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Jake Volkman

Coon Rapids,MN

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Engineer

Meyer Contracting
08.2024 - 07.2025
  • Monitored construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes.
  • Delivered high-quality field services, ensuring all projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Conducted thorough site assessments to identify potential hazards, ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel involved in field operations.
  • Established rapport with clients by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills and adaptability under pressure.
  • Assessed processes to assure that construction progressed as scheduled and met contract specifications.
  • Identified major issues that could arise and provided solutions for these problems.
  • Observed construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes to maintain consistent progress.
  • Served as liaison between site engineering team and field to coordinate work in accordance with design and construction documents.
  • Performed quantity takeoffs and dirt takeoffs using Agtek.
  • Helped to prepare bid documentation and solicitations.
  • Maintain and update our weekly schedule and on-site deliveries.
  • SWPPP Inspections
  • Going over weekly cost reports with upper management.

Field Engineer

Actalent
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assist the Coordinator with the submittal and RFI processes thru ProCore
  • Evaluate project design and engineering documents, ensuring their organization and distribution to necessary parties
  • Perform project specific tasks in preparation of the team mobilizing to site
  • Assist with the preparation of Pre-Mobilization Kickoff meetings
  • Review and Assist with the Quality Control Process Set-up
  • Assist with the ongoing Quality Control Process
  • Record and update meeting minutes for the various site meetings
  • Assist with the inventory process as materials arrive to site: inspection, offload, receiving, and storage
  • Coordinate Subcontractor Pre-Construction meetings, initial inspections, follow-up inspections, punch list final inspections
  • Assist Project Manager and Project Superintendents as needed regarding the ordering of project specific material needs
  • Assist with mechanical, electrical, and sprinkler coordination drawings, shop drawings and as-built drawings
  • Coordinate the Mechanical & Electrical Commissioning Process
  • Assist Project Manager with quantity take-offs, calling vendors and subcontractors for proposals
  • Assist with production logs for work put in place (self-performed or subcontracted) & timecards
  • Track observations or incidents regarding Safety or Quality thru ProCore
  • General support for the project team as needed with various day to day tasks
  • Assist Project Manager & Coordinator with getting contract documents closed out with subcontractors and suppliers
  • Support the final inspections and punch list process
  • Provide periodic updates of the submittal register to the project team
  • Closeout process:

Project Engineer

Kellington Construction
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Put together estimates and proposals based on site visits and blueprints.
  • Had weekly meetings with the superintendents and project managers to monitor the progress and address any issues.
  • I visited each job site often to making sure that everything was progressing smoothly while also working in a safe manner, making sure to keep note of any potential safety concerns to be swiftly taken care of.
  • Supplied the field with any new documents and blueprints to make sure everyone had the most current information.
  • Worked with the project manager to process change request and update any additional pricing based on updated plans.
  • Worked with the project manager and superintendent to keep the project on schedule and within the budget and got approval if needed for any overtime.

Engineering Technician

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI)
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Worked with the onsite general contractor and project managers during the pouring of concrete. Using the blueprints and spec book we verified that they were using the correct type of rebar and concrete when working.
  • Tested the concrete in various ways including the slump test, air test and making sure that the concrete was delivered at the appropriate temperature.
  • Took concrete samples to be later used for concrete testing to be sure that the mix that was used properly hardened based of the required strength.
  • Took readings using the nuclear density machine to make sure that the soil had the proper compaction and water content before they were allowed to proceed with the foundations and any future building.

Operations Assistant

Martin Brower
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Assist with processing orders, producing and reconciling delivery documents, and service performance tracking
  • Communicate changes in day-to-day activities to other employees as directed
  • Collect and prepare information for various operational reports
  • Provide confidential administrative support to department leadership and others as requested
  • Interact with internal and external customers
  • Other projects or duties as assigned.

Shift Lead

CEVA Logistics
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Helped manage up to 35 people throughout a day while multitasking on multiple projects at once.
  • Throughout the projects and during the day I performed inspections on the work/workers checking the quality and accuracy of their work.
  • Checking with the schedule to make sure the project was on time and allocating more workers/ resources as needed.
  • Checking and maintaining inventory based on current and future product needs.
  • Holding daily safety meetings and talking with workers to determine problem areas that need to be worked on.
  • Filling out paperwork for back orders and fulfilling them in a timely manner.

Warehouse Team Member

CEVA Logistics
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Verify and note the count and condition of cargo received, knowing when to either refuse or accept with notation.
  • Record receipts to appropriate forms and/or log books.
  • Verify that proper documentation is attached and resolve discrepancies.
  • Receive cargo from incoming trucks by removing from truck by hand, or using manual equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack, or by using forklift.
  • Know the special handling requirements and necessary documentation related to special cargo, including hazardous or sensitive materials.
  • Perform all forklift requirements, including heavy and oversized pieces.
  • Develop load plans for trucks and containers, and anticipate equipment needs for a shipment.

Delivery Driver

Pizza Hut
05.2015 - 05.2018
  • Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses and through different routes
  • Follow route and time schedule
  • Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate delivery vehicle
  • Ask for feedback on provided services and resolve clients’ complaints
  • Collect payments
  • Inform on new products and services
  • Follow DOT regulations and safety standards

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
05-2016

Skills

  • Field data collection
  • Relationship building
  • Field production
  • Team communication
  • Project management
  • Safety procedures
  • Site inspections
  • Quality assurance
  • Project scheduling
  • Document management
  • Engineering
  • Subcontractor management
  • Quality control
  • RFI management
  • Specifications/drawings review
  • Blueprints and schematics

Certification

  • Osha 30
  • Certified Professional Project Manager (CPPM) - University Of St. Thomas.
  • Procore Certified.
  • MN/ND SWPPP Certified
  • BNSF Contractor Safety
  • eRailSafe Systems

Timeline

Field Engineer

Meyer Contracting
08.2024 - 07.2025

Field Engineer

Actalent
10.2023 - 12.2023

Project Engineer

Kellington Construction
06.2022 - 10.2023

Engineering Technician

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI)
03.2022 - 06.2022

Operations Assistant

Martin Brower
06.2021 - 03.2022

Shift Lead

CEVA Logistics
01.2019 - 02.2020

Warehouse Team Member

CEVA Logistics
07.2018 - 01.2019

Delivery Driver

Pizza Hut
05.2015 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

North Dakota State University

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