Expert Details
Construction and Project Management Consultant, including Alternate Dispute Resolution, Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
ID: 740205
Arizona, USA
As a Quality Manager, Expert has been instrumental in leading teams, overseeing project compliance, and executing quality assurance protocols. He has managed the quality assurance programs for multi-billion-dollar transportation projects, including the California High Speed Rail, and played a key role in developing quality departments from the ground up. His leadership in developing quality systems and implementing auditing and training programs has ensured successful project delivery and client satisfaction. He is also proficient in managing contractor compliance, conducting quality audits, and producing comprehensive reports for high-profile clients.
Additionally, Expert has a background as an educator, having served as an adjunct professor in construction and quality control at Mesa Community College. His military service in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he earned numerous commendations, also speaks to his disciplined approach to leadership and problem-solving. Expert is now a consultant and expert witness in quality management for construction and engineering projects.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1997 | Degree: BS | Subject: Construction Management | Institution: Columbia State University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2024 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Construction Project Management Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Provide insight and advise on project management and quality assurance / quality control roles.• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives and programs. • Clients include small businesses, private companies, and public sectors such as casino's, universities, elementary schools, and transportation projects for both design and construction. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2022 to 2024 | Employer: Quality Engineering, Inc. | Title: Quality Manager | Department: Management |
Responsibilities:$10B High Speed Rail Project.• Light Rail extension including 5-mile, 45+ ft dia. tunnel and track, four stations, maintenance facility - 4 contracts, responsible for oversight of the 4 design-build contractor’s quality assurance and quality control programs. • Reviewed for approval of engineering consultant and contractor, submitted quality and design work plans, interface and coordination with operations and maintenance. • Conducted QA program management oversite surveillances and audits on BSV II Contractors, consultants, and third-party participants. • Provided weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting to the FTA and the PMOC. • Conducted Quality Training of project personnel regarding QA Oversight activities, quality program management and FTA 15 elements tailored training. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2020 to 2021 | Employer: PGH Wong Engineering, Inc. | Title: Verification, Validation, Self- Certification and Handover Quality Oversight Manager | Department: California High Speed Rail; Quality |
Responsibilities:$2.3B High Speed Rail Project.• Performed oversight of the contractor’s quality, compliance, and safety and certification programs. • Managed a team of professionals to achieve daily performance goals. • Performed surveillances and audits internally and externally. Oversight of inspection and test plans. • Compiled weekly data for executives to make critical decisions. Issued and resolution of Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR’s). |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2019 to 2020 | Employer: Z-Modular | Title: Quality Manager | Department: Quality |
Responsibilities:Start-up modular building manufacturer.• Created and developed the Quality Department from the ground up. • Responsible for communicating project requirements to ensure contract compliance. • Responsible for communicating project requirements to ensure contract compliance. • Responsible for submission of the company’s Quality Plan and educating staff. • Established and implemented project specific protocol and auditing in accordance with state and federal requirements • Coordinated objectives with management, production and quality personnel. • Coordinated activities remodel projects with the maintenance department. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2019 to 2019 | Employer: The Cornerstone Group | Title: Owner's Representative / Quality Manager | Department: Construction Management |
Responsibilities:$23M Student Housing Project.• Responsible for reviewing plans and specifications for constructability including errors and/or omissions, review of change orders, coordination with the client for FFE, and all utility outages. • Oversaw contractor’s safety plans; review of contractor work schedules for activities and their durations, logic, milestones, and completion dates. • Documentation of construction daily work activities including manpower and equipment totals including daily progress photos and weather, and the storage and stockpiling of materials; monthly reporting, oversight of contractor safety programs. • Oversaw site testing and building inspection including soils, borings, concrete, masonry, structural steel, framing, MEP systems, post tensioning, and underground utilities in accordance with the local AHJ and various utility companies. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2018 to 2018 | Employer: Digital Building Components | Title: Quality Assurance / Quality Control Manager | Department: Construction Management |
Responsibilities:Start-up manufacturer of modular building components.• Submitted project deliverables and ensured they adhered to contract standards. • Analyzed data from reports to identify trends and future opportunities. • Responsible for the Company’s Quality Assurance Plan, training personnel, auditing in accordance with state and ISO guidelines; coordinated with management, production and quality personnel; performed constructability reviews to vet both design and construction difficulties and/or omissions in the plans and specifications. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to 2017 | Employer: Valley Metro Rail, Inc. | Title: Quality Assurance Manager | Department: Safety, Security and Quality |
Responsibilities:$750M Light Rail Projects.• Performed quality inspections and audits including Safety and Security Certification Verification Report (SSCVR), auditing of projects for contract compliance, collaboration and presentations with ADOT, FTA, and the Cities of Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe. • Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Standards and Details Voting Committee Member, Sustainability Sub-Committee Member, and Voting Member of Consultant and Contractor Selection Committee. • Attended Monthly ADOT and FTA Meetings and provided reports and presentations on department work. • Gathered and interpreted data for statistical and analytical review, monitored work under warranty, performed site inspections/reviews, and established file systems for traceability. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to 2014 | Employer: Tudor Perini Construction Company | Title: Quality Control Manager | Department: Construction Management |
