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Construction Manager for Design Group Facility Solutions 10/2016 to Present
Mars Wrigley - Sr. Construction Manager for a new palletizing and distribution building on existing campus - Cleveland TN
Coca-Cola Full Accountability on an expansion of distribution facility and offices, Jackson, TN.
Blue Buffalo MEP Cross Coordination for process and facilities, Richmond, IN
PepsiCo Construction Manager for Blow Mold operation addition - Detroit, MI
Construction Manager for Design Group Facility Solutions 10/2016 to Present
Mars Wrigley - Sr. Construction Manager for a new palletizing and distribution building on existing campus - Cleveland TN
Coca-Cola Full Accountability on an expansion of distribution facility and offices, Jackson, TN.
Blue Buffalo MEP Cross Coordination for process and facilities, Richmond, IN
PepsiCo Construction Manager for Blow Mold operation addition - Detroit, MI
Church and Dwight (Arm and Hammer) Construction manager for a Ring Dryer processing system, Oskaloosa, IA
Nypro Healthcare Construction Manager for expansion of medical device injection molding and assembly areas, Devens, MA
Clorox NutraNext Owners Representative for buildout of leased space for pharmacy/warehouse operations in
Davie, FL
Kemps Construction Manager for Boiler replacement project with satellite building in Farmington, MN
Nypro Healthcare Construction Manager for expansion of medical device injection molding and assembly areas, Devens, MA
Clorox NutraNext Owners Representative for buildout of leased space for pharmacy/warehouse operations in
Davie, FL
Kemps Construction Manager for Boiler replacement project with satellite building in Farmington, MN
PepsiCo Construction Manager for Installation of two Blow Mold Machines. Included facility modifications. In Indianapolis, IN
Costco Meat Plant Construction Manager for installation of spiral freezer and modifications to processing and packaging systems. Morris, IL
Cognate - Sr. Construction Manager on an addition to expand clean rooms and utilities to support Cell and Gene therapy development - Memphis, TN
Costco Meat Plant Construction Manager for installation of spiral freezer and modifications to processing and packaging systems. Morris, IL
Cognate - Sr. Construction Manager on an addition to expand clean rooms and utilities to support Cell and Gene therapy development - Memphis, TN
Construction Manager
04/2014 - 10/2016
Construction Manager for CRB. Various Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies.
Fareva - Overseeing the conversion of an existing warehouse facility to construct an aerosol production line. Included Tank Farm, Lab space and Clean Areas. Richmond, VA
Baxter Gambro - Medical Device manufacturing Expansion project. Q/C, audit construction for contract compliance and create punch list for completion. Covington, GA
Elanco - Owner's Construction Manager on a Sterility Lab expansion. Monitor Safety, Schedule and quality of installations. Assist in Creating FDA mandated Change Controls, Augusta, GA
04/2014 - 10/2016
Construction Manager for CRB. Various Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies.
Fareva - Overseeing the conversion of an existing warehouse facility to construct an aerosol production line. Included Tank Farm, Lab space and Clean Areas. Richmond, VA
Baxter Gambro - Medical Device manufacturing Expansion project. Q/C, audit construction for contract compliance and create punch list for completion. Covington, GA
Elanco - Owner's Construction Manager on a Sterility Lab expansion. Monitor Safety, Schedule and quality of installations. Assist in Creating FDA mandated Change Controls, Augusta, GA
Construction Manager
- Owners Representative 12/2012 - 03/2014
Construction Manager for Corbion (formerly Purac America) - a Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company. Tucker, GA
Overseeing the conversion of an existing warehouse/office facility to suit their needs. Includes Lab space and Clean Areas
Solicit bids from GCs, assist in legal aspects of contract, monitor submittals, coordinate between Purac Process Engineers and Trades. Procure Building Permits. Monitor Safety, Schedule and quality of installations.
