Project Manager Construction

Daniel J. Caouette

Phone: 612-***-****

Email: ***********@**********.***

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-caouette-ab5069307 Location: Watertown, SD

Professional Summary

Seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience as a skilled Carpenter, AutoCAD Designer, and Construction Leader, excelling as an Engineering Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, and Superintendent. Proven ability to oversee multi-million-dollar commercial, industrial, and residential projects from inception to completion. Expertise in risk management, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination. Recognized for strong leadership, compliance, safety, and quality control in delivering projects on time and within budget. Core Competencies

• Project Management

• Construction Scheduling (SmartSheet, Microsoft Project)

• Budgeting & Cost Control

• Subcontractor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Risk Management & Safety Compliance (OSHA)

• Blueprints & Design Coordination

• Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)

• Code Compliance (ADA, IBC, OSHPD, etc.)

• Construction Software (Procore, Bluebeam Revu, PlanGrid)

• SWPPP & Environmental Compliance

• Staff Training & Development

Professional Experience

Construction Project Manager / Client Representative Henkel Corporation, North America – Brandon, SD

May 2024 – November 2024 (6-Month Contract)

• Managed a $30M, 83,500 sq. ft. expansion of a chemical manufacturing facility, integrating complex systems like foam fire suppression and HVAC.

• Directed daily schedules to ensure compliance with safety and code regulations.

• Maintained project documentation and coordinated RFIs, change orders, and inspections.

• Utilized Microsoft Project and SmartSheet for schedule tracking and updates. Construction Superintendent

Reynolds Construction Management (RCM) – Sioux Falls, SD April 2023 – May 2024

• Supervised commercial and retail construction projects, including a dental office and car dealership build-outs.

• Managed subcontractors, vendors, and communications between stakeholders.

• Conducted safety meetings, maintained site logs, and delivered projects on time. Traveling Superintendent

Hansen Rice – Nampa, ID

2022 – 2023

• Oversaw multi-state projects, including office build-outs and medical facilities.

• Ensured site safety, compliance, and adherence to schedules.

• Produced detailed weekly reports and maintained documentation of project milestones. Traveling Superintendent

Consolidated Construction Company – Appleton, WI

2021 – 2022

• Managed the construction of a 50,000 sq. ft. RV storage facility and other commercial projects.

• Delivered regular updates to clients and ensured site safety and compliance. Construction Superintendent / Project Manager

Arco Construction – St. Louis, MO

2019 – 2021

• Directed $40M skilled nursing facility and office build-outs.

• Ensured compliance with fire safety and ADA regulations on high-value projects. Construction Project Manager

Kittrell-Jensen Construction – Las Vegas, NV

2017 – 2019

• Managed office build-outs and a liquid/dry fertilizer facility.

• Coordinated all project phases, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery. Construction Superintendent

3M Cottage Grove Chemical Facility – Cottage Grove, MN 2016 – 2017

• Oversaw construction and maintenance of chemical processing plant infrastructure.

• Acted as a liaison between contractors and management for milestone achievement. Construction Project Manager

Division 21 Inc. – St. Paul, MN

2014 – 2016

• Managed high-profile projects, including a $10M parking ramp for the Veterans Administration.

• Supervised budgeting, scheduling, and multi-contractor coordination. Education & Certifications

• Associate of Arts (AA): Minneapolis Community College, Minneapolis, MN

• OSHA 30 Certification

• Storm Water Management Certification: University of Minnesota Technical Skills

• Project Management Software: Procore, SmartSheet, Microsoft Project, Sharpoint

• Blueprints & Design Tools: AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, PlanGrid

• Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

• Other: Sage, Primavera

Awards & Achievements

• Recognized for on-time and on-budget delivery at Henkel Corporation.

• Awarded Safety Excellence Award by Hansen Rice for maintaining zero incidents on a multi- site project.

Additional Experience

• Owner/Skilled Carpenter: C&C General Contracting (2008 – 2014) – Delivered high-quality residential and multi-family construction tailored to client needs.

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