Management Project
Resume:
AZIM ISHMAEL
Cell: 617-***-**** **** Randolph Ave, Milton MA 02186 aceclw@r.postjobfree.com
PROGRAM /PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PROJECT CONTROLS
Dedicated Management Professional with over twenty three experience eager to contribute in your organization program
controls and project management growth and success. Results-focused leader specializing on design build EPC (V) projects.
Expert in project controls, creation of project control groups, systems and implementation.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Program/Construction Management Program Controls/ Risk
Project Management: Management
Engineering/Design CPM Scheduling/WBS & Estimating
Business Development/Proposal Cost/Change/Contract Management
Writing EV Management & Forecasting
Owner & Subcontractor Document Management/Retention
Management Workflow Process
Leadership /Mentoring & Development/Streamlining
Negotiations Report Development & Progress
Problem Solving/Decision Making Reporting
Field Operations & Punch List Implementation: Procedures & PM
Management Systems
PM Tools Standardization &
Training
Integral leader who offers proven experience in business optimization, including designing, developing, and implementing
forward-thinking programs, processes, and procedures to achieve continued key growth and productivity.
Top performer who excels at analyzing management and operational needs. Ambitious professional, who plans,
prioritizes, manages, and completes tasks within fast-paced, deadline-driven situations.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Program Manager for prime engineering consultant on engineering projects from conceptual design thru construction documents and CA services on Fortune
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100 Company. Projects included all phases of MEP, Architectural, Structural, Civil and Acoustical Design. Management of all sub consultants, design staff,
and daily interaction with owners/client.
Program Controls Manager on $400M Consent Decree Pharmaceutical EPCV Program. Management and setup of project controls group, implementation of
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all systems and process, subcontractor management and cost/schedule management. Development of monthly report tools/reports to client and executives.
Resource management and planning on program.
Sr. Regional Manager for engineering operations/program controls and project management on all Hospitality and Institutional projects for Northeast Region
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of US. Projects range from $400M up to $1B. Hands On senior manager with expertise on all facets of project/program controls and project management.
Sr Project manager with twenty three plus years’ experience in Boston and NE Region on the Pharmaceutical, Institutional, IT and Hospitality market sectors.
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Project type includes: High-Rise/Towers, Conv. Centers, Casino, Lab Upgrades, Clean Rooms, MEP Upgrades, GMP/Non GMP Equip Upgrade,
Manufacturing Shutdowns, Computer/Cold Rooms Build out, Tenant Improvements and Sports Arena. Management from conceptual thru CDs,
preconstruction, procurement, construction, construction administration, validation thru closeout/turnover to endusers (project life cycle).
Sr Divison Project Control Manager with twenty three plus years’ experience on project controls, project services, project management systems, technology
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advancement, training and systems implementation. Created cost models, reporting methods, CPM scheduling templates, cash flow, workflow process,
EVMS, projections, risk management and executive progress reporting. CPM schedules are cost, resource/ fee loaded. Expert in development of schedules
and PM databases.
Creation and Management of project control groups including schedulers, cost engineer, contract administrators, document control, estimators and project
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engineers. Responsible of development and implementation of monthly executive project report on all projects for senior management and client.
Supervised and managed all project control efforts and group for the CA/T Tunnel Project (DOT) for all remedial services. Developed and provided monthly
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progress reporting with projections and earned value calculations on all projects/task orders. Development of detailed execution worked plans, estimates,
integrated schedules (cost & man hours/fee). All work plans are base lined, tracked, monitored and maintained.
Managed and supervised subcontractors, procurement and schedule for punch list on 2500 room hotel/conv center. Developed and implemented tracking
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tools/ project punch list approval with client.
Chairman of Perini Improvement Committee (PIC). Streamlined and developed enhance business process, templates, reports and web collaboration tools to
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expedite turnaround time on project teams to communicate in real
Implemented Prolog Manager, Prolog Website, Primavera P6/P3, Contract Manager, Lynx Photo Management, Document Management, Newforma and PM
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databases. Implemented web based collaboration systems for design /build projects.
Streamlined, developed and standardized workflow/process for engineering/construction, communications, collaboration, cost/change management,
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document/retention mgmt and reporting for division, owners, consultants and subcontractors.
Development of written procedures and training to support for all levels of region and management goals.
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
Contractor (Vanderweil & Genzyme): Boston MA 2012-2014
Program Management & Program Controls Manager
Program management on large fast track engineering design/build program for a confidential client across the US (Fortune 100 Company). Program services
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include prime engineering consultant, MEP design services, architectural services civil/structural engineering services and construction administration.
Managing and overseeing projects and during the engineering/ design and construction administration phase. Awarding and managing contracts to Architects,
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Civil, Structural and Acoustical Engineering Firms. Manage and direct in house MEP engineering staff and sub consultants on assigned projects.
Development and preparation of proposals for MEP engineering, architectural, civil and structural services. Preparation of bid tabs/ analysis on engineering
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sub consultants and recommendations for award
Development of design schedule, resource allocation, manpower staffing plan for program including sub consultants. Development of design and
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engineering budgets/estimates and reimbursements on projects .Managing and negotiating change orders and design milestones to meet client deadlines
Meeting, liaising and coordination with the client, construction managers, sub consultants, program participants and engineering staff on deliverable
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milestones, project budget and schedule. Creation of tracking tools for sub consultants and owner thru project completion. Tracking of schedules, budgets,
fee, cost to date, projections and man hours
Program controls manager on the design/build $400M FEU Program at Genzyme. Management and setup of project controls group, implementation of all
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systems, subcontractor management and development of role, responsibilities and deliverables for group. Resource management and planning on program.
Responsibilities included executive budget planning and commitment tracking, EVMS, CPM scheduling (P6), contract management, estimating, cash flow,
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change control, forecasting, subcontractor scope review and approval, risk management and approval of all pay apps.
Development and preparation of monthly executive report. Report includes progress narrative, budget/commitments, projections, schedules, trending,
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construction/field updates and engineering documentation.
Contractor (SLL): Miami & Caribbean 2010-2012
Operations & Project Controls Director
Property Development and Procurement for long term government rental in Caribbean. Rehab of buildings to meet code compliant per government
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regulations. Negotiated leasing agreement and contract terms.
Property Procurement and Development for Start Up company for the design, fabrication and construction of habitable spaces by way of re-purposing ISO
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containers. Development included all engineering, permitting and construction.
Habitable spaces included: labs, clinics, pharmacy, restrooms, sleeping quarters, kitchens, armories, offices, schools, army/air guard living quarters and work
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camps. Managed, designed engineered all solutions to meet client specifications.
Setup firm operations in USA, managed staff/ subs and managed all government prequalification’s for GSA Approval. Responsible and managed all
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engineering, project controls, procurement, fabrication, subs and operation efforts.
Perini Building Company: North East Region 2004-2010
Division Senior Manager: Project Management & Program Controls
Sr Division Manager responsible for project management, project controls and technology for the North East Region (US). Direct report to Executive Vice
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President of Division. Provided internal project management consulting to division EVP & Project Executives.
Responsibilities of Project Management and Engineering Operations includes: project setup, internal project management consulting, oversight of progress
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of projects, implementation of project management systems, project monitoring/tracking per company policies and procedures, evaluate/review costs,
evaluate/review engineering documents. Oversee the development/updating of schedules/logistics plan and document management services.
Sr Project Control Manager responsible for all project control, project services, project management systems, technology advancement, training, systems
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implementation and customization on all region projects. Provided company subsidiaries evaluations on technology advancement. Initiate and procured all
division PM system/tools.
Creation and management of project control group. Set staff goals and deliverables for management, clients and field operations. Staff included schedulers,
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contract admin, cost engineers, document management and field staff.
Responsible for division technology advancement, integration and training. Duties included the research, development, advancement, procurement and
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implementation of all management systems. Systems types: project management, engineering documents, accounting, field management, photo management
and document management,
Managed and supervised punch list and procurement efforts for 2,500 room hotel towers/conv center. Customized and setup punch list database system,
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procurement system and records/archiving system for division.
Chairman of Perini Improvement Committee (PIC), created by SVP to review, streamline, develop, create and standardized all work flow process within our
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division to maximize productivity for end users such as by project staff and executives.
Responsible for division engineering operations of all projects from project setup, preconstruction, field operations, engineering documentation, contract/bid
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analysis, construction, document management, punch list and closeout. Developed and managed the litigation documentation efforts amongst lawyers,
consultants and staff on projects.
Implemented and standardized project control procedures for division for use on projects. Project controls included the budget/cost tracking and projections,
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procurement, change management, earned value, weighted percent complete, schedule updating/tracking variances against baseline, contract administration,
document management, (RFI/Submittals), field administration and executive reporting. Development and tracking of detailed project schedules.
Provided internal consulting to project executives in the management of projects. Support included operations, problem solving, corrective action plans,
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custom reporting, revisiting workflow process,written procedures, tracking tools for subs/ consultants and owners, field support and monthly and executive
reporting.
Developed written procedures and policies for the standardization of company/division efforts on project management, cost management, document
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management, records management and change cost/management. Managed and directed all training for division. Developed process/workflow and
initiatives for field operations
Performed and directed advanced customization on project management systems, custom templates and field databases .
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Standardized software on division computers and authorized all procurement of all software, computers and tech request.
Shawmut Design and Construction: Boston & Providence 2003-2004
Project Manager
Responsible for the project management, client and subcontractor management of Wellesley Congregational Church ($10M), Brown University Labs ($3M)
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and Boston Red Sox Right Field Expansion ($6M).
Project Manager for the design and construction including, estimate, subcontractor/equipment buyout of specialized Brainwave Testing Lab for animals at
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Brown University.
