Josh VanZandt

Trusted construction management professional molded from an amalgamation of positions held as a trade contractor and construction manager. I leverage critical thinking, timely communication, and proven interpersonal skills to build and foster relationships with clients.

Assistant Project Manager - Tetra Pak PDC/CIC Building  - J.T. Vaughn Construction

• July 2025 - present
• Project value of $7 million delivered via Design-Build.
• 8-month construction schedule.
• 15,000 SF pre-engineered metal building for manufacturing client.
• This project is currently in the design phase. Responsibilities include assistance in the management of design and budgetary deliverables.

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Assistant Project Manager - University of North Texas System Inspire Park Renovations - J.T. Vaughn Construction

• November 2024 - present
• Project value of $9 million delivered as CM-At Risk
• 12-month phased construction schedule.
• 8,000 SF renovation of office space to instructional laboratories and supporting spaces.
• Complete building control and fire alarm system overhaul throughout existing 60,000 SF building.
• Near complete overhaul of mechanical system for existing 60,000 SF building (Replacement of six (6) rooftop units, one (1) lab exhaust fan, and the addition of two (2) energy recovery systems) with early-release packages for long lead equipment.
• Commissioning of new and existing equipment.
• Expedited schedule by eight (8) weeks to accommodate a change in sequencing required by the client.
• Managed a weak fire alarm sub that required assistance with their efforts in the form of joint check agreements and direct communication with their subcontractor.
• Lead efforts for extensive coordination between the owner, design team, commissioning agent, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers for discrepancies in the sequence of operations.
• Contributed to over $120 thousand dollars in buyout savings during the project through submittal oversight and code review.

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Project Engineer - Texas A&M Fort Worth Burnett Plaza Renovations Phase III - J.T. Vaughn Construction

• July 2024 - August 2024
• Project value of $100 thousand delivered through a job order contract.
• 2-month construction schedule.
• 3,600 SF interior renovation to finishes, access control, appliances, and electrical provisions.
• Complete management of project as both acting project manager and superintendent.

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Project Engineer - Texas A&M University System Vernon Research Center Renovations - J.T. Vaughn Construction

• November 2023 - August 2024
• Project value of $12 million delivered as CM-At Risk
• 15-month construction schedule.
• 17,000 SF complete interior building abatement, demolition, and renovation, with site improvements across one (1) acre and improvements to the building envelope and slab on deck. Building interior split evenly three (3) ways to dedicate spaces to administration, research, and collaboration.
• Operated as the onsite project management for this remote project with weekly check-ins from project manager.
• Coordinated with local electrical co-op for electrical service requirements and transformer procurement.
• Contributed to over $1 million in savings at bid by inquiring with subcontractors local to this project area and getting them qualified to contract with Vaughn.
• Managed strained relationship between assistant superintendent and superintendent.
• Assisted new-hire superintendent with managing subcontractor performance and schedule while providing training for applicable processes.
• Trained new-hire project engineer in project process from procurement, submittals, and RFIs, to cost control, subcontract creation, and schedule management. This project engineer is now a little over a year into his career and managing a $5 million dollar 35,000 SF renovation with little oversight.

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Project Engineer - Texas A&M Fort Worth Burnett Plaza Renovations Phase II - J.T. Vaughn Construction

• July 2023 - November 2023
• Project value of $270 thousand delivered through a job order contract.
• 4-month construction schedule.
• 6,000 SF interior renovation to finishes, access control, appliances, artwork, and electrical provisions.
• Coordinated with client's end user and project manager to better understand their access control needs and delivered a cost effective solution within the project's budget.
• Complete management of project as acting PM.

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Project Engineer - Texas A&M AgriLife Storm Repairs - J.T. Vaughn Construction

• April 2023 - November 2023
• Project value of $6 million delivered through a job order contract.
• 8-month construction schedule.
• Renovations across the AgriLife campus in Vernon including temporary shoring and roofing removals, greenhouse assemblies, new pre-engineered metal building addition, and custom steel assemblies for seed processing.
• Inquired with, vetted, and pushed through qualifications for local pre-engineered metal building subcontractor who has gone on to provide invaluable steel and concrete work for numerous builds at this campus.
• Coordinated shop drawings, procurement, and delivery of custom farm implement for client.

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Project Engineer - UT Southwestern Lot 7 Renovations - J.T. Vaughn Construction

• June 2023 - October 2023
• Project value of $360 thousand delivered through a job order contract.
• 5-month construction schedule.
• Intensive traffic control and schedule coordination required to limit impacts on high traffic area.
• Maintained project schedule although flat work was installed insufficiently and required to be completely demolished and rebuilt.
• Negotiated change orders with subcontractors.
• Managed as both acting project manager and superintendent when required to work night shifts.

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Project Engineer - Collin College Plano MAAP Classrooms - J.T. Vaughn Construction

• March 2023 - June 2023
• Project valued at $220 thousand delivered through a job order contract
• 4-month construction schedule
• 1,700 SF classroom renovation to casework, doors, finishes, plumbing, and electrical provisions.
• Coordinated with campus provost to better select finishes available within their desired time-frame for this project.

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Project Engineer - Southern Methodist University Meadows Museum Renovations - J.T. Vaughn Construction

• January 2023 - September 2023
• Project valued at $1.9 million delivered as CM-At Risk
• 9-month phased construction schedule
• 7,400 SF renovation to finishes and MEP systems.
• Contributed to maintaining project schedule although weather delays and security concerns set us back four (4) weeks at the commencement of this project.
• Expedited procurement of long-lead high-end finishes and MEP fixtures through overcommunication and fostering of subcontractor relationships.
• This was the first project Vaughn had done for SMU in some time. The team's performance on this renovation has made project pursuits with this client since 2023 more likely.