Xavier Alarcon

Senior Program Construction Manager @Procon Consulting

Chicago, IL, US

Harold Washington Social Security Administration (HWSSC)• Oversee 20+ projects (design, construction, closeout, and studies) totaling $25M–$30M/year, each with unique funding, scopes, and competing client requests.• Coordinating teams of 20+ Contractors, 18+ Architects, 12+ Project Managers, and 8+ Contracting Officers, ensuring compliance with P100, FAR, and all federal design standards.• Oversee private consultant for daily inspections as the sole representatives on-site, verifying submittals to minimize errors and rework.• Review of RFIs, change orders, and cost proposals—often saving 30–80% compared to initial estimates. Providing justifications and negotiation strategies.• Confirm and review schedules and budgets by comparing P6 timelines, three-week lookaheads, and GSA reports—preventing overruns before they occur. Across all trades (mechanical, electrical, structural).• Introduced the first Non-Conformance Report (NCR) at HWSSC, replacing 80% of subpar concrete at zero cost to the government.• Streamlined GSA approvals via executive project summaries, boosting accountability and cross-agency collaboration.• Implemented advanced tools (Bluebeam, custom Excel scripts, BIM oversight) to automate constructability reviews, enhance accuracy, and cut admin time.• Achieved 100% closeout compliance by formalizing standard operating procedures (SOPs)• Recognized by SSA HQ for elevating GSA cooperation—delivering major projects like a compliant Health Unit upgrade and Passenger Elevator modernization on schedule with quality workmanship and controls assured.• Future Initiative: Expand transparency with GSA upper management to further reduce cost overruns, enhance scheduling, and deepen stakeholder engagement.

Illinois Institute of Technology

Civil Engineering