KURT C. FUERST
9326 Pinarello Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89178
Mobile (614) 378-6309
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OBJECTIVE:To obtain a position in a field in which I could best utilize the skills that I have acquired through my formal education and professional work experience.
EXPERIENCE:Project Manager: Tishman Construction Corporation, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Echelon Resort Project Podium
$4,800,000,000 Hotel/Casino Project containing (5) Hotels, Grand Theater, Small Theater, Convention Center, Retail Mall Space, Parking garage, Pool Decks and Casino.07/08-10/08
Responsibilities:
Bid, Analyzed, Negotiate and draft Subcontract Agreements and Purchase Order Agreements between the subcontractors and suppliers for the Podium and Grand Theater.
Material Submittals logging, review and processing through appropriated Architect and/or Engineer.
RFI (Request for Information) process. This would include subcontractor RFIs to Tishman Construction and subsequently to the appropriate consultant.
Value analysis of all materials, installations and designs from the architects & engineers.
Pricing, Negotiating and processing Subcontractor Change Orders
Construction Change Directives from the Architect & Engineers.
Project permitting process.
Bi-Weekly (OAC) Owner, Architect and Contractor review meetings.
Pay Application Process. ( Subcontractor/Owner )
Project Budget - Cost Projections, Savings
Project Manager: Turnberry West Construction Inc. Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Turnberry Towers East Tower Project, West Tower Project, Parking Garage Structure & Complete Pool/Site Package
$350,000,000 (2) 46 Story Post Tension Residential High Rise Complex including 5 Story Post Tension Parking GarageCast in Place Structures 12/05 04/08
Accomplishments:
Team Successfully Negotiated Subcontract Agreements and Purchase Orders with a cost savings of 10% per a $179,000,000 budget goal.
Responsibilities:
Bid, Analyzed, Negotiated and drafted (46) Subcontract Agreements and Purchase Order Agreements between the subcontractors and suppliers for the West Tower, Parking Garage, Pool and Site Projects
Material Submittals logging, review and processing through appropriated Architect and/or Engineer.
Shop Drawing logging, review and processing through the appropriate Architect and/or Engineer
RFI (Request for Information) process. This would include subcontractor RFIs to Turnberry Place Construction and subsequently to the appropriate consultant.
Value analysis of all materials, installations and designs from the architects & engineers.
Pricing, Negotiating and processing Subcontractor Change Orders
Construction Change Directives from the Architect & Engineers.
Administrative Project Set up: This would include site trailer set up. Data and communication set up. Jobsite filing system organization.
Project permitting process.
Weekly (OAC) Owner, Architect and Contractor review meetings.
Pay Application Process. ( Subcontractor & Bank )
Project Scheduling ( Primarily with the Project Superintendent)
Project Budget - Cost Projections, Savings, Overseeing General Conditions Costs for entire project.
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Low Voltage and Security Coordination
Aided site Information Technology Supervisor
Senior Project Engineer: Turnberry Pavilion Partners LP., dba Turnberry Place Construction
Turnberry Place Tower IV Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
$122,000,000 39 Story Residential High Rise 01/05 12/05
Turnberry Place Construction, Las Vegas, Nevada
Responsibilities:
Material Submittals logging, review and processing through appropriated Architect and/or Engineer.
Shop Drawing logging, review and processing through the appropriate Architect and/or Engineer
RFI (Request for Information) process. This would include subcontractor RFIs to Turnberry Place Construction and the RFIs from Turnberry Place Construction to the appropriate consultant.
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Low Voltage and Security Coordination
Value analysis of all materials, installations and designs from the architects & engineers.
Pricing, Negotiating and processing Subcontractor Change Orders
Construction Change Directives from the Owner, Architect & Engineers.
Administrative Project Set up: This would include site trailer set up. Data and communication set up. Jobsite filing system organization. Buy out of the Data/Com product and installation.
Project permitting process.
(OAC) Owner, Architect and Contractor meetings.
Pay Application Process. ( Subcontractor & Owner )
Project Scheduling ( Primarily with the Project Superintendent)
Project Budget - Cost Projections, Savings, Overseeing General Conditions Costs for Project Superintendent and Project Manager.
Project Engineer II; Twin Lakes At Montgomery Project
$69,000,000 CCRC Continuing Care Retirement Community 04/02 03/04
The Weitz Company, Twin Lakes At Montgomery, Montgomery Ohio
Accomplishments:
Successfully Negotiated Subcontract Agreements with a cost savings of $1,800,000 per a $19,000,000 budget goal.
