Highly efficient and skilled Construction Project Manager with 14+ years of experience. Experienced in Data Center Construction Management, Project Management, General Contractor Management, Bidding and Awarding contracts, Long Range Planning, Engineering, Commercial Real Estate Purchasing, Leasing and Land...
Experience
2024 — Now
2024 — Now
United States
Lead strategic and tactical delivery of Microsoft data center retrofit projects, Lead long‑range and short‑term planning, field execution, cost control, schedule management, safety programs, and quality assurance. Direct day‑to‑day field operations while coordinating cross‑functionally with internal teams, General Contractors, vendors, and consultants.
2021 — Now
2021 — Now
Successfully delivered data center construction projects from planning, designing and construction by ensuring all standards and guidelines were met. Worked with cross functional teams and stakeholders including safety, quality, accounting, legal, and risk management and ensured all projects align with company strategies and business objective. Consulted with design engineering team in reviewing prospective projects and provide feedback to minimize cost and increase construction efficiency. Led daily site walks for safety and quality controls. Attended project meetings with general contractor and provided updates and recommendations to company leadership.
• Managed Data Center construction projects including New Builds and Retrofits.
• Managed and coordinated company’s and GCs personnel and monitored daily field activities including safety and quality walks, campus announcements, MOP discussions and field inspections
• Developed and implemented various programs and processes related to safety, quality, project efficiency and work flow
• Developed and managed project scope, budget, RFPs, bidding and contract awarding, drawing review, permitting, legal and commissioning.
• Led various project meetings including OACs, Weekly progress, Pre-construction, Pre-bid and Lessons Learned meetings.
• Reviewed RFIs, Submittal Logs to identify any hot items needing attention from the Project Team Partnered up with GCs in developing site logistic plans before construction commencement.
• Performed initial design review and ensures completeness of bid packages
• Drove completion of as-built drawings from the red lined mark-ups after construction phase
• Managed the assembly of the final documentation needed for start-up and commissioning
• Established warranty process by time of substantial completion
• Aligned the internal teams to coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to provide owner training and associated training videos.
2017 — 2021
2017 — 2021
Chicago, Milwaukee, Iowa
Developed and Running a Small business involving Residential construction, Real estate investments and Property management.
• Develop strategies and methods in purchasing Single families and Apartment complexes directly thru Financial institutions, Government and work with legal team in preparing titles and abstracts.
• Perform Engineering calculations, Code compliance and quality checks for property renovation.
• Manage a team of contractors involving multiple trades: Concrete, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing etc.
• Market the properties for sale and work with financial institutions in funding and closing the deals.
2012 — 2017
Horicon, Wisconsin, United States
Successfully Managed projects involving multiple Engineering Disciplines, Teams and Trades. Experience in multiple project delivery methods including Design Build and Design Bid Build. Prepared Project Plans, Bid Packages, Cost estimates, Schedules and oversaw construction and commissioning processes. Worked with Engineering consultants, Contractors and completed projects to exceptional satisfaction of management.
• Worked with Plant leadership in Project planning, Prepared bid packages and awarded contracts to engineering consultants and contractors.
• Successfully led Construction of new Office and Manufacturing buildings, Concrete and steel structures, HVAC systems, Underground utilities, Electrical substations, Overhead Cranes and Roadways.
• Conducted presentations for project kick offs, capital budget meetings and team communications.
• Checked project drawings and specifications for code compliance and recommend necessary changes.
• Successfully managed projects involving Facilities and operation relocation.
• Lead Engineering studies for HVAC system, Storm water run offs and Electrical loading.
• Successfully trained new project managers during onboarding process.
• Issued Purchase Orders to consultants and contractors using SAP software and managed project budget.
• Performed Engineering calculations for small projects involving Bridge cranes, Drainage and foundations.
• Performed field inspection during construction phase and troubleshot technical conflicts.
• Evaluated projects to decrease cost and increase quality and efficiency and meet deadlines.
• Procured equipment and material for construction projects and approve invoices.
2012 — 2012
2012 — 2012
Hammond, IN
• Performed structural analysis for dynamic and static load structures for Jib Cranes, Bridge Cranes, buildings, industrial platforms, stairs, roofs, foundations, beams and slabs.
• Performed fatigue analysis for repetitive and dynamic load structures and recommended design changes.
• Designed and inspected welds and connections for static and dynamic load applications.
• Assigned drafting assignments to squad leaders and reviewed their work.
• Checked engineering calculations prepared by fellow engineers and provided feedback.
• Attended project meetings with clients and provided details on engineering projects.
• Performed field inspections to gather field measurements and found technical solutions.
• Trained new employees.
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago