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Louis Bolinger

Portland

Summary

Navy Veteran with over 29 years of construction engineering and management expertise, specializing in underground utilities, bridges, roadways, and multi-story buildings. Proven project management specialist with a track record of leading projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints. Expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams and optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and quality. Successful in implementing innovative solutions that improve operational workflows and project outcomes through strategic planning and effective communication.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal Construction PM

Consor
03.2021 - Current
  • Working as a Client focused Owner’s Representative Construction Manager, I was responsible for all aspects of project contract administration including review and approval of monthly progress pay estimates, review for entitlement of change order requests, negotiating and issuing change orders, schedule review, public involvement, overall project Quality Assurance, trained new graduate engineers, mentored and managed inspectors and other less experienced staff.
  • Projects included: City of Renton - Downtown Utilities Improvement Project, City of Pocatello - Pocatello Creek Booster Station (water), City of Madras - J St Bridge, Oregon Department of Transportation - Mosquito Creek Debris Flow Remediation Project, Oregon Department of Transportation - Seismic Slopes Project, Oregon Department of Transportation – Multiple ADA Ramp Projects in Region 5 and Region1.

Senior Construction Engineer

Fluor Enterprises
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • With Bridging North America (Dragados-Aecon-Fluor JV) during the MI75 Interchange segment construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project: Supported construction efforts by providing technical support to craft and field supervision.
  • Provided construction engineering, technical support, and supervision for concrete and hot mix asphalt paving and bridge substructure construction.
  • Assisted craftsmen, foremen, and project discipline superintendents with construction related issues identified on drawings.
  • Technical interpretation of design documents in support of construction managers, superintendents, and subcontractors as well as technical expertise for problem solving activities.
  • Established and maintained effective communication design engineers, QA-QC, and owner representatives to ensure timely flow of design and quality documents and information.
  • Generated and submitted Method Statements, Inspection & Testing Plans, Material Acceptance Requests, and Report of Materials Received as per Project’s Quality Program.
  • Tracked Quantities and administered subcontracts for concrete paving, hot mix asphalt paving, slip form concrete barrier, steel reinforcement supply and installation, including review and approval of monthly progress pay estimates.

Construction Manager

OTAK Inc.
07.2017 - 02.2020
  • As the Owner’s Representative Construction Manager for the Opal Springs Hydroelectric Pool Raise and Fish Passage Improvements Project, I was responsible for all aspects of project’s contract administration including review and approval of monthly progress pay estimates, negotiating and issuing change orders, generation of monthly Owner and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reports, and project overall project Quality Assurance.
  • Owner’s Consultant Construction Manager for City of Bend Empire Extension Project. Responsible for review and approval of project submittals and ODOT specifications daily and QC inspection reports, as well as pay note and backup documentation reviews.
  • Performed bridge construction inspection for all civil, environmental, and structural aspects of the Odell Creek Bridge Replacement Projects for Hood River County, City of Milwaukie’s Kellogg Creek Bridge Replacement Project, and City of Beaverton’s Hall Blvd to Lombard Project.

Senior Project Engineer

Lease Crutcher Lewis
03.2016 - 06.2017
  • On the Lake Oswego Block 137 Super Block Project, I provided technical over site and coordination of subcontractors providing project’s interior finishes, as well as backup support for structural and building envelope project engineers.
  • Worked closely with project manager, coordinating with client, architect, subcontractors, and vendors during value engineering process.
  • Participated in meetings with project manager, client, architect, and structural engineer to resolve design, and construction issues on the project.
  • Responsibilities required advanced understanding of commercial building construction including, high end interior finishes, multi-storied reinforced concrete structures, carpentry, utilities, earthwork, building envelope, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • Completed pre-pour QA-QC checklists and safety audits. Addressed and resolved any quality or safety issues with responsible project engineers, superintendents, and foremen.
  • Reviewed, logged, and submitted RFls, submittals, potential change orders (PCO), and as-built drawings utilizing Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Plan Grid Mobile and CMIS computer software packages.

Project Engineer

Fluor Enterprises
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • With Tappan Zee Constructors (Fluor-American Bridge-Traylor- Granite JV) during the substructure construction of the Mario Cuomo Bridge Project: I improved and coordinated process for rebar shop drawing development from inception through approval and distribution across cross-functional teams.
  • Managed rebar bending operations at project’s off-site location that included a field engineer, QC inspectors, union iron workers and operating engineers.
  • Worked closely with QA-QC personnel, suppliers, superintendents, managers, structural design engineers, and union iron workers to resolve rebar quality issues to ensure material compliance from initial material acceptance, through cage pre-assembly, installation, and final acceptance.
  • Managed rebar supplier and bending subcontractor’s 3-week schedules to ensure production satisfied constantly changing project schedule requirements.
  • Drafted and submitted all RFls, and submittals related to rebar operations.
  • Reviewed specifications, plans, work plans, and schedules for rebar fabrication and installation and provided interpretation to field engineers, iron worker foremen, and QA-QC personnel when queried.
  • Reviewed accuracy and electronic processing of material certification packets, bills of lading, and performed additional assignments per management’s direction.
  • Coordinated rebar deliveries, via barge or truck, with superintendents, field engineers and supplier.
  • Mentored and assisted less experienced field engineers.
  • Performed quality checks and job hazard analysis (JHA) at onsite locations and bending operations.
  • Participated in, or lead, group management meetings and drafted minutes.

