JOHN SMITH
LaPorte,IN
Summary
Project Engineer and Supervisor with extensive experience leading infrastructure development initiatives. Expertise in managing project timelines, budgets, and resources while ensuring compliance with quality standards, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Lochmueller Group
South Bend, IN
04.2023 - Current
- Led project planning and execution for infrastructure development initiatives.
- Managed project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively throughout lifecycle.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Monitored contractor performance to ensure compliance with quality standards, facilitating successful project outcomes.
- Created strategies to identify and pursue new business opportunities, enhancing overall project portfolio.
- Assisted in preparing and drafting project proposals for client review.
- Maintained comprehensive records of project documents, ensuring accurate tracking of specifications, change orders, and invoices.
Project Manager
USI Consultants
LaPorte, IN
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Planned and managed budgets and labor resources to align with project objectives.
- Oversaw construction inspection projects, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
- Conducted inspections on small structures for compliance
- Materials testing, daily reports, final records, verify quantities, prepare estimates/change orders
- Developed and implemented strategies that contributed to business growth.
Project Manager
Lochner Engineering
LaPorte, IN
09.2009 - 05.2020
- Oversaw construction inspection projects to ensure quality and compliance.
- Attended local municipality meetings to provide project updates and foster stakeholder relationships.
- Manage inspectors on multiple projects
- Plan & manage budgets; labor resources
- Materials testing, daily reports, final records, verify quantities, prepare estimates/change orders
- Conducted thorough inspections of bridges and signs to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assist Design department with field checks
- Assisted with proposals to support project acquisition and client engagement.
Inspector/Supervisor
INDOT
LaPorte, IN
05.1994 - 09.2009
- Supervised inspectors across multiple construction projects to maintain quality standards and adherence to timelines.
- Supervised inspection teams ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Coordinated inspection schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Trained inspectors on proper techniques and safety protocols for roadway assessments.
- Conducted materials testing, prepared daily reports and final records, verified quantities, and prepared estimates and change orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
LaPorte High School
01-1993
Skills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Risk management
- Proposal compliance
Certification
- Certified INDOT Technician – INDOT
- SiteManager Certified - INDOT
- Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges – National Highway Institute
- Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures – National Highway Institute
HIGHLIGHTS
- Supervised many construction projects for the City of LaPorte, with several operating within the same time frame. Addressed field/homeowner/business owner issues on-site, eliminating multiple calls to the City Engineer. Produced on-site, innovative solutions to design problems.
- Worked on Indiana Toll Road projects, scheduling and documenting testing. Also, worked as AreaManager from MM 40-73.
- INDOT – VARIOUS INSPECTION PROJECTS / Construction Costs $250K TO $100M
- Lead inspector for all QC/QA concrete – I-94 & I-65 – Budget $60 – 95M
- Project Supervisor – US HWY 6 – Budget $33M
Timeline
Project Manager
Lochmueller Group
04.2023 - Current
Project Manager
USI Consultants
05.2020 - 04.2023
Project Manager
Lochner Engineering
09.2009 - 05.2020
Inspector/Supervisor
INDOT
05.1994 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
LaPorte High School