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NICHOLAS E. ANDERSON
RESUME
PROFILE
Dedicated leader in the professional sector with nearly 20 years of experience in facilities and construction/civil engineering project management located both stateside and world-wide, including Contract Officer Representative duties in the US Army. Proven leader in the industry with evidence of success in leading teams to obtain goals, generate profits, increase efficiencies, and facilitate growth. WORK HISTORY
Leadership and Motivation
Dependable
Conflict resolution
Time Management
Goal Oriented
Sales and Marketing
Customer Relations
Analytical Thinker and Problem
Solver
PERSONAL SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
ANDEXPERIENCES Management of multi-million-dollar contracts and budgets
Established healthy working relationships with various unions
Experience with such customers as: Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Apple, numerous Electrical Engineering firms/contractors both stateside and worldwide
Sales and end-user oversight, including contract negotiations
Experience with government contracting, including structural engineering
Business development and project design/management
Versed in sectors such as petroleum, gas and oil. pipeline facilities, electrical contracts, railroads, wind energy, and ethanol plants
All Microsoft platforms, including Microsoft Project proficiency
Construction management and quality control
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) oversight
Estimating and Forecasting
Leadership, supervision, and performance reviews EDUCATION
BA: Psychology
Saint Leo University
HS Diploma
Roosevelt High School
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
West Des Moines Community Schools 2021-Present
Provide district leadership and oversight for five departments: construction, custodial, facilities, maintenance, and security
Responsible for almost 2 million square feet across 17 facilities with an internal staff of 80 employees and an external support staff over 300
Project and vendor management with a budget exceeding $40 million annually and a construction budget over $300 million that incorporates our 10 year plan
Dramatically improved responsiveness and customer service to schools through establishment of SOPs and standards in first year
Provide supervision, evaluation, and coaching to operations staff
Consistently collaborate with the elected Board of Education for WDM Schools and modify plans to meet the changing needs of the community
Lead and support DEI initiatives within all departments and district
Partner with numerous architecture and engineering firms to enhance our infrastructure for future growth and sustainability
Tasked with implementing energy standards while improving efficiencies across the district with new mechanical and structural guidelines
Work in conjunction with CFO to be conscientious stewards of taxpayer dollars
AREA MANAGER
Badger Infrastructure / Iowa Territory 2019 - 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Project management for commercial construction, sales, business development, marketing, and customer-relations for an international, industry-leading company dedicated to providing non-destructive hydro- excavation services
Responsible for the daily operations in Iowa and neighboring states: NE, IL, MO, KS, MN, WI
Collaborate with the Operator/IBEW Unions of IA and neighboring states
Manage profit and loss for Iowa, KPIs, safety, and overall budget goals of
$5-$10 million year over year
Grew the business for area by 30% in first year
Grew customer base by 150 customers and increased customer portfolio to more than 500 contractors/customers
REGIONAL MANAGER
Somers Building Management Services / 2018-2019
Facility Management Group responsible for custodial/building maintenance/project management and overall cost effectiveness (such customers as Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Wells Fargo, IBM, Chrysler)
Responsible for operations in the following locations: IA, MN, SD, WI, NE, ND
Accountable for the following KPIs: Employee satisfaction, customer satisfaction, safety, budget, and overall growth for region
Recruitment and retention of employees, recruitment and retention of current and future customers, and constant focus on current contractual obligations
Entrusted with forecasting of potential business opportunities through weekly site reports and quarterly business review updates
Continued focus on business strategies that stay in alignment with corporate goals
DIVISIONAL FIELD SERVICE MANAGER
Windsor Windows and Doors / 2016-2018
Manufacturing/Product Engineering
Subject matter expert (SME) for implementation of new software
Developed business relationships with new and existing customers in the field
Led a team of more than 50 employees to serve customers nation-wide, with headquarter locations in IA, NC, and AL
Implemented metrics to increase efficiency on days to close and response time to customers
HEAVY EQUIPMENT/CIVIL ENGINEER
US Army / 2008-2016
Led over 150 soldiers daily
Certified/Licensed Heavy Equipment Operator and Trainer
Construction Management for over $80 million in projects assigned
Skilled in RFI/RFQ/RFP processes
SERGEANT, US ARMED SERVICES
US Army / 2008-2016 (most recent deployment)
Black Sea Area Support/Stateside Facilities and Civil Engineering
Served as Sergeant with Dept of Public Works in support of Romania, Bulgaria, Germany, and the United States
Assigned as a Contract Officer Representative to manage all ongoing projects
Collaborated with Army Corps of Engineers (projects varied in size from
$10-$50 million)
Projects awarded based on government, civilian, and privately held contracts
Led a team of 200+ soldiers and civilians
Project folder development (experienced with scopes of work, project design, bidding, estimating new jobs)
Worked with Microsoft Project to effectively manage all projects and sites
RECOGNITIONS
Earned consistent commendations for
valor and honor to duty with citations for
excellence in problem solving, upholding
the traditions of the Engineer Corp, as
well as relating effectively with culturally
diverse populations
Honored with medals
(2009/2010/2011/2015) for outstanding
dedication to duty and mission
accomplishment while demonstrating
loyalty and selfless service
Good Conduct Medal (2012) issued for
exemplary behavior, efficiency, and
fidelity
Army Achievement Medal (2012) awarded
for service both as an operator and an
assistant operations sergeant
Earned exemplary marks during my three
years with Kinetic
Concepts/ArjoHuntleigh & Windsor &
Doors