Dean E. Bjorne
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Seasoned Construction professional with over 17 years of Project Management and Estimating experience. Looking to obtain an Estimating position with a team-oriented company.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Const. Manager / Project Manager
Riviera Building & Development
Newport Beach, CA
07.2018 - Current
- Analyzed subcontractor bids for completeness and accuracy, ensuring alignment with project requirements and budgets. Preparing Bid Comparison forms for buyout process.
- Lead productive discussion with Project Team to manage expectations. Effectively mitigating any future conflicts with respect to schedule, budget, and risk.
- Implemented standards for Project Handoff Meeting, establishing project expectations, scope clarifications, Contract terms, Owner expectations, schedule milestones, and potential scope gaps.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers and subcontractors.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Reduced time spent on data entry tasks, implementing an organized system for tracking historical pricing information.
- Enhanced communication between departments by providing detailed cost breakdowns and explanations for project bids.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Maintained cost databases to maintain access to most current and accurate information on costs and prices.
- Delivered consulting services to advise clients on cost-saving strategies and best practices.
- Prepared conceptual cost estimates for prospective projects to plan for future expenditures,
- Contributed to construction-related procurement tasks and supported project scheduling requirements.
- Schedule Impact review analysis, resource availability during the planning phase. Supported the successful execution of multiple simultaneous projects with efficient time management strategies.
- Optimized budget management by closely tracking project costs relative to milestones and deadlines.
- Streamlined resource allocation by identifying critical paths and adjusting timelines accordingly.
- Enhanced project efficiency by developing and maintaining comprehensive schedules for all project phases.
Assistant Project Manager
Michilli Inc.
Irvine, CA
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Working on all phases of multiple Retail Construction Projects simultaneously with Estimator, Project Manager and Superintendent.
- Responsibilities include prepare bid proposals, submitting Progress Payments, Change Orders, RFI's, submittals, schedule updates, meeting minutes and weekly progress report to the Owner.
- Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
- Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
- Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
Construction Manager
Cordoba Corporation
Inglewood, CA
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Assisted Inglewood Unified School District Staff as a Construction Manager.
- Responsible for managing construction throughout all project phases supporting Measure QQ, LAWA, and Prop 39 funds.
Assistant Project Manager
Gray Construction
Anaheim, CA
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Worked in the field assisting superintendents and Project Manager, manage the budget, RFI's, Change Orders, Procurement, schedule, and closeout.
- In addition to assisting Estimating team solicit bids and review bid documents for multiple projects.
Assistant Construction Manager
Cordoba Corporation
Long Beach, CA
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Assisted Construction Manager in the design, planning, budgeting, bidding, construction, and closeout of multiple DSA projects on the Long Beach Community College Campus.
Education
B.S Construction Management
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MichiganSkills
- Pre-Construction, Estimating, Take-offs, & Project Planning
- Estimating (Smart Bid, Procore, ProEST, On-screen Takeoff
- Scheduling (Primavera, MS Project, Suretrak, & Smartsheet)
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access
- Project Management Software (Procore (7 Years), & Expedition Contract Manager/Unifier
- Budget Management
- Schedule Coordination
- Procurement
- Contract Negotiations
- Quality Control / Punch-list
- Decision Maker, Willingness to learn and find solutions
- Design-Build
- Team Orientated
- Customer Relationship Driven
- Work Planning & Prioritization
Certification
- OHSA 10 Hr. Safety Certification
- First Aid/CPR Training
- GHD - Lead & Abatement Certification
References
Available on Request
Timeline
Pre-Const. Manager / Project Manager
Riviera Building & Development
07.2018 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Michilli Inc.
12.2017 - 07.2018
Construction Manager
Cordoba Corporation
10.2016 - 12.2017
Assistant Project Manager
Gray Construction
10.2015 - 10.2016
Assistant Construction Manager
Cordoba Corporation
06.2012 - 10.2015
B.S Construction Management
Michigan Technological University