Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Past and Current Projects
Timeline
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Justin Cox

Saint Michael,MN

Summary

Dedicated Construction Project Manager with more than 10 years of progressive experience with Exterior office setting builds and maintenance, Mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, and R&D lab build-out projects. Continuous planning for 1yr, 3yr, 5yr, and 10 yr campus strategy. Consistently delivers proper planning, implementation and completion of multiple projects. Supporting 5 Minneapolis Cargill Corporate facilities. Working with Executive Stakeholders to ensure we meet company goals. Successful at estimating costs, preparing budgets and coordinating project scheduling. Demonstrated successful execution of business strategies to maximize profitability and operational efficiency. Working closely with the end-users to provide exactly what they envision.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Project Manager

Cargill Inc.
Wayzata, MN
03.2014 - Current
  • Planned, organized and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of work orders and purchase orders.
  • Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.
  • Maintained safe work environment with zero accidents or lost work days.
  • Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.
  • Built relationships with engineering staff and coordinated with vendors and contractors to align timelines, phases and work to be performed across projects or shutdowns.
  • Negotiated pricing and delivery schedules with vendors, drawing on thorough knowledge of office industry and building practices.
  • Developed and implemented project plans, budgets, and schedules.
  • Monitored the progress of construction projects ensuring quality control standards were met.
  • Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.

Grounds Team Lead

Cargill
Wayzata, MN
01.2011 - 03.2014
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
  • Integrated process improvements to increase overall workflow.
  • Identified equipment issues using troubleshooting techniques to keep machinery fully operational during shifts. Such as Skid loaders, Bobcat Toolcat equipment, and lawn mowing machines.
  • Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.

Construction Project Coordinator

Springer Construction
Shakopee, MN
02.2010 - 12.2010
  • Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
  • Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
  • Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
  • Conducted walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with homeowners.
  • Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
  • Assigned tasks to subcontractors and monitored progress of all phases of construction projects.
  • Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.

Education

Associate of Science - Project Manager

North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN
08.2015

High School Diploma -

Rockford High School
Rockford, MN
05.2002

Skills

  • Bid preparation
  • OSHA safety requirements (OSHA 30 certified)
  • Identifying building costs
  • Emergency assistance
  • Construction equipment
  • Safe job site set-up
  • Site safety coordinator
  • Construction management
  • Project management
  • Scope development
  • Value Engineering
  • Building site supervision
  • Budget Planning
  • Budget Development

Past and Current Projects

  • Forensics/Cyber Command Center for the Headquarters.
  • Yearly Parking ramp maintenance (PT Cables, haunch beams, column repairs)
  • Full building mechanical upgrades (RTU's and make-up air units)
  • R & D lab build-outs (Food grade, oil blending, beauty, Protein, bakery)
  • Roadway/ Storm sewer maintenance plans
  • Full build out of new parking lots (220+ parking stalls)
  • Tenant improvements (Office buildouts, conference room improvements)
  • Communicate with the Executive Leadership Team for all projects they are stakeholders on.

Timeline

Construction Project Manager

Cargill Inc.
03.2014 - Current

Grounds Team Lead

Cargill
01.2011 - 03.2014

Construction Project Coordinator

Springer Construction
02.2010 - 12.2010

Associate of Science - Project Manager

North Hennepin Community College

High School Diploma -

Rockford High School
Justin Cox