Connor Piccolo
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Seasoned Project Engineer with a successful background in overseeing all phases of high-end Retail projects. Excels in building and managing client relationships with proven track record in delivering projects on time and on budget while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Field/Project Engineer
Adolfson & Peterson Construction
Tempe, AZ
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinate and schedule site activities to maintain and exceed the 3-phased project schedule on $105M Industrial Tenant Improvement.
- Utilize ProCore and Project Drawings to manage RFIs and effectively capture and validate associated cost changes.
- Directly lead and facilitate meetings with Owner, Design Teams, and Subcontractors to efficiently communicate project information.
- Review project drawings and subcontractor proposals to write and finalize scopes of work to ensure coverage and eliminate scope gaps.
Project Engineer
Sachse Construction
Detroit, MI
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Led tenant improvement (TI) projects for Pottery Barn and West Elm, managing budgets, schedules, and client relations, resulting in both projects being delivered on time and under budget.
- Overseen multiple concurrent TI projects for high-end retail stores, including YSL, David Yurman, Swarovski, and Blue Nile, overseeing owners needs, design teams, and mall requirements to ensure successful project delivery.
- Managed turnover, punch list, and store opening for an OMEGA temporary store, while simultaneously overseeing the kickoff of the main store renovations.
- Validated and negotiated change orders and contracts with subcontractors and clients to optimize project spending and increase profit margins.
- Overseen the rebuild of a 5-star gourmet restaurant following fire and water damage, coordinating with multiple large-scale equipment vendors and designers to ensure timely and efficient restoration.
Intern
Bedrock Detroit
Detroit, MI
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted in the coordination and supervision of roof deck replacements and renovations on occupied high-end condominium units.
- Tracked and reported on project progress to ownership for multiple buildings within Brush Park condominium complex.
- Collaborated with fellow interns to develop and present a new business idea to Bedrock superiors.
Estimating Intern
C.E Gleeson Constructors
Troy, MI
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Performed material take-offs and assisted with cost estimating for commercial projects up to $25 million, ensuring accurate quantities.
- Assisted the lead estimator in identifying cost-effective solutions to develop competitive project bids, contributing to accurate cost assessments and project proposals.
Millworker
Distinctive Interiors
Roseville, MI
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Assisted in the change of outdated assembly that led to higher quality products in decreased amount of time.
- Installed and produced high quality cabinetry from shop drawings with heavy duty machinery and precise hand-tools.
Technician
Hepta Control System
Marine City, MI
03.2015 - 07.2015
- Programmed data systems to optimize building operations and enhance energy efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to build complex control boards, centralizing building systems for improved efficiency and management.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management
Michigan State University
AGC's Supervisory Training Program
Arizona's Builders Alliance
08-2024
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Project Management Skills
- Risk Management
- Change Management
- Submittals
- Project closeout
- PlanGrid
- Bluebeam
- ProCore
- BIM360
- PlanSwift
- Vista
- Excel
- Microsoft Projects
- SharePoint
- Phoenix Scheduling
Timeline
Field/Project Engineer
Adolfson & Peterson Construction
11.2023 - Current
Project Engineer
Sachse Construction
10.2021 - 10.2023
Intern
Bedrock Detroit
05.2019 - 08.2020
Estimating Intern
C.E Gleeson Constructors
05.2018 - 08.2018
Millworker
Distinctive Interiors
07.2015 - 08.2017
Technician
Hepta Control System
03.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management
Michigan State University
AGC's Supervisory Training Program
Arizona's Builders Alliance
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