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ACME Tech (Additive Construction Maneuver Enabling Technology) - Contractor Program ManagerAdvancing Power Projection Through Lines of Communication - Contractor Program Management Support

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an international research and engineering company globally recognized for applying technically-excellent, in-depth and diversified research, engineering, and technical support services to provide answers to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We have a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil engineering, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and blast testing and measurement. We provide sophisticated technical products and solutions within a diverse range of business areas.

Wisconsin

• Managed field operations encompassing 6 construction managers, 50 craft foremen, and 275 craft workers including developmental and performance feedback for construction managers and foremen.• Mentored journeyman leader craft workers in the company’s future foreman program as well as project engineers and junior project managers to build strong and prepared leaders for tomorrow.• Lead diverse teams through operational improvement projects as an experienced Six Sigma Green Belt to improve operations where deficiencies are identified and improvements are necessary.• Conducted business development with public and private clients to develop relationships and gain business intelligence for future project leads. Project leads are tracked in CRM software.• Performed cost estimates for non-traditional work that has potential for high profitability in growth markets.

Wisconsin, United States

Managed Wisconsin Chapter of CMAA which had 122 members paying national dues and several more active local participants.

Managed balance sheet.Tracked event revenues.Performed annual accounting reports and preparation for tax filings.

Wisconsin

• Worked as Construction Manager / General Contractor on negotiated price commercial construction projects. • Built strong client relationships by understanding client needs and consistent communication.• Managed $17 million-dollar renovation project from preconstruction budgeting on through construction growing a bid day profit to a final profit by 5% through effective management. • Managed internal project team of three management staff and 50 craft workers self-performing carpentry, concrete, steel erection, precast erection, and masonry.• Managed and coordinated 30+ subcontractors to complete the project.

North America

• Worked for tunneling division including microtunneling across the United States.• Duties included all aspects of project management, project estimating, financial analysis, value engineering, CPM scheduling, change management, and effective owner communication.• Managed projects from $2 million to 40 million dollars in a general contractor and subcontractor role.• Managed internal teams of sizes ranging from one management staff with 12 craft workers to eight management staff and 50 craft workers self-performing tunneling, access shafts, and pipe installation.• Created standard operating procedures (SOP), tracking reports, and mechanisms to measure ongoing project schedule and budget health with strong goals to beat planned project margins.

Wisconsin

•Work in heavy civil construction area including construction engineering and inspection, stakeholder coordination, reviewing CPM schedules, reviewing shop drawings and material submittals, quantity takeoffs, drafting change order justifications, and assisting resident engineer.•Collaborate with joint venture project teams to solve complex problems to meet client expectations.•Experienced in projects ranging from $12 million to $300 million in construction value including local road improvements, interstate highway corridors, and complex multi-level system interchanges.•Construction group deputy sales manager responsible for tracking project opportunities. Coordinate with office sales manager to perform business analytics within Microsoft CRM to successfully pursue projects.Construction engineering and inspection services (CEI) on transportation infrastructure projects including SE Wisconsin Freeway reconstruction (Zoo Interchange and I-94 N-S). Field Engineer in charge of construction of bridge structures with superstructures including precast concrete, steel plate girders, through plate girders, curved trapezoidal tub girders, and post tensioned pier cap systems.

Wisconsin

•Created visual and written materials for public information and stakeholder meetings.•Organized corridor wide CAD files from multiple design firms and collaborated with architect team in creation of a drive through video corridor model. Created change management procedures to keep information up to date on SharePoint type shared server. •Created plans, specifications, estimated quantities, and engineer’s cost estimates for client submittal.•Conducted field inspection and assisted resident engineer on heavy civil projects with values from $2 million to $12 million.

International

International

Belmont, Wisconsin

•Programmed and operated CNC capable lathe and milling machinery.•Setup and machined parts on manual mill and lathe machinery.•MIG welding, TIG welding, and other metal fabrication such as honing and grinding on several different materials including hardened steel.•Developed product solutions for customers using computer modeling software.

Franklin, Wisconsin, United States

•Programmed and operated CNC capable lathe and milling machinery.•Setup and machined parts on manual mill and lathe machinery.•Metal fabricating on aluminum, brass, plastics, steel alloys, and hardened steel.

Master Of Science (Ms), Engineering Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Civil Engineering