MITCHELL HALVORSON
Spicer,MN
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Construction Superintendent and Project Manager / Estimator with a strong background in both commercial and heavy civil construction. Proven expertise in managing large-scale state, county, and city infrastructure projects, with a deep understanding of the complexities and requirements of public sector work. Skilled in coordinating teams, overseeing project timelines, and ensuring adherence to budgets and safety standards. Adept at fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, contractors, and vendors while maintaining a focus on quality and efficiency. Committed to delivering projects on time, within scope, and under budget, with a track record of successful project completions in commercial, civil, and municipal construction environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager /Project Estimator
Duininck Incorporated
Spicer, Minnesota
06.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed projects with tight deadlines and limited resources.
- Coordinated team members to complete tasks on time and within budget, ensuring project objectives were met.
- Coordinated team members to ensure tasks were completed on time and within budget.
- Provided clear direction to internal teams, setting expectations and due dates for deliverables.
- Monitored project performance metrics to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Organized and led kickoff and status meetings to communicate project expectations prior to project execution.
- Developed project plans and tracked progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders to maintain alignment.
- Traveled to customer sites to keep projects on schedule while maintaining high quality.
- Documented project requirements, processes, and procedures.
- Provided leadership during times of ambiguity or uncertainty while motivating the team.
- Assigned tasks to ensure project timelines were met and team efficiency was maximized. to appropriate resources within the company.
- Organized and led kickoff and status meetings to set project expectations and align team efforts before execution.
- Developed detailed a detailed schedule for planning and tracking manpower, equipment, and work orders.
- Assisted in the evaluation and selection of vendors and subcontractors.
- Created project documentation including charters, status reports, and presentations.
- Established strong relationships with vendors and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Devised plans and schedules for concurrent projects to meet established deadlines.
- Developed detailed work breakdown structures and identified critical path activities.
- Documented lessons learned from each project in order to optimize future processes.
- Developed accurate cost estimates for projects based on detailed analysis of materials and labor.
- Evaluated project requirements and specifications to ensure comprehensive bid proposals.
- Collaborated with project managers to align estimates with budgetary constraints and timelines.
- Mentored junior estimators in best practices for cost estimation and proposal development.
- Analyzed historical data to refine estimating techniques and enhance accuracy of future bids.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential cost overruns and mitigation strategies.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing for materials used in estimates.
- Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Calculated labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
Superintendent
Hill Construction
Charleston, SC
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Supervised and managed construction project teams, ensuring that safety protocols were followed and deadlines met.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Coordinated and supervised activities of multiple crews to ensure project alignment and timely execution.
- Provided direction and leadership to achieve company values and mission.
- Monitored projects from planning to completion.
- Conducted regular inspections of job sites to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed subcontractors to ensure project milestones were met and quality standards upheld.
- Ensured quality control throughout the construction process by monitoring workmanship standards of contractors.
- Identified potential risks associated with each project prior to work commencement.
- Developed strategies to improve productivity levels across all phases of construction projects.
- Maintained effective communication with clients, contractors and other stakeholders regarding progress on projects.
- Implemented corrective actions to ensure optimal performance from personnel.
- Partnered with project management to identify schedules and costs associated with project changes.
- Developed and implemented recovery strategies to maintain project schedule.
- Developed and implemented building plans outlining budgets, timelines, and resources to facilitate successful project completion.
Project Manager
Maverick Construction
James Island, SC
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed project plans, tracked progress, and reported results to stakeholders.
- Coordinated team members to complete tasks on time and within budget, enhancing overall project delivery.
- Coordinated team members to ensure tasks were completed on time and within budget.
- Provided clear direction to internal teams, setting expectations and due dates for deliverables.
- Documented project requirements and streamlined processes to ensure clarity and compliance.
- Identified potential risks and developed strategies for mitigating them.
- Developed project plans, tracked progress, and reported results to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
- Organized and led kickoff and status meetings to communicate project expectations prior to project execution.
- Traveled to customer sites to keep projects on schedule while maintaining high quality.
- Provided leadership during times of ambiguity or uncertainty while motivating the team.
- Documented project requirements, processes, and procedures.
- Developed detailed schedule for planning and tracking manpower, equipment, and work orders.
- Established strong relationships with vendors and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Devised plans and schedules for concurrent projects to meet established deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
New London-Spicer Sr.
Associate Of General Studies - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Ridgewater College
MN05-2017
No Degree - Construction Management
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Online05-2020
Skills
- Project Management
- Construction supervision
- Construction drawings
- Building information modeling (BIM)
- Construction Safety
- Engineering, procurement, and Construction (EPC)
- Project planning
- Project scheduling
- Scope management
- Schedule management
- Strategic planning
- Document management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Team collaboration
- Processes and procedures
- Relationship building
- Construction management
- Quality assurance and control
Certification
- AGC Planning & Scheduling
- AGC Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs
- SDDOT Erosion and Sediment Control Supervisor
- MNDOT Aggregate Base Tester
- MNDOT Bituminous Street Inspector
Timeline
Project Manager /Project Estimator
Duininck Incorporated
06.2024 - Current
Superintendent
Hill Construction
01.2022 - 06.2024
Project Manager
Maverick Construction
01.2021 - 01.2022
Associate Of General Studies - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Ridgewater College
High School Diploma -
New London-Spicer Sr.
No Degree - Construction Management
Louisiana State University And A&M College