Project Manager
12/2011 - 7/31/12 Contract Position
Full accountability for project. Prepare contract documents, bid, select vendors/subcontractors, negotiate, contract administration, prepare project schedules – monitor, control and maintain progress and quality of work or processes, prepare reports on budget, progress and issues, supervise and perform project administration.
Contracts Administrator
5/2011 - 12/2011 Hawkins Construction, Inc., Tarpon Springs, FL
Contract document analysis, bid analysis. Prepare project budgets, schedule of values. Identify Value Engineering opportunities, possible problems. Subcontractor negotiations. Preparation of scope specific contracts that are in compliance with project requirements and minimize risk of, or exposure to, potential change orders. Assist project managers with resolution of subcontractor claims and replacement in the event of default.
Project Manager/Facility Manager
5/2004 – 11/2010 Triad Construction Services, West Chicago, IL
Full accountability for projects: Construction Management, Design/build including fast track design/build and conventional bid/build. Prepare and/or review bidding documents, bid, select vendors/subcontractors, contract administration, prepare project schedules – monitor, control and maintain progress and quality of work or processes, prepare reports on budget, progress and issues, supervise and perform project administration, close projects with walk-through/punch-list. Administer warranties on completed projects - including troubleshooting for proper trade notofication. Manage company owned facility build-outs, maintenance, landscaping and housekeeping.
Construction Manager
7/2002 - 5/2004 Wight Construction Services, Downers Grove, IL
Construction field representative for Design/Build on new $100 million Bolingbrook High School. Drawing coordination, site scheduling and trade management.
Project Manager
3/1997 - 7/2002 Triad Construction Services, West Chicago, IL
Full accountability for projects. Prepare work scopes/construction bidding documents, bid, select vendors/subcontractors, negotiate, contract administration, prepare project schedules – monitor, control and maintain progress and quality of work or processes, prepare reports on budget, progress and issues, supervise and perform project administration, close projects with walk-through/punch-list.
Senior Superintendent
7/1994 - 3/1997 Century Contractors, Bedford Park, IL
Senior Superintendent on projects from 50k to 3 million. Commercial, industrial, retail, public works and residential. Take over complete project control after bid packages awarded – scheduling, change order controls, administration, close-out, walk-through and punch-list. Supervise two superintendents and advise on/monitor their projects.
Superintendent
10/1993 - 6/1994 Versatile Enterprises, Villa Park, IL
Projects ranged from 25k to 4 million. Commercial and T.I., Day to day site operations, scheduling, reporting, safety and quality control.
Superintendent
2/1992 - 10/1993 Ganna construction, Addison, IL
Supervision of a two-mile I.D.O.T. infrastructure improvement, including mass earthwork, water, storm, lighting, paving etc... Assisted other superintendents by implementing a simple submittal, material control and scheduling system.
Facility Engineer/ Material Controller
6/1988 - 2/1992 Abbott Laboratories (Strom Engineering), Abbott Park, IL
Team member on a 300,000 S.F. Reagent manufacturing facility. First phase consisted of material control and scheduling for the building. Second phase consisted of supervising and coordinating construction of lab and offices in previously unfinished areas.
Labor Forman
1/1984 - 1/1988 Weiss Cal, San Jose, CA
Labor foreman in charge of 6-man crew. Installed sewer, water and
traffic controls for the San Jose Transit Mall.
Liaison to city of San Jose for Safety and Traffic Control.
Laborer
10/1980 - 6/1982 Granite Construction, Skokie, IL
Top Lander/Laborer on the Deep Tunnel Project.
EDUCATION
- Owners Representative 12/2012 - 03/2014
Construction Manager for Corbion (formerly Purac America) - a Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company. Tucker, GA
Overseeing the conversion of an existing warehouse/office facility to suit their needs. Includes Lab space and Clean Areas
Solicit bids from GCs, assist in legal aspects of contract, monitor submittals, coordinate between Purac Process Engineers and Trades. Procure Building Permits. Monitor Safety, Schedule and quality of installations.
