Project Management, Profram Management, RFI, Submittal, COR, Plans/Spn
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Nicholas M. Koehler
Construction Project Engineer
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
With 11 combined years’ experience in the Construction Industry, and the majority of my focus in Construction Management Services, I’m an innovative construction manager adept at finding engaging ways to motivate construction teams to exceed expectations. I collaborate successfully with architects, owners and construction staff in order to complete multi-million dollar projects. I am a manager who provides clear direction and explains plans and contract terms in a concise and understandable way. He is safety-conscious and detail-oriented. Areas of Expertise
• Project Planning, Accounting, Scheduling,
Management & Closeout
• Public School Construction &
Commercial Construction Management
• Project & Program Management
• Customer and Partnership Relations
• California Department of State Architect (DSA)
• Contract Management, Evaluation, Implementation,
& Monitoring
• Construction Management Processes, Practices,
& internal controls
• General & Sub-Contractor Management
KEY SKILLS
• Developing, evaluating and implementing recommendations including construction management practices, internal controls, roles and responsibilities, reporting, and supporting systems
• Monitoring project cost through detailed contract negotiation & management practices, requisition and invoice/pay app review
• Ensuring adherence to recommended best practices, and ensuring adherence to quality standards
• Coordination and regulating various meetings such as project progress review meetings, on -site inspections, job walks, weekly project update meetings, and other required project coordination meetings
• Application of various project progress methods to ensure the project schedule is on track to meet deadlines or deliverables
• Devising strategies to overcome roadblocks or delays through various methods such as using industry related technical knowledge, innovating short cuts or alternative ways, improvising with available resources
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, client requirements, as well as all codes, specs, and approved drawings
• Developing and monitoring project cost forecasts, interval progress reports, scheduling outlooks, other complex reports
• Coordinating plan review by utility service providers for cost reduction, project schedule compliance
• Checked accuracy of construction drawings in comparison to existing field conditions, performed take-offs,
• Ensuring detailed project and program reviews of program manager deliverables to evaluate compliance, percentage of completion, and to document and report status
• Performing regular job site observations to provide direction to all general contractors and personnel
• Coordinates/consults pre-design, design, and construction tasks with design management and execution team to take projects through completion
• Preparing & monitoring project document controls, project logs, files, and records for active and archived projects
• Performing independent performance audits to maximize the expediency and efficiencies
• Ensuring active engagement of team members by delegation of tasks to the appropriate person both on a long term and on a day-to-day basis
• Building positive relationships with district personnel, general public, and external organizational representatives SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE
• Microsoft Office Suite • Drop Box • Plan Grid • Bluebeam Revu
• MS Excel • Acrobat Adobe Pro • Pro-Core • ConstructWare
• Outlook • Pro Log • MS Project • Oracle, Primavera (P6) 1
Nicholas M. Koehler
Construction Project Engineer
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KEY PROJECTS 2014-2018
Educational & Public Works Projects
Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD)
Gym & HVACK Upgrades $1.3M
Track and Field Replacement $4M
DSA Project Closeouts $6M
District Wide Quick Strikes $6M
Rocklin Unified School District (RUSD)
Modular Building
Conversions HVAC & Lighting
OSHPD & DSA
Hospital Lab Conversions
$250K
$1.3M
$45M
School Renovation $8M Parking Garage $2M
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT May 2016 to Present
Public Construction Company, L.L.P. (Sacramento, CA) Responsibilities
• Provide review, analysis, coordination, management, oversight services, in order to close & certify any Non-Certified, CA Dept. of State Architect (DSA) Projects.
• Interpret contract documents, review archived drawings & other construction documents, plans, research project database, prepare client tailored analysis; need based reporting, project goals & timelines, completion and closeout guidelines; projected staffing requirements, and detailed cost projections.
• Assist in the preparation, coordination, evaluation, selection and management of any necessary general or sub-contractors, design teams, testing and inspection professionals, or any other stakeholders needed to complete, close and certify specified projects
• Provide CM, project accounting services, governing agency guidelines and procedural expertise, any other support necessary or requested
• Ensure positive relationships are created, maintained, & kept with client, project team members, consultant & agency staff members, public, any other stakeholders, while continuously exceeding expectations. COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER - (Contract Position) Nov. 2015 to March 2016 ISEC, Inc. (Dixon, CA)
Responsibilities
• Interpret contract documents and prepare RFI's; calculated labor force projections and labor costs for assigned project
• Assist in the preparation of submittals and shop drawings; prepare detailed "Release for Fabrication" packages to vendors; coordinate the freight, shipping, deliveries, and unload logistics.
