Project Manager | COREAt CORE, I managed a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from $2 million to $8 million, which included both historic restorations and new commercial buildouts. My role involved overseeing all phases of project development, ensuring successful delivery while adhering to budget and timeline constraints.Current Role | Project Consultant, Illinois State UniversityIn my current role, I have played a key part in the successful delivery of significant projects, including the $6.6 million restoration of Degarmo Hall and the completion of the $26 million Mennonite College of Nursing Simulation Center. My focus has been on enhancing project outcomes through meticulous planning, stakeholder coordination, and strategic problem-solving.

Managed a portfolio of critical infrastructure projects valued at $15-20 million. As the dedicated project manager for a 600,000 sq ft network infrastructure expansion, I led cross-functional collaboration among manufacturing engineering, production control, and IT throughout the design and construction phases. Provided key feedback on the low voltage RFP and played a pivotal role in bid evaluations.Additionally, I served as the project manager for Rivian's Tier 2 data center, standardizing infrastructure components that were integrated into the factory's Division 27 specifications. I regularly updated stakeholders on schedule, budget, and risk, and worked closely with Rivian's commissioning team to define the comprehensive scope of work needed to meet the company's standards for turnover, quality assurance, and quality control.

As the responsible engineer for telecom and security on a data center construction project, I managed all aspects of trade onboarding, pay applications, RFIs, submittals, and on-site field coordination. I worked closely with the client’s internal teams to ensure quality assurance throughout the entire project. My role included leading various on-site reviews and inspections of critical infrastructure components, including fiber vaults, points of entry, waterfall transitions, conduit bends, and LIU terminations.