Document Controls Implementation Specialist

• Dec 2020 - Present

County Highway Engineer

• Feb 2019 - Dec 2020

GENERAL: Lead and supervise full portfolio of complex and concurrent Chippewa County, Michigan, road system construction projects across 1,248 road miles. Responsibilities include oversight of engineering, planning, and coordination of road, bridge, culvert, and asphalt overlay projects. Direct performance and development of engineering department employees. Oversee annual construction budget of $5M. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Supervise engineering for all construction projects from design through successful completion. Prepare and track project budgets to optimize value. Develop and administer bidding packages, scope documents, and technical specifications. Direct all contractor schedules, quality control inspections, and safety procedures. Authorize contractor payments for completed projects meeting quality standards. QUALITY MANAGEMENT: Developed enhanced specification for asphalt and chip seal projects maximizing efficiency and value. Oversee effective asphalt and aggregate materials testing optimizing quality of project materials. COMMUNICATIONS: Collaborate with numerous governmental agencies (MDOT, EGLE, FHWA, ACOE, etc.) ensuring projects are constructed to proper standards and specifications. Synchronize subcontractor construction efforts. Facilitate meetings to resolve project issues with consultants, sponsors, and contractors. Provide verbal and documented status summaries. Coordinate and evaluate local road system construction projects across 20 county townships. Engage public to address questions and concerns ensuring support of project. COMPUTER SKILLS: Prepare effective project drawings and specifications for MDOT approval. Manage record drawings and maintain project records. Upload all projects eligible for Federal Aid into MDOT Field Manager and ProjectWise programs. Generate project engineer estimates utilizing MDOT’s MERL program. Oversee asset management plans using MDOT RoadSoft program.

Project Manager

• Jan 2016 - Feb 2019

GENERAL: Directed successful execution of complex and coordinated projects through effective planning, monitoring, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Controlled schedules, resources, and budgets for all annual projects. Delivered excellent customer service. Project types included design-bid-build, design-build, and negotiated contract. Managed up to $15M annually in construction projects. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Reviewed project scope and completed risk-benefit analysis. Provided final bids adhering to bid instructions and deadlines. Integrated projects within the full portfolio of company projects and effectively advocated for and secured internal resources, equipment, and labor. Created interdependent schedules and budgets for construction operations. Coordinated with numerous suppliers ensuring procurement of necessary materials. Supervised construction crews. Continuously analyzed project schedules identifying efficiencies in sequencing. Optimized project revenues, costs, equipment usage, and labor hours. Lead final inspections with project sponsors ensuring project fulfillment and satisfaction. Prepared and tracked progress payments. COMPUTER SKILLS: Demonstrated proficiency developing and maintaining complex project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Developed project estimates and managed project budgets using HeavyBid. Estimated projects using BlueBeam and advanced Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Managed internal and external project tracking documentation.

QA/QC Technician

• Apr 2014 - Jan 2016

GENERAL: Tested manufactured asphalts and aggregates ensuring necessary quality was realized. Tracked and distributed results of multiple tests. Properly equipped, tested, and calibrated all laboratory facilities and instruments. Diagnosed and resolved issues identified during testing processes. GENERAL: Tested manufactured asphalts and aggregates ensuring necessary quality was realized. Tracked and distributed results of multiple tests. Properly equipped, tested, and calibrated all laboratory facilities and instruments. Diagnosed and resolved issues identified during testing processes.

Project Manager

• May 2013 - Dec 2013

GENERAL: Managed all state of Michigan projects. Performed quantity takeoffs, material orders, schedule generation, information requests, and site safety reviews. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Maintained compliance with contract drawings, specifications, schedule, and submittals. Performed critical path analysis to identify project risks and acceleration opportunities. QUALITY MANAGEMENT: Conducted field reviews to ensure compliance with contract requirements and stringent site policies. COMMUNICATIONS: Collaborated with multiple project sponsors, stakeholders, and subcontractors effectively coordinating construction schedules, resolving conflicts, and delivering projects. COMPUTER SKILLS: Developed, maintained, and distributed project schedules using Microsoft Project.

Project Manager

• May 2009 - Nov 2010

GENERAL: Lead the scheduling of company projects, managed employees, ordered materials, and coordinated sitework. Collaborated with project engineers, surveyors, owners, and contractors ensuring timely delivery of projects within budgets and per specifications. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Reviewed construction plans for feasibility. Coordinated with suppliers ensuring on-time material delivery. Efficiently utilized labor, equipment, and materials to complete project activities across multiple sites. Effectively supervised crews for construction of underground utilities, roads, foundations, and sitework. QUALITY MANAGEMENT: Inspected construction sites and facilitated task completion according to project plans and specifications. COMMUNICATIONS: Effectively presented project schedules, requirements, and summaries in pre-construction and project status meetings with project stakeholders. Clearly communicated job responsibilities and expectations to construction crews. COMPUTER SKILLS: Maintained activity checklists to achieve critical schedule milestones.

Land Development Manager

• Feb 2005 - Feb 2008

GENERAL: Directed site development construction activities for single-family and multi-family housing developments in central Florida including supervision of site clearing, grading, utility installation, road construction, landscaping, hardscapes, and site amenities involving pools and clubhouses. Consulted with engineers, municipalities, and contractors during the design, permitting, and bidding project phases. Effectively managed subcontractors ensuring project requirements were completed as designed and specified. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Assumed projects of two superiors who were abruptly unavailable to the organization, increasing project portfolio fivefold. Reviewed designs for constructability ensuring successful project execution. Performed value engineering analysis on project plans achieving cost improvement. Obtained necessary permits and plan approvals. Managed interdependent projects effectively by tracking, analyzing, and reporting project information. Reviewed contractor invoices against work completed for pay application approval. QUALITY MANAGEMENT: Served as the Division Stormwater Compliance Officer. Performed visual inspections of site work for compliance. Accelerated opening of new communities by reengineering multiple project phases. Researched local and state regulations ensuring proper project completion. COMMUNICATIONS: Effectively communicated project plans, schedules, and community impact with public municipalities, internal departments, and external customers. Collaborated with site utility providers and project stakeholders ensuring timely installation and completion of all project milestones. COMPUTER SKILLS: Prepared construction schedules using Microsoft Project.