SAER (SAM) ELFARRA

Sylmar, CA * se1073cae@westpost.net * 562-755-9937

SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
COMMERCIAL * MUSEUMS * DATA CENTERS * SCHOOLS* OFFICE BUILDINGS * THEME PARKS *
SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
Recognized senior construction manager possesses a reputation for completing pro
jects on-time and within budget. Maintains safe, reliable worksites while achiev
ing customer satisfaction. Expert in directing and delivering $2M to $50M in pre
construction and construction phases.
Forges lasting interpersonal relationships with management, staff and customers
based on trust, honest communication, and proactive problem solving.
SKILLS
Client Management, Budget Planning, Bid Preparation, Account Management, Cost &
Expense Control, Take/Offs, Project Management, Financial Management, Project S
cope, Contract Negotiations, Staff Management/ Team Leadership, Permits, OSHA Co
mpliance, Quality Assurance, Inspector Relations, Vendor Management, Planning, P
&L Responsibility
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Matt Construction Corporation, Santa Fe Springs, CA (1997 to 2010)

Offers a full range of preconstruction and construction services. Projects inclu

de building renovations and seismic upgrades, institutional buildings, schools,
office structures, hotels, studios, entertainment and sports facilities, retail,
restaurants, industrial buildings and parking structures.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
* Controlled and monitored multiple project plans. Identified critical issues an
d constraints. Successfully delivered each project with highest quality, on budg
et and on time.
* Led preconstruction and estimating efforts for new projects. Collaborated with
Marketing and Business Development teams to win new projects.
* Performed constructability reviews of design, bid, and contract documents incl
uding guiding project team in delivering build-able documents. Identified scope
gaps, coordinated between disciplines, and proposed cost effective strategies to
risks and delays to the Owner during construction. Provided Owner a process to
control project budget from inception to completion.
* Communicated issues with client and design team. Held special meetings to rela
y potential impact, proposed solutions, time-frame to resolve issue, and deliver
ed resolution plan.
* Monitored project progress closely and provided CPM analysis to the team bi-we
ekly to maintain focus.
* Completed after-action reviews and lessons-learned studies.
* Worked closely with demanding Owners. Identified project constraints, project
dynamics, and Owner and Stakeholder goals and vision for success.
* Transformed goals into a roadmap to ensure project success.
Successfully delivered challenging, unique, multi-million-dollar, signature proj
ects:
2005 to 2010
PARK PLACE RENOVATION, PHASE I
LACMA GARAGE LEAKS, MUSEUM
CHARTER HOLDINGS, GARLAND CENTRAL PLANT EXPANSION
HOLLENBECK PALMS RETIREMENT HOMES
USC, DATA CENTER
2000 to 2005
USC, WATT HALL ARCHITECTURAL SCHOOL
KIRK DOUGLAS THEATER
CENTURY PLAZA TOWERS FOOD COURT
SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER, WINNICK HALL
OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE
NIKE GODDESS AT THE GROVE, FARMERS MARKET
CALIFORNIA. TECHNOLOGY CENTER
PLAYA VISTA PRODUCT 300/1250, Homes & Offices
PLAYA VISTA VISTOR CENTER
1997 to 1998
OAKWOOD SCHOOL/ATHLETIC/DANCE & MUSIC CENTER
K-ABC7 TRANSMISSION BUILDING
LODESTAR TRANSMISSION TOWERS
DISNEY, TOMORROWLAND THEMEPARK
* Reduced risk, managed design changes and schedule implications, and pursued ad
ditional opportunities. Exceeded company profitability in all assigned projects
.
* Successfully transformed high-risk projects under construction to low- risk, s
uccessful and profitable.
* Coached, motivated and trained Engineers and Assistant Project Managers to bec
ome successful project managers and leaders. Identified weaknesses and strengths
, learning styles, goals, and motivations for success. Implemented performance
and training initiatives to align with company goals and objectives.
* Implemented and enforced quality control management practices on all assigned
projects.

CONCURRENT PROJECTS
Hollenbeck Palms and Garland Skirball, Century Plaza, Occidental College, Nike,
USC Data Center, USC Watt Hall.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Building Science, University of Southern
California
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
LEED Accredited Professional Certification, USGBC
Value Engineering Certificate of Training, R. S. MEANS
CMCI, Construction Management Certification, In progress
TESTIMONIALS
"I have worked with Sam on a number of different time sensitive projects and alw
ays found him to be responsive and professional." President, Bruce A. Miller
"Saer El-Farra performed a great job for as in the capacity of Project Manager o
n one of our internal projects. Saer was easy going, professional, and great to
work with. Saer would be an asset to any company looking to hire a professional
Project Manager." Hired Saer (Sam) as a General Contractor. Vice President, Res
idential Construction, Playa Capital Company LLC. Derek Fraychineaud
"Sam provided excellent service as a project manager for Matt Construction. A ve
ry challenging construction project that consisted of multiple phases, multiple
accounting processes and multiple stakeholders was handled with good humor, a se
nse of urgency and, above all, high integrity. A true partnership existed betwee
n owner and contractor, largely due to Sam's efforts. I recommend him highly in
this regard." Hired Sam as a General Contractor. Executive Director, Capital Con
struction Development, University of Southern California, Joe Back