Responsibilities:
Bid, Analyzed, Negotiated and drafted Subcontract Agreements and Purchase Order Agreements for (25) subcontractors and suppliers for the Patio Home and The Main Building Phases of the Prime Contract.
Material Submittals logging, review and processing through appropriated Architect or Engineer.
Shop Drawing logging, review and processing through the appropriate Architect and/or Engineer
RFI (Request for Information) process. This would include subcontractor RFIs to The Weitz Company and the RFIs from The Weitz Company to the owner.
Value analysis of all materials, installations and designs from the architects & engineers.
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Low Voltage and Security Coordination
Pricing, Negotiating and processing Prime Contract and Subcontractor Change Orders
Construction Change Directives from the Owner, Architect & Engineers.
Administrative Project Set up: This would include site trailer set up. Data and communication set up. Jobsite filing system organization. Buy out of the Data/Com product and installation.
Project permitting process.
(OAC) Owner, Architect and Contractor meetings.
Pay Application Process. ( Subcontractor & Owner )
Project Scheduling ( Primarily with the Project Superintendent)
Project Budget - Cost Projections, Savings, Overseeing General Conditions Costs for Project Superintendent and Project Manager.
On Site Information Technology Supervisor
Assistant Superintendent; Bank One Project
$205,000,000 Office Expansion Project 10/00 11/01
Turner Construction Co. Bank One Corporate Center, Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Ohio
Accomplishments:
Successfully completed (11) Phase I (Existing Structure) interior and exterior projects.
Responsibilities:
Operations of all Phase I Project renovations (Existing Structure). This includes the following: Management preparation, Project scheduling, Inspection notification and walk through, R.F.Is, project date completion schedule, budget control and owner turnover.
Project reports for Daily Construction Progress, Man Power, Safety, Material Procurement and Contract Adherence.
Safety coordination. Including: Weekly Safety Talk reports, Monthly MSDS reports, and Month end corporate reports.
Assistant Superintendent/Field Engineer: Miranova Project
$117,000,000 Residential High Rise with adjacent Office Tower Project
Turner Construction Company, West Mound St. Columbus, Ohio 01/99 10/00
Accomplishments:
Established the building survey control for both projects.
Responsibilities:
Establishing and maintaining building survey control for the site and structures.
Project reports for daily construction progress.
Safety coordination: Including weekly subcontractor safety Tool Box Talk reports, monthly MSDS reports, month end corporate safety reports weekly safety site survey reports.
Coordination and direction of Co-operative interns.
Managing many different projects within both project scopes.
R.F.I document & drawings control.
Coordination and supervision of subcontractors for various projects within the main project.
Safety Coordination Including: Weekly Safety Talk reports, Monthly MSDS reports, and Month end corporate reports.
Estimator: (SPD) Special Projects Division
Turner Construction Co. 250 East Wilson Bridge Rd. Worthington, Ohio 09/98 01/99
Accomplishments:
Partnered with the Senior Estimator for SPD in creating a TEAM oriented approach towards the bid process of each project.
Responsibilities:
Document control for each project to be proposed.
Review documents and drawings to establish overview of work and subcontractor responsibilities.
Establish proposal packages based on owners/architects specifications.
Compile bid proposals from subcontractors for final proposal to owner/architect.
Complete cost take off for (17) potential projects.
Project Manager:
1St Construction Services Reynoldsburg, Ohio 01/98 08/98
Accomplishments:
Successfully completed ten projects.
Responsibilities:
Overseeing multiple construction projects consisting of a team of four employees.
Operation of light, medium and heavy equipment.
Project reports for daily construction progress.
Project Manager:
Cahill Construction Co., Columbus, Ohio 09/97 01/98
Tim Hortons Restaurants
Accomplishments:
Successfully completed three projects; Two retrofit renovations and one 3000 DT new construction project.
Taking a project over having been six weeks behind schedule & turning over the building within one day of the scheduled completion.
Responsibilities:
Project scheduling
Bid, Analyzed, Negotiated and drafted Subcontract Agreements and Purchase Order Agreements.
Complete site supervision
Responsible for RFIs and all document handling with owner approval.
Approval and the processing of subcontractor pay applications.
Supervising of all building inspections.
Safety coordination.
Daily Construction Reports.
MSDS manuals organized to date and subcontractor, making them accessible for everyone on site.
Notary Public for the State of Ohio
OSHA 30 Hour Certification
EDUCATION:Cleveland State University
Major: General Studies
Cuyahoga Community College
Major: Engineering Technologies
University Of Toledo
Major: Mechanical Engineering
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Microsoft PM
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