2010-Current Interstate Improvement, Inc. Faribault, MN
Project Manager
• Responsible for all operations of multiple heavy highway repair/rehab projects. Full-depth panel replacement, dowel bar retrofits, joint sealing, diamond grinding, cross stitching, traffic control.
• Provide and coordinate daily communication and additional requests per multiple DOT inspectors and engineers to subcontractors and team personnel on site.
• Value engineer alternate substitutions/cost analysis throughout multiple phases of construction. Caltrans SWPPP certified.

2007–2010 RCI Construction, Inc. Lakeville, MN
Senior Project Manager
• Responsible for all operations of a small retail general contracting firm including; AP/AR, accounting, estimating, project management, marketing, HR, multistate licensing, insurances.
• Continue managing existing relationships with retailers and subcontractors.
• Build an office team and field personnel capable of managing awarded projects.
• Oversee project manager / estimator in all correspondence and communication to ensure project success and delivery dates.
1998–2007 Elder-Jones, Inc. Bloomington, MN
Project Manager
• Oversee multiple projects (interior and ground-up) from the bidding/design stage to the closeout.
• Represent Elder-Jones with all communication between owners and subcontractors.
• Assist fresh PM’s in troubleshooting delays and resolving subcontractor problems through negotiations. Question project schedules, suggest problem areas.
• Constantly shopping projects out to maximize profit and maintain a high degree of quality construction.
Manage complete projects – superintendents, submittals, correspondence, weekly reports, payment applications, turnover manuals, progress meetings with subcontractors, and owners.
1997–1998 Elder-Jones, Inc. Bloomington, MN
Project Manager Assistant
• Contact existing subcontractors and solicit to new subcontractors through marketing and networking to bid on projects..
• Answer subcontractor questions, award contracts, order materials.
Handle the duties and responsibilities of both Project Managers while they were out.

Education: 1995–1996 Central Lakes College Brainerd, MN
• Completed four quarters towards an AA degree in General Education.
Graduated from LeCenter High School – LeCenter, MN (1992)


Working knowledge: Computers: hardware, software, networks, spreadsheet design, network administration. I have an excellent working knowledge of today’s most common software packages including; Microsoft Office, Primavera Expedition 7.0-9.0, Timberline, AIA Contract Documents, and have Caltrans certified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)