AMANDA BIGGS-FRANKEN
Glenwood,IA
Summary
Construction Project Manager and Safety & Compliance professional with 5+ years of experience across heavy civil construction, data-center development, DOT-regulated transportation, and field operations. Proven GC-level and Owner-Rep support on large, multi-contractor projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager / Safety & Compliance
Peterson Contractors, Inc. (PCI)
, USA
03.2023 - Current
- Project Manager and site-level lead on Google data-center projects (SLN 3-8, Council Bluffs IA; NBF 3+, Lincoln NE).
- Coordinated subcontractors, logistics, safety, compliance, and site access at GC level to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
- Led subcontractor onboarding, job hazard analyses, safety meetings, incident investigations, and authority having jurisdiction inspections to maintain safety standards.
- Developed safety and compliance programs including SSSP, SWPPP, SPCC, EAP, traffic control, dust control, and heavy-equipment protocols to enhance site safety and regulatory adherence.
Safety Instructor / Compliance
Custom Diesel Drivers Training (CDDT)
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Delivered DOT-regulated safety training, conducted ELDT instruction, and maintained compliance documentation.
Operations Manager
Fastest Labs
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Oversaw DOT drug and alcohol testing operations, ensuring compliance reporting, billing accuracy, and payroll processing.
Road Maintenance Worker
State of Nebraska
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Executed roadway maintenance and managed traffic control to ensure safe and efficient travel.
Operations Assistant
Custom Diesel Drivers Training (CDDT)
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Supported ELDT training compliance, assisted with hazmat requirements, and maintained training records for regulatory adherence.
Site Manager
Edie Construction
, USA
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Coordinated residential and light-commercial projects, overseeing concrete, framing, remodels, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and site safety to ensure timely and compliant project delivery.
Education
General Studies - Phlebotomy, Pre-Law Coursework
Iowa Western Community College
Skills
- Project Management
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Data Centers
- Site Operations
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Safety Programs (SSSP, SWPPP, SPCC, EAP)
- Traffic Control
- Heavy Equipment Safety
- Incident Investigation
- DOT & ELDT Compliance
- JHA/JSA
Certification
- Osha 30
Timeline
Project Manager / Safety & Compliance
Peterson Contractors, Inc. (PCI)
03.2023 - Current
Safety Instructor / Compliance
Custom Diesel Drivers Training (CDDT)
02.2022 - 03.2023
Operations Manager
Fastest Labs
10.2021 - 02.2022
Road Maintenance Worker
State of Nebraska
09.2020 - 02.2021
Operations Assistant
Custom Diesel Drivers Training (CDDT)
12.2019 - 08.2020
Site Manager
Edie Construction
01.2013 - 01.2017
General Studies - Phlebotomy, Pre-Law Coursework
Iowa Western Community College