GEORGE NIKKEL
***** ******** *** • Sacramento, California 95827
**************@***.*** • 916-***-****
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
Seasoned and highly skilled professional with proven success managing commercial, residential, and public works projects. Effectively direct projects from ground-up to completion, coordinating schedules and operations to meet deadlines and control costs. Strong leadership and communication skills; supervise teams to maximize performance, as well as developing effective working relationships with subcontractors. Track record of maintaining exceptional site safety.
Core Competencies
• Project Planning & Oversight
• Budget Management & Cost Control
• Site Development
• Scheduling & Phases
• Scheduling with MS Project • Team & Subcontractor Leadership
• Quality Control & Assurance
• Safety Requirements / Procedures
• RFI Preparation
• Complete computer based activities
CAREER EXPERIENCE
NIKKEL CONSTRUCTION, Sacramento, CA
Owner, Self-employed Construction Manager 2010 – Present, Contractor’s License 463975
Remodels, Interior Finish Work, Painting, Roofing, Tile/ Flooring Installation, Travertine, Granite Vanities & Kitchen Cabinets, Electric, Designs, Permits.
Key Contributions:
• Owns hand tools for most building construction trades.
EMJ CORPORATION, Sacramento, CA
Construction Superintendent, 2005 – 2010
Directed field operations for retail site development. Coordinated with Superintendents to ensure quality and maintain schedules. Communicated with design team on project information. Ensured compliance with site safety requirements. Supervised and communicated with subcontractors. Estimated costs for project revisions, collaborating with Project Manager. Prepared RFIs.
Key Contributions:
• Successfully completed multiple projects for owners/clients, including 26- and 32-acre site development, existing building demolition, building construction and tenant improvements.
• Maintained consistent record of safety, with no serious accidents on projects.
• Received Superintendent of the year in 2006 - 2007 and Lead Superintendent in 2008.
• Completed projects in College Center - Bakersfield, Capital Village Retail - Rancho Cordova, Golden Hill Plaza - Paso Robles, Castle Rock, Menifee and Palm Desert.
PACIFIC MOUNTAIN PARTNERS, West Sacramento, CA
Superintendent, 2002-2005
Supervised residential construction, overseeing operations for multiple homes concurrently. Completed homeowner walks ranging from one to six items. Managed project scheduling to ensure consistent progress. Oversaw team members and subcontractors, delegating tasks and maintaining quality.
Key Contributions:
• Completed 50-60 homes on average per year, delivering high-quality results.
• Maintained positive relationships with subcontractors through ensuring site readiness for scheduled tasks.
NIKKEL CONSTRUCTION, Grass Valley, CA
Owner, Construction Manager 1983 – 2002, Contractor’s License 463975
Built custom and spec homes, as well as serving as subcontractor on public works projects. Supervised up to 25 employees on projects. Directed all phases of residential construction, ensuring on-time and quality completion.
Key Contributions:
• Completed conversion of school campus to senior center in City of San Jose.
• Constructed park concession building and restroom for City of San Jose, as well as park recreational facilities / amphitheater and picnic areas for multiple towns.
• Managed portable classroom relocation for City of Mt. View.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Wal-Mart and Lowe’s SWPPP Program Certificates
Semiannual Safety Training
10-hour OSHA Training
CPR Training
Project List
Wal-Mart expansion, addition of complete grocery, vestibule relocations, EDC room relocate, Dixon, Ca. $7m
Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club Combo site, Palm Desert Buildings only, $14m
Lowe’s Bakersfield, demo existing buildings, site and building, $18m
Capitol Village Retail, 32 acre site and building development, $37.5m
Lowe’s Menifee, ram rod building schedule to meet completion deadline, $7m
Lowe’s Castle Rock, complete all detention basins for city acceptance, $1.6m
Golden Hill Plaza, 26 acre site and building development, $26m