Project Manager / Estimator / Business Development

• Sep 2019 - Present

• Started company participation into FRA 219 compliance program• Secured 4 Million in revenue from 2021 through Q1 2022 in track-related construction projects• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from project identification, bidding, award, scheduling, completion and closeout• Inspect track and railroad crossings for FRA parts 213, 234 and contract document compliance• Ensure projects are completed following quality and safety standards while staying within budget• Create project reports and distribute documents to field crews, project team, clients and consultants• Coordinate field personnel, equipment, and material delivery to guarantee maximum efficiency and production • Resolve conflicts and disputes between interested parties, design teams, contractors, and subcontractors• Inspect materials and work in progress to ensure it is installed properly the first time to avoid overruns

Project Manager/Estimator

• Jun 2018 - Sep 2019

• Managed railroad track construction projects from estimating phase through project closeout• Attended pre-bid meetings and assemble bid packages for public and private projects• Visited project sites to determine costs and scope of work necessary to generate proposals and schedules• Met with existing customers and call on new clients to increase company sales and market share• Interacted with clients, field staff and subcontractors during all phases of construction • Analyzed jobs upon completion to ensure estimates were accurate and production profitable• Worked with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing and issue purchase orders for material and services

Resident Engineer

• Jan 2016 - Jun 2018

Monitor the construction contract work to ensure it is completed according to plan and specificationWork collaboratively with the contractor and client to resolve conflict and challenges that arise within the projectCreate and track project budget and scheduleEnsure project milestones are completed by the General Contractor and subcontractorsReview daily reports created by field engineering staffManage staff to ensure projects are monitored and documented with the necessary project information

Office Engineer

• Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

Field Engineer

• Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

Survey Crew Chief

• Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

Preformed field layout for railroad track alignments and switch locationsSurveyed existing topography to provide data to create contract drawingsDeveloped drawings in AutoCAD or MicroStation to show existing and proposed layout of trackBecame proficient in the use of robotic total station and GPS Survey equipment Preformed field layout for railroad track alignments and switch locationsSurveyed existing topography to provide data to create contract drawingsDeveloped drawings in AutoCAD or MicroStation to show existing and proposed layout of trackBecame proficient in the use of robotic total station and GPS Survey equipment

Yard Manager/Field Technician

• Sep 2008 - Jul 2013

Managed all yard operations including distribution, fabrication, and maintenanceResponsible for the overall performance of the branch including customer satisfaction, accuracy of shipped and fabricated products.Assisted in the implementation of software systems to efficiently track corporate processesAdvised in design of piping systems tailored to specific customer needsPerformed maintenance on construction rental equipment to guarantee proper functionality for customers Managed all yard operations including distribution, fabrication, and maintenanceResponsible for the overall performance of the branch including customer satisfaction, accuracy of shipped and fabricated products.Assisted in the implementation of software systems to efficiently track corporate processesAdvised in design of piping systems tailored to specific customer needsPerformed maintenance on construction rental equipment to guarantee proper functionality for customers

Engineering Technician

• Dec 2006 - Sep 2008

Reviewed permit applications and blueprints to verify development compliance with ordinancesPerformed field inspections to verify grading and site development constructed according to permitted plansReviewed hydrologic and hydraulic studiesMaintained repository of floodplain and wetland informationIssued development permits, and coordinated submittals to FEMA, IDNR and Army Corp of Engineers Reviewed permit applications and blueprints to verify development compliance with ordinancesPerformed field inspections to verify grading and site development constructed according to permitted plansReviewed hydrologic and hydraulic studiesMaintained repository of floodplain and wetland informationIssued development permits, and coordinated submittals to FEMA, IDNR and Army Corp of Engineers

Pipefitter

• Apr 2003 - Sep 2006

Performed layout, blueprint reading and material estimating for piping systemsRenovated existing and constructed new piping systems in educational, medical and commercial buildingsConstructed new fuel lines and pumping stations for the refining industryCertified in the SMAW and GTAW welding process Performed layout, blueprint reading and material estimating for piping systemsRenovated existing and constructed new piping systems in educational, medical and commercial buildingsConstructed new fuel lines and pumping stations for the refining industryCertified in the SMAW and GTAW welding process

Assistant Project Manager

• Sep 2002 - Mar 2003

Assisted with management of building and infrastructure improvements of multi-million dollar projectsDirected and coordinated changes to drawings from architects and engineersVerified ADA requirements for clients occupying warehouse space and directed changes as neededSolicited and qualified bids from subcontractorsOrganized budgets, contracts, amendments, change orders and scheduled trades for construction projects Assisted with management of building and infrastructure improvements of multi-million dollar projectsDirected and coordinated changes to drawings from architects and engineersVerified ADA requirements for clients occupying warehouse space and directed changes as neededSolicited and qualified bids from subcontractorsOrganized budgets, contracts, amendments, change orders and scheduled trades for construction projects

Development Coordinator

• Jun 1998 - Jun 2002

Assisted in the coordination of projects in excess of one hundred million dollarsTracked changes to contracts, budgets, and change orders for development projectsSupervised general contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and scheduleWorked with architects and engineers to revise drawings based on customer demand Assisted in the coordination of projects in excess of one hundred million dollarsTracked changes to contracts, budgets, and change orders for development projectsSupervised general contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and scheduleWorked with architects and engineers to revise drawings based on customer demand