Construction Administration

PETER A. KNORR PETER A. KNORR

***** ******** ****, ****** ****, MI 49456

Phone 1-616-***-**** (h) 616-***-**** (c) E-Mail ********@*******.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position within Construction Management Sector utilizing my technical, financial, and administrative capabilities. My office and on-site experience includes the complete construction cycle from initial planning, budgeting, scheduling, the actual construction process, through start-up/commissioning, and closeout.

Summary;

-Able to generate the cooperation of others to address a problem.

-Very ingenious, utilizing new concepts/methods/equipment/procedures.

- Broad experience in many different types and sizes of projects including all disciplines from planning. budgeting, all the way through final startup and commissioning. Also, versed in different construction delivery methods i.e. construction management, general construction, and the complete construction cycle.

-Past projects include new and retrofitted buildings, mechanical installations, boilers, dehumidifiers, chillers, fans, pumps, piping. commissioning, use of DDC systems, very extensive piping and mechanical installations, many architectural installations consisting of University buildings, field houses, pools, athletic facilities, classrooms, office buildings.

-Experience includes projects throughout the complete cycle from planning, value engineering, construction, commissioning, start-up, and trouble shooting in between.

-Team builder.Will volunteer when my workload allows it to assist others.

-Able to work with all participants ie tradespeople, staff members, contractors, end users and obtain their cooperation AND support.

-Able to represent the designers and architects without diluting their original intent.

-Nine (9) years of power plant experience with both new and retrofits ranging.

-Financial analysis and business background will assist with forecasting, budget analysis reporting to end users and others.

-Value engineering. Versed in maximizing utility versus costs.

-LEED AP-Committed to wise energy usage, cost saving measures, and education of end users.

EXPERIENCE:

January 2008 - February 2009

Design Plus, Grand Rapids, MI

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION spent over 50 % of my time on site

-Reviewed installations at the construction site including county human services building, school renovations/additions, community center, major church addition and renovation.

-Coordinated a multi disciplines team to provide the best end product of end users, vendors, contractors, designers, trades people.

-Provided scheduling and technical support to design staff and contractors, pay applications, change orders, evaluate claims.

-Reviewed and approved completion documents.

-Coordinated installations to be consistent with design documents and intent utilizing multi disciplined team.

-Provided input to design team as to constructability, methods, and relative costs.

-Coordinated field installations with end users, consultants, including mechanical and electrical engineers, kitchen consultants.

-Evaluated and troubleshoot problems and facilitated their resolutions.

-Mentored the younger/less experienced staff members with site visits, sharing of information, review of drawings and details.

December 2001-January 2008

Integrated Architecture, Grand Rapids, MI

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION spent over 60 % of my time on site

-Provided a liaison between the design staff, consultants, commissioning agent, and field efforts.

-Reviewed installations at the construction site including 1300 seat fine arts center, school renovations/additions, city and state police office buildings including holding cells, charter schools, gymnasiums, pools, country clubs, YMCA.

-Developed/Implemented new procedures including centralized filing systems, RFI response, pay request procedures.

-Developed complete schedules for two major projects since the owner was not satisfied with project progress and projections offered by the GC/CM using Microsoft Project. Implemented follow-up procedures and week to week scheduling procedures.

-Facilitated solutions in all disciplines between designers, consultants, contractors, owners, vendors.

-Developed errors and omission/change order matrix to track costs related to changes for several projects utilizing Excel software.

-Reviewed/Cut contractor submitted claims by 10 %.

-Researched design alternatives, provided recommendations, coordinated acceptance, and final implementation.

PETER A. KNORR (Cont.) Page 2.

June 1997 -January 2001

BETA Design Group, Grand Rapids, MI

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION spent over 60 % of my time on site

-Provided a liaison between the design staff and field efforts.

-Reviewed installations at the construction site including schools, pools, recreation facilities, warehouse facilities, repair facilities, assisted care facilities.

-Provided continued problem resolution through turnover to assure complete satisfaction with mechanical equipment and training.

-Developed punchlists and completion documents.

-Provided coordination between designers, contractors, owners, consultants, vendors, approving authorities.

-Coordinated Training for owner personnel with vendors, contractors and start up personnel.

March 1992 -June 1997

Muskegon Construction Co., Muskegon, MI / Owen-Ames-Kimball Co., Grand Rapids, MI

PROJECT MANAGER spent over 40 % of my time on site

-Managed several projects including highly sensitive modernization/school renovation, industrial projects.

-Scheduled and budgeted projects including industrial projects and health care projects including children hospital ward.

-Obtained and evaluated bids to assure compliance with bidding documents.

-Coordinated with owners, designers, engineers and architects to resolve technical issues.

-Developed and taught supervision development courses to in-house personnel.

-Estimated projects and establish bidding documents.

-Introduced computer aided estimation.

-Analyzed project scope/ budgets and design to determine value engineering options.

1991-March 1992

Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor, MI

DEPUTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER

-Managed various drainage and site projects from engineering/design through completion.

-Developed procedures manual.

-Reviewed and Approved Designs for drainage and water quality concerns.

-Supervised and trained field and office-personnel, and outside consultants.

- Investigated and resolved drainage and water quality problem.

-Decreased outstanding complaints from 240 to less than 50 in the first three months.

-Developed and enhanced billing rates and optimized crew utilization.

- Inspected subdivisions and commercial projects for completion, permits, and contractual compliance.

- Interfaced with other municipal entities including township supervisors, building inspectors, road commission, DEQ/DNR planning departments and emergency personnel.

1989-December 1990

Omega Construction Co., Grandville, MI.

PROJECT MANAGER spent over 25 % of my time on site

- Managed construction projects from inception to finish including estimating, budgeting, value engineering.

-Evaluated bids, claim evaluation, and writing of contracts.

-Development and Presentation of anti-sexual harassment and anti-drug use policy.

-Reviewed and approved drawing and contract compliance procedures.

-Provided coordination between field personnel and owners, designers and architects.

-Business development to obtain additional work, including the formulation of a market plan.

-Responsible for planning and scheduling of activities, subcontractors, and personnel requirements.

PETER A. KNORR (Cont.) Page 3.

1984-1988

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR-Construction Management

-Developed and implemented project construction simulation in a project management class.

-Taught construction related courses including project scheduling, cost engineering, project management, construction equipment, blueprint reading, and engineering economics.

-Presented a seminar at Michigan State University to building professionals on computerized scheduling and planning.

-Advised students on career planning, personal problems, and academic requirements.

1980-1984 Bechtel Power Corporation, Ann Arbor, MI

FIELD CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR -on site assignment, new 2 unit coal fired unit.

-Coordinated installation of complete powerhouse foundation, masonry structures, and complete painting subcontract.

-Negotiated extra work, requests, claims, and contract interpretations for the above contractors.

-Developed jobsite orientation manual for new hires to the jobsite dealing with procedures, references, job rules.

-Reviewed designs for coordination difficulties and constructability.

-Coordinated field efforts with survey and testing personnel.

-Estimated quantities for cost-verification, cost projections, requited delivery schedules, and for contract closeout purposes.

1975-1979 TOWNSEND & BOTTUM, INC,. Ann Arbor, MI

FIELD ENGINEER- on site assignment

-Evaluated waste water treatment system design for DNR/DEQ permit compliance.

-Reviewed the total treatment system to ensure that all waste water effluents are either treated and/or monitored.

-Trained owner personnel in the operation and maintenance of the treatment system.

-Interpreted and resolved design related problems associated with a waste water treatment project including piping, electrical, mechanical, and civil work.

-Assisted superintendent in contract enforcement. Provided engineering assistance to field personnel and craft

supervision.

HEAD OF THE SCHEDULING DEPARTMENT -on site assignment

-Scheduled work on three air pollution projects including overall schedules and detailed schedule.

-Developed work hour studies to determine personnel and other resource requirements, and completion dates of

projects under different conditions (overtime, resource leveling, etc.).

-Scheduled eleven (11) waste water treatment projects using SureTrak computer software to coordinate all subcontractors,

Purchases, owner requirements, interfaces, and start-up personnel.

-Negotiated settlement for overmanning, weather, and congestion delays.

EDUCATION:

Lawrence Technological Institute

BS-CE Bachelors of Science: Construction Engineering.

Eastern Michigan University

MBA- Masters in Business Administration: Finance.

BBA- Bachelors of Business Administration: Business.

LICENSE: Licensed Builder in Michigan

Certified Storm Water Operator

LEED AP

KEYWORDS: Projects include county human services building, school renovations/additions, community center, major church addition and renovation. fine arts center, city and state police office buildings including holding cells, charter schools, gymnasiums, YMCA, pools, recreation facilities, health care including operating rooms, warehouse facilities, repair facilities, assisted care facilities. Skills include tenacity, ability to coordinate multi disciplined cooperation, field engineering, field coordination, value engineering, problem resolution, project management, scheduling. MS Office, MS Project, LEED Certification and Process, variety of construction types, Type 1 and type 5 structures.

