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James Foertsch, PMP

2901 Ruby Avenue * Racine, Wisconsin 53402
(262) 930-0302 * sff536f8@westpost.net
Corporate Facilities / Project Management
Construction / Renovation / Relocation
Accomplished and versatile professional with extensive experience optimizing ope
rations and profits for organizations within construction, academic, and gaming
sectors through outstanding management, design, and supervision expertise. Recog
nized contributor with knowledge and skills needed to direct high quality constr
uction, renovation, and maintenance of large facilities and multi-use commercial
properties including planning / estimating, site management, and budget and sch
edule control. Strategic and analytic performer with proven ability to maximize
resource utilization through effective cost control, targeted process enhancemen
ts, and use of state-of-the-art technologies and systems. Articulate and collabo
rative communicator, negotiator, and leader with talent for establishing product
ive relationships with owners, customers, colleagues, and government officials a
nd building strong, motivated multi-trade teams within union and non-union envir
onments.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Facilities / Project Management * Planning / Estimating * Construction / Renovat
ion / Maintenance
Tenant Improvements / Build-outs * Interior / Exterior Design * Telecommunicatio
ns / Wireless
Site Management * Multi-trade Team Building * Conventional / Design-build Constr
uction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
POTAWATOMI BINGO & CASINO, Milwaukee, Wisconsin * 2006-Present
Large gaming and entertainment company that includes 750K square feet casino gam
ing space 4 restaurants, and state-of-the-art theater.
Facilities Project Manager
Charged with enhancing construction and engineering operations for company's Fac
ilities operations with focus on Casino's interior and exterior renovation proje
cts. Prepare estimates and bid packages including product specifications. Facili
tate annual budget planning and formulation and maximize project conformance wit
h engineering plans and specifications. Interface with government officials and
agencies to ensure compliance with regulations, zoning ordinances, and permits.
* Optimized company's operations and growth by guiding successful completion of
casino-related projects from concept through close-out including major 500K squa
re feet expansion of Casino facility. Gained valuable experience in operating an
d supervising within 24/7 environment.
* Strengthened casino construction operations by maintaining AutoCAD and hard co
py drawing database for master drawings and initiating new drawings as needed fo
r project bid documents.
* Championed impressive construction operations by promoting safe and high quali
ty environments and containing costs through effective communications with procu
rement officials, orchestrating efficient contract and change order issues.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - PARKSIDE, Kenosha, Wisconsin * 2002-2006
One of 13 four-year campuses within University of Wisconsin System.
Engineering Specialist
Accountable for providing construction and facilities maintenance project manage
ment for academic institution including construction and engineer support for Fa
cilities Management Center. Prepared bid packages and estimates for campus const
ruction projects. Facilitated cost effective facilities planning and budgeting,
and material selection. Maintained AutoCAD drawing database, initiating new draw
ings as needed.
* Spearheaded high quality and cost effective facilities project management from
bid through close-out for 1.2M gross square feet campus serving 6.5K students.
* Generated impressive efficiencies and cost savings for institution by implemen
ting computerized maintenance management system (TMA) that optimized preventativ
e maintenance operations for all campus buildings and equipment.
MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY, McHenry, Illinois * 2001-2002
Local company that specializes in contractor equipment and supplies and concrete
services.
Estimator/Salesman
Directed company's concrete reinforcement estimating operations, contacting conc
rete and general contractors to secure bid notifications and perform quantity ta
ke-offs. Promoted sales / rental of supplies and services through effective mark
eting and relationship building. Trained and mentored staff.
* Strengthened company's position in competitive marketplace by developing and l
aunching concrete reinforcing estimating department.
* Increased project bids by 15%, generating 25% expansion in rebar sales, by est
ablishing online bid securing notices and project plans / specifications.
WHALEN & COMPANY (division of Tetra-Tech), Pewaukee, Wisconsin * 2000-2001
Tetra-tech is leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical service
s worldwide.
Construction Manager
Spearheaded establishment of constructible sites for cellular antennae; guiding
site identification, acquisition, and zoning. Supervised site and bid walks per
customer requirements and interfaced with RF engineering team regarding potentia
l sites including drive tests.
* Orchestrated high quality operations for company by establishing new local sou
rces for architectural and engineering (A&E) services based on customer requirem
ents, providing input regarding contractors capability in performing required se
rvices.
SJF ASSOCIATES, INC., Racine, Wisconsin * 1990-2000
Project design and management company specializing in design-build construction
and tenant build-outs.
Owner / Project Manager / Designer
Directed initiation, structuring, and completion of design-build commercial tena
nt improvements from inception through final start-up including zoning approval
/ variances, space planning, drawings, permitting, construction, and furniture /
computer installation. Developed feasibility cost estimates for proposed facili
ty locations and prepared quantity take-offs for numerous contractors.
* Grew viable company within competitive marketplace, spearheading completion of
40+ projects ranging from $10K to $300K for high-end clients such as Enterprise
Rent-A-Car and others.
* Championed completion of bare space build-out in leased space in U.S. Governme
nt building from start to finish within 10 working days, meeting all project req
uirements.
* Shrunk interior construction costs of $500K office building and tank farm by 3
0% while enhancing function and quality through general construction planning /
designing expertise.
CAREER NOTE
Additional positions as Manager, Construction Division for Indecon, Inc.; contra
ct Project Engineer Assistant for Walgreens Corporation; and Manager of Engineer
ing for Lake Air International, Inc. Details upon request.
EDUCATION / LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS
Associates of Science in Industrial Engineering / Technology, Milwaukee School o
f Engineering
Coursework in Construction-related topics, University of Wisconsin, Madison Exte
nsion
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, University of Wisconsin, Madison Vocational
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
Certification in Facilities Management Professional (in progress)
International Facility Management Association
COMPUTER SKILLS
AutoCAD 2010 * Microsoft Office XP / Office Suite / Project * MS-DOS * Various E
stimating Programs
MILITARY SERVICE
Served in U.S. Army Reserve as Signal Maintenance Chief - Sgt. E-5. Honorably Di
scharged.