A registered engineer with extensive experience in engineering design/management, exterior wall and roofing inspections and testing of building materials for same, forensic investigations of water infiltration and structural problems with steel, concrete, masonry, natural stone and glass building materials for various types of structures, construction management/operations, site/building analysis, construction monitoring, and value engineering for projects ranging in size from $50 million to $1 billion. Brings diversity; has worked in England, Ireland, Italy, and Spain as well as the US and is multilingualfluent in English, Spanish, and Italian. Exhibits an outstanding work ethic along with technical problem solving abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Access.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Provided project oversight on the following projects: Seven World Trade Center, J.P. Morgan World Headquarters, and the Swiss Bank Tower in New York City, NY; One Canada Place for the Canary Wharf Project in London, England; the Federal Courthouse Building in Minneapolis, MN; and Miami International Airports Terminal A Extension project in Miami, FL.
Field Engineer in charge of controlled inspection on the exterior facade for Gordon H. Smith Corp. on Seven World Trade Center on New York City.
Won and managed major subcontracts for ornamental metal work on Bloomington City Hall, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Headquarters in St. Paul, MN and Federal Courthouse in Davenport, IA as well as several other smaller subcontracts for ornamental work in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.
Monitored construction of a brewery facility for Firehouse Brewery Inc. in Miami, FL.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducted property condition assessments, forensic investigations and construction loan monitoring, including loan loss exposure and site safety reviews; also performed construction due diligence reviews for investment banks, lenders, developers, and property owners on a nationwide basis.
Oversaw business development functions, including sales, marketing, bidding, customer service, and technical support, for new contracts.
Monitored engineering submittals and construction management on major commercial construction projects in Europe and the US.
Solicited new business while maintaining existing accounts.
Performed structural calculations for residential and light commercial building projects.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Project/Construction Manager/Director
Nova Consulting Group 2008-present IVI International Inc., 2005-2008 CD Systems of St. Paul Inc., 2001-2005 Certified Environments Inc., 1998-2001
Firehouse Brewery Inc., 1996-1997 Illbruck Inc., 1992-1993 Olympia and York Contractors, 1990-1991

Project/Structural Engineer
Odebrecht Contractors, 1997-1998 Turner Construction Co., 1994-1996
Tishman Realty and Construction, 1987-1990 Gordon H. Smith Corp., 1985-1987 Flour City Architectural Metals, 1983-1985

Financial Advisor
John G. Kinnard & Co., 1993-1994 Mathews Holmquist and Associates, 1991-1992

EDUCATION
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Bachelor of Civil Engineering with emphasis on Structural Engineering and Construction Management
Professional Engineer in Florida, Minnesota and New York