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Christian Ochab

Project Manager
5024 155th Street,IL

Summary

Hardworking and adept at performing specification and design reviews to ensure client expectations will be exceeded. Engaging and personable with the ability to monitor work quality, manage key milestones and deliver exemplary project performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Project Manager

Angelo Construction Services, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
  • Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Led project teams through design, construction and launch process.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.

Field Engineer

Autumn Construction Services
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Work performed at O'Hare International Airport on behalf of the Chicago Department of Aviation - Projects: United Airlines Gates of the Future, United C10 Club, Delta T5 Relocation, NE Cargo Expansion.
  • Reviewed feasibility studies, scopes of work, estimates, proposals, MOA packages, etc.
  • Illustrated potential obstacles when conducting site assessments for planned projects.
  • Monitored construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes.

Office Engineer/Field Engineer

Ghafari Associates
05.2018 - 11.2020
  • Work performed at Midway International Airport on the Passenger Security Checkpoint Expansion project ($100M) on behalf of the Chicago Department of Aviation.
  • Audited Contractor proposals, payment estimates, maintained project workflow (Quantity book, field orders/PCMs/RCMs, RFIs, submittals, schedules, permits, logs, etc.)
  • Coordinated work with CDA, TSA, DHS, SMG, and several airlines to ensure airport operations continued to run seamlessly throughout construction.
  • Thoroughly inspected work sites and monitored project budgets.
  • Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
  • Developed cost estimates and scopes for proposals.
  • Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
  • Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.

Project Manager/Construction Superintendent

GMA Construction Group
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Projects include restaurant buildouts at Midway International Airport, renovations for Cook County at 69 W Washington, and ground-up construction on the Joliet Intermodel Train Station.
  • Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
  • Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs ranging from small to large budgets.
  • Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
  • Engaged in value engineering sessions in order to obtain best price without sacrificing quality.
  • Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
  • Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
  • Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.

Lineman

Aldridge Electric
06.2010 - 08.2017
  • Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
09.2020 - 05.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Construction Management

City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL
09.2013 - 05.2015

Skills

    Advanced problem solving

Project planning and development

Project estimation and bidding

Strategic planning

Logistics Management

Certification

IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities

Timeline

Project Manager

Angelo Construction Services, Inc.
06.2022 - Current

Field Engineer

Autumn Construction Services
03.2022 - 06.2022

IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities

03-2022

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Arizona State University
09.2020 - 05.2024

Office Engineer/Field Engineer

Ghafari Associates
05.2018 - 11.2020

Project Manager/Construction Superintendent

GMA Construction Group
09.2017 - 05.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Construction Management

City Colleges of Chicago
09.2013 - 05.2015

OSHA 30

01-2013

Lineman

Aldridge Electric
06.2010 - 08.2017
Christian OchabProject Manager