Senior Structural Engineer and Manager
-More than 17 years experience in structural engineering, development, and construction.
-Successfully managed the design of industrial, commercial, sports, and multi-family projects ranging from office buildings to sports facilities to complex blast resistant structures utilizing all building materials. Project size up to $100 million.
-As a principal with a Colorado design firm, responsible for overall management of the entire design process and production of construction documents – from concept to construction.
-Leader in development of design and CAD standards to increase office productivity.
-Strong construction administrator and fast and effective resolution of field issues.
-Effective client marketing, business development, and proposal writing with two small growing firms.
-With multi-family developer, instituted policies and procedures for quality control at all construction projects, as well as performing regular site visits to ensure compliance.
-Procurement of new land and designs for new projects, guided projects through the permitting process, bidding and buy-out of projects, and creation and implementation of construction schedules.
-Owner’s representative for a major institutional lender and the US Army Corps of Engineers at an innovative $350 million military family housing privatization project in Texas.
-Extensive experience in design and management of complex blast-resistant structures.
Areas of Expertise
-Project Management
-Innovative and Cost-Effective Problem Solving
-Industrial and Blast-Resistant Structures
-Strong Written and Verbal Communication
-Management and Training of Staff
-Quality Control Construction Monitoring
-Marketing and Business Development
-Structural Analysis Software including SAP 2000, STAAD, RISA 3D, RAM
Licensing and Professional/Community Involvement
-Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado
-LEED® Accredited Professional
-Member American Institute of Steel Construction
-Volunteer with the Colorado I Have a Dream Foundation
Experience
BUILDING ONE CONSULTING – Lakewood, CO
Construction Consulting Firm serving the needs of property owners, developers, and investors
Vice President, 9/2008 to 9/2009
Coordination of design solutions and full project management for property manager, including bidding, contracting, and close-out. Performed pre-construction peer reviews of construction documents and quality control monitoring during construction. Business development to grow small firm.
-Saved property owner more than $400,000 in repair of faulty fire sprinkler system with innovative solution. Worked with local fire marshal for approval and bid and managed process.
-Increased firm visibility by supervising creation of professional web site and marketing materials.
PK LEFFLER CONSULTING ENGINEERS – Broomfield, CO
Structural Engineering Consulting Firm
Principal, 9/2003 to 9/2008
As a principal, managed design and CAD staff and led in-house production of construction documents. Trained entry level engineering staff. Business development and marketing and preparation of proposals.
-Service to clients resulted in nearly 100% retention, repeat business, and referrals.
-Established annual company budget for capital expenditures and training.
-Managed $80 million LEED Gold office building for demanding client and first federal LEED Platinum project in the nation.
-Design and management of complex blast-resistant structures in petrochemical facilities.
MARX/OKUBO & ASSOCIATES – Denver, CO
Leading Construction Consultant and Owner’s Representative
Senior Associate, 2/2002 to 9/2003
Spent more than 14 months on site as owner’s representative for the construction lender and the Army Corps of Engineers for a $350 million military family housing privatization project at Fort Hood, Texas. Performed review of design drawings, review of payment requests, and oversight of project quality control and final acceptance on behalf of the Ar...
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