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Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, In, Us

Design / project management / construct-ability of multiple signal, signal system, ITS and lighting projects. Utility coordination for majority of company road, bridge and traffic designs.Significant Projects:Federal Transit Administration, Indy Go BRT Red Line 13 mile bus route - Signal System Analysis for Enhanced Bus Transit with Recommendations to Client. Coordination with Indy Go, Indianapolis DPW, Proprietary Vendor and Lead Design team: CDM Smith Chicago / Indianapolis and Clifton Wiess, Pittsburgh. Includes Utility Coordination during design and construction with 63 entities. Corridor Signal System Design Review with Recommendations to Client. 12 intersections divided into two zones. Downtown and Connection to Interstate, New Albany, INCorridor Utility Coordination including transferring multiple utilities from overhead to underground in limited Right Of Way, Approximately, 2 miles, Brownsburg, IN

Indianapolis, In, Us

$ 89 Million Contract with 8 miles of new highway & bridge construction with a major grading phase. Coordinating between management team of E & B Paving consisting of 4 site managers, 3 superintendents, and 7 foreman. Weekly external interfacing with site to top level management of Indiana Department of Transportation. Secondarily with Indiana Department of Environmental Management and associated agencies.

Plainfield, In, Us

Project Management and Estimating - University, Hospital, Commercial and Church campus locationOperations Management - Modified culture providing for proactive management, improved scheduling and production

Construction Inspection of Bridge and Roadway Construction, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Tower and Standard Lighting, and Sign Structures

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Coordinated city, county, state and federal road and bridge construction. INDOT Site Manager proficient. Current in multiple INDOT certifications for materials testing. Certified in all areas of INDOT Certified Technician Program•Managed simutaneous installation of two bridges including 1880 ft of causeway road construction•Ensured timely completion of a 10 month schedule in a high profile area•Coordinated utility installation prior to construction that included bores under lake•Oversaw MSE wall construction and managed challenging subgrade material•Managed five major Federal Aid resurfacing / patching contracts simultaneously•Supervised inspection and testing staff to economically match workflow•Assisted design engineers in lighting and signals including Indianapolis Monument Circle•Performed inspection of 224 pipe structures including BMPs, four precast culverts and one bridge

Sr. Project Manager, Department Manager, Estimator and Project ManagerMy positions required advanced multi tasking, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction through technical expertise combined with excellent interpersonal skills.PROJECT MANAGEMENT• Coordinated planning with engineers, architects and owners• Led 12 staff members: project managers, estimators, supervisors and field superintendents• Coordinated with utility companies • Scheduled up to 24 department projects for in-house resource planning and directly managed projects with CPM (critical path method)• Coordinated with contract administrator to ensure payment leading to closeout agreement• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Exchange and Project ESTIMATING /BUDGETING• Led estimate selection and final review including performing estimates• Engaged in bid strategy and performed negotiations to win awards• Prepared change orders, justifications, and tracked job costs for up to 8 active projects• Organized Design-Build estimates and performed contracts through close-out• Implemented two full featured estimating systems, including creation of task costing database and interfaced with cost accountingACHEIVEMENTS• Recognized as a team leader with promotion to Department Manager• Directly achieved highest departmental profit levels for 11 years• Contributed to two projects winning awards of Top Indiana Projects of the Year • Accomplished 100% no penalty rateBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT• Increased revenue by generating new and increased repeat business• Created budgeting and planning activities for $ 7 million construction department • Networked in professional functions and entertained clients via direct relationship. • Established quality vendor and contractor relationships, cutting input costs and time

Resolved product issues as corporate contact with end customers in tri-state area. Negotiated claim settlements as required.

200 acre grain operation for immediate sale, futures marketing and in-house resources including a 40 head beef cattle operation for immediate market at maturation.