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United States

Responsible for implementation of Continuous Improvement across the Kraus Anderson family of companies.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Designed and teach CMGT 4021 – Construction Planning and CMGT 4421 - Construction Scheduling. These new classes first being offered in Fall of 2024 integrate the best parts of modern planning and scheduling methodology and integrate lean into each step of the process.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Helping coach and implement Lean principles, processes, and tactics in construction operations through the upper Midwest.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Performed all business development, procurement, estimating, contracting, and project management for a wide variety of projects and clients throughout Minnesota. Project Sampling:- JI Case Building 4th Floor Addition and Remodel - Completing 2022- The University of Minnesota Bell Period Room Historical Relocation - Completing 2022- The University of Minnesota Gortner / Kolthoff Elevator Modifications and Replacement - Completing 2022- The University of Minnesota… Show more Performed all business development, procurement, estimating, contracting, and project management for a wide variety of projects and clients throughout Minnesota. Project Sampling:- JI Case Building 4th Floor Addition and Remodel - Completing 2022- The University of Minnesota Bell Period Room Historical Relocation - Completing 2022- The University of Minnesota Gortner / Kolthoff Elevator Modifications and Replacement - Completing 2022- The University of Minnesota Arboretum Farm and Garden Education Center - Completing 2022- The Salvation Army Adult Resource Center Remodel - In Progress, Completing 2022- The University of Minnesota Middlebrook Hall HVAC Piping Replacement - Completed 2021- The University of Minnesota Kroll Boathouse Rowing Tank Replacement - Completed 2021- The University of Minnesota PWB 8th Floor Renovation - Completed 2020- The Kitchi Gammi Club East Entry Rehab - Completed 2020- The University of Minnesota PWB 1st Floor Renovation - Completed 2020- The University of Minnesota Alderman Hall Classroom Renovation - Completed 2020 Show less

Austin, Texas

Project Superintendent for the new AC Autograph Hotel at Guadalupe and Martin Luther King in Austin, TX. A 12 story, high end Marriott brand hotel that will have the finest amenities in the University area. Responsible for managing all field operations on site as well as ensuring our client get's the best value project for their business. All accomplished while maintaining a high moral for all involved in building this great project.

Austin, Texas Area

Responsible for all field, safety, and quality of installation for DPR's Special Services group. Including North Austin Wellbound, Cesar Chavez Church Remodel, and Electronic Arts 3rd Floor Tenant Improvements.

Austin, Tx

Utilized collaborative production planning and scheduling to develop our plan to complete the exterior of the building as well as below grade interior areas. This relied on a lot of specific hand offs which we implemented through daily huddles to ensure trades were safely and productively working with one another to execute the plan. I was also tasked with reviving a small steam plant project where the primary installation subcontractor had defaulted on the project. This involved… Show more Utilized collaborative production planning and scheduling to develop our plan to complete the exterior of the building as well as below grade interior areas. This relied on a lot of specific hand offs which we implemented through daily huddles to ensure trades were safely and productively working with one another to execute the plan. I was also tasked with reviving a small steam plant project where the primary installation subcontractor had defaulted on the project. This involved bringing a new subcontractor up to speed, producing submittals that meet specifications, writing RFI's, and close coordination with the engineer of record and UT's Energy Management department. After working through roadblocks and forging great relationships with all parties involved we were able to find success. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

I was hired on to help implement and execute a site quality control program for the RBRH project. Building upon the foundation set in BIM 360 Field, we now have the entire GC team, subcontractors, and owners representatives all utilizing one program to manage the projects quality control. Everyone is working off the same list to help eliminate confusion and double work. We also utilized regular job walks with the owner, architects, and engineers to manage quality issues and set fourth clear… Show more I was hired on to help implement and execute a site quality control program for the RBRH project. Building upon the foundation set in BIM 360 Field, we now have the entire GC team, subcontractors, and owners representatives all utilizing one program to manage the projects quality control. Everyone is working off the same list to help eliminate confusion and double work. We also utilized regular job walks with the owner, architects, and engineers to manage quality issues and set fourth clear expectations in how they were to be corrected.During this role, I also was a key training resource for our other projects in the region in how to set up and implement an effective quality control program. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