Responsibilities include project management, subcontractor management, contract/ scope management, permitting, procurement management, change
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management, client pay application and preparation of monthly management report which includes project status, budget/cost commitments and projections.
Managed revenue on projects.
Responsible for meeting with client, Architect, design consultant and subcontractors for weekly meeting, resolving project issues, punch list resolution,
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schedule updates and field coordination. Oversee schedule development/ update and monitoring/tracking of punch list.
Jacobs Engineering @Wyeth/Pfizer Campus: Andover & Cambridge 1997-2003
Program Management & Program Controls Manager
Project manager for numerous EPCV biotech/pharmaceutical capital projects at Andover/Cambridge Campus. Project type includes: research and
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development labs, clean room build-out/upgrades, manufacturing shutdown, computer rooms, tenant improvement, loading dock renovation, site work, MEP
upgrades (GMP/Non GMP). Managed projects from conceptual design thru CDs, pre-construction, procurement, construction, construction administration,
turnover, closeout and validation.
Sr Program Controls Manager on EPCV bio-pharmaceutical, manufacturing, MEP upgrades and tenant improvement projects. Managed and setup program
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and systems implementation, CPM scheduling, estimating, contract /cost and change management, documentation management and closeout. Developed and
prepared monthly progress reports.
Responsible for setting up and managing all project control services and staff on all capital projects at Wyeth BioPharma Campus. Project control services
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include all phases of project management (EPCV). Efforts included baseline execution plans, budget/cost control, change control, projections, variances,
earned value, risk management, estimating, CPM scheduling (baseline/updates) procurement and document/retention management.
Responsible for development, creation, management and monitoring of the annual site-wide manufacturing shutdown schedule. Developed standardized site
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wide shutdown manufacturing schedule/planning for the Wyeth at Andover, Cambridge and St Louis Campus. Managed subs and all Wyeth staff on
shutdown.
Developed process workflow and implementation of project management tools. Processes included schedule management. document management, RFI &
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submittal/drawing management, cost/change control management and contract administration
Development baseline execution plans for all projects consisting of budget, schedule, risk, procurement plan, scope narrative, safety plan, milestones and
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deliverables.
Implementation of Prolog Manager, Primavera (P6 & Contract Manager) and In House Systems at client campus. Developed and streamlined campus
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training manuals, procedures and system training. Team leader in the development of the workflow process and standardization.
Team leader in the development of site wide plan/manuals for installation verification, checklist, startup and commissioning of GMP and Non GMP
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equipment including HVAC units.
Responsible for managing, estimating, budgeting, monitoring, controlling cost and forecasting the Jacobs maintenance group budget for all site craft/staff
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on the entire campus
Responsible for the development of monthly progress report. Performed analysis/review and creation of monthly progress report for all projects on site. The
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report includes control budgets, CPM schedules, change orders, risk analysis, forecasting, budget variances, project narratives, safety, and charts as required
by client. Perform analysis of each project, conduct monthly progress meeting with each manager and client to advise/inform them of project status.
Camp Dresser & McKee: Boston MA 1989-1997
Senior Project Controls Supervisor
Supervision, directing and training of the Project Control Group. Performed budgeting & estimating for division projects. Designed and implemented
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enhanced progress reporting formats for the Central Artery Project, including tracking, monitoring of cost/schedule, monthly deliverables and reporting using
different management tools.
Responsible for analysis/review and supervision for the preparation and creation of client monthly progress report for the $50M Central Artery Project.
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Report included earned valve measurements, weighted percent complete, forecasting, budget variances, trending and charts as required by client. Perform
analysis of projects and conduct monthly meeting with managers to advise/inform them of project status and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
Tracked all projects using spreadsheet applications and Primavera systems. Development of detail work plans consisting of budget, resources, milestones
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and deliverables. Developed and implemented electronic document management system database and group training manuals.
Responsible for review/audit of Central Artery Project pay application and billing. Review includes tracking of project budgets, fee and review of cost to
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date to verify billable per contract. Perform monthly cash flow and invoice analysis. Point of contact and liaison for monthly report and pay application with
client for payment and exceptions.
Educational & Technical Summary
Construction Management – Wentworth Inst of Technology Certificate: Project Management–ASCE
Design & Engineering Management – Northeastern Certificate: Prolog Manager–Advanced & Prolog Web
AAS Accounting – UTT Trinidad Certificate: Prolog Manager–Admin/Customization
Diploma: Computer Operations – CPI: Cambridge, MA Certificate: MS Office/Visio
Diploma: Computerized Bus Systems – CLC: Somerville, MA Train the Trainer
Certificate: Primavera - Advance & Admin
Computer Skills:
MS Office, Visio, Oracle Contract Manager Document Management Systems,
SharePoint, PowerPoint, Access SureTrak, MS Project AutoCAD/Revit
Prolog Manager, Prolog Website Newforma, Project Mgmt. Systems Databases
Oracle Primavera P3/P6 Crystal Reports, Lynx Photo
Adobe Pro
References:
References and recommendation letters will be furnished upon request.
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