Miles Rifkin
West Linn,OR
Summary
Expert level Project Manager ready to bring 10+ years of construction and project management experience to take on a challenging new role. Diligent, forward-thinking and adaptable to a dynamic growing company, as well as customer and project needs. Able to put the project needs first above all else to satisfy owners and stakeholders. Highly motivated to execute schedules, meet budgets, and deliver a pristine product to every customer. Resourceful and self reliant, natural ability to problem solve any situation with little to no oversight. Excels through mentoring, training and empowerment to achieve the highest performance possible.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
T5 Data Centers
04.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams between facilities operators and construction teams to deliver cutting edge data center construction projects on time and within +/- 3% of project budget.
- Ensured 100% uptime to customers during active construction through the utilization of MOP's.
- Contract review and execution ensuring no missed scopes of work and in full compliance with T5's
- Reduced change orders by over 40% from previous phase of work.
- Direct oversite over 20+ sub contractors across multiple different trades
- Developed and implemented project plans, ensuring alignment with client specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Streamlined communication channels between customers (META & Coreweave), enhancing collaboration and project visibility.
- Utilized multiple project management software's to track progress, manage budgets, billings and adjust schedules as needed.
- Monthly direct reporting of financial forecasts to C-suite executives.
- Coordinated with local municipalities to ensure timely permitting and inspections.
Owner
Torium Pools LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Created competitive bids and negotiated with customers to earn new business opportunities.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Obtained business license's, permits, insurance & bonds.
Project Manager
Anderson Poolworks
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Contract review and redlining to ensure fair and equitable terms for project stakeholders.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from contract phase to preconstruction/construction to commissioning and turnover.
- Developed and initiated projects, SOV creation, managed costs, and monitored performance to achieve profits of 15% or more.
- Achieved project deadlines by contracting and coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects over 1MM.
- Managed schedules and material procurement to ensure project continuity and smooth transitions for each construction phase.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Project Manager
Bill Brown Construction
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Created full-scope cost estimates for bid builds and designed build projects.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on-task and achieve schedule targets.
- Managed and modified plans to satisfy owner needs.
- Handled all communications between stake holders, architects, engineers, and subs. Managing over 50 emails and calls each day.
Carpenter
BCS Batimont
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Constructed residential decks, bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms over 2 years.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls
Education
Associate of Arts - Construction Project Management
Portland Community College
Portland, OR2019
Skills
- Contract review and execution
- Ability to manage every trade with in data center construction
- Innate ability to allocate time properly
- Proficient in Autocad, Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Excel, Procore, & Outlook
- Instinctive ability to learn new technologies, software's, and practices to maximize efficiency
- Expert skills in bidding, negotiating, and maintaining sub contractor relations
- Efficient and accurate material take offs
- Highly Coachable
- Thorough understanding of permitting and inspection process
Accomplishments
- Completed a $650,000,000 data center in Newark, CA as the lead project manager
- Completed The Seattle Tennis Club & Makena Golf and Beach Club pool projects on time and under budget.
- Successfully managed multiple 9 figure projects simultaneously.
Certification
LEAN Certified
Licensed GC in the state of Oregon
Procore Financial Certification
Procore Project Management Certification
Timeline
Project Manager
T5 Data Centers
04.2024 - Current
Owner
Torium Pools LLC
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Anderson Poolworks
06.2019 - 01.2023
Project Manager
Bill Brown Construction
01.2019 - 06.2019
Carpenter
BCS Batimont
05.2017 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - Construction Project Management
Portland Community College