MICHAEL J. KOEPKE
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Delivering multimillion-dollar construction projects with precision and timeliness, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction through effective communication and strategic planning. Proven track record managing complex renovations and maintaining budgetary goals, while balancing client and owner needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Holtz Builders, Inc
Lake Delton, WI
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Holtz Builders is a general contractor currently focused on the hospitality industry in Wisconsin Dells, Branson, MS and Fort Meyers, FL. Responsible for estimating, bidding, proposal preparation and presentation for Wilderness Resort Pavilion, Woodspring Suites, Apostolic Truth Church, Dells Club, Abby Villas Pool Project and other smaller projects.
Construction Project Manager Development Division
J Jeffers & Company
Milwaukee, WI
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed $25 million renovation project converting historic Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Building into 141 apartments and amenity spaces, enhancing community housing options.
- Oversaw $940,000 roof restoration project for historic Mackie Building using lead coated tin, copper, and slate, preserving architectural integrity.
- J. Jeffers is a real estate development company that believes real estate is a powerful vehicle for enhancing communities and creating value for both our investors and the communities we work in.
Regional Director, Project Manager Asset Management Division
Brookdale Senior Living
Milwaukee, WI
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed projects including replacement of exterior envelopes, mold remediation, hurricane recovery, renovations, and generator installations, ensuring timely completion and quality standards.
- Directed the delivery of construction projects over $500K and Capex projects over $100K each year.
- Coordinated with project and construction teams to monitor action plans, preventing contractor cost overruns and maintaining budget integrity.
- Supervised the installation of 48 generators in Florida to meet the new cooling requirements on time without any fines or penalties.
- Managed assigned projects, including replacement of exterior envelopes, mold remediation, hurricane recovery, renovations, and generator installations.
- Directed delivery of construction projects exceeding $500K and Capex projects over $100K annually, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Brookdale Senior Living is the leading United States senior living provider with over 700 communities and over 65,000 employees.
Project Manager Asset Management Division
Brookdale Senior Living
Milwaukee, WI
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed 30+ interior renovations and complete exterior envelope for 212-unit senior living community, enhancing resident living conditions.
- Managed the overall direction, administration, completion, and financial outcome of concurrent construction projects totaling over 2MM SF.
- Handled an average of 15 construction projects ranging from $150K to $3MM while traveling across North America over 50% of the time, ensuring timely project delivery.
- Led teams of 20+ across multiple disciplines with full project responsibility, including budgeting and staffing, achieving contract goals on budget and schedule.
- Led teams of 20+ people from multiple disciplines with full project responsibility, including budgeting, staffing, and project management, which resulted in achieving contract goals of budget and schedule.
- Maintained master project schedule and recovery with superintendent input.
Management Consultant
Management Consultant | Pro People Solutions
Milwaukee, WI
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Developed business process that resulted in employee turnover dropping from 40% to 10% in one year while concurrently improving operations and saving $60K in overhead.
- Championed employers by developing long-term staffing strategies that align with organizational goals.
- Applied business acumen in construction, management, and staffing to support human resources in addressing management challenges.
President
Advent Construction / Environmental Services, LLC
Milwaukee, WI
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Communicated and implemented organization's vision, mission, and direction, aligning team efforts with strategic goals.
- Managed an $11MM operating budget while coordinating a staff of 35 direct reports on projects with budgets up to $1.2MM.
- Developed business processes that enhanced productivity, safety, quality, and profitability across the organization.
- Led ground-up construction of 18-unit condominium, 18,000-square-foot office building, and over 12 high-end custom homes, ensuring project completion on time and within budget.
- Advent Construction was a general contractor completing light industrial and new high-end homes and a remodeling business.
Project Manager
Advent Construction / Environmental Services, LLC
Milwaukee, WI
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Served as single point of contact for customers during construction, liaising with project team members to ensure effective communication.
- Facilitated postmortem meetings with customers to gather feedback, refining project processes based on successes and challenges identified.
- Operated as a general contractor for light industrial projects and high-end home constructions.
Vice President of Operations
Advent Construction / Environmental Services, LLC
Milwaukee, WI
01.1997 - 01.2007
- Led operations and oversaw 35 engineers, environmental scientists, and a hydrogeologist to enhance project delivery.
- Executed standards and practices that improved project reporting, which reduced reporting errors by 85%.
- Reconfigured accounting service processes, achieving $90K annual savings.
- Reconfigured accounting service processes, which resulted in $90K/year savings.
- Led Advent Construction as a general contractor specializing in light industrial projects and high-end home renovations.
Sr. Project Manager
JH Hassinger Construction Services, Inc.
Menomonee Falls, WI
12.2024 - Current
- JH Hassinger is a general contractor with a 38 year history of providing Architecture, self perform concrete, masonry and carpentry. As a Senior Project Manager I recently completed the Village of Randolph Community Pool project and the University of Oshkosh Music Hall renovation along with multiple smaller projects from office renovations to self-perform projects for other General Contractors.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Project management and financial oversight
- Full-cycle project ownership
- Project management
- Contract negotiations
- Contract and lease negotiations
- Process optimization
- Strategic planning
- Team collaboration
- Leadership development
- Business acumen
- Servant leadership principles
- Stakeholder engagement
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
JH Hassinger Construction Services, Inc.
12.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Holtz Builders, Inc
04.2023 - 12.2024
Construction Project Manager Development Division
J Jeffers & Company
10.2021 - 01.2023
Regional Director, Project Manager Asset Management Division
Brookdale Senior Living
01.2017 - 01.2021
Project Manager Asset Management Division
Brookdale Senior Living
01.2015 - 01.2017
Management Consultant
Management Consultant | Pro People Solutions
01.2010 - 01.2015
President
Advent Construction / Environmental Services, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2012
Project Manager
Advent Construction / Environmental Services, LLC
01.2006 - 01.2012
Vice President of Operations
Advent Construction / Environmental Services, LLC
01.1997 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance
University of Wisconsin