Responsible for managing structural steel, exterior curtain wall, exterior envelope, all buildingspecialties, as well as all laboratory systems on a state of the art research facility for University ofTexas at Austin. Focused on complete management of assigned subcontractors through contracting, changes in scope and work, and coordinating their daily field operations through almost daily changes to the project documents.Assist in implementation of project Quality of Life program in… Show more Responsible for managing structural steel, exterior curtain wall, exterior envelope, all buildingspecialties, as well as all laboratory systems on a state of the art research facility for University ofTexas at Austin. Focused on complete management of assigned subcontractors through contracting, changes in scope and work, and coordinating their daily field operations through almost daily changes to the project documents.Assist in implementation of project Quality of Life program in order to increase employee retention and satisfaction. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

Responsible for managing the office side of most subcontractors on site, including structural steel, concrete decking, exterior curtain wall and framing, roofing, baggage handling, glazing, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, telecommunications, security, and controls. Responsibilities include review, processing, and managing the submittal process for all scopes listed above, identifying issues and writing detailed request for information in order to eliminate issues and… Show more Responsible for managing the office side of most subcontractors on site, including structural steel, concrete decking, exterior curtain wall and framing, roofing, baggage handling, glazing, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, telecommunications, security, and controls. Responsibilities include review, processing, and managing the submittal process for all scopes listed above, identifying issues and writing detailed request for information in order to eliminate issues and solve extensive unforeseen field conditions, coordination of all MEP systems, processing of subcontractor pay applications, all while managing and coordinating work being put in place on site to meet our demanding schedule. Closely collaborated with the owner, architect, and engineer, to keep project running forward daily through the unique opportunities to problem solve that are inherent to design build projects. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Responsible for laying the ground work in the start up the new intercontinental terminal at William P. Hobby Airport for Southwest Airlines. Responsible for setting up primary control, and locating the building while working with the owner and architect to identify and solve problems during pre-construction to mitigate future issues. Coordinated and managed all enabling trades in the field to ensure all enabling work was completed ahead of schedule.

Galveston, Tx At Ut Medical Branch

Lead Field Engineer with heavy experience in concrete work, having placed over 20,000 yards of concrete caps, slabs, walls, floors, decks, beams, and girders on the project thus far.Responsible for primary and secondary control of the project. Field engineering team is solely responsible for working control and layout for all concrete craft as well as assisted subcontractors in utilizing new technology to increase their productivity. Coordinated drawings in order to produce a… Show more Lead Field Engineer with heavy experience in concrete work, having placed over 20,000 yards of concrete caps, slabs, walls, floors, decks, beams, and girders on the project thus far.Responsible for primary and secondary control of the project. Field engineering team is solely responsible for working control and layout for all concrete craft as well as assisted subcontractors in utilizing new technology to increase their productivity. Coordinated drawings in order to produce a “Lift Drawing” for all concrete placements. These drawings are then used by field engineers and craft to put work in place.Lead field engineering team in utilization of Revit for production tracking, estimating material quantities, and trade coordination.Tracked daily production of HPCC craft workforce while comparing trends with the labor recap to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement.Worked with local concrete plant to schedule concrete’s delivery to the project, and managed concrete orders as they arrived on site to maintain less than 3% waste goal.Responsible for training, mentoring, and growing interns and new employees to become successful builders. Show less

Dallas, Tx

Field Engineer assisting the superintendent in managing our subcontractors performing the civil, site work, underground utilities, and roadway improvements on the Love Field Modernization Project.

San Antonio, Tx

Field Engineer intern on the GTF AIT Barracks in San Antonio, Texas. Worked on a high performing team performing the foundations and structure, as well as utilizing a pre-manufactured system that allowed us to set up to 6 complete housing units a day.

Chicago, Il

Assistant Project Engineer Intern on the 353 N. Clark Jenner and Block Interior build out.

Entry level intern position, taught me a lot of the basics of commercial construction.