CHARLES A. (Chuck) GUSTNER
Minneapolis, MN 55419
************@*****.***
Energetic, dedicated, experienced, and talented project management
professional with excellent interpersonal skills and a highly developed
construction management knowledge base and skill set. I am seeking a
challenging position with a highly respected and dynamic organization where
I can contribute to its strategic development, visionary aspirations, and
capital growth while continuing to improve my own professional abilities
and opportunities.
FORMAL EDUCATION
Associate of Arts - Electrical Construction Design and
Management
Dunwoody College of Technology -
Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Resources Management
University of Wisconsin - Madison
WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Manager - OlympiaTech Electric, Inc. (04/1999 - 04/2009)
. Successfully sourced, bid, and contracted hundreds of diverse
commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. I
accomplished this through professionally prepared, thorough, and
competitive proposals that I composed to ensure meeting or exceeding
the established goals and objectives of the end customer and primary
stakeholders.
. Collaborated with general contractors, public utilities, stakeholders,
and other sub-contractors in planning and design meetings to review,
analyze, and evaluate objectives and contribute feedback to the design
of new construction projects.
. Prepared and drafted complete electrical systems construction plans,
specifications and schedules for said projects in order to bring
client's vision to fruition.
. Responsible for developing, executing, and monitoring complete
management plans for project scopes, costs, time, communications,
risks, and resource allocation.
. Led teams through all phases of projects to ensure excellent value
creation for our clients within budget and on time while adhering to
all safety, quality, and control standards.
. Solicited, coordinated, and qualified subcontractor and
vendor/supplier bids; conducted contract negotiations, proposed,
reviewed and executed changes to project scope and contract; processed
applications for payment and expedited contract closeout procedures.
. Represented the organization professionally in meetings of key project
team members and stakeholders to review and update project status and
documents, monitor and measure the work progress of all divisions
involved, discuss imminent and potential risks/challenges/problems and
implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
TALENTS AND ABILITIES
. Versatile, resourceful, and perceptive with a keen ability to
implement appropriate communication techniques in order to maintain
established relationships.
. Established history of successful, comprehensive management of
projects from initiation through completion, utilizing clear
communication and employing my ability to quickly recognize and adjust
to challenges and/or changes, while meeting or exceeding established
goals and objectives.
. Highly organized and driven personality with superior problem solving,
analytical, multi-tasking, and presentation skills.
. Able to comprehend, analyze, and interpret plans and specifications
across many construction disciplines, organizational policies and
procedures, NRTL Listings, and regulatory agency ordinances and codes.
. Able to define, document, and coordinate the work breakdown structures
of many construction disciplines, and then create a "critical path"
project schedule based on the collaboration of these and other
factors, such as ship dates for major material packages.
. Strong motivational leadership and professional development of project
team members through approachability, clear and effective
communication, proper delegation, and timely and effective coaching.
. Highly proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, as
well as AutoCAD software.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
. Project Management Professional (in progress)
. Power Limited Technician
. NABCEP Solar Photovoltaic Systems Certificate of Knowledge
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
. Project Management Institute - Minnesota Chapter
. Minnesota Renewable Energy Society
References and/or Project Portfolio Sample List available upon request.