Christopher Gibbs

About Christopher Gibbs

I am a disabled Iraq Veteran from the United States Marine Corps who successfully left my…

Experience

1. Project Manager

   GSA

   Aug 2024 — Present · Peoria, IL, US

   Leads the development of project plans including methodology, resource requirements, timelines, priorities and budget impact. Establishes evaluation criteria and measurements to assess projects. •Prepares timelines for project completion, implementing a system for review, control, and reporting on project status. •Determines project risk and assesses project activities and resources to mitigate risk.•Negotiates and coordinates project plans, budget objectives and schedules with customer agencies to establish and/or manage customer expectations. •Informs customer officials of project status and any requirements for additional agency initiated action.•Works with stakeholders and key leadership in various Federal agencies, State and local governments, non-profits, community organizations, special interest groups, and environmentalists. •Briefs key leadership on costs, impact, feasibility, alternatives, issues, recommendations and status of project development and implementation.•Leads and facilitates the efforts and expertise of a wide range of disciplines. Serves as a mentor for team members and others.•Directs the acquisition and management of large numbers and types of contracts supporting all aspects of leasing and/or Federal construction projects.•Prepares or assists the Contracting Officer and/or the COR in the preparation of statements of work, determinations, findings and solicitation documents.•In conjunction with the Contracting Officer and/or the COR, directs the preparation and issuance of necessary modifications and may serve as lead negotiator for assigned projects. •Oversee and/or reviews project designs and coordinates development of design and specification packages for purposes of bid and determines construction completion times and prepares/reviews overall cost estimates. •Participates in the A/E and/or Lessor selection process and in the negotiations for design supervision and post-construction contract award services.

Education

• Western Illinois University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2008 — 2011