Eric Tornes
Blaine,MN
Summary
Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with a 10+ year industry background in both commercial and industrial sectors. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager
Modern Companies Inc.
Blaine, MN
05.2022 - Current
- Managed successful construction projects in both commercial and pharmaceutical industry from concept to completion, averaging $10+ million in yearly workload.
- Budgeted multiple projects in both private design-build sector and public plan/spec sector for plumbing, process pipe and sheet-metal trades.
- Proficient in pharmaceutical industry policies and gowning protocols, managing multiple projects on production floor and inside plant clean rooms.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Managed procurement processes for pharmaceutical projects to ensure material met plant specifications and was delivered in timely manner, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedules for large multi year projects and various plant shutdowns.
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
MECHANICAL PIPING/PLUMBING/HVAC PROJECT MANAGER & ESTIMATOR
NAC Mechanical & Electrical Services
Shoreview, MN
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Built client relationships in both private and public sector
- Estimated and managed design-built projects from initial budget to project completion
- Estimated and managed multiple plan and spec projects in both general contractor and subcontractor role
- Responsible for managing field manpower on all projects
- Responsible for ordering and coordinating storage and delivery of all field/shop materials and equipment
- Created high level job project schedules and detailed weekly schedules as required to ensure job finishes on time
- Coordinated and led weekly job progress meetings with client
- Managed job productivity and cost for all projects, tracking progress throughout job completion
- Responsible for submitting change requests to client
- Completed as-builds and drawing redlines as required for all mechanical work
- Coordinated equipment start up and commissioning with client
- Performed weekly safety audits on field crews and led monthly safety meetings
- Coordinated with city and state inspectors on permitting and job close-outs.
MECHANICAL PIPING/PLUMBING PROJECT MANAGER
Pioneer Power Inc.
Woodbury, MN
04.2014 - 07.2019
- Responsible for managing multiple piping crews for refinery shutdowns every spring and fall
- Built and managed piping and plumbing work and work packages
- Worked directly with unit coordinators to see their needs are met on daily basis
- Prioritized work fronts and managed them working directly with foreman and general foreman
- Ordered and managed materials for both piping and instrumentation work fronts
- Coordination with sub-contractors on daily basis
- Responsible for job productivity and cost
- Responsible for submitting change requests to owner
- Responsible for developing estimates on assigned piping jobs
- Performed weekly safety audits on piping crews
- Coordinated and managed manpower with local union reps
- Completed as-builds and drawing redlines as required for mechanical work
- Coordinated with city and state inspectors on permitting and job close-outs.
MECHANICAL FIELD ENGINEER
Cherne Contracting Corp
Multiple Locations
05.2011 - 04.2014
- Built and managed piping work packages for specified areas
- Produced weekly work lists for Lead Engineer and Project Manage
- Helped in determining work priorities throughout job
- Develop and monitor three week and 90 day look ahead schedules for each crew
- Implement and manage quality control, environmental and safety requirements
- Responsible for submitting change orders
- Responsible for ordering and receiving tools and materials
- Responsible for daily cost reports on each crew
- As-built drawings
- Worked with superintendents, foreman and sub-contractors to investigate, document, and coordinate resolution of problems
- Challenged in troubleshooting engineering, construction and fabrication problems daily
- Read and interpret blueprints and specifications, while preparing drawings.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management - Project Management
University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University
Menomonie, WI12.2010
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Project planning and development
- Project Scheduling
- Subcontractor Management
- Job and Material Estimates
- Excellent customer relations
- Organized and detail-oriented
- OSHA Compliance
- Change order management
- Hiring and Training
- Codes Compliance
Certification
- Forklift Certified
- Osha 30
- DuPont STOP safety training
- Scaffolding Certified
- ASNT Level II Certified Visual Weld Inspector
Activities
Student Construction Association (2005-2009)
Dates
- 04/2019, present
- 04/2014, 07/2019
- 04/2014, present, Woodbury, MN
- 05/2011, 04/2014
- 05/2011, 12/2011, Rogersville, TN
- 11/2011, 11/2012, Oregon, OH
- 11/2012, 03/2013, Eden Prairie, MN
- 03/2013, 04/2014, Denver, CO
- Summer 2010, Eau Claire, WI
- Seasonal 2005-2009, Menasha, WI
- Fond du lac, WI
Related Experience
Boldt Builds Construction, Pre-Apprentice Carpenter, Concrete formwork, demolition, Interior finish carpentry, cabinets and wall guard, Pour, float and finish concrete
Internship
Boldt Builds Construction, Field Engineer, Gained experience reading and applying blueprints, Daily safety inspections, Coordinate with Subcontractors/Vendors, Managed all Owner furnish/Contractor and Owner installed items, Above ceiling/in-wall inspections
Projects
-Flint Hills Resources, Koch Industries-Turnaround Group -Contanda Terminals, St. Paul Minnesota -Park Center High School, Mechanical Upgrades Phase 2 -Anoka Middle School, Mechanical Upgrades Phase 3
Timeline
Construction Manager
Modern Companies Inc.
05.2022 - Current
MECHANICAL PIPING/PLUMBING/HVAC PROJECT MANAGER & ESTIMATOR
NAC Mechanical & Electrical Services
04.2019 - 05.2022
MECHANICAL PIPING/PLUMBING PROJECT MANAGER
Pioneer Power Inc.
04.2014 - 07.2019
MECHANICAL FIELD ENGINEER
Cherne Contracting Corp
05.2011 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management - Project Management
University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University
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