A project manager and/or estimator position in the construction industry with a leading edge progressive company, where I can utilize my skills and knowledge to benefit the company and enhance my professional growth.
Seasoned construction management professional with 16 years of comprehensive experience in all facets of the industry. Highly motivated, accomplished project manager with a proven track record for the successful completion of complex, multi-million dollar construction projects while maintaining scope, quality, budget and schedule. Relationship driven leader with strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in team formation, performance and execution.
Innovative problem solver that maintains composure under pressure. Collaborates effectively with client, design and project teams to achieve fully integrated, creative and cost-effective solutions. Recognized for a strong work ethic, leadership, attention to detail, and integrity.
Seeking an opportunity to take on new challenges where I can continue to broaden my skills and further my career growth.
Areas of Expertise lie in:
• Team Building & Leadership
• Planning and Execution
• Client and Vendor Relations
• Critical Path Project Management & Scheduling
• Overall Profitability and Budget Analysis
• Estimating and Cost Control
• Subcontractor and Vendor Management
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Quality Control Management
• Contract Compliance
2007-2010 APi National Service Group (start-up), St. Paul, MN
Operations Manager
Lead a business startup venture for parent company APi Group, Inc. National and regional accounts with customers for the testing, inspection, and repair of their building’s fire life safety systems.
• Provided oversight, strategic business planning, and managed daily business operations.
• Lead and supervised a team of customer service representatives. Provided support to the sales and marketing staff.
• Developed and wrote the company’s business and sales/marketing strategy plan.
• Established policies, pricing strategies, and operating procedures.
• LEAN leader for the company. Initiated LEAN strategies resulting in the elimination of waste and increased productivity.
• Grew the company from 3 employees to 8 and annual revenue by 500% in a 3 year period.
• Leadership resulted in achieving gross profit margins that were 35% higher than projected.
• Integral part of growing client base from 2 customers to 23.
2000-2007 Ryan Companies US Inc., Minneapolis, MN
Project Manager II
Complete responsibility for the management and profitability of assigned construction projects utilizing the design-build delivery method.
• Managed and directed all aspects of the design-build construction process including contract negotiation and drafting scope of services, team formation and leadership, design, estimating, scheduling, bidding, cost control, subcontract and owner change management.
• Responsible for assembling the project team of design professionals and subcontractors.
• Lead project manager on multiple projects with full accountability for budget, schedule, quality, safety, and skill development of team members.
• Primary point of contact for the owner/client.
• Developed detailed cost estimates and project budgets. Negotiated contract change orders with subcontractors and vendors.
• Delivered $150,000,000 in projects over 7 year period.
• Directed and coordinated the design activities of the Architect, engineers, and consultants to achieve the client’s needs and wants while maintaining budget objectives.
• Evaluated and negotiated design-build contracts with mechanical and electrical subcontractors.
• Successfully lead teams to achieve 100% project completion on time, while meeting strict timelines and budget requirements.
• Identified $1 million in potential value engineering cost alternative items for the Aberdeen Condo project, without which the project would not have been built.
• Delivered the 110,000 s.f. Energy Park Corporate Center project 2-weeks early and $100k under budget. Included in the scope of work was soil stabilization under the entire building footprint and $1.1 million of soil remediation.
• Created quality control procedures and QA checklists to improve exterior wall construction and interior wall/floor assemblies (STC/IIC ratings) which were adopted by the company.
• Mentored lesser experienced project managers.
• Assisted with developing and creating proposals responding to RFPs for award of new projects.
1994-2000 E&V Consultants and Construction Managers, Minneapolis, MN
Project Manager II (1998-2000)
Site Superintendent (1996, 1999-2000)
Project Manager I (1995-1998)
Project Coordinator (1994-1995)
Utilized the construction management delivery method to administer and manage the successful completion of numerous construction projects for various School Districts, Cities and other public entities.
• Lead project manager typically working on multiple projects at one time, all in various stages of completion.
• Complete responsibility for profitability of assigned projects. Negotiated contract change orders with subcontractors and vendors.
• Successfully delivered $65,500,000 in projects over 6 year period.
• Responsible for controlling budget and schedule, conducting job site coordination meetings, reviewing job status, and preparing cost projections.
• Achieved 100% project completion on time, while meeting strict timelines and budget requirements.
• Performed the role of Site Superintendent, in addition to Project Manager, on 3 projects. Complete responsibility for project schedule, budget, safety and quality.
• Prepared cost estimates for projects and identified potential value engineering items.
• City plan reviews, permitting and approvals.
