schedule, and flag supply-chain risks early.
• Perform QA/QC inspections, checking installations against project drawings and structural requirements.
• Review monthly pay applications and change orders, confirm quantities, and check contract compliance before approval.
• Supported submittal and RFI tracking, collaborating with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve design gaps and prevent project delays.
• Maintained daily field reports, punch lists, and photo records to document milestones and facilitate claims and progress updates.