Paula M.

LeBlanc
42363 Weber City Road
Gonzales, LA 70737
Phone 225-241-4946
E-mail pl6fe9f8@westpost.net
Highlights of Experience 20 years of increasing responsibilities in the Contract
ing, Sub-contracting, and Procurement areas of the Industrial Construction Indus
try.
Work History Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure
Inner Harbor Navigational Canal/Flood Reduction Structure
New Orleans, LA
2009-Present
Information Management Systems Analysis-IHNC- $960 million project through the U
SACE, to install a flood reduction wall across the Gulf Inter-coastal Waterway t
o the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet to inhibit flood surge from Hurricanes for t
he city of New Orleans. Monitored and controlled all Quality Control Submittals
and Daily Reports from Subcontractors and USACE. Monitors document inventory (b
oth hard copy and electronic) to verify documents are being managed correctly us
ing SharePoint.
Instrumental in preparing and initiating the IHNC Project Document Control Syste
m, in conjunction with Project Management and Quality Control. Responsibilities
included oversight of Document Control Team and Coordination with Project Manage
ment and Functional Leads.
Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure
Inner Harbor Navigational Canal/Flood Reduction Structure
New Orleans, LA
2008-2009
Sub-Contracts Coordinator -IHNC- $960 million project to install a flood reducti
on wall across the Gulf Inter-coastal Waterway to the Mississippi River Gulf Out
let to inhibit flood surge from Hurricanes for the city of New Orleans.
Prepared, monitored, and administrated sub-contracts for various components of t
he IHNC Project, answering to the Contracts Manager.
Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure
Baton Rouge, LA
2006-2008
Hurricane Katrina - FEMA IA TAC II - Sub-contracts Coordinator
Prepared, monitored, and administered sub-contracts for Haul & Install, Commerci
al Site, and Group Site development on $250 million program. This program includ
ed closeout administration with document control and records management in accor
dance with Shaw internal procedures, maintaining compliance with DCAA, DCMA and
client expectations. Maintained high percentage of small business participation
for entire program and coordinated with FEMA on Design/Build Reviews.
Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure
Baton Rouge, LA
2005 - 2006
Hurricane Katrina -FEMA IA TAC - Sub-Contracts Coordinator for Task Orders: 12,
36, 38, 06-04, 06-07, 06-09, 06-11, 06-12, 06-13, on Program totaling $750 milli
on. Managed the subcontracting of the Construction of Emergency Temporary Housin
g, Group Facilities in Orleans, Jefferson, East and West Baton Rouge Parishes, a
nd reported to the Gulf South Regional Contracts Manager. Responsibilities inclu
ded closeout and document control to complete information management solutions a
nd records management in accordance with all Shaw internal procedures. Coordinat
ed with FEMA on Design/Build Reviews and maintained small business percentages a
ccording to the program goals.
The Shaw Group
Baton Rouge, LA
2004 - 2005
Sub-Contract Administrator/Procurement Specialist-Preparation and creation of pu
rchase orders and bid tabulations for Federal and private engineering and constr
uction projects while coordinating all procurement activities with project manag
ement team and clients. Provided assistance to Senior Contracts Manager during i
nitial Emergency Response and relief efforts for the Louisiana Hurricane Katrina
Projects. Established numerous sub-contractors to work with the City of New Or
leans, FEMA, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Coordinated the prequalificat
ion of local New Orleans small businesses, managed an administrative staff, and
developed an emergency operational office in a remote location.
Bechtel Corporation
Convent, LA
2002 - 2004
Sub-Contract Administrator Assistant-Motiva Enterprises-Low Sulfur Gas Project-
coordinated pre-bid meetings and walk-throughs with Senior Contract Manager thro
ugh award. Assisted in the preparation of subcontracts, bid tabulation, change n
otices, change order/amendments and all other supporting documentation. Tracked
status of sub-contracts and coordinated back-charges to sub-contractors.
Lockwood Greene
2001 - 2002
Geismar, LA
Sub-Contract Administrator-Shell -Prepared sub-contractor bid packages with assi
stance from project management, project engineer, and document control. Reviewed
sub-contractors bid packages, prepared bid tabulation and coordinated with proj
ect manager, project engineer, and project superintendent to determine subcontra
ct award. Organized and conducted pre-award and award meetings, as well as coord
inating with cost engineer and office manager on billings and change orders to t
he contract.
RPM Engineering
Baton Rouge, LA
2000 - 2001
Project Coordinator- coordinated meeting minutes, prepared weekly and monthly re
ports and data input to the Enterprise System for proposals. Received and trac
ked vendor quotes, transmitted drawings, and input data into an Access program t
hat is ISO9001 certified.
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
Baton Rouge, LA
1989 - 2000
Engineering Expeditor/Buyer - Coordinator/Programmer for purchasing and material
control management tracking program. Responsibilities included traveling to reg
ional offices to train personnel on the system. Managed bid tabulations, expedit
ed purchase orders, and coordinated purchasing activities for engineering and fi
eld construction.