William M. Parkman
3540 Silver Ridge Court
Rosamond, CA 93560-6801
(661) 256-6764 (Home)
(661) 256-8422 (Fax)
william.parkman@angelfire.com

Construction/Project Management Professional with ten years experience in HVAC, traction power and train control systems and over thirty years of experience in information and telecommunications systems including wideband and narrowband systems. Assignments have included writing procedures for rail test operations and pre-revenue service operations, preparation of Operations and Maintenance manuals and data/information systems security procedures.

PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP
Resident Engineer, Traction Power Procurement (B630), Traction Power Installation (B631/H0631), Elevator/Escalators (B710), Ventilation Equipment (B740) and Air Handling Equipment (B745)
JANUARY 1999-PRESENT
Duties include: Management of six major systems procurement and installation contracts with a combined award value of over $76,000,000.00. Process changes notices and change orders, compile technical information and prepare technical reports pertaining to change order scope of work, obtain fair cost estimates, preparation of negotiating position and conduct negotiations with contractors, finalize change order contents and prepare change order packages for acceptance and execution by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA). Research technical issues associated with nonconformances and coordinate with the Contractor and the Engineering Management Consultant for their timely resolution. Monitor contractor compliance with quality assurance and quality control requirements. Monitor Construction Inspector diaries for completeness and conformance to requirements. Maintain pay bid quantity records and verify contractor pay invoices. Monitor as-built drawings for timely processing, accuracy and conformance to contract requirements. Supervise clerical personnel in the preparation, processing and filing of contract correspondence and administrative documents including contract closeout. 

Previous Position/Assignment: Assistant Resident Engineer/Office Engineer, Elevators/Escalators (B710), Ventilation Equipment (B740), and Air Handling Equipment (B745)
FEBRUARY 1995-JANUARY 1999 (Assistant Resident Engineer)
MAY 1993-FEBRUARY 1995 (Office Engineer)
Duties included: Assist in the management of three major construction procurement and installation contracts. Process changes notices and change orders, compile technical information and prepare technical reports pertaining to change order scope of work, obtain fair cost estimates, assist in the preparation of negotiating position, assist in negotiations with contractor, finalize change order contents and prepare change order packages for review and processing by the Resident Engineer. Process submittals and requests for information/change including reviews for approval and handling coordination with other agencies during the review/approval process. Coordinate and, where required, witness ventilation and air handling equipment field and acceptance testing. Supervise clerical personnel in the preparation, processing and filing of contract correspondence and administrative documents.

Previous Assignment: Senior Inspector, Systems Integration/Testing and Start-up
NOVEMBER 1991-MAY 1993
Duties included: Final inspection, testing, completion and acceptance for all contracts prior to turnover and acceptance by the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission with specific emphasis on control and data telecommunications as applied to remote control operations. Coordinate, with Resident Engineers and Contractors, the requirements for various systems tests, equipment, documents and files. Monitor all equipment testing prior to turnover and acceptance, coordinate mechanical and electrical installation and testing, submit/ review and document field records and required contractor submittals in support of Resident Engineers. Develop, edit and process test procedures, communications procedures and safety certifications, supervise repair activities, and coordinate/execute fire and emergency management systems tests for LAFD certification. Systems exposure includes: Automatic train control, fire and emergency management (F&EM), traction and AC power, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), radio, telephone, fiber optic and cable transmission, closed circuit television, and public address.

U. S. NAVY, Active Duty
Master Chief Radioman (E-9)
MARCH 1968-APRIL 1991
Duties included: Twenty-three years of progressive experience in the use, maintenance, evaluation, and management of narrowband/wideband fixed and mobile telecommunications equipment and systems, remote control operations, and automated data processing/computer equipment and systems as utilized in military applications. Excellent electrical, electronics and mechanical experience. Certified Master Training Specialist Instructor with strong oral and written communication skills. In last military assignment provided oversight and execution of combat systems readiness inspections including long range planning, report preparation/trend data generation and supervision of 20 senior technicians. Directly responsible for ensuring fair and objective evaluation of weapons and communications systems and supporting combat system interfaces, assessor and shipboard personnel training, and management of the command operating and travel budgets.

Systems:

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA), Train Routing and Communications Systems (TRACS), IBM AS400, UNIVAC DCT9000, XEROX 860, KAYPRO, IBM and IBM compatible personal computers, NAVMACS, NAVCOMMPARS and AUTODIN telecommunications systems.

Programs:

Change Control System (CCS)/Project Management Information System (PMIS), Microsoft Office, Word for Windows 2.0/6.0/7.0, WordPerfect 5.1, Wordstar 6.0, dBase III/IV, Excel 4.0/5.0/7.0, Frontpage 2000, Lotus 1-2-3, Access, Foxpro for Windows, Formtool, PC Paintbrush, Power Publisher, Winfax 8.0, Internet Explorer, Netscape and Harvard Graphics.

Operating Systems:

MS-DOS, MS-Windows (3.1/95/98)