Thomas Coppens, Mba Email & Phone Number

Greater Denver Area

Leads irrigation and landscape projects across the university in collaboration with PD&C department and key stakeholders. Provides recommendations and actions plans regarding project planning and implementation. Oversees project planning, builds project teams, and determines project schedules. Monitors project workflow and makes timeline adjustments as needed. Implements and maintains development of project best practices. Develops program plans to expand irrigation system and its applications on campus such as the initiative to use irrigation water to operate pressure washers for recycling department year round. - Partners with campus PD&C department in matters of new construction pertaining to irrigation system and landscaping including pre-bid meetings, design review, submittal review, pre-construction meetings, quality management, and sign-off authority- Develops detailed status reports, cost estimates, and resource plans- Retained knowledge surrounding all site and equipment technical requirements - Drove selection, implementation, and staff training for new project management tools- Facilitates strong project management skills throughout entire project to achieve all milestones - Coordinates with City of Boulder and University of Colorado Stakeholders to ensure all necessary projects relating to irrigation operations and landscaping progress appropriately and meet specifications - Earned “State of Colorado Supervisory Certificate” (November 2015)- Trained in AutoCAD 3D 2016 - APPA Leadership Academy Track I (February 2016)

Boulder, Co

Partnered with Project Management Supervisor in Facilities Management supported Mentorship Program to gain valuable experience within the field of Project Management. • Designed Work Breakdown Structures for campus renovation projects that were clear and organized while remaining within resource, schedule, and budgetary constraints.• Developed a deeper understanding of Microsoft Project • Calculated numerous preliminary and detailed budgets for actual campus projects, further developing previous knowledge base regarding budgets and estimations• Gained valuable experience regarding effective project process design, estimate techniques, leadership, conduct, communication, and resource management

Irrigation team leader charged with prioritization and oversight of daily operations, procurement of crew's tools and parts, and leading in-house projects to add to campus irrigation system and improve efficiency of water usage.• Key player in the conceptualization of the first Compost Tea Injection System project and implementation • Developed Solar Powered Network VP irrigation control resulting in decreased energy use and increased flexibility within the network• Completed APPA Supervisory Training • Received “Star Award” for showing initiative in the face of a crisis • Designed project WBS, Schedule, and Budget for Facilities Management internal projects

Boulder, Co

Worked on various irrigation project/issues across campus while developing of interpersonal skills, project site competencies, as well as a deeper understand if the CU campus and all applicable regulations and polices.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Fine Arts

Masters Of Business Administration, Project Management