John G.

Sollenberger
3742 Venitia Lane A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 ~ 805.680.4991 ~ js579736@westpost.
net
* (805) 680-4991 * js579736@westpost.net
Professional Profile
Action-oriented and results-focused professional offering over ten years of expe
rience in project management that has recently relocated to Santa Barbara, CA ar
ea. Extensive background in business development, cost management, financial an
alysis and scheduling. Able to manage project teams while executing operating o
bjectives, solve problems, and manage resources to achieve results that meet the
expectations and timing of the customer.
Experience
May 1999 - February 2010 Skanska USA Southfield, MI & San Antonio, TX
Project Manager (July 2005 - February 2010)
*Proven track record of successful management for all segments of numerous multi
million dollar projects.
*Worked with project team leads to accurately develop project budgets and perfor
m cost analysis activities for both current projects and new proposal pursues.
*Performed analyses to confirm design assumptions would effectively meet the pro
ject needs and to identify potential issues and risks.
*Responsible for negotiating contract terms and language that incorporated a com
plete buy-out of project scope and specifications.
*Responsible to direct field team for project controls, quality assurance, craft
supervision, material expediting, and all other on-site project administration.
*Worked closely with the program office to identify and track contract changes o
r project design changes that impacted the schedule.
*Developed the project's Integrated Master Schedule and coordinated changes with
the various functional groups.
Managed the schedule and cost performance indices for each project to ensure bot
h were on track to meet project's requirements.
*Created and presented project status reports to management to demonstrate that
program commitments were being met and that issues were being resolved to a sati
sfactory outcome without schedule impact.
*Compiled project's financial report using various inputs and implementing a fun
d control plan.
*Generated a monthly variance analysis report that identified change items, path
forward and any schedule impact.
*Worked closely with the integrated project team leaders for each supplier to en
sure that BOEs (Basis of Estimates) were accurate and per specifications.
*Identified and presented new project opportunities to management by anticipatin
g customer needs and managed the business development life cycle from pre-propos
al activities to project award.
*Participated on process improvement project teams to identify potential enhance
ments to change control and drawing release processes.
*Worked closely with design team, site superintendents and project engineers to
create a team environment that promoted open communication and efficiency.
Project Engineer (May 1999 - June 2005)
*Communicated with project managers, superintendents and contractors in order to
maintain up-to-date cost tracking related to overall project budget. Estimated
time and material costs.
*Responsible for gathering and finalizing quotes for additional work in order to
process change orders upon owner approval.
*Performed superintendent job functions for various projects.
*Developed, reviewed and maintained material tracking logs with on site staff an
d design team in order to confirm approval and guarantee material delivery sched
ules.
*Input initial project schedule based on information provided by project manager
and on site staff. Perform progress schedule updates based on work completed.
*Established final punch list with design team and follow up with superintendent
s and contractors to confirm all items are closed out.
*Gathered and assembled final close out package with all required guarantee, spe
cial warranties, O&M manuals, as-built drawings and attic stock materials.
Education
8/1994 - 4/1999 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management
Computer Skills and Certifications
* MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
* Lotus Notes, MS Outlook
* Primavera SureTrak Project Manager
* Prolog Cost Accounting
* LEED(R) AP Certification
* AC Certification from AIC
* Currently pursuing PMP Certification