Akil Lester Application Package (2)Lester Akil A
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
6580 Indian Creek Dr ,Unit 205 Miami Beach
Home Address City
Florida 33141
State Zip Code
HomeWork
alester174@gmail.com
Email Address
240-423-3050
Cellular
Greenville
Business Address
10 Patewood Dr
City
SC
State
29615
Zip Code
Arcadis
Occupation:Business Name:
Senior Program Manager
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● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
Construction management, Project & Program Management, Design and Engineering management, Plan
Review, Critical Path Scheduling, Project Life Cycle Cost Estimating, Multi-discipline Coordination,
Permits/Codes/Inspections, Communication, ADA Safety Compliance. Capitol Heavy Industry Project Feasibility,
Design, Construction, and Close Out.
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Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year:
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Akil Lester
Alester174@gmail.com 240.423.3050
Summary I have 12 years of progressive hands-on experience working as lead design and construction team lead
on multi-million-dollar projects in the design and construction of commercial buildings from concept to completion. Specifically Managing the following: Feasibility Studies, IFC Design,
Preconstruction/Bidding, General Contractors, Technology Vendors, and Close Out. I have a proven
ability to oversee multiple projects and teams at any given time. dedication, confidence, knowledge,
and ability to effectively communicate with internal and external project stakeholders. This has
produced a track record of successful project completions throughout my career.
Education Franklin & Marshall College George Mason University,
Lancaster, PA Herndon, VA
BA in Government & Economics Project Management Certificate Program
2002 – 2006 2008 – 2012
Key Skills • Multi Discipline Design & Budget Management
• Spearhead strategic project pursuits
• Multi-Jurisdictional Permitting
• Coordination with internal and external architect/engineering design teams, specialty
technology consultants, and client operation groups
to align strategic objectives and overall deisgn
• Full Accountability and ownership for project and
team outcomes
Select Work
Experience
Senior Program Manager, Arcadis, North America Sept 2022 – Present Remote
• Responsible for the Architectural and Engineering design of industrial and heavy manufacturing projects throughout North America. Clients include: BMW, Valero Renewable Fuels, Siemens,
Flextronics, Boeing, Exxon Mobil, and Pratt & Whitney.
• Multi-disciplinary/BIM design coordination and technical oversite for project teams.
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams for large industrial projects within a design and engineering
consultancy environment.
• Primary client point of contact for project design execution, construction planning, and leading
formal and informal touchpoints.
• Responsible for the financial and project management controls which enable monitoring,
modification, and forecasting as appropriate.
• Drive efficient service delivery including technical and commercial outcomes and timely reviews,
ensuring delivery meets and exceeds client expectations. Clearly set project deliverables at set
milestones for project from the Feasibility Study to 100% Issue for Construction Set. Construction Manager, G-Con Manufacturing August 2021 – Sept 2022 College Station, TX
• Construction Manager for Pharmaceutical & Life Science Companies for large capital projects.
• Led the master planning, design/engineering, equipment procurement and construction of 50,000
sq ft GMP lab space at Marker Therapeutics.
• Worked onsite with contractors to problem solve field issues and ensure project was on schedule
and on budget.
• Created and oversaw project financials with monthly reports on fee changes. Responsible for all
facets of Change Orders (CO), Contingency, & Design Changes.
Akil Lester
Construction Project Manager, HITT Contracting June 2019 – November 2020 Austin, TX
• Collaborated with the owner and design teams on pricing exercises that provided transparent &
accurate cost. Ensured owner had a clear/realistic understanding of cost, CPM schedule, scope,
and potential risks.
• Managed Pre-construction RFP packages and attending client interviews.
• Negotiated and oversaw subcontractor buyout process.
• Led weekly meetings with Owner, Design Team, and CM. Reviewed Schedule Milestones & Owner reports.
• Generated GC/Owner AIA contracts/exhibits before submitting to Principal for final approval.
• Oversaw and coordinated Project Close Out process. Construction Project Engineer, Rand* Construction Corporation March 2015 – June 2017 Austin, TX
• Collaborated with the owner and design teams on pricing exercises that provided transparent &
accurate cost. Ensured owner had a clear/realistic understanding of cost, CPM schedule, scope,
and potential risks.
• Managed Pre-construction RFP packages and attending client interviews.
• Negotiated and oversaw subcontractor buyout process.
• Led weekly meetings with Owner, Design Team, and CM. Reviewed Schedule Milestones & Owner
reports.
• Generated GC/Owner AIA contracts/exhibits before submitting to Principal for final approval.
Certifications
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Proficiencies
• Building Automation System Fundamentals, Duct Design, Fans/Pumps/Motors & VFD, VRF
Design Basics HVAC Engineering & System, Modular Construction Methods
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Project Management Software: ProLog 9.0, Procore, Avid Accounting, Plan grid, Timberline,
and Bluebeam.
Select Projects • BMW Stacker Plant 10, Greenville, South Carolina
Served as Design Manager for the BMW Stacker Project. The scope included designing pre-zone and building sections as well as the conveyor tunnels connecting existing building with
technology vendor automated stacker system. Approximately 36,890 square feet (79-foot height)
for the BMW stacker building, a pre-zone footprint of approximately 9,520 square feet (32-foot
height). Scope included all new and existing civil/site, MEP, and underground utility design, connections, and modifications.
• Flex Mevex Phase 2, Flextronics, Austin, TX
Design Manager for multi-tenant manufacturing facility build out located in Austin TX.
• World Bank HQ, Washington, D.C
PM for the construction of the World Bank’s Class A HQ space in downtown Washington D.C.
• IBM Austin Campus Upgrades, Austin, TX
Responsibilities included negotiating and overseeing complex subcontractor buyout process that
was unique to IBM Procurement in the role as GC PM.
References Available upon request.