Senior Bridge Construction Inspector

Fluor Enterprises
07.2008 - 08.2014
  • With Oregon Bridge Delivery Partners (Fluor-HDR JV) during the program management of the OITA III Bridge Delivery Program: I required a thorough understanding of complex project plans and specifications and the ability to use sound engineering judgment to assure safe delivery of quality projects while communicating findings to other members of the project delivery team, including project managers, structural design engineers, superintendents, material testers, surveyors, craft labor, administrative personnel, and ODOT representatives.
  • Involved in all phases of highway and bridge construction projects from kick off through project closeout.
  • Reviewed material certifications and inspected quality of materials to be utilized during construction.
  • Performed detailed inspections of earthwork, rebar, concrete, structural steel, and architectural finishes.
  • Generated daily construction progress reports, verified, and tracked completed contract pay items, generated pay notes, updated as-built drawings, and managed project photos database.
  • Assisted upper project management in resolution of engineering and constructability issues.
  • Drafted and distributed official inspection information across cross-functional teams including management, owner, contractor, civil and structural design engineers.
  • Completed daily traffic, safety task assignments (STA), and erosion control inspections.
  • Assisted in managing environmental permits by completing monthly environmental assessments including review of contractor fuel, equipment, waste, erosion & sediment control (ESC), and spill logs.
  • Maintained project diary and as-built drawings for each of the multiple projects I was assigned to.
  • Provided systems training and mentored junior CEI personnel and other staff within field office.
  • Project Manager for the B317 I-5 NB Umpqua River Bridge structural upgrades project.

Education

Master of Science - Construction Management

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
01.2014

Certificate - Heavy Civil Construction Project Management

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering Management

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
01.2001

Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of heavy civil and building construction means, methods, techniques and sequences
  • Outstanding coordination
  • Supervisory skills
  • Strong understanding of workplace safety
  • Budgeting
  • Staff management
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Advanced computer aided construction skills
  • MS Office software packages
  • Blue Beam
  • Adobe Pro
  • Procore
  • Construction document management programs
  • Sound mathematical abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Analytical abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Awareness of business principles
  • Awareness of business logics
  • Familiar with environmental regulations
  • Familiar with construction technology
  • Scrum framework
  • Kanban methodology
  • Software development life cycle
  • Waterfall methodology
  • Business analysis
  • Lean principles
  • Program management
  • Portfolio management
  • Critical design review
  • Building applications
  • Disaster recovery methodologies
  • Residential construction
  • Inventory control
  • Contract negotiation expertise
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Agile methodology
  • Systems installation, configuration, and upgrading
  • Project feedback data
  • Financial administration
  • Project regulations
  • Project framework engineering
  • Systems implementation
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Task prioritization
  • Lean manufacturing and design
  • VmWare virtualization
  • Non-conforming material reports
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Data review
  • Change control operations
  • Data analysis
  • Microsoft active directory
  • Multi-stakeholder asset management
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Conflict management
  • Innovation management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Risk assessment
  • Technical documentation
  • Construction scheduling
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Conflict resolution
  • Project recovery
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Project estimation
  • Cost control
  • Compliance management
  • Requirements gathering
  • Project scheduling
  • Training and mentoring
  • Budget preparation
  • Risk management
  • Performance improvements
  • Deliverable tracking
  • Price quote preparation
  • Project planning
  • Forecasting
  • Productivity improvement
  • Customer relations
  • Safety protocol
  • Concrete estimation
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Scope management
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Contract management
  • Mentoring staff
  • Project closure
  • Performance evaluations

Certification

Oregon Department Department of Transportation - Traffic Signal Inspector, Environmental Construction Inspector, Drilled Shaft Inspector, General Construction Inspector,

Idaho Transportation Department - Concrete and Structures, Contract Administration, Earthwork & Base, Surface Treatment & Plant Mix Pavement, Traffic Construction Inspection

Timeline

Principal Construction PM

Consor
03.2021 - Current

Senior Construction Engineer

Fluor Enterprises
03.2020 - 03.2021

Construction Manager

OTAK Inc.
07.2017 - 02.2020

Senior Project Engineer

Lease Crutcher Lewis
03.2016 - 06.2017

Project Engineer

Fluor Enterprises
08.2014 - 08.2015

Senior Bridge Construction Inspector

Fluor Enterprises
07.2008 - 08.2014

Master of Science - Construction Management

University of Washington

Certificate - Heavy Civil Construction Project Management

University of Washington

Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering Management

Oregon State University

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