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My Hobbies:Fishing and camping
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Rick Forster

Issaquah,WA

Summary

In my role as a Construction Project Engineer, I take pride in my strong leadership and organizational skills that enable me to navigate projects seamlessly from initiation to completion. Communication is a cornerstone of my approach, as I ensure effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders, fostering a positive working environment. My adept problem-solving abilities allow me to overcome challenges, maintaining project timelines and upholding high-quality standards. With a strategic focus on budgeting and cost control, I am committed to achieving project success without compromising efficiency. My hands-on management style reflects reliability and accomplishment in the dynamic field of construction project management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Project Engineer

Wilcox Construction LLC
03.2023 - Current

Pre-construction:

  • Generate and execute prime contract through AIA
  • Generate and execute subcontracts through Procore
  • Create job structure and estimate in Sage and integrate to Procore
  • Create job contact list, send NTP's, request COI's, permits, and safety documentation
  • Create Superintendent job book, print construction drawings, permits, submittals, schedule, and bring to job site
  • Conduct hand off meeting with estimating team


Course of construction:

  • Receive, review, send, and distribute submittals through Procore
  • Receive, review, send, and distribute RFI's through Procore
  • Create change requests, and enter as change orders after approval
  • Run weekly OAC meetings and enter meeting minutes in Procore
  • Visit jobsites weekly and distribute updates with photos through Procore
  • Manage the project by being punctual, professional, and maintaining consistent communication with contractors, architects, and owner representatives


Closeout:

  • Conduct Pre-punch and Punch walk, create punch list in Procore and distribute subcontract items
  • Create closeout package with warranties, permits, as-builts, and O&M's

Construction Project Engineer

Titan Electric
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Overall project management of multiple T.I Projects under electrical scope
  • Provided support for PM's on multiple jobs
  • Blue Beam/Plan Reading/Touchplan Scheduling
  • Process and manage RFI's and change orders
  • Process submittals and transmittals
  • Prepare quotes, bid proposals, and bid summary documents
  • Support communication between in house, General contractor, and sub-contractors
  • Maintain and update internal documents
  • Assist PM with takeoffs
  • Secure Permits
  • Coordinate meetings for PMs and take notes
  • Track/monitor progress of equipment, material, and laborers.

Construction Project Engineer

Macdonald Miller
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Site inspections & collection of inspection reports
  • Safety Liaison to general contractors safety team
  • Ordering and dispersal of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Conduct all new hire and site-specific orientations
  • Conduct all Scissor lift and Fork-lift training certifications
  • JHA's, Danger Signage, and documentation through Blue Beam
  • Pre-construction design and logistics
  • Site Specific Safety documentation
  • Purchasing and ordering
  • Assisting senior project manager with site supervision and safety reports


Inside Sales Manager

Digital Cloud Marketing
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service
  • Oversee and train sales teams
  • Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs
  • Determine price schedules and discount rates
  • Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.

Skills

  • Project Oversight
  • Safety Management
  • Technical Support
  • Estimate Preparation
  • Plan Review
  • Submittal review
  • Construction safety
  • Materials Procurement
  • Change order management
  • Subcontractor Management
  • RFI coordination
  • Excellent communication talents
  • Management skills
  • Project Management
  • Time Management
  • Bluebeam
  • Procore
  • Touchplan
  • Microsoft Projects
  • Excel
  • Sage

My Hobbies:Fishing and camping

Each year, from spring to summer, I enjoy camping and fishing in Eastern Washington with my Wife and my dog.

Timeline

Construction Project Engineer

Wilcox Construction LLC
03.2023 - Current

Construction Project Engineer

Titan Electric
02.2022 - 12.2022

Construction Project Engineer

Macdonald Miller
02.2021 - 02.2022

Inside Sales Manager

Digital Cloud Marketing
08.2019 - 01.2021
Rick Forster