BRIAN VIZE
DUBUQUE,IA
Summary
Responsible Construction Superintendent with 6 years of comprehensive experience leading teams of up to 100 contractors and subcontractors. Outstanding blueprint and design interpretation and comprehension abilities with excellent communication, budgeting and project management talents. Extensive knowledge of all construction sub-trades, construction materials and supplies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
NELSON CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Des Moines, Iowa
03.2020 - Current
- Lead all daily field operations to ensure site safety, construction schedule and housekeeping
- Develop project strategies, scheduling, logistics, phases, milestones and inspections
- Collaborate with project management, developers, architects, owners, designers and municipalities
- Facilitate trade partner preconstruction coordination meetings and weekly work plan meetings
- Maintain updated project overall schedules, 6 week schedules and micro schedules to provide up-to-date
- Information for trade partners commitments, just-in-time deliveries and construction/ owner scheduling
- Utilize Lean Construction methods for duration of project
- Facilitate Pull Planning sessions
- Maintain sticky note 6 week schedule board and digital copy for distribution to trade partners
- Perform daily walks to identify safety requirements, job conditions, workmanship and schedule tracking
- Develop and provide safety orientation program for all trade partner workforce.
LAND SURVEYOR
PORTZEN CONSTRUCTION INC
Dubuque, Iowa
07.2016 - 03.2020
- Survey projects sites for layout utilizing Trimble Total Station Equipment
- Includes layout for site utilities, building entities and project placement on site
- Includes creating files and records for as-builts for use during and after a given project.
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT
PORTZEN CONSTRUCTION INC
Dubuque, Iowa
05.2016 - 03.2020
- Manage and control assigned projects
- Oversee field operations
- Implement and enforce jobsite safety programs
- Manage project productivity, schedule, work quality and trade contractor and supplier coordination
- Work in conjunction with Project Manager, Architects, Owners and all involved in project decisions
- Perform in part as Project Manager and Estimator.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR/ OWNER
VIZE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Dubuque, IA
06.1998 - 03.2017
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for organization.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Commercial Construction projects including hotels, assisted living facilities, restaurant, retail and museum.
- Residential Construction projects including new custom high end homes and remodels.
- Extensive commercial and residential historical restoration work.
- Custom cabinet shop and millwork fabrication.
Education
Computer Aided Drafting Courses -
NICC
2000
Mechanical Engineering / Drafting
Morrison Institute of Technology
1993
High School Diploma -
Wahlert High School
Dubuque, IA06.1992
Skills
- Construction Management
- Project Layout / Site Surveying - Trimble
- Workplace Safety – OSHA 30
- Computer Skills (Procore, OpenSpace, ConstructEX, Submittal Exchange, Outlook, MS Project, BIM)
- Project Scheduling
- Team Building
- Strategic Planning
- Lean Construction Methods
Certification
30 Hour OSHA Hazard Recognition Training for Construction Industry Course
-11/16
Heartsaver First Aid CPR / AED Training
-2/19
WorkSafe Certified Safety Program
- Master Builders of Iowa
-4/19
Iowa Certified Construction Site Pollution Prevention Inspector
-Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership
-3/20; Exp. 3/23
Projects
Glenbrook Ridge Assisted Living Facility- Bettendorf, Iowa 5/20-5/22
Charles City Wastewater Treatment Plant- Charles City, Iowa 10/19-3/20
Miracle League of Dubuque - Dubuque, Iowa 5/19-3/20
Mercy Kindred Rehab Hospital- Iowa City, Iowa 6/19-11/19
Guttenberg Municipal Swimming Pool- Guttenberg, Iowa 11/18-6/19
U of I Kinnick Stadium North End Zone - Iowa City, Iowa 12/17-11/18
Grand Living Assisted Living Facility- Coralville, Iowa 10/17-5/18
Independence Municipal Swimming Pool- Independence, Iowa 6/16-6/17
Please inquire for additional project list
Timeline
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
NELSON CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
03.2020 - Current
LAND SURVEYOR
PORTZEN CONSTRUCTION INC
07.2016 - 03.2020
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT
PORTZEN CONSTRUCTION INC
05.2016 - 03.2020
GENERAL CONTRACTOR/ OWNER
VIZE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
06.1998 - 03.2017
Computer Aided Drafting Courses -
NICC
Mechanical Engineering / Drafting
Morrison Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Wahlert High School