Zachary Borgen
Minot,ND
Summary
Proven Project Manager, project superintendent, and business owner with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Specializes in strategic planning and risk management, enhancing productivity by over 20%. Excels in vendor sourcing and fostering strong client relationships through dynamic communication. Demonstrates exceptional project planning and resource allocation skills.
Business/money/mission motivated. Built Golden Key Contracting to a multi-million dollar government contracting/subcontracting firm in less than 6 months of operation. To later sell out in only a few years of running.
Work history involves construction in all areas. Ground up construction, new build, renovation, demolition, heavy civil road repair and underground utilities. Many projects exceeding well over $10m +.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
-
04.2023 - Current
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Put together estimates, specifications, and other project documents.
- Increased revenue by handling all operations and contractors effectively.
- Identified special circumstances and constraints in order to develop effective alternatives or solutions.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
Project Manager/Owner
Golden Key Contracting
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Project Superintendent
Strata
11.2015 - 04.2020
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.
- Participated in project budget and cost control measures, tracking progress and making necessary financial adjustments to meet company goals.
- Worked with inspectors, workers and unions, to conduct weekly status updates.
- Conducted walk-throughs with clients prior to project close, completing punchlists and answering all questions.
- Continuously inspected job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors.
- Oversaw selection, procurement and allocation of building materials and equipment.
- Coordinated planning, scheduling and successful execution of multiple large-scale construction projects.
- Resolved conflicts and disputes between contractors and other stakeholders.
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
- Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Minot High School
Minot, NDSkills
- Cost Control
- Productivity Improvement
- Schedule Management
- Vendor Sourcing
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Resource Allocation
- Logistics Management
- Risk Management
- Data Analysis
- Project tracking
- Contract Management
- Project Planning
Certification
- 40-hr EM 385 1-1
- 30-hr OSHA
- confined space training
- CPR training
- Crane Safety
- Crane Signals
- Life Support
- Adaptive Project leadership
- Coaching skills for Leaders and managers
- Project resource management
- Construction Management: Project delivery Methods
- Construction Management: Planning and Scheduling
- Project Leadership
- Human Leadership
Timeline
Project Manager
-
04.2023 - Current
Project Manager/Owner
Golden Key Contracting
04.2020 - 04.2023
Project Superintendent
Strata
11.2015 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Minot High School
- 40-hr EM 385 1-1
- 30-hr OSHA
- confined space training
- CPR training
- Crane Safety
- Crane Signals
- Life Support
- Adaptive Project leadership
- Coaching skills for Leaders and managers
- Project resource management
- Construction Management: Project delivery Methods
- Construction Management: Planning and Scheduling
- Project Leadership
- Human Leadership
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