Project Manager Construction Management

Dwight Olsen

Project Manager

Dwight Olsen has been in construction management for more than 35 years, coordinating and overseeing a wide variety of projects. Dwight’s skills include scheduling, contract administration, workflow analysis and payment review. Dwight observes work in progress to ensure conformance with specifications, examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standards, and maintains reports of construction inspection activities. He makes sure that projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. His duties Include interacting with client representatives, Contractors, and Project Engineers.

Related projects

Ukiah Runway Reconstruction

Ukiah, California

This project at Ukiah Airport consisted of the replacement of the existing runway,, Cement Treatment of Subgrade Soils, Construction of Crushed Aggregate Base Course, Construction of HMA Base and Surface Course as well as re-striping, and modifications to lighting.

Runway 18R-36L Rehabilitation

Napa County Airport (APC)

Napa, California

This project at Napa County Airport consisted of the rehabilitation of 3 existing runways and included Crack and Seat of PCC Pavement, Full Depth Removal of PCC and AC Pavement, Cement Treatment of Subgrade Soils, Construction of Crushed Aggregate Base Course, Construction of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Stabilized Base Course, Mill and Overlay of AC Pavement, Construction of HMA Leveling Course, Construction of HMA Surface Course as well as re-striping, and modifications to lighting.

Apron Rehabilitation

Palo Alto Airport

Palo Alto, California

This project at Palo Alto Airport consisted of the reconstruction of approximately seven acres of existing pavement with a new, cement-treated subgrade and asphalt concrete pavement section. It also included the removal and replacement of tie-downs, apron lighting, a pollution control facility and re-striping of the taxilanes and tie-down areas. I provided construction inspection and administration services for Phase 1 of the reconstruction of the main apron.

Taxiway Bravo Construction

Crater Lake - Klamath Regional Airport

Klamath Falls, Oregon

This project at Klamath Falls consisted of construction of a new Taxiway Bravo

Including approximately 34,000 cubic yards of earthwork, 12,000 square yards of pavement demolition, 5,100 linear feet of storm drain installation, 6,500 linear feet of underdrain, 32,000 square yards of full depth bituminous pavement construction, 1,100 square yards bituminous asphalt overlay, 12,000 square feet of pavement marking, 100 new airfield lights, 9 new airfield signs, 17 acres of seeding, and other associated items.

Ground-up Emergency Operations Center, 2006

State of Nevada

Carson City, Nevada

The State of Nevada was in need of an “Emergency Operations Center” (EOC) from which all State agencies, and some federal, could operate together in the case of a State emergency. Each agency or entity had specific requirements and concerns for their portions of the facility. As project manager for construction, Dwight was responsible for working closely with State representatives, architects, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, timely, quality completion. This project was highly visible and required very tight coordination of multiple disciplines, authorities, and suppliers. Final construction costs were approximately $7.2 million.

East Fork Fire District Fire Station 12

Minden, Nevada

Ground up Construction of a new 3-bay Fire Station at the North end of Douglas County. As project manager for construction, Dwight was responsible for working closely with County representatives, architects, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, timely, quality completion. This project was highly visible and required very tight coordination of multiple disciplines, authorities, and suppliers.

Structural Concrete Renovation - Anaheim Stadium, 3-Phase Project, 1999

Turner Construction/Anaheim Stadium/Disney

Anaheim, California

In 1994, an earthquake caused severe structural and architectural damage to this 65,000-seat stadium. Work included renovation of all decks and support structures from dugout to dugout and from field level g the View level and back to the concession aisle New field-level suites and outfield water features were constructed. As the Structural Concrete Project Manager, Dwight was responsible for all aspects of structural concrete work from safety to finishes. Dwight worked around extreme weather issues, coordinating complicated logistics and providing the client with clear reports about the issues. This project included the use of pre-cast concrete, cast-in-place concrete, high early mixes, and pourable fill.

Structural Concrete Construction - Boeing Sea Launch Home Port, 1996

Boeing

Long Beach, California

The Boeing Sea Launch program provides a means of launching satellites into the earth’s orbit from a floating launch platform ship located at the equator. They required construction of a facility with direct ship access and booster/satellite assembly facilities in the form of an explosion resistant assembly building and support facilities. Dwight was in charge of coordinating Subcontractors, personnel and suppliers as well as creating and maintaining an ambitious schedule. When the selected concrete-forming system failed to provide proper progress, Dwight negotiated with local forming contractors to jump in and meet the schedule requirements. This project involved precise scheduling. Construction was completed on time and within budget of $2.8 million.

Ground-up Emergency Operations Center,

State of Nevada

Carson City, Nevada

The State of Nevada was in need of an “Emergency Operations Center” (EOC) from which all State agencies, and some federal, could operate together in the case of a State emergency. Each agency or entity had specific requirements and concerns for their portions of the facility. As project manager for construction, Dwight was responsible for working closely with State representatives, architects, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, timely, quality completion. This project was highly visible and required very tight coordination of multiple disciplines, authorities, and suppliers. Final construction costs were approximately $7.2 million.

Mini Storage Facilities, 2002

Store Tyme Mini-Storage

Sparks, Nevada

This project included the design and construction of a new mini storage facility in Sparks, Nevada. Along with the company owner, Dwight was responsible for coordinating the requirements of the design team and the Planning Department. They produced a viable plan for approximately 10 acres of mini storage facilities including quarters for a resident manager. Bidding and contracting all improvements, coordinating construction and completing all work to the satisfaction of the owners, the final cost of this project was approximately $2.4 million.

Main Switch Addition, 1997

Pacific Bell

Laguna Hills, Calif.

Pacific Bell had a need to expand an existing switching facility to allow additional digital equipment and battery back-up power to meet expanding needs in the area. The original 2,000 square-foot, single-story facility was expanded with the addition of square footage on the ground floor and construction of a second story. Dwight maintained seamless communication with the customer and all affiliated personnel, resulting in the work being completed without interrupting existing operations. Dwight was responsible for contract administration and coordination of all subcontractors and suppliers. Project challenges included extreme safety measures, dust containment and static electricity minimization. This project involved work over and around large banks of back-up power batteries, presenting a serious potential hazard. Extremely sensitive switching equipment and environmental control systems for that equipment also posed a safety risk. Coordination of all trades was crucial. The construction cost for this project was approximately $3.2 million.

Areas of Expertise

Construction Management

Construction administration

Construction scheduling and reporting

Inspection and documentation

Solar PV and solar thermal

Construction

Renewable Energy

Solar Energy

Education

BS, Engineering Technology, California Polytechnic University, 1985

Previous Experience

Mead & Hunt

Independent Power Corp.

Bison Construction Co.

Amtech Construction Corp.

Metcalf Builders

Parr Contracting Company

Matt Construction

Windrose Construction Co.

Nielson Construction

G.E. Olsen & Associates

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No. of Years In Construction

42

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