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Education
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Community Service
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Jacob-Paul Tatum

Houston,TX

Summary

Experienced Senior Project Engineer with over 4 years in construction project management, adept at leading complex projects from inception to completion. Proven track record in delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining high safety and quality standards. Knowledgeable in project planning, cost control, risk management, and team leadership. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders, manage subcontractors and implement innovative solutions to overcome challenges. Strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented approach to ensure efficient project execution and client satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Engineer

Manhattan Construction Co.
Houston , TX
03.2021 - Current

George Bush IAH – Terminal B Redevelopment - Baggage Handling Facility


o Contributed to buyout procedures by drafting comprehensive scopes of work and ensuring thorough scope coverage during the subcontractor contracting process.

George Bush IAH – Terminal B Redevelopment – B South 4 Gate Up-Gauge

o Assisted the Project Manager in the planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome.
o Effectively documented weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings.
o Coordinated, conducted, and led weekly subcontractor coordination meetings weekly to combat scheduling and design conflicts amongst trades.
o Provided technical support for the construction effort including application of construction methods/materials; resolution and documentation of design conflicts/changes through RFIs.
o Managed product data/shop drawing/sample submittals through the approval process and tracked delivery dates.
o Prepared monthly applications for payment via AIA G-702 and provided requested back-up for Owner execution.
o Effectively managed Owner initiated and design related change orders.
o Managed quality control measures on essential building elements.
o Compiled punch list items and managed them through completion.
o Executed project close out procedures by compiling As Built/O&M documents.
Reinforced the safety team by addressing infractions committed by various subcontractors with their respective Owners/Project Managers.

  • Assisted in the development of new technologies related to products and services.

Construction Management Intern

Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Houston , TX
06.2020 - 09.2020

Harris County Flood Control District – Hurricane Harvey Recovery Plan


o Assisted Construction Manager with curating the project schedule over the course of three months for the concrete channel lining replacement post hurricane Harvey.
o Oversaw concrete and utility subcontractors during demolition, banking, forming, and pouring phases of their scope.


Texas Department of Transportation – 8 Mile Beltway 8/ Pasadena Freeway Main Lane Replacement


o Reviewed contract documents for rebar and paving operations prior to placement each day.
o Conducted rebar cage inspections for overpass slurry drilled piers and columns.
o Oversaw power washing operations during initial final clean phased turnover.

Project Engineer

Manhattan Construction Co.
Houston , TX

Humble High School & Guy M. Sconzo Early College, Humble TX –


o Created and delivered project level and executive level status reports to both project team and senior management.
o Tracked/reviewed/approved submittal packages from subcontractors and submitted to the architect.
o Revised preliminary schedules to reflect material lead times, project start dates and set the schedule baseline.
o Documented existing conditions and issued necessary RFI’s.
o Conduct weekly jobsite safety meetings.
o Managed/supervised/scheduled trades to complete scope of work packages.
o Edited project plans to reflect As-built conditions.
o Scheduled and obtained necessary city inspections.
o Collected warranty information, O&M manuals, and as-builts from Subcontractors.


Cy-Fair Visual and Performing Arts Center, Cypress, TX –


o Assisted in estimating bid accumulation and scope assignments for pre-bid packaging for all interior finish trades.
o Conducted material takeoffs using Onscreen Takeoff to cross reference subcontractor bid proposals to elevate scope gaps in contracts.
o Distributed bidding information to subcontractors
o Tracked bidding coverage
o Submitted bids and recorded results
o Organized and scoped out subcontractor bids
o Set up and distributed invitations to bid documents

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Science -

Prairie View A&M University

Skills

  • Procore
  • Navisworks / Revizto BIM
  • Owner Insight
  • Kahua
  • Building Connected
  • ProjectSight (Project Cost Control)
  • HFF Vista (Project Accounting)
  • Onscreen Takeoff
  • Microsoft Suite

Certification

  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certified
  • OSHA 30-Hour

Affiliations

369th Experience World War I Centennial Band

  • Selected to participate in this recreation band to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I and to honor the men of the Harlem Hellfighters Band. We participated in a series of performances at historic sites to pay tribute to the 369th Regimental Band.

Honor Roll (2016-2020)

  • Dean’s List Honoree (3.0-3.49 GPA)

Community Service

District K Volunteer (2015-Present)

  • Houston City Council Member Larry Green’s District - District K Turkey Drive each Christmas season - Keep District K Beautiful Day - Habitat for Humanity Super Bowl Build Day in District K

Poll Worker (2012-Present) 

  • Volunteer poll worker

Organizations

  • Prairie View A&M Marching Band – Leads Drum Major (2017-2020)
  • Kappa Kappa Psi National Horary Band Fraternity Inc. (2018-Present) - Executive Board: Public Relations and Social Chair (2018-2020)
  • Eta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. (2019-Present) - Executive Board: Treasurer (2019-2020)
  • NAACP College Student Member (2017-2020)

Timeline

Senior Project Engineer

Manhattan Construction Co.
03.2021 - Current

Construction Management Intern

Freese and Nichols, Inc.
06.2020 - 09.2020

Project Engineer

Manhattan Construction Co.

Bachelor of Science in Construction Science -

Prairie View A&M University
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certified
  • OSHA 30-Hour
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