Josh Turnwald
Longmont,CO
Summary
Resourceful professional in management operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of business strategies and enhancement of team performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
Evolve Infrastructure Group
Denver, CO
06.2025 - Current
- Developed training programs for new employees as well as existing staff members.
- Developed and maintained client relationships to grow business and improve account retention.
- Identified areas where process improvements could be made resulting in increased productivity.
- Provided leadership and guidance to subordinate managers and supervisors.
- Worked with management team to develop operational goals aligned with business strategy.
- Created policies and procedures for improved workflow processes.
- Established key performance indicators to monitor operational effectiveness.
- Analyzed performance data to identify areas for process improvement.
Project Manager
Hall-Irwin Corporation
Greeley, CO
11.2021 - 05.2025
- Project Values: $500,000-$15 million
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
Superintendent
ESCO Construction
Evergreen, CO
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Project Values: $5 million-$15 million
- Supervised crews to facilitate top quality and achievement of project milestones.
- Led safety training and daily meetings to update teams and reduce hazards.
- Spearheaded full-cycle construction processes, including quality assurance, as-built drawing creation, scope submissions, change requests and orders, closeouts and punch lists.
- Reduced cost by utilizing site resources, schedules, budgets and subcontractors effectively.
Area Superintendent
Kiewit Corporation
Golden, CO
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Project Value: $400 Million
- Inspected daily construction to determine project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Created and presented work plans for client review.
- Reduced costs by utilizing site resources and subcontractors effectively.
- Assigned work to employees based on project requirements and individual team member strengths.
- Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy project needs.
Field Engineer/Superintendent
Kiewit Corporation
Golden, CO
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Project Value: $400 Million
- Hired and supervised subcontractors to improve production and ensure deadlines were met.
- Wrote documentation that would be used in requests for proposal.
- Maintained payroll data, attendance records and delivered materials to job site on time and in good condition.
- Determined any major alterations to the project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship.
Estimator
Kiewit Corporation
Omaha, NE
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Project Value: $800 Million
- Collected data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.
- Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
Field Engineer/Superintendent
Kiewit Corporation
Winter Park, CO
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Project Value: $3 Million
- Mitigated risk, coordinating plans and specifications to ensure safety and OSHA compliance.
- Supervised activities such as accounting, regulatory compliance, team scheduling and organization of vendors and contractors.
- Consolidated submittal comments and coordinated with engineering for timely review to prevent project delay.
Field Engineer/Superintendent
Kiewit Corporation
Loveland, CO
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Project Value: $250 Million
- Enhanced production methods and improved employee motivation to maximize team productivity.
- Eliminated project lags by inspecting work-in-progress, tracking lead times and testing work to ensure compliance and top quality control according to contract drawings and specifications.
- Project was awarded "ENR's Transportation Project of the Year (Best Highway/Bridge) 2018."
Estimator
Kiewit Corporation
Loveland, CO
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Project Worth: $250 Million
- Developed and updated cost estimates by documenting relevant information into jobs in internal database.
- Analyzed project requirements, scope and available resources to devise timelines and communicate with client on deliverable deadlines.
- Collaborated with the Owner in a CMGC contract model.
- Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through construction.
Labor/Operator
Ward Construction
Leipsic, OH
07.2010 - 07.2016
- Reviewed documentation and work order requirements.
- Used various construction tools and machinery including Compactors and Sealing Machines to complete such tasks as Earthwork and Asphalt Paving.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles with supplies needed on job sites and accurately tracked inventory.
Build Work Intern
Kiewit Corporation
Phoenix, AZ
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Overlooked, shadowed, and critically responded to each department available.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and met deadlines.
- Automated office operations, managed client correspondence and tracked records.
- Cross-trained in every role to maximize operational knowledge.
Field Engineer Intern
Kiewit Corporation
Phoenix, AZ
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
- Created spreadsheets to track commodities and manpower.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH08.2016
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Contract management
- Policy development
- Team leadership
- Job site management
- Contract compliance
- Cost management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Performance Improvements
- Workforce Training
- Cost Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Operational strategy
Certification
- OSHA 30 Certification
- MSHA 24 Hour - New Miner Certification
Timeline
Director of Operations
Evolve Infrastructure Group
06.2025 - Current
Project Manager
Hall-Irwin Corporation
11.2021 - 05.2025
Superintendent
ESCO Construction
09.2020 - 11.2021
Area Superintendent
Kiewit Corporation
10.2019 - 08.2020
Field Engineer/Superintendent
Kiewit Corporation
11.2018 - 10.2019
Estimator
Kiewit Corporation
09.2018 - 11.2018
Field Engineer/Superintendent
Kiewit Corporation
04.2018 - 09.2018
Field Engineer/Superintendent
Kiewit Corporation
10.2017 - 04.2018
Estimator
Kiewit Corporation
08.2016 - 10.2017
Build Work Intern
Kiewit Corporation
05.2015 - 08.2015
Field Engineer Intern
Kiewit Corporation
05.2014 - 08.2014
Labor/Operator
Ward Construction
07.2010 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Bowling Green State University
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