Portland, Oregon, United States
I’m a preconstruction executive with 18+ years of experience building teams, refining processes, and delivering complex projects across the Pacific Northwest. Currently, I lead preconstruction operations at LMC Construction. My focus is on creating scalable, high-performing teams and predictable outcomes through smart planning, disciplined execution, and technology-enabled workflows. My philosophy is straightforward: standardize what works, automate what slows you down, and empower people to do their best work. Through this approach, I’ve reduced estimating timelines by 40%, improved estimate accuracy to within 3% of final costs, and increased win rates by 25% using data-driven pursuit strategies. I bring deep experience across healthcare, education, corporate office, multi-family, and mission-critical projects, along with a proven track record of implementing enterprise-level estimating systems and leading digital transformation initiatives. I hold dual degrees in Civil Engineering from Portland State University and Economics from the University of Oregon, giving me a balanced perspective on both the technical and business sides of construction. I’m especially passionate about the preconstruction phase—where collaboration, clarity, and accuracy set the foundation for successful delivery across design-build, CM/GC, and traditional delivery models. Always open to connecting with fellow construction professionals to exchange insights on preconstruction best practices, emerging technologies, and the Pacific Northwest market.
Estimating o Successful budgets for projects of various sizes. o Skilled detail takeoff and estimating for complex scopes of work o Advanced Timberline, On Screen Takeoff, Smartbid, and Excel user. o Scope development and implementation o Value engineering and life cycle cost idea tracking and implementation o Organized and complete bid clarifications with every estimate o Owner and architect project budget meeting o Ability to be analytical and dive into the detail of a project as well as look at the project at the 100’ level Project Management o Implement and maintain Job Safety Plan o Complete project organization o Contract negotiations and finalization o Initiated, tracked, and processed job changes o Project budget tracking and allocation to each phase and sub-phase of the job o Owner and subcontractor meeting organization and facilitation o Detailed owner and subcontractor billing preparation and reconciliation o Punch-list - Administration and tracking o Project Closeout – Individual Subcontractor closeout and well as complete job closeout with complex incentives and profit sharing. o Successful delegation and supervision of project engineers and project coordinators Additionally I am in charge of the campus recruiting effort for Portland State University. I attend all career fairs, interview prospective hires and interns and participate in the final selections of our hires and interns from all of the schools that we recruit from every year.
•Experienced in all phases of home and small business remodeling and repair Foundations, framing, drywall, door and window installation, plumbing, electrical, flooring, tile-setting, appliance installation, kitchen/bathroom design and installation, landscaping, architectural finish work •Successfully managed and directed employees and sub-contractors in all phases of construction