John Michael Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Rueil Malmaison, Paris, Fr

Rueil Malmaison, Paris, Fr

Omaha, Ne, Us

Indeck Niles Energy CenterResponsible for project-wide wire terminations.

Omaha, Ne, Us

CTA O’Hare Line Signal Upgrades and Special Track Work project. Was responsible for underground infrastructure on the train control signal, AC power, DC traction power, and communications systems, as well as all communications related scopes of work on the project.

Omaha, Ne, Us

Was responsible for the project-wide 600V wire terminations (completed 20% under budget) and close-out of the entire electrical scope of work on the St. Joseph Energy Center project, a 700 megawatt, 2-on-1 combined cycle natural gas power plant.Value of project: $500M. Value of wire termination responsibility: $2M.Led a team consisting of one Field Engineer, two Foreman, and 17 Union Electricians.

Omaha, Ne, Us

Was responsible for project-wide Intelligent Transportation System on the Downtown Tunnel / Midtown Tunnel / MLK Extension project. Value of project: $1.5B. Value of my responsibility: $7.4M.My scope of work was completed 20.5% under budget and 6 months ahead of schedule.Led a team, consisting of two Superintendents, two Field Engineers, and up to twenty Union Electricians, that collectively:• coordinated with the General Contractor, other Subcontractors, and Quality Control;• generated a 180 day schedule, 4 week schedule, and a daily plan that met the schedule, beat budget, was safe (including full access to the work), and complied with all codes and specifications;• procured all materials, tools, equipment and specialty services needed to successfully execute the plan, via Purchase Orders, Material Contracts, Professional Service Agreements, Subcontracts, and Change Orders;• ensured all plans were approved, material was approved, tools were calibrated, equipment was inspected, subcontractors were coordinated, all company policies were followed, and everyone understood the plan;• documented and reported daily progress, including description of the work, quantities installed, man-hours used, budget gain/loss, and all accompanying reports (safety reports, quality checklists, test reports, torque reports, permits, T&M sheets, etc.);• tracked and claimed material and labor quantities for internal payroll, invoicing, and forecasting;• reviewed/approved subcontract invoices and change orders;• performed operation shutdowns and created field operation reports to document lessons learned for the estimating department and superintendents building similar work in the future.

Omaha, Ne, Us

Downtown Tunnel Rehabilitation on the Downtown Tunnel / Midtown Tunnel / MLK Extension project:Eastbound Downtown Tunnel Rehabilitation (Oct. 2014 - June 2015):• Maintained daily reports (quantities, man-hours, equip. inspection, safety & quality checklist, etc)• Tracked planned vs. actual production and managed production targets• Claimed material quantities and man-hours against project budget; maintained claiming schemes• Performed quality inspections of installed materials• Maintained the 3-week and 90-day schedule; provided the prime contractor with schedule updates• Communicated remaining material quantities to the superintendent• Performed safety inspections of trucks, air monitors, and fall protection equipment• Managed tool inventory on a daily basis• Created Field Operation ReportsDowntown Tunnel Support Buildings Rehabilitation Subcontract (Oct. 2013 - Oct. 2014):• Managed subcontractor• Processed submittals• Generated RFIs• Reviewed subcontractor Work Plans• Oversaw subcontractor field operations; ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, & the NEC• Supervised and documented a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise's commercially useful function• Communicated daily with the prime contractor and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)• Tracked and coordinated subcontractor's schedule with overall project schedule• Estimated scopes of work to be subcontracted (including change order scopes)• Reviewed, negotiated, and approved subcontractor pay applications and change orders• Performed budget moves• Claimed project indirect expenses• Conducted quality tours and wrote quality reports• Built and managed punchlists• Created as-built conduit & circuit schedules

Omaha, Ne, Us

• Studied contract documents• Participated in construction means and methods scheming• Developed conceptual designs and layouts• Performed quantity take-offs• Retrieved or estimated production factors• Solicited material and subcontractor pricing, including DBE pricing• Utilized estimating software to compile bid information• Created project staff schedules and manpower histograms• Coordinated with estimate team members• Helped train five subordinatesProjects: Power Plants, Bridges, Commuter Rail and Stations, Subterranean Transmission Lines

Traverse City, Michigan, Us

• Acquired permits from state, county, city, and township departments• Reviewed construction drawings and specifications• Developed lists of qualified bidders; prepared invitations to bid; and, solicited contractor quotations• Generated project estimate spreadsheets• Maintained project folders• Delivered information and materials to subcontractors• Assisted in creating project punch-listsProjects: Members Credit Union, Social Security Administration Building, Family Dollar Store, Mackinaw Trail Winery

• Collected sensitive business and personal information from clients• Extracted pertinent information from tax documents and receipts• Transferred information to Federal and State income tax forms in a manner that maximized refunds or minimized debts• Solicited any additional information necessary to improve refunds/debts, or the speed with which refunds were received• e-Filed returns• Increased efficiency of the 25 year old business by setting up a computer network that allows all office devices to communicate with each other• Created a prototype website for the business

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

• Facilitated designer and contractor site visits• Inspected capital projects against corporate specs• Executed contractor bid process• Oversaw the performance of contractors • Catered to store managers' needs and concerns during open store remodels• Generated and tracked equipment and material orders• Photographically documented changes in project status

Tempe, Az, Us

• Performed research in the areas of subterranean critical infrastructure and trenchless technologies• Conducted literature reviews• Solicited survey participants • Collected surveys• Analyzed and presented data• Co-authored two journal articles• Co-taught a 400 level construction project management course• Assisted with undergraduate coursework (i.e. substitute lectured and graded)

Tempe, Az, Us

• Modified RFPs to accommodate construction buyers’ unique needs• Generated and managed procurement schedules• Conducted pre-bid meetings• Responded to contractor and construction buyer requests for information (RFIs)• Analyzed contractors’ past performance surveys; maintained a database of over 10,000 surveys• Facilitated contractor interviews• Reviewed contractors' proposals against RFP requirements; analyzed and prioritized proposal results• Presented contractor selection recommendations to construction buyers• Reviewed and critiqued awarded contractors’ weekly risk reports• Created weekly meeting agendas and meeting minutes; kept detailed project records• Hired, trained, and managed four subordinates• Co-authored two journal articles• Co-authored and presented four conference papers• Authored a M.S. thesis• Lectured five undergraduate classes and facilitated three undergraduate labs• Helped organize three annual conferences

• Reviewed contract documents• Performed quantity take-offs, including some conceptual design & take-offs• Solicited material and subcontractor pricing• Built assemblies in estimating software to compile bid information & generate direct cost estimates• Assisted PMs with shop drawing submittals, change orders, RFIs, and productivity analyses of field crewsProjects: Hospitals, Office Buildings, Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Retail Stores, & Parking Garages

Master Of Science (Ms), Construction Management

Minor, Business

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Construction Management