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JACOB P. FINKRAL

Phoenix

Summary

Experienced Project Engineer with expertise in scheduling, budget management, and project forecasting, ensuring successful project execution and alignment with organizational goals. Skilled in client relations, construction safety, and managing project submittals and RFIs to drive operational efficiency. Prepared to leverage proven leadership and communication capabilities to deliver exceptional results in a new Project Manager role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Engineer II

Power Contracting
09.2023 - Current
  • Define timelines, budgets, KPIs, deliverables, and milestones; allocate resources.
  • Draft and present project proposals.
  • Negotiate pricing, timelines, services, and terms with vendors.
  • Manage external contractors and internal staff throughout project life cycle.
  • Monitor installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Identify technical risks within managed projects.
  • Create progress reports and monitor program data to forecast efficiency.
  • Manage the technical aspects of project submittals, quality, and procurement to meet client specifications.
  • Build strong, lasting relationships and startegic partnerships through exceptional client services; serve as primary point of contact for client communications.

Account Manager

AAA Landscape
04.2020 - 09.2023
  • Managed the Ocotillo community in Chandler, Arizona- the largest reclaim water HOA in the state. Duties included calculating cost estimates to develop competitive bids and achieve project goals. Supervised and managed a crew of 24 employees, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to project timelines.

Project Manager

Celebrity Greens
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Oversaw all artificial turf projects in the Phoenix metro area. Duties included ordering materials, scheduling subcontractors, and ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Agriculture Science

University of Nebraska Lincoln

Skills

  • Construction safety management
  • Scheduling
  • Budget Management
  • Project Forecasting
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Project Submittals & RFIs
  • Client Relations
  • Communication Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Estimating
  • Proposals
  • Change Orders
  • Project management

Certification

  • ProCore Certified
  • OSHA 30-hour
  • University of Arizona Leadership Course
  • Supervisor & Leadership Bundle Program Certified
  • Arizona Certified Irrigation Technician (ACIT)
  • Integrated Pest Management License (IPM)
  • Sustainable Landscape Management (SLM)
  • Arizona Certified Landscape Professional (ALCA)

Timeline

Project Engineer II

Power Contracting
09.2023 - Current

Account Manager

AAA Landscape
04.2020 - 09.2023

Project Manager

Celebrity Greens
01.2020 - 04.2020

Bachelor's Degree - Agriculture Science

University of Nebraska Lincoln

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