Jeff Arseneau
Chicago,IL
Summary
Disciplined Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt Project Manager with experience in overseeing multiple projects $500K - $20M specializing in JOC, CDB, & University construction projects. Philippians 4:13.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager | General Contractor
Paul Borg Construction
Chicago, IL
11.2020 - Current
- Current JOC Program Representative for Paul Borg Construction on City of Chicago, Zone 3 Contact. Biweekly meetings with the Deputy Commissioner and staff.
- Helped bid on the JOC contract with the City of Chicago for Zone 3.
- All Chicago (JOC) contracted city work is renovation, structural reinforcement, new buildouts, and new construction.
- JOC - established budgets, proposals, and construction timelines to manage projects.
- Worked with IL government and military officials on CDB new construction and renovation projects.
- Coordinated with various public schools and university staff members on quickly scheduled construction projects.
- Builder of relationships with owners and contractors to have seamless, easy communication between all parties.
- Performed inspections of properties and individual units, identifying issues, and recommending actions.
- Reviewed invoices submitted by contractors, and approved payments based on acceptable work products.
- Cost-effective supplier purchases, and beating projected labor hours. Saved over $750,000.00 from 2020 to 2025 by implementing these techniques.
- Coordinated with civil and structural engineers to design drawings for project application.
- Reduced accidents on construction sites by adhering to health and safety regulations, and reporting problems.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks, and improve performance.
- Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs, including the JOC program.
Project Manager | Glass
Precision Wall Inc
South Bend, IN
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Estimated and project-managed various new construction jobs for IU Health, Four Winds Casinos, hospitals, and government buildings.
- I provided ownership of my budgets and schedules for awarded projects.
- Maintained all documentation, including building drawings, federal, state, and local permits, and environmental reports (if needed).
- Maintained open and effective communications with general contractors.
- Worked alongside PMs for bricklayers, ironworkers, and electricians for on-site construction problem-solving.
- Managed multiple multi-million-dollar projects in unitized curtain wall.
- Coordinated with all foremen across my projects weekly to better recognize where extra labor help was needed.
- IU Health (New Construction). Bid: $10,863,233.00. Profit: $3,345,000.00.
- Coordinated through online avenues of efficient communication (i.e., Procore) to ensure that the scheduling and submittals were received.
- Prioritized timeline-driven items (long lead times) to complete projects promptly and within budget.
Engineering Intern
Precision Wall Systems
South Bend, IN
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted with product testing, requiring hands-on applications.
- Aided in site audits and material testing analyses to protect worker safety and support structure resilience.
- Supported production of technical drawings, schedules and survey documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Applied critical engineering thinking to reviewing and auditing plans and proposals.
- Performed field engineering tests on internal projects and existing assets, sharing results with supervisors and customers.
- Completed change order preparations and production tracking of ongoing projects for budgetary purposes.
- Worked with other engineers to respond to requests for product improvements and quality concerns.
- Expanded technical skills through continuing education courses and outside seminars and webinars.
- Tested products and detailed issues or malfunctions to senior management.
Assistant Lab Technician
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
01.2015 - 04.2017
- College Employment
Utility Clerk
Strack & Van Til
Crown Point, IN
06.2010 - 07.2014
- High School Employment.
Education
Associate of Science - Construction Engineering
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Clemson University
Clemson, SC, United States05.2018
Skills
- Contract Negotiation - JOC City of Chicago
- Budgeting and Project Forecasting
- Structural Design (Steel) Columns, Shelf Angles, Truss, Webs, & Girders
- Professional Verbal and Written Communication
- Commercial Construction -Ground up/Buildouts/Renovation
- Project Development and Lifecycle
- eGordian & Bluebeam Software
- Contract Management - Article Implementation
- Lean Manufacturing and Design
- Quality Assurance and Control
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green, Yellow, & Blackbelt
- OHSA 30
Timeline
Project Manager | General Contractor
Paul Borg Construction
11.2020 - Current
Project Manager | Glass
Precision Wall Inc
06.2018 - 10.2020
Engineering Intern
Precision Wall Systems
05.2017 - 08.2017
Assistant Lab Technician
Clemson University
01.2015 - 04.2017
Utility Clerk
Strack & Van Til
06.2010 - 07.2014
Associate of Science - Construction Engineering
Purdue University Northwest
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Clemson University
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