Construction Project Manager
Resume:
David J. Raehl, AIC, CPC
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Telephone: 616-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
Expertise
Construction Superintendent, Construction Representative, Safety Director, Contract Documents, Estimating, Cost Analysis
Professional Experience
ProgressiveAE, Grand Rapids, MI 1989-2010
Construction Superintendent, Construction Representative, Safety Director, Contract Documents and Estimating
Superintendent responsible for the delivery of client projects within established budget, quality standards, and schedule constraints
Coordinated contract documents between owner, architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors
Conducted weekly contractor and owner progress meetings
Coordinated RFI’s between the design team and trade contractors
Resolved issues to avoid schedule delays
Conducted pre-bid & post-bid interviews with contractors
Assessed contractor qualifications and awarded bids
Monitored and alerted the project team when changes in the scope of work occurred
Safety Director: responsible for MIOSHA & OSHA contractor compliance, reviewed contractor safety & health programs, project walk through to identify potential safety concerns
Reviewed and approved monthly contractor pay applications for compliance with contract documents
Wrote architectural specifications and contractor scope of work
Produced architectural and structural contract documents
Reviewed and approved contractor close-out submittals
Coordinated construction schedule between design team
Trained and mentored fellow employees on new construction details and procedures
Built positive relations between Owner, Design Team and Contractors
Key Projects
Spectrum Health - Blodgett Hospital, East Grand Rapids, MI - Construction Representative, Quality control for 150,000 sq. ft. inpatient facility addition with 120 patient rooms and 8 operating rooms
Firekeepers Casino, Battle Creek, MI - Construction Representative, 236,000 sq. ft., $300 million Gaming Facility
Clipper Belt Lacer Company, Grand Rapids, MI - Design-build Superintendent, 60,000 sq. ft., $5 million manufacturing facility addition
Meijer Inc., Grand Rapids, MI - Construction Representative, 34 new and remodeled retail stores ranging in size from 150,000-230,000 sq. ft., $10 - 25 million, located through out Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI - Conducted quality control inspections for new 234,000 sq. ft., $220 million convention center
Impact Church, Lowell, MI - Design/build Superintendent for, 7,000 sq. ft. worship space addition
Front Line Church, Grand Rapids, MI - Design/build Superintendent for renovation of existing 100,000 sq. ft. single-story office building into a worship environment
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI - Design/build Superintendent for 8,230 sq. ft., $1.5 million grounds equipment and vehicle maintenance building
Goodwill Industries, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI - Project Architect for 50,000 sq. ft. retail stores
Spartan Stores, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI - Project Architect for 50,000 sq. ft. retail grocery stores
Shanty Creek/Schuss Mountain, Bellaire, MI - On-site engineer representative for waste water treatment facility and water distribution system
Palmyra Township, Lenawee County, MI - On-site inspector for compliance verification of sanitary sewer disposal system
Design Plus, Grand Rapids, MI 1989-1985
Architectural Designer, CADD Drafter and Manager
Prepared specifications and architectural construction documents for project bidding
Coordinated building documents and resolved conflicts between the design team and engineering consultants
Developed standardized construction details for architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical disciplines to maximize efficiency
Completed construction bid sets for a variety of projects including hospitality, education, retail and automotive manufacturing supplier
DeBolt Design Services, Midland, MI 1985-1977
Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, Chemical Processes Detailer
Dow Corning, Medical Division, Midland, MI
Designed structural steel and reinforced concrete medical process buildings
Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI
Layout and construction documents for high and low pressure steam lines connecting chemical plant to Consumers Power Nuclear Power Plant
Detail designer for above and underground piping systems for chemical processes
Midland Nuclear Power Plant, Midland MI
Structural design/detailing for power plant generator and turbine building underpinning
Commonwealth Associates, Jackson, MI 1977-1973
Detailer, Drafter
Created construction documents for coal handling systems and support buildings, Bruce Mansfield coal-fired power plant, Shippingport, PA
Developed and detailed turbine foundation, Unit #3, J H Campbell coal-fired power plant, Grand Haven, MI
Education
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Associate of Architectural Drafting, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Project Management, Improving Construction Productivity, Construction Scheduling - Constructor Estimating Institute
Design Build Delivery -Design-Build Institute of America
Certification
Certified Professional Constructor (CPC), #1228 - American Institute of Constructors (AIC)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Construction Quality Management for Contractors
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health
Residential Builder - MI #210*******
Michigan Storm Management Operator - MI #C-09164
Certified Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
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