John Frederick Koch III
Ballwin,MO
Summary
A United States Military Veteran with Honorable Discharge and Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities and updates clients. Experienced construction management team member accomplished in completing mining/heavy civil construction projects quickly and cost-effectively. Over multiple years of progressive experience as knowledgeable and talented leader. Successfully managed and oversaw work and completion on a project valued at over $1 Billion Dollars
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager
Bayer Engineering/ Mining Operations
01.2020 - Current
- Operating Phosphate mine
- Ore Handling
- Crush/Screen/separate piles of materials for roads and berms
- Heavy civil construction
- Road Building
- Machinery Transport
- Heavy Machinery setup
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Developed and implemented risk mitigation plan to reduce potential project delays and costs.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
- Oversaw effective disposal of construction waste and implemented programs to increase use of recycled materials.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive schedule of preventive maintenance and repair work.
- Supervised team of 325 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Managed successful construction of multi-million dollar commercial building projects from concept to completion.
- Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks
- Supervised team of 300 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work
Helicopter Crew Chief
US Army National Guard
06.2013 - 06.2018
- Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
- Completed post-flight maintenance reports and work with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
- Monitored flight crew activities and coordinated schedules and assignments.
- Updated flight and maintenance logs with current, accurate information.
- Enforced strict safety protocols to protect crew members.
- Directed aircraft fueling, loading and unloading operations.
- Maintained safety by implementing effective procedures regarding hazardous actions, materials, and items.
- Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
- Coordinated complex multi-million-dollar aircraft repairs.
- Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on [Type] aircraft.
- Shuttled aircraft to and from depots for routine and urgent maintenance requirements.
- Serviced and lubricated aircraft and subsystems to maintain equipment.
- Organized and led pre-flight briefings for crew members.
- Analyzed and troubleshot aircraft systems to identify and fix issues.
- Coordinated aircraft inspections and repairs to maintain applicable standards.
- Trained all team members on key roles to maintain flexibility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fern Ridge High School
Creve Coeur, MO05.2011
Skills
- Identifying Building Costs
- Forklift and HAZMAT Certified
- Fall Protection Plan (FPP) Knowledge
- Social Perceptiveness
- Time Management
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Demolition
- Quality Control Analysis
- Safety Compliance
- Safe Job Site Set-Up
- Subcontractor Management
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Code Compliance
- Building Site Supervision
Certification
OSHA 30
MSHA 48 Part B
TWIC Card
First Aid CPR/ AED certified
Affiliations
Freemason
EAA Member
AAAA Member
American Welding Society Member
References
Blane Reed
Sr. Construction Manager
Cell: (208) 399-2008
Larry Custer
Construction Coordinator
Cell: (314) 452-9625
Brady Goff
Heavy Civil Equipment Manager
Cell: (541) 800-9093
Timeline
Construction Manager
Bayer Engineering/ Mining Operations
01.2020 - Current
Helicopter Crew Chief
US Army National Guard
06.2013 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Fern Ridge High School
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