L. T. Parker
Alexandria,United States
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Summary
Experienced Construction Project Manager with a successful track record in managing complex construction projects from start to finish. Demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams, promoting strong team collaboration, and adapting to changing needs to achieve impactful results. Highly skilled in project planning, risk management, budgeting, and effective stakeholder communication. Recognized for reliability, strategic thinking, and a results-driven approach that consistently ensures project success.
Work History
Senior Construction Project Manager
General Services Administration (GSA)(PBS)(ODC)
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: (This is a federal position) Public Building Service (PBS) Office of Design and Construction (ODC)-Capital Projects Division
- Responsible for Managing approximately 250,000 sq. ft. of complex building projects from preliminary planning through design, construction, equipment installation, and close-out stages, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and trends in facility design, construction, alterations, space management, contracting, and negotiations to ensure projects meet client requirements.
- Conducts building system inspections and determines architectural and support cost estimates to achieve master plan goals.
- Develops project timelines, implements review systems, and reports on project status.
- Directs the acquisition and management of various contract types to support capital development projects.
- Leads multi-million-dollar projects involving a span of three or more years, providing leadership to internal and external representatives.
- Analyzes client facility needs, identifies key technical and resource personnel, and manages project development and execution.
- Directs changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Maintains schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Adapts quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Provides outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
Senior Facilities Planning Specialist
Department of Justice (DOJ)(DEA)
07.2018 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: (This is a federal position) Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Concurrently oversaw and managed over 675,000 Sq. Ft of DEA Field Office lease acquisitions, renovations, expansions and relocation projects.
- Determined facility lease requirements for regional laboratories and Headquarters satellite facilities.
- Liaison between DEA and the General Services Administration (GSA), assisting in the development of detailed and effective lease requirement documents and site selection strategies.
- Oversaw the design development and oversight of all construction and renovation, ensuring all DEA requirements, milestones, deliverables and expectations are achieved
- Developed strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency and improved project timelines by coordinating with cross-functional teams.
Project Manager
Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army (OAA)
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: (This is a federal position)(OAA) Army Headquarters Services (AHS)
- Oversaw multiple projects across all phases of development. Accountable for the overall management, coordination and oversight of 13 plus facilities and over 538,000 square feet of Army leased space and associated personnel throughout the National Capitol Region.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Provided planning, scheduling, coordination of agency moves, relocations, work orders and other related support pertaining to Army leased and delegated facilities.
- Monitored workflow, availability of resources and made timeline and scope adjustments as needed.
- Made recommendations for the most efficient and economical use for available space. Ensured compliance with applicable codes and regulations, in support of the Army’s mission.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Space Utilization Specialist
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: (This is a federal position) (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS)
- As Space Utilization Specialist, I was responsible for designing, implementing, overseeing space planning, facility utilization and program management for over 45 facilities and leased space occupied by USDA, Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Hawaii.
- Responsible for establishing tenant program requirements and the development of multifaceted statements of work (SOW) for tenant improvement projects.
- Created detailed reports for enhancing operational efficiency and meeting project goals.
- From these studies, recommended the most efficient and economical use for available space and ensured compliance with all applicable codes and bylaws.
- Implied the use of AutoCAD, Archibus and various other spatial development programs, to conduct studies of agency facilities to determine space availability and reconfiguration possibilities.
Architect (Reach Back Coordinator)
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)(MED)
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Company Overview: (This is a federal position)(USACE) Middle East District (MED)
- As Reach Back Coordinator, I was responsible for managing and providing guidance to over 25 architectural reach back support team members.
- This position involved the management of all reach back personnel and the review of all architectural design documents, reports, studies and work prepared in-house and by Architectural/Engineering (A/E) firms
- This coordination included ensuring all architectural elements for each facility met the requirements of the client, utilized locally available skills and materials to the maximum advantage and were of the most economical and serviceable type.
- Improved team productivity by developing efficient schedules and ensuring adherence to deadlines.
- Maintained orderly and current architectural reference information notebooks containing information to support progressive design development.
Architect
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)(AED)
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Company Overview: (This is a federal position)(Deployment)(USACE)-Afghanistan Engineer District (AED)-South, Kandahar
- Served as an Architect, for the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Afghanistan Engineer District-South, provided expert architectural professional services in planning, design, and construction administration.
- Ensured over 250 request for proposal’s were economical and used locally available means and methods of construction for locations that included various dynamic site conditions.
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized architectural solutions, meeting their unique needs and preferences.
- Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
Design Manager (A/E Contract Administrator)
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)(MED)
03.2011 - 09.2011
- Company Overview: (This is a federal position)(USACE) Middle East District (MED)
- As the Design Manager/Contracting Officer Representative (COR), for the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District, I was responsible for managing and procuring over 50 contracts between architectural and engineering (A/E) firms for design services.