• Outsource, purchase and estimate as required facilitating the timely transmission of shops, submittals, materials, requests, other project docs.
• Preformed job site assessments, field dimensioning and onsite coordination; prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned projects.
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
• Interacted daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field
• Performed overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel's performance) and report regularly on project status
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support; review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER- (Contract Position) Jan. 2015 to Aug. 2015 Landmark Modernization Construction (Loomis, CA)
Responsibilities
• Provided positive leadership and clear communication to ensure team cooperation and production
• Managed document control mechanisms; ensuring quality work was performed in accordance with plans, specifications, related contract documents.
• Evaluated change orders, submittals, RFIs, samples, shop drawings, & other related project documents; recommended appropriate actions.
• Managed communication and information sharing processes; facilitating the timely exchange of information between designer, contractor, & owner.
• Reviewed project specifications, evaluated materials & products; ensured customer requirements, and performance standards were met or exceeded.
• Assisted the senior project manager in the maintenance of effective labor forecasting, & cost control mechanisms for projects.
• Produced project schedules; review of project plans and specifications; calculated material & labor requirements; sequenced project elements.
• Reviewed and managed project elements with design team, consultants, owner/clients, and contractors; mitigating changes & recommended actions.
• Produced project status and financials reporting; collected, analyzed, and summarized project information and trends; recommended actions.
• Established positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, inspectors, external organization members, and members of the general public.
• Evaluated company project operational procedures in order to develop efficient project document creation & distribution methods, saving project cost.
• Created, Maintained, and Grew existing and new relationships with external and internal customers always representing myself and Landmark in a positive way.
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Nicholas M. Koehler
Construction Manager
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER/PROJECT MANAGER March 2014 to Jan. 2015 Public Construction Co., LLP (Sacramento, CA)
Responsibilities
• Start Up - Construction Management (CM) Services Firm, specializing in providing K-12 & Community College Districts with unique services, focused on review, analysis, coordination, & closeout methods and practices; of all Non-Certified, CA Dept. of State Architect (DSA) Projects.
• Research, Analysis, and Evaluation for potential business development areas, as well as marketing, and financial needs and trends.
• Crafted company goals, objectives, philosophy, and standards
• Collaboratively created standard operating procedures, and performance measures for management, business development and operational practices
• Always provided excellent customer service by establishing and maintaining strong relationships with all clients, staff, partnered organizations, and any general public, always trying to represent myself and my company in a very positive way.
• Envisioned and collaboratively created a company that focused on client satisfaction, and then exceeded their expectations. FACILITIES PROJECT TECHNICIAN Oct. 2007 to March 2014 Sacramento City Unified School District - Planning & Construction Dept. (Sacramento, CA) Responsibilities
• Support constructive relationships with new vendor partners in various planning and construction fields
• Prepare, maintained, and coordinated the creation, completion, and or submission of any & all necessary DSA, OPSC, CDE, other regulatory agencies documents, as required for project funding, initiation, completion, and or certification and closeout.
• Review plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction.
• Coordinate bidding processes, design professional selection, budget development for project and program levels, use of internal maintenance staff.
• Coordinate utility service providers according to project schedules, and obtain building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
• Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.
• Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel, and Prepare regular interval progress reports.
• Prepare and followed through on all required punch lists, and assist facilities & operations teams with warranty service repairs.
• Reported the quality of performance on site to all site construction managers.
• Utilized project management software including MS Project, ESCAPE Drop Box, Plan Grid, & other Cloud based systems & management software.
• Prepared complex reports as required/requested for project stakeholders, district, board members, county, state, or federal regulatory & funding agencies.
• Created & Maintained current and archived project documents, both electronic and hard copy docs, ensured collection of all required and necessary documents including change orders, bidding docs, RFI logs, as well as all other relevant project documents, & aided any partners, committee groups, consultants, other outside staff in project document creation, distribution, and completion.
• Collaboratively manage, and support both internal and external stakeholder groups, parents, students, principals, school staff, G.C.'s, subs, and Citizen Oversight Committees; to achieve common goals, always representing SCUSD in a manner which established, nurtured, and sustained positive and long lasting partnerships. Education, Training & Certifications
Bachelor of Science, Major: Pre-Law, (C.J.), Minor: Business Administration (2002-2006) Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX
Asbestos Awareness Certification, Schools Insurance Authority (2012) Asbestos Identification & Abatement Certification, Schools Insurance Authority (2012) Volunteerism
Community Theater Actor, California Stage (2008-2015) Golf Instructor, First Tee, Sacramento Land Park (2012-2015) Schools Grant Coordinator, First Tee Educational Program (2013-2014) 3
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