PROJECT LIST For PETER A. KNORR

Legend-

Symbol Firm My Responsibility

D+ Design Plus Construction Administration

I Integrated Architecture Construction Administration

B BETA Construction Administration

M MCC Project Manager

OAK Owen Ames Kimball Project Manager

Om Omega Project Manager

Be Bechtel Power Construction Coordinator (On Site)

T Townsend Bottum Field Engineer/Head Scheduling Engin. (On Site)

PSI- Professional Services Ind. Site Supervisor

Projects Type of Project

D+ Byron Township Pre-engineered Community Center, indoor track, meeting rooms, and gym

D+ Kent County LEED certifiable 3 story Human services building, Kitchen facilities, Offices,

D+ Zion Luther Church Major renovation, addition, and Mechanical upgrades

D+ Lakewood Schools Major addition to existing high schools including new gym, classrooms, and science wing, boiler replacements.

I-Gerber Hospital Tamarack Health Facility. MAJOR renovation to include pool, track, work out facilities, meeting rooms

I-Kids Sports Indoor Gymnasium including pre-engineered building

I-GVSU Athletic Center Indoor Athletic facility and Running Track

I- Walker Surgical 2 Story Surgical and Eye Care building

I- City of Grand Rapids Various projects i.e. Fire stations, City complex, Motor pool Renovations

I-East Paris Shopping Mall Shell and partial build out of a strip mall

I-Pine Rest Juvenile treatment buildings Renovations and additions

I-Northpointe Corporate 3 Story Corporate bank Headquarters, Bank Underground parking and Offices, LEED Certified

I-Eerdmans Publishing Warehouse and Corporate offices, including pre-engineered warehouse

I- Cascade Country Club Very extensive renovation and addition to older structure and Pool area addition.

I- David Hunting YMCA New 4 story LEED Certified gymnasium, pools, locker rooms, child care areas. 1st YMCA to be LEED certified

I- Keystone Church New LEED certified facility including full assembly hall, offices, classrooms, 1st church in the nation to be certified.

I-Forest Hills Public Schools The construction of a LEED certified 1,200 seat performing arts center, education wing, and classrooms. Fine Arts Center.

I-Walden Green Charter Construction of a charter Montessori school and offices.

School

I-University Prep Academy The construction of a 5 building charter school .

I-Holiday Inn Select Construction of a full service 150 room hotel, pool, kitchen, restaurant, and bar

I-Holiday Inn Express Construction of a full service 120 room hotel, pool, serving kitchen

I-Niles Police Station Construction of a combined dispatch center, holding cells, city police station, and State police post.

I-Orchard Hills Comm. Ch. Extensive addition and Renovation to facility including new gym and classrooms

I- Charyl Stockwell Academy Extensive addition including gym, library, classrooms, office areas.

B-Reed City Public Schools Construction of a Pre-engineered Bus and repair Garage

B-Fruitport Public Schools Renovations, additions, new boilers, and addition, new running track, soccer field, tennis courts, new water well and irrigation system (5 buildings)

B-Sam Eyde Office Building 6 Story office Building

B-Porter Hills Housing Interior renovations, additions

B-Wyoming Public Schools Renovations, additions, new boilers, and additions (12 buildings)

B-Kenowa Public Schools Renovations, additions, new boilers, and additions (3 schools)

B-Kent Country Club New pool, Pool House, maintenance building, extensive site work, clay tennis courts.

M-Montague Public Schools Additions, renovations, fire protection system, new boilers (3 buildings)

M-Sacred Heart Church Architectural Renovations

M-Hackley Hospital New dental and pediatric clinics within existing hospital

M-Holland Comm Hospital Fire safety code upgrade in existing hospital

M-Holland Comm Hospital New general practice and satellite medical clinic in Saugutuck

M-Horizon Office building New Office, and sitework

M-Spring Lake Public Schls Renovations, new boilers, and additions ( 3 buildings)

OAK-Allegan Public Schools Renovations, new boilers, additions ( 3 buildings)

OAK-Martin Public Schools Renovations, new boilers, additions

OAK- Plainwell Paper Construction of Pre-engineered building for treating all waste water

OAK-Mead Johnson Food Processing Plant- Unloading dock and treatment facilities

Om-Hampton Hotel New 120 room 4 story hotel, pool, fire protection system, pool, extensive site work

Om-Walkabout Creek HUD Stick built multi-building apartment complex, planning/scheduling, bidding

Be-Belle River Power Plant New 2 unit fossil burning power plant for Detroit Edison

T- Campbell Power Plant New single unit addition to the Campbell fossil burning power plant for Consumers (Field engineer)

T-Waste Water Plant New waste water plant including all in-plant piping and added treatment facilities, pump stations, extensive site piping, and lagoons (Field engineer), and construction of Pre-engineered treatment building

New treatment facilities for 11 Detroit Edison plants (Head of Scheduling Department

T-St. Clair Power Plant Air pollution project for Detroit Edison St.Clair (Schedul. Engin.)

PSI-Detroit General Hospital Construction of a Hospital, underground parking.

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