Project Manager
12/2011 - 7/31/12 Contract Position
Full accountability for project. Prepare contract documents, bid, select vendors/subcontractors, negotiate, contract administration, prepare project schedules – monitor, control and maintain progress and quality of work or processes, prepare reports on budget, progress and issues, supervise and perform project administration.
Contracts Administrator
5/2011 - 12/2011 Hawkins Construction, Inc., Tarpon Springs, FL
Contract document analysis, bid analysis. Prepare project budgets, schedule of values. Identify Value Engineering opportunities, possible problems. Subcontractor negotiations. Preparation of scope specific contracts that are in compliance with project requirements and minimize risk of, or exposure to, potential change orders. Assist project managers with resolution of subcontractor claims and replacement in the event of default.
Project Manager/Facility Manager
5/2004 – 11/2010 Triad Construction Services, West Chicago, IL
Full accountability for projects: Construction Management, Design/build including fast track design/build and conventional bid/build. Prepare and/or review bidding documents, bid, select vendors/subcontractors, contract administration, prepare project schedules – monitor, control and maintain progress and quality of work or processes, prepare reports on budget, progress and issues, supervise and perform project administration, close projects with walk-through/punch-list. Administer warranties on completed projects - including troubleshooting for proper trade notofication. Manage company owned facility build-outs, maintenance, landscaping and housekeeping.
Construction Manager
7/2002 - 5/2004 Wight Construction Services, Downers Grove, IL
Construction field representative for Design/Build on new $100 million Bolingbrook High School. Drawing coordination, site scheduling and trade management.
Project Manager
3/1997 - 7/2002 Triad Construction Services, West Chicago, IL
Full accountability for projects. Prepare work scopes/construction bidding documents, bid, select vendors/subcontractors, negotiate, contract administration, prepare project schedules – monitor, control and maintain progress and quality of work or processes, prepare reports on budget, progress and issues, supervise and perform project administration, close projects with walk-through/punch-list.
Senior Superintendent
7/1994 - 3/1997 Century Contractors, Bedford Park, IL
Senior Superintendent on projects from 50k to 3 million. Commercial, industrial, retail, public works and residential. Take over complete project control after bid packages awarded – scheduling, change order controls, administration, close-out, walk-through and punch-list. Supervise two superintendents and advise on/monitor their projects.
Superintendent
10/1993 - 6/1994 Versatile Enterprises, Villa Park, IL
Projects ranged from 25k to 4 million. Commercial and T.I., Day to day site operations, scheduling, reporting, safety and quality control.
Superintendent
2/1992 - 10/1993 Ganna construction, Addison, IL
Supervision of a two-mile I.D.O.T. infrastructure improvement, including mass earthwork, water, storm, lighting, paving etc... Assisted other superintendents by implementing a simple submittal, material control and scheduling system.
Facility Engineer/ Material Controller
6/1988 - 2/1992 Abbott Laboratories (Strom Engineering), Abbott Park, IL
Team member on a 300,000 S.F. Reagent manufacturing facility. First phase consisted of material control and scheduling for the building. Second phase consisted of supervising and coordinating construction of lab and offices in previously unfinished areas.
Labor Forman
1/1984 - 1/1988 Weiss Cal, San Jose, CA
Labor foreman in charge of 6-man crew. Installed sewer, water and
traffic controls for the San Jose Transit Mall.
Liaison to city of San Jose for Safety and Traffic Control.
Laborer
10/1980 - 6/1982 Granite Construction, Skokie, IL
Top Lander/Laborer on the Deep Tunnel Project.
EDUCATION
Triton College, River Grove, IL
Associate degree – Construction Management, AAS, 2003
3.95 gpa, Presidential honor roll
Osha 30 hour card
First Aid and CPR
Associate degree – Construction Management, AAS, 2003
3.95 gpa, Presidential honor roll
Osha 30 hour card
First Aid and CPR
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