Manager Project

Brian B. Blenner

abpeta@r.postjobfree.com 267-***-****

Education: Bachelors of Architectural Engineering: Construction Management Program May 2013

The Pennsylvania State University - College of Engineering

GPA: 3.76/4.00 Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

Relevant Elective Coursework: Building Electrical and Communication System Design, Fire Protection Engineering

Senior Thesis Project: Participating in the Architectural Engineering Institute interdisciplinary student competition

utilizing BIM to effectively budget and plan the construction of an urban elementary school

Experience: Project Management Intern May 2012 - August 2012

Mark G. Anderson Consultants - Washington, DC and Charlotte, NC

Worked on data center projects: a new $82 million 176,000 SF Tier III building and a $12 million live upgrade

Actively participated in weekly meetings with the owner, contractor, design team and commissioning agent

Documented progress on action items discussed at weekly meetings with project team members

Reviewed Request for Change documentation and verified values with the construction manager

Contributed at design validation, risk assessment and purchasing meetings for the data center upgrade

Learned details of technical systems design, construction and function

Studied drawings and compared them with work being carried out in the field

Standardized project closeout checklists and Request for Proposal templates for architects, engineers,

construction managers and commissioning agents

Created a cash flow spreadsheet which actively compares monthly real and projected invoice values

Estimating and Project Management Intern May 2011 - August 2011

LSL Construction Service - New York, NY

Worked on-site and prepared bids for tenant fit-out projects in occupied high-rise office buildings

Met regularly on-site with owners, architects and trades

Coordinated trades on site and solved issues which arose, including MEP coordination

Created change orders, material delivery plans and waste pickup schedules

Prepared detailed estimates for two competitively-bid projects; both were awarded to LSL

Communicated with subcontractors to receive pricing and clarify drawings

Ongoing negotiation with subcontractors to purchase trades after project award

Participated in kickoff and scheduling meetings with the owners and management corporation

Communicated with field personnel at the start of both projects

PSU Alumni Relations Caller January 2012 - Present

Penn State Lion Line - State College, PA

Updating alumni demographic information and raising funds for academic and philanthropic organizations

Skills: Computer Competence

Experienced in Revit Architecture, Microsoft Projects, Primavera, Navisworks and AutoCAD

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Activities: Beta Sigma Beta Fraternity October 2008 - Present

House Manager - Arranged work with contractors and performed interior repairs

Head Homecoming Chair - Designed and built a float; directed fundraising activities

Ongoing participation in philanthropic events such as THON and Cure Autism Now

Partnership for Achieving Construction Excellence (student member) 2010 - Present

Attending meetings and information sessions with industry professionals

Student Society of Architectural Engineers 2010 - Present

General member of the AEI-recognized organization

Participating in networking and social functions

Interests

Travel - Italy, Mexico, Canada, England, Alaska and major U.S. cities

Sports - Golf, snowboarding, team basketball, weightlifting and recreational running

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