MARK R. YENSER
20458 S. Hunter Dr.
Frankfort, Illinois 60423
PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR - over 27 years experience in mechanical construction including project management, estimating, procurement and field engineering for institutional and commercial HVAC piping and plumbing projects, and process piping for power, refinery, and industrial projects.


Professional Skills/Responsibilties

Proficient in Primavera Expedition (project management software).
Proficient in estimating mechanical piping including HVAC piping and process piping systems. Knowledgeable with Quickpen Piping Estimating and QuoteExpress Piping and Wendes WenPipe estimating programs.
Proficient in Primavera SureTrak, knowledgeable with MS Project (scheduling software).
Review contract from client (owner or CM/GC) for accuracy and scope.
Review and negotiate vendor proposals and issue material and equipment purchase orders.
Review and negotiate subcontractor quotes and award subcontracts.
Supervise the preparation of submittals and issuance to the CM/GC/AE/owner. Review submittals for conformance to the specification. Coordinate submittals with vendors and subcontractors.
Write RFIs to resolve field issues, scope of work and clarifications to specifications.
Estimate, write and negotiate changes of work generated by RFIs or contract design changes.
Attend job progress meetings.
Set up job costs in accounting system. Track job costs vs. budgeted costs. Review project status and costs with the president of the company.
Primary company contact to Owner, General Contractor/Construction Manager.
Perform jobsite safety audits using checklists developed by Safety department.
Prepare initial AIA payment application. Update and submit to client on monthly basis.
Supervise the preparation of O&M Manuals and other close-out documents.



Professional Experience

09/2004Mechanical, Inc.225 Fencl Lane, Hillside, IL 60162
01/2009Project Manager
Managed commercial, institutional and hospital HVAC projects including HVAC piping, plumbing, and medical gas ranging from $50k to $15 million.
Managed aquatic water parks and swimming pool construction projects ranging from $100k to $6 million.
Managed subcontracts for sheet metal, insulation, test and balance, and temperature controls.
Schedule turnover meeting between estimator and myself. Review scope and obtain any pertinent data from estimator.
Review estimate vs. scope of work, specifications and drawings. Clarify and resolve any discrepancies.
From 2007 through 2008, managed multiple projects with over $19 million of revenue.
From 2005 through 2006, managed multiple projects with over $14 million of revenue.
Laid off due to economy slowdown. Company revised projected revenues for 2009 from $150 million to $100 million.

03/97 toNorthwestern Industrial Piping, Inc.7475 Oak Park Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
09/2004Project Manager/Estimator
Performed estimating on projects ranging from $10k to $5 million. Performed take-off of piping systems, obtained quotes from equipment/material suppliers. Obtained quotes from subcontractors. Assembled final pricing and bid documents and reviewed with the president. If awarded the project, was assigned the project manager.
Managed HVAC projects including HVAC piping, plumbing, and medical gas on commercial, institutional and hospital projects.
Managed process piping projects for industrial and manufacturing plants.
Managed subcontracts for sheet metal, insulation, test and balance, and temperature controls.
Owners of company retired and sold company.

06/96 toStarconManhattan, Illinois
03/97Project Manager
On-site project manager at the Mobil Oil Refinery in Joliet, Illinois. Performed estimating and project management for multiple piping projects.
Resigned, former supervisor at Economy Mechanical, Inc. recruited me for PM position at Northwestern Industrial Piping.

03/95 to Economy Mechanical Industries - Div. of Jupiter Mechanical Wheeling, Illinois
06/96Project Manager
Managed $10 million dollar HVAC Piping project for new office construction. Duties also included being Project Manager for Robert Irsay Co. (Division of Jupiter Mechanical) overseeing the sheet metal installation.
Managed $5 million plumbing contract for new hospital construction.
Resigned, company went bankrupt.

03/94 toHayes Boiler and MechanicalChicago, Illinois
03/95Project Manager/Estimator
Responsibilities included overall management of industrial and powerhouse piping projects from sales and marketing, bid estimates, award of subcontracts, material and equipment procurement to project management. Also had responsibilities for safety, quality control, and welding requirements.
Resigned, former supervisor at Phillips, Getschow, Co. recruited me for PM position at Northwestern Industrial Piping.

08/81 to Phillips, Getschow CompanyJoliet, Illinois
03/94
Estimating Supervisor
Supervised estimating department. Performed estimating on projects. Performed take-off of piping systems, obtained quotes from equipment/material suppliers. Obtained quotes from subcontractors. Assembled final pricing and bid documents and reviewed with the vice president of operations.
Responsible for reviewing all estimates and proposals from all estimators.
Provided estimates for the power industry, refineries and heavy industrial (i.e. steel mills).
Resigned from estimating supervisor position for career advancement to obtain position as project manager.
Field Engineer
Performed duties of on site project engineer at nuclear power plant and refineries.

Education
Watertown High School - Watertown, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin - Platteville, Wisconsin - Bachelor of Science
Attended local MCA continuing education seminars