KAI T. JORGENSEN
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Vice President of Operations & Project Manager
Accomplished Project Manager with 8+ years experience in commercial construction and renovation environments, relocated back to Colorado from South Carolina in January 2023. Highly skilled in establishing project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards in contracted work scope specifications, mitigating project risks, design-build projects, protecting GC and client interests. Consistently managed and delivered on time commercial construction projects ranging from $650k-$25M.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
Copestone General Contractors
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintain consistent policies & procedures to ensure efficient results and high employee satisfaction
- Developed new employee handbook and revamped vehicle responsibility program for all employees
- Manage all aspects of Human Resources for Copestone, and implemented new software for time tracking, project management and onboarding/offboarding
- Oversee day-to-day operations of firm
- Constantly evaluate staffing needs/deficiencies, and conduct interviews as required to fill needs
- Conduct weekly staff meetings, and weekly Project Management meetings with PM Staff
- Conduct evaluation on all employees on a 90-120 day frequency, along with self-assessments
- Responsible for overall direction of projects and management of project personnel including site and PM staff
- Provide input and supervise all preconstruction activities related to all projects
- Monitors/manages all quality control and coordinate on-site personnel with Superintendent to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget
- Facilitate and manage all OAC and subcontractor meetings
- Create/maintain project schedules in MS Project based on on-site daily reports and Superintendent reports
- Review shop drawings, submittals to verify accuracy with contract documents
- Act as advisor for construction and management questions posed by on-site staff
- Review construction drawings and instruct on-site staff on direction of construction and hold weekly drawing update review meetings
- Forecast job cost and revenue monthly
- Approve all subcontractor pay apps, invoices, and expense reports for each project
- Draft monthly pay app requests, and reconcile cost tracking logs.
PROJECT MANAGER
Hood Construction Company
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Currently managing 2 large scale projects in Columbia, SC
- Prepare and spearhead pre-construction meetings with county entities and clients
- Create/maintain project schedules and update owners/subcontractors as to progress
- Keep projects in the proper direction with daily site visits, weekly meetings
- Receive, review and/or approve submittals and send to Architect/EOR
- Draft and submit all RFIs as necessary
- Review construction drawings and instruct on-site staff on direction of construction and hold weekly drawing update review meetings
- Forecast job cost and revenue monthly
- Approve all subcontractor pay apps, invoices, and expense reports for each project
- Draft monthly pay app requests, and reconcile cost tracking logs
- Start and complete buyout phase in initial setup of project
- Weekly site visits with owner, A/E reps and superintendent
- Left to relocate to Colorado
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Clayton Construction Company
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Prepare and spearhead pre-construction meetings with county entities and clients
- Review Owner contract and become familiar with terms & conditions
- Create and distribute all short interval and overall project schedules
- Ensure subcontractors have the most up to date scopes of work
- Apply for and obtain all necessary permits as required by specs and municipal regulations
- Review drawings and specifications to become completely familiar with the project and identify long lead times and critical path items
- Complete sub evaluations/comparisons of bids, scope review, and complete buyout process
- Develop project submittal log and obtain designer’s approval
- Review all submittals thoroughly and send on to proper entity for approval per specs
- Compile and submit all RFI's
- Assist PM in monthly WIP reports and management of budget
- Includes weekly review of project cost and revenue status per project
- Maintain client relationships at the appropriate level reinforcing the Company’s commitment to continuously addressing their needs and interests
- Work collaboratively with outside parties to accomplish client goals
- Demonstrate effective relationship building within the project team and throughout the Company
- Keep field team members (i.e
- Superintendent) informed and active in decision-making.
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR/PE
Empire Corporation of Tennessee
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Scheduled and supervised construction of each project to completion, including reviewing and approving building designs, meeting each trade on site, visiting construction sites to assess quality and progress of workmanship, communicating regularly with client to ensure satisfaction, coordinating completion of punch-list items and city clearances
- Purchased materials based on plans and site walk counts, tracking and maintaining project budget
- Scheduled and supervised construction crews, communicating effectively and meeting onsite as needed to define work to be performed
- Supervise site staff and general labor to ensure full compliance with project policies and procedures.
Education
Project Management Professional Certificate Course -
University of South Carolina
06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management
Limestone College
12.2019
Skills
- Business Forecasting
- Employee Scheduling
- Workforce Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Leadership training
- Operations Oversight
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strategic planning and execution
- Time Management
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Copestone General Contractors
02.2023 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER
Hood Construction Company
01.2022 - 11.2022
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Clayton Construction Company
01.2019 - 11.2021
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR/PE
Empire Corporation of Tennessee
01.2016 - 11.2019
Project Management Professional Certificate Course -
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management
Limestone College
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