Responsibilities:$500M Hurricane Sandy Reconstruction: 2,300 homes in 4 months.• Developed and implemented the tracking system for over 2,000 buildings. • Managed inbound call center providing service and support for all customers. • Negotiating and processing change orders. • Managed 35 field coordinators and office staff of 4; prepared daily, weekly, and monthly reports for New York City Rapid Repair Program Hurricane Sandy. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2010 | Employer: Chanen Construction, Inc. | Title: Quality & Engineering Manager | Department: Project Management |
Responsibilities:$405M, 405-room Hotel and Casino.• Managed quality control and all areas of engineering operations including document control and processed deferred submittals for approval. • Supervised 10+ employees, scheduling and coordination of all quality and engineering functions, and ensured documentation of over 25,000 tests and building inspections. • Established and implemented protocol and procedures for the quality and engineering department, including deferred submittals and document control. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2000 to 2005 | Employer: ACM, Inc. | Title: Project & Quality Manager | Department: Project and Construction Management |
Responsibilities:$60M Water Treatment Plant.• Building inspections including structural steel, framing, mechanical, plumbing, exterior and roofing. • Public works inspections including concrete, rebar, structural steel, piping, valves, and catch basins. • Records management, consultant selection, coordination, and management. Negotiation of settlements and programming of projects to establish work product goals. • Developed and implemented project-specific administrative protocol and project management strategies, reviewing of plans for code compliance. • Created a code mitigation plan which allowed a $200M a year company to remain open. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2000 | Employer: Pacific Program Management | Title: Sr. Project Manager (Owners Representative) | Department: Program Management |
Responsibilities:$7M School Project.• Managed 7 School Modernization Projects for Fresno Unified and Dixie School Districts. • Office Manager, P&L responsibility, performed building assessments, budget planning, and safety compliance, developed specifications, attended both public and private sector meetings including Board Meetings, and provided updates with all public and private stakeholders. Created project estimates, review of contractor construction schedules, and review and approval of contractor pay applications. • Business development, marketing, proposals, and design coordination and development with consultants. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 1999 | Employer: AECOM | Title: Assistant Project Manager | Department: Quality |
Responsibilities:$650M Earthquake Reconstruction.• Project management, construction inspection & documentation, consultant coordination, MEP, negotiating change orders, review of contractor submitted schedules. • Program and design development, coordination of testing and inspections; interface with the Building Official, OSHA, and the State Fire Marshall. Processing of pay applications and change orders, and enforced safety. • Schedule, change order, estimates, and claim review including negotiated 36+ settlements. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 1996 | Employer: CMTS | Title: Resident Inspector | Department: Project Management |
Responsibilities:$23M Expansion at California State University .• Coordination with faculty, leadership, facilities and maintenance. • Review construction schedules and shop drawings, preparation of field clarifications, performed building and mechanical inspections, oversight of code related special inspections and material testing. • Managed 51 specialty subcontractors, performed building inspections, monitored and enforced safety programs, and processing of progress payments. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1987 to 1989 | Employer: Morrison Knudsen, Inc. | Title: Associate Quality Engineer | Department: Program Management |
Responsibilities:$170M Bridge Project.• The “Stack” Bridge Project I-10/I-17 Interchange which included both public (city of Phoenix and the Federal Transit Authority – FTA) transportation systems such as roads, bridges, and all related above and underground utilities. • Ensured all work was performed in accordance with the geotechnical report and that all required material tests and inspections had been performed and found in accordance with project documents. • Inspected all superstructure items including concrete, rebar, post-tensioning, inspection of retaining walls, site work, and all underground utilities. • Enforced site specific safety plans and coordinated with public and private sector business owners to ensure satisfaction of the work. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: to Present | Agency: United States Marine Corps | Role: Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm | Description: Legal claims Non-Commissioned Officer. Graduated with honors from the Marine Corps and the Inter-Service Heavy Equipment Operators Course. Received the following: Kuwait Liberation Medal, Southwest Asia Medal, Overseas Deployment Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and Navy Unit Commendation. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| • American Arbitration Association • United States Army Corp of Engineers |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| • American Arbitration Association - approved arbitrator for construction, construction dispute resolution services expert witness. • Fresno Pacific University, Center for Peacemaking / Conflict Resolution • Construction Dispute Resolution Services, Certificate / Dispute Resolution / Expert Witness • AECOM Certified Quality Manager • State of California General Contractor B License • State of California Resident Construction Inspector • AWS Welding Inspector & Educator ASNT Non-Destructive Testing (RT, PT, MT, Eddy Current) |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Adjunct Professor - Building Construction Means and Methods; Welding Inspection and Quality Control at Mesa Community College |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| US Marine Corps - Kuwait Liberation Medal, Southwest Asia Medal, Overseas Deployment Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and Navy Unit Commendation. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert witness in quality management for construction and engineering projects. |