David O'Brien is a construction project manager and owner's representative with over 5 years of experience managing multimillion-dollar construction projects for the US Coast Guard, including housing renovations, medical facilities, offshore structures, and waterfront repairs. He has a Master's in Civil Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Energy Manager. His experience includes managing contractors, budgets, schedules, and ensuring compliance with specifications.

1. David A. O’Brien, PE, CEM
18463 NW 24th
Street ● Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 ● W 305-278-6754 ● C 360-310-8351
David.A.Obrien@outlook.com ● https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidaobrien
P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M A R Y
Construction Project Manager/Owner’s Representative with a 5-year record of success overseeing all phases of multimillion-dollar
construction, complete housing remodel projects, medical facilities, large off-shore towers, pier replacements, waterfront repairs,
full HVAC replacements, mechanical system upgrades, secure operation centers, aircraft hangars, channel dredges, and energy
projects.
K E Y S K I L L S
Professional Engineer
Certified Energy Manager
Team and Leadership Management
Construction / Demolition Projects
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Change Order Management
Site Safety / OSHA 30-hr
Budget & Cost Controls
Site Inspector Management
Estimating / Proposals
Construction Status Meetings
Submittal Management
E X P E R I E N C E
US Coast Guard Civil Engineering Unit Miami January 2013 –Present
Construction Project Manager/Owner’s Rep
Miami, FL
Quality focused Construction Project Manager/Owner’s Representative managing on-site coordination between contractors and
operational Coast Guard units valued at over $8M concurrently. Detail oriented providing project technical guidance, reviews &
approves contract submittals, supervises contractors & inspectors. Prepares contract modifications including specifications,
drawings, & cost estimates. Resourceful problem-solver ensuring compliance with contract specifications within strict budget and
time constraints.
 Housing Renovation ($2M) - Complete remodel of 35 barrack rooms, medical waiting room & pharmacy, cooling tower and
hot water pumps, testing center, 10 offices, full building permanent hurricane protection system installation, and complete
elevator overhaul. Intricate phasing, diverse stakeholders, displacing 200+ members, completed on-time and on-budget.
 Armory renovation ($1.3M) – Complex range safety requirements including ventilation, air filtration armory target control
system and wastewater. US Coast Guard’s first lead free small arms firing range. Completed ahead of schedule and on-
budget.
 Offshore Shipping Channel Structures ($2.8M) – Construction of 4 new range structures, 50 to 100 feet tall and
demolished/salvaged 6 structures. Worked jointly with Base Miami Beach Mayor and other local Government Officers to
maintain uninterrupted commerce during 18 month project at entrance to 9th
most active port in the country.
 Water Front Site Repairs ($1.2M) – Significant upgrades to waterfront, engineered upgrade to allow larger vessels to moor
alongside pier. Completed project $11K under budget and ahead of schedule.
 A/E Inspector Management – Simultaneously oversaw multiple A/E inspectors valued at $400K, as well as, 5 additional
Coast Guard inspectors, all at different geographic locations ranging from Arkansas to South Florida.
 Asset Management – In a surge effort of 18hr days, managed a team of 6 to analyze over 18,000 real property assets and
strategically document and categorize all assets in CG databases. Managed critical decisions that led to the Coast Guard’s
first clean audit presented to Congress.
 Advanced Acquisition Tracking Tool – Always striving for process improvement. Utilized root cause analysis and data
analytic tools to identify management gaps in $43M project portfolio. Created user friendly, real-time decision making tool
interfacing two existing CG systems. Currently 100% on-track spending for past two fiscal years.
US Coast Guard Advanced Education Program August 2011- December 2012
Graduate Student
University of Illinois - Champaign, IL
 Selected for highly sought after Advanced Education program, only 10 spots Coast Guard wide.
 Highly prestigious Achievement Award for Capstone Project involving the master planning, design, and presentation of a
large university wide renovation. Presented in front of City Council members, Fortune 500 Construction Companies, Urban
Developers, University Leaders, and Faculty.

2. David A. O’Brien, PE, CEM
18463 NW 24th
Street ● Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 ● W 305-278-6754 ● C 360-310-8351
David.A.Obrien@outlook.com ● https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidaobrien
US Coast Guard - USCGC JARVIS (WHEC-725) May 2009 – July 2011
Assistant Chief Engineer
Honolulu, HI
Directly responsible for the maintenance and safe operation of 378’ warship’s engineering plant, including two 3600hp Diesel
Engines, 18500hp Gas Turbines, two Diesel Generators. Lead project manager for all major in-port construction to ship. Supervised 6
enlisted personnel and managed $30K budget to maintain all fire fighting, flooding, & chemical/biological warfare prevention
equipment. Responsible for the coordination and combating of any and all damage sustained to the ship.
 Uniquely selected for Underway Chief Engineer – Deep selected to fill vacancy two ranks above pay grade. Responsible for
the entire Engineering Department during high paced South Pacific deployment. Led preparations for the two week ship
training and material assessment. Received a performance award, the Coast Guard Achievement Medal, for efforts.
 Proven Problem Solver – Strong experience interpreting engineering schematics and contracting documents. Successful ship
board project manager. Supervised/led 170+ crew members and 20+ contractors in $500,000 in-port contract work.
Included major steel hull work, sewage system overhaul, key diesel engine components change, ship boiler/steam system
replacement, and emergency turbine generator.
 Effective Team Leader – Gave on-the-job training in machinery systems, resource management, & machinery casualty
response. Instruction led to 20+ Engine Room qualifications. Lead instructor for Damage Control Practices to a crew of 170+
 Takes Initiative and Finds Solutions – Saw training gap and implemented ‘Damage Control University’ which incorporated
teaching 170+ crewmembers for 2 weeks.
 Certified Gas Free Engineer – Responsible for testing and correcting compartments with hazardous toxic gases.
 Qualified as Ship Driver – Drove 378’ ship & supervised bridge team through high risk ops, coastal transits, & mooring
evolutions.
R E L A T E D P R O F E S S I O N A L T R A I N I N G
OSHA Safety Coordinator School
Army Corps of Engineers Design-Build Training
DHS Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Level II
Hazardous Waste Generators and Handling Course
Civil Rights Awareness/Human Relations
Leadership & Management School
Team Leader and Facilitator Course
Civil Engineering Management
P R O F E S S I O N A L C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
Professional Engineer (PE) – Florida Board of Professional Engineers, License 80367
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) – Association of Energy Engineers, License 21975
Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) 30hr– Florida Atlantic University, Number 17-601247633
M I L I T A R Y A W A R D S & H O N O R S
 Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation
 Coast Guard Achievement Medal
 Coast Guard Commandant’s Letter of Commendation
 Coast Guard Unit Commendation
 Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation
 Sea Service Medal
E D U C A T I O N
M.S in Civil Engineering – University of Illinois December 2012
Champaign, IL
B.S. in Civil Engineering – US Coast Guard Academy May 2009
New London, CT