- Provided direct support to the Contracting Officer (KO), by preparing Architectural/Engineering (A/E) packages for bids, from selected Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) firms.
- Researched and negotiated contract modifications, reviewed contractor submittals, prepared Good Faith Estimates (GFE), prepared man-hour estimates, administered and maintained the Architect-Engineer Contract Administration Support System (ACASS) and reviewed and compared pay estimates for projects based on scope, schedule, and local market conditions.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable terms for organization.
- Developed contract templates for streamlining processes and ensuring consistency.
- Improved vendor relationships by maintaining open lines of communication and resolving disputes.
- Analyzed contract terms and conditions to identify potential risks and reduce liabilities.
- Successfully managed high volumes of contracts simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and ensuring accuracy.
Architect
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)(MED)
07.2008 - 03.2011
- Company Overview: (This is a federal position) (USACE) Middle East District (MED)
- As an Architect, for the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District, I provided architectural support, coordination and professional expertise in the planning, design, and construction administration of architectural and interior design of a wide variety of conventional and unconventional building types.
- Served as Technical Coordinator and architectural lead on over 45 Design/Bid/Build and Design/Build packages in support of our area of responsibility (AOR) throughout the Middle East and Africa.
- Accessed and reviewed plans and submittals from Architectural/Engineering (A/E) firms and determined whether submitted design concepts were applicable and appropriate to specific jobsite conditions and ensured customer requirements were met.
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized architectural solutions, meeting their unique needs and preferences.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation, including site plans, elevations, sections, and details for clear communication of design intent.
Architect
City Of Newport News, Virginia
07.2005 - 07.2008
- Company Overview: (This is a local government position)
- As Architect, for City of Newport News, I was responsible for providing architectural designs and managing construction of over 45 municipal projects throughout city.
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized architectural solutions, meeting their unique needs and preferences.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Responsibilities included providing design schematics, cost estimates and preparing engineering reports in support of project requirements.
- Conducted research studies involving site visits, property feasibility and space planning analysis, and special reports in support of Capital Improvement Plan.
- Maintained strong communication with clients throughout the design process to ensure alignment between their vision and the final product.
- Spearheaded redesign of historic building, preserving its cultural significance while modernizing its facilities.
Designer (Hull Outfitting)
Northrop Grumman/Newport News Shipbuilding
06.2001 - 07.2005
- Company Overview: (This is a government contract position)
- Served as a Hull Outfitting design specialist and technical advisor, responsible for reviewing and evaluating designs and technical documents related to Hull Structures, Welding, Material Control Systems, Protective Coatings and Hull Treatments for major combat naval vessels.
- Supported the design and development of engineering designs for current naval CVN 76/77/78 class carrier ship systems.
- Lead and organized engineering investigations including ship checks, to obtain data for use in developing designs, engineering reports, and test procedures.
- Revised and updated existing maintenance drawings to reflect new and upgraded systems and made detailed recommendations for design strategies related to each specific job.
- Contributed to team success by sharing design insights and best practices.
Education
Professional Degree of Architecture -
09.1996 - 05.2001
Skills
- Permitting compliance
- Documentation review
- Material procurement
- Scheduling coordination
- Change order management
- Subcontractor management
- Design review
- Stakeholder communication
- Value engineering
- Construction expertise
- Project closeout
- Scope of work development
- Workload delegation
- Workflow analysis proficiency
- Scope Conformance Inspection
Certification
- Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Level I Certification
- Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Level II Certification
- Contracting Officer Representative (COR) with Mission Focus
- Design/Build Construction Certification
- Security Engineering Certification
- A/E Contracts Certification
- Leadership Development Certification
- Life Cycle Cost Analysis Certification
- Cost Risk Analysis Certification
- Improved Statement of Work Certification
- Security Exclusions and Prohibitions Certification
- Integrating Sustainable Acquisition Certification
- Ethics and Procurement Integrity for the Acquisition Workforce Certification
- Fundamentals of Acquisition Management Certification
Work Availability
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Security Clearances
- Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance (Validated June 2019)
Job Related Training
- ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management Certificate
- CLM 003 Overview of Acquisition Ethics Certificate
- CLC 106 Contracting Officer Representative with Mission Focus Certificate
- Life Cycle Cost Analysis Certificate
- Cost Risk Analysis Certificate
- Bentley Micro station V8 - Expert User Knowledge
- Autodesk Revit - Moderate User Knowledge
- Autodesk AutoCAD - Expert User Knowledge
- 2011 Leadership Development Graduate
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