• Coordinated project close-out, completion of punch list work, and owner move-in.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering – emphasis in environmental engineering - University of Minnesota
Other:
Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera, and Suretrak scheduling software
Personal:
Interests including golfing, skiing, softball, and hockey. Enjoy the outdoors.
Westin Edina Galleria Hotel & Residences
Edina, MN
18-story PT concrete and curtainwall tower
With 2-levels of below grade parking
184,272 s.f. (225 room) Westin hotel with
restaurant, ballrooms, and meeting spaces
82 luxury condominium units (178,000 s.f.)
Energy Park Corporate Center
St. Paul, MN
110,300 s.f. office/showroom bldg
Former EPA Superfund site - $1.1 million
of soil remediation was part of project
Client: City of St. Paul Port Authority / Ryan Development
Responsibility: Lead Project Manager
Contract Amount: $5,470,222
Completion Date: 7/31/03
Star Exhibits
Brooklyn Park, MN
40,000 s.f. office tenant build-out
Client: Star Exhibits / Liberty Diversified Industries
Responsibility: Lead Project Manager
Contract Amount: $1,250,000
Completion Date: 8/15/02
Carlson Park Radisson Resort Hotel
San Antonio, TX
172,545 s.f. (237 room) luxury resort hotel
and spa with restaurant, ballroom and
meeting spaces
OfficeMax / Paper Warehouse / Retail bldg
Shakopee, MN
65,000 s.f. of retail space
Client: Ryan Development
Responsibility: Lead Project Manager
Contract Amount: $2,406,514
Completion Date: 10/1/00
Harriet Island Regional Park
St. Paul, MN
Upgrades to park, renovations to Pavilion
bldg, construction of 2 new ticket bldgs,
Installation of 2 new docks, rip-rap boulder
Revetment along Mississippi River
Client: City of St. Paul
Responsibility: Lead Project Manager and Site Superintendent
Contract Amount: $8,500,000
Completion Date: 9/15/00
Earle Brown Convention Center
Brooklyn Center, MN
Construction of wood framed “barn style”
building for meeting space, renovation of
existing “barn style” bldgs into meeting space,
and new connecting links to existing bldgs
Client: City of Brooklyn Center
Responsibility: Lead Project Manager and Site Superintendent
Contract Amount: $2,500,000
Completion Date: 5/15/99
Meeker County Law Enforcement Center
Litchfield, MN
35,000 s.f. addition and renovations to
existing courthouse / jail facility
Client: Meeker County
Responsibility: Lead Project Manager
Contract Amount: $3,750,000
Completion Date: 9/30/98
Spring Valley High School
Spring Valley, WI
New 90,000 s.f. Middle/High School
Renovations to existing High School
Client: School District of Spring Valley
Responsibility: Lead Project Manager
Contract Amount: $8,900,000
Completion Date: 8/15/98
Pine City Public Schools
Pine City, MN
Addition to High School
Client: Pine City Public Schools
Responsibility: Lead Project Manager
Contract Amount: $2,600,000
Completion Date: 8/15/98
Brooklyn Park Ice Arena
Brooklyn Park, MN
42,500 s.f. ice arena
Client: City of Brooklyn Park
Responsibility: Lead Project Manager
Contract Amount: $4,550,000
Completion Date: 10/15/97
LeRoy-Ostrander Public Schools
LeRoy, MN
Renovations to High School
Client: LeRoy-Ostrander Public Schools
Responsibility: Lead Project Manager
Contract Amount: $2,650,000
Completion Date: 8/15/97
Muskegon Ice Arena
Muskegon, MI
Renovations to existing ice arena,
installation of new ice making equipment
and rink floor
Client: City of Muskegon
Responsibility: Lead Project Manager and Site Superintendent
Contract Amount: $1,450,000
Completion Date: 11/1/96
New Hope Ice Arena
New Hope, MN
42,000 s.f. ice arena
Client: City of New Hope
Responsibility: Lead Project Manager
Contract Amount: $3,900,000
Completion Date: 10/15/96
Client: City of Woodbury
Responsibility: Project Manager
Contract Amount: $8,500,000
Completion Date: 10/15/95
West Central Area Schools
Barrett, MN
135,000 s.f. new Junior/Senior High School
Renovations to existing school
Client: West Central Area Schools
Responsibility: Project Manager
Contract Amount: $11,200,000
Completion Date: 8/31/95
Thief River Falls Schools
Thief River Falls, MN
80,000 s.f. Elementary School
Client: Thief River Falls Public Schools
Responsibility: Project Coordinator
Contract Amount: $7,000,000
Completion Date: 10/31/94
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