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Brenden C. Jackson

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Results-driven Assistant Project Manager with experience successfully leading tenant improvement and commercial projects from conception through completion in Chicago. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, negotiating with trade partners, and managing strong client relationships. Currently seeking a challenging opportunity to deliver high value construction builds.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Project Manager – Tenant Improvement

Development Solutions, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
  • Manage all aspects of construction projects including budgeting, bidding, negotiations, and project operations for jobs ranging from less than $100,000 to $7,000,000
  • Conduct financial and operational evaluations in collaboration with teams to secure winning bids in the competitive Chicago construction industry
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple concurrent projects ensuring each finish on time and under budget
  • Effectively interface and build rapport with trade partners and industry professionals
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.

Project Management Intern

Western Specialty Contractors
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Assisted project managers by reviewing and interpreting drawings, conducting takeoffs in Bluebeam, attending pre-bid and scope review meetings, site visits, helping with project closeout, and estimating change orders
  • Developed relationships and communicated with vendors to provide pricing for projects
  • Learned fundamentals of estimating and estimated projects under $500,000 using in home software

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Missouri State University
12.2023

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Autodesk Revit
  • P6 Primavera
  • Bluebeam
  • Project Planning and Management
  • Cost Control

Affiliations

  • Juvenile Protective Association – Associate Board
  • OSHA 30 – Certified

Timeline

Assistant Project Manager – Tenant Improvement

Development Solutions, Inc.
01.2024 - Current

Project Management Intern

Western Specialty Contractors
06.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Missouri State University