Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
Generic

Andrew Kahler

Anchorage

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with extensive construction experience and a proven track record in managing complex projects. Effectively leads teams to achieve objectives, enhance performance, and uphold safety standards. Strong understanding of relevant codes and industry best practices.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Manager

Sheet Metal Inc
Anchorage
12.2023 - Current
  • Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Coordinated extensive planning, development of project milestones and budget for complex contracts.
  • Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
  • Managed scheduling of personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the duration of a project.
  • Negotiated pricing with suppliers and subcontractors to secure advantageous terms.
  • Adapted estimates to reflect changes in scope, materials, and labor requirements.
  • Prepared monthly reports for management outlining estimated costs and actual expenses incurred during the project lifecycle.
  • Utilized advanced estimation software to enhance accuracy and efficiency of cost calculations.

Lead Estimator

Sheet Metal Inc.
Anchorage
02.2019 - Current
  • Facilitated pre-construction meetings to align project team on scope, budget, and timeline.
  • Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of estimation department.
  • Managed comprehensive cost databases to ensure accurate material, labor, and machinery estimates.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for planning, budgeting and scheduling work.
  • Formulated proposals and processed work orders by analyzing and calculating field measurements.
  • Prepared cost breakdowns by labor, materials, equipment rentals, overhead costs and other related expenses.
  • Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.

Plumbing Project Manager

Sheet Metal Inc.
Anchorage
07.2017 - Current
  • Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
  • Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
  • Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.

Lead Foreman

Sheet Metal Inc.
Anchorage
04.2015 - 07.2017
  • Performed scheduled maintenance checks on tools and equipment used on job sites.
  • Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
  • Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
  • Maintained records of all employee hours worked for payroll purposes.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
  • Identified cost saving opportunities through improved processes or methods.
  • Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Education

Plumbing, Heating, Welding

UA Local 367
Anchorage, AK
05-2013

Some College (No Degree) - General

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Skills

  • Budget tracking
  • Blueprint analysis
  • Team coordination
  • Value engineering
  • Scope development
  • Labor cost estimation

Certification

  • State of Alaska Plumbing License
  • Municipality of Anchorage Plumbing License
  • State of Alaska Mechanical Administrators License
  • Medical Gas Installer Certification
  • Medical Gas Brazer Certification
  • First Aid and CPR
  • 100 Ton Masters License

Affiliations

  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Outdoors
  • Travel
  • Spending time with my family.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Construction Manager

Sheet Metal Inc
12.2023 - Current

Lead Estimator

Sheet Metal Inc.
02.2019 - Current

Plumbing Project Manager

Sheet Metal Inc.
07.2017 - Current

Lead Foreman

Sheet Metal Inc.
04.2015 - 07.2017

Plumbing, Heating, Welding

UA Local 367

Some College (No Degree) - General

University of Alaska Anchorage

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE