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Rockford, Il, Us

Rockford, Illinois, United States

Greater Rockford Area

Served as Director of Blacktop Operations from February 2023 to March 2023

Rockford, Illinois Area

-Monitor job cost and project progress to ensure successful project financial outcomes. -Report projected project margins, monthly subcontractor costs, expected change orders, and monthly percent complete analysis to accounting department. -Represent company to protect company's best interests on projects. -Negotiate with clients regarding final pay item quantities and ensure subcontractors receive proper compensation from client for completed work. -Provide support to field operations to ensure project meets quality and safety requirements while interfacing with quality control and safety divisions of company.

Rockford, Illinois Area

-Create and manage submittal log-Create project schedules-2 week look ahead and overall schedule utilizing Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 software-Monitor project job cost-Prepare pricing for extra work -Attend project pre-construction and progress meetings-Conduct site visits to active construction sites to monitor construction progress and address project issues, working with foremen and superintendents to resolve issues-Comprehensive shop drawing review for compliance with plans and specification-Collaborate with estimating team to identify potential opportunities to increase project profitability and ensure financial project success-Final quantity verification at project completion

Rockford, Illinois

-Estimate and manage commercial and industrial construction projects-Major Project List:-Rockford East High School Pool Ceiling (Public bid) -Install new acoustic tile ceiling and lighting over pool-Core and Main Belvidere Branch Office Renovation (Design/Build) -Renovate entire office to corporate standards -Enclose existing entry to add on to sales area -Install new ramp and stairs to entrance to ADA standards-Ring Container Rockford Office Addition Phase 1 (Design/Build) -Add office space, conference room, and parts room to existing office -Estimate, buyout, write subcontracts, and manage project-Mid-States Concrete Industries Production Building and Reclaim Building Addition (Design/Build) -Addition to metal building for production areas in Wet Cast and Elematic halls -New process water reclaim precast concrete building to capture and recycle process water -Site development for future building additions -Design and implement dewatering system to install deep pit for process water reclamation equipment -Act as project manager, estimator, and site superintendent for project and ensure complete client satisfaction and limited client production interruption -Act as liaison for client with client's real estate attorney to work through annexation process in to City of South Beloit -Obtain permits to build project in flood plain-Advanced Machine Engineering Addition (Design/Build) -30,000 sf addition to existing production facility -Estimate, buyout, write subcontracts, and manage project -Site development for additional parking and truck access -Work with City of Rockford through permitting process and ROW abandonment-Rockford Ball Screw Addition (Design/Build) -26,000 sf addition to existing production facility -Estimate, buyout, write subcontracts for project -Review design drawings for permit compliance -Work with client to ensure project design meets needs of client production demands

Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin Area

-Conduct take-offs and prepare cost estimates for excavation, grading, and underground utility projects-Prepare bid proposal documents for submittal to general contractors and/or clients-Manage excavation, grading, and underground utility projects-Assist in management and scheduling of crews and equipment for the Excavation Division and the Beloit Quarry

Greater Milwaukee Area

-Estimate concrete projects for oil/gas pipeline facilities, electrical substations and transmission lines, and deep caisson foundations-Manage oil pipeline pump station foundation construction

Rockford, Illinois Area

-Perform cost estimating -Prepare bids and formal proposals-Manage concrete, paving, and utility projects-Utilize AutoCAD and Adobe X to create as-built drawings and modify construction drawings

Rockford, Illinois Area

-Maintain and inventory tools and materials in storage/shop-Perform material take-offs and project cost estimating-Assist management of underground utility, earth work, and paving projects-Assist in preparation of bids and formal proposals-Attend pre-bid conferences, bid openings, pre-construction meetings, and construction progress meetings

Rockford, Illinois Area

-Utilize AutoCAD to create, modify, and clarify drawings for design/build projects-Assist project managers and project engineers with activities including: -Real estate development -Site layout and orientation -Residential, commercial, and industrial architectural design -Petroleum delivery system layout and design

B.S., Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: American Society of Civil Engineers, Associated General Contractors, Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor.

A.A.S., Building Construction Technology

Mini Certificates: Basic Construction; Construction Methods and Materials; Residential Construction; and Construction Management