Cole Olesen
Aurora
Summary
Experienced with project management, client relations, and construction oversight. Utilizes effective communication skills to coordinate with subcontractors and ensure project milestones are met. Track record of maintaining safety standards and managing budgets efficiently.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ENGINEER – Agilent Project Endeavor
Turner Construction
01.2023 - Current
- Project Type: Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility with ISO 7 & 8 cleanrooms
- Key Contributions:
- Oversaw the entire building envelope scope, including insulated metal panels (IMPs), precast panels, and architectural screen wall systems—coordinating closely with design consultants, vendors, and field teams
- Managed RFI and submittal workflows for all architectural and MEP scopes, ensuring timely design clarifications and reducing downstream rework
- Facilitated resolution of complex detailing conflicts between precast, steel framing, and cleanroom modules through field coordination and consultant meetings
- Tracked procurement for long-lead equipment and exterior finishes using detailed logs and progress reports to ensure on-time delivery
- Supported commissioning and QA/QC coordination during cleanroom turnover, coordinating between vendors, trades, and owner reps
- Tools/Skills Used: Bluebeam, Navisworks, Excel (VBA), Document Control, Envelope Detailing
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
SUPERINTENDENT – United Airlines A-West Club
Turner Construction
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Project Type: High-end airport lounge renovation in secure terminal
- Key Contributions:
- Directed day-to-day field operations during phased night work to minimize passenger disruption in a live airport environment
- Coordinated subcontractors during demolition, framing, MEP rough-in, high-end finishes, and turnover, ensuring strict schedule adherence
- Maintained and enforced jobsite safety in a logistically challenging, security-sensitive location; led daily pre-task planning and subcontractor toolbox talks
- Reviewed mockups and verified installed work against project specifications, particularly finishes and MEP integrations within tight tolerances
- Conducted daily walk-throughs with United’s reps to ensure alignment on phasing, access, and construction progress
- Tools/Skills Used: Bluebeam, Procore, Safety Planning, QA/QC, Client Communication
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
SUPERINTENDENT – Denver International Airport A-West Expansion
Turner Construction
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Project Type: New concourse expansion including core/shell and infrastructure
- Key Contributions:
- Managed multiple trades during structural steel, exterior framing, and envelope install, integrating with existing operational concourses
- Led site logistics planning with a focus on crane coordination, material laydown, and pedestrian protection for airport staff/passengers
- Liaised with DEN and TSA officials to ensure safety compliance and timely inspections within strict aviation protocols
- Mitigated delays through daily scheduling adjustments and recovery strategies tied to weather impacts and material delivery risks
- Tools/Skills Used: Look-ahead scheduling, Field supervision, Stakeholder coordination, Airport safety compliance
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
ASSISTANT ESTIMATOR – Preconstruction Team
Turner Construction
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Project Types: Hospitality and institutional pursuits (Great Wolf Lodge, Axiom Space HQ)
- Key Contributions:
- Prepared detailed quantity takeoffs and unit pricing for architectural, structural, and MEP trades across multiple project types
- Evaluated trade partner proposals, clarified scopes, and flagged scope gaps or overlaps for pursuit leads
- Participated in bid reviews and post-bid scope leveling, helping refine procurement strategy and risk mitigation
- Worked closely with the design team to identify VE options and generate cost-effective alternates
- Maintained estimating logs and historical cost data for future reference and benchmarking
- Tools/Skills Used: Excel, On-Screen Takeoff, Bid Tabulation, Cost Analysis, Document Management
- Participated in pre-construction meetings, offering valuable insights into potential challenges and opportunities related to cost estimation.
- Contributed to successful contract negotiations by providing detailed cost breakdowns and justifications.
- Conducted site visits to gather necessary information for precise estimation, ensuring realistic expectations were set from the outset.
SPO ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER – Special Projects Division
Turner Construction
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Project Type: Commercial interiors, renovations, and TI work
- Key Contributions:
- Coordinated multiple short-duration, high-turnover interior build-outs, including permitting, procurement, and subcontractor coordination
- Maintained project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes, supporting project closeouts
- Supported preconstruction budgeting efforts and helped translate design intent into trade scopes
- Interfaced between field teams and client reps to resolve daily issues and punch list items on accelerated schedules
- Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
- Ensured client satisfaction through consistent communication, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
- Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree Candidate - Civil Engineering
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TexasSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in Bluebeam Revu
- Excel Visual Basic
- On-Screen Takeoff
- Critical thinking
- Project coordination
- Project planning
- Root-cause analysis
- Process improvement
- Navisworks competence
- IntelliCAD
Timeline
ENGINEER – Agilent Project Endeavor
Turner Construction
01.2023 - Current
SUPERINTENDENT – United Airlines A-West Club
Turner Construction
01.2022 - 01.2023
SUPERINTENDENT – Denver International Airport A-West Expansion
Turner Construction
01.2021 - 01.2022
ASSISTANT ESTIMATOR – Preconstruction Team
Turner Construction
01.2020 - 01.2021
SPO ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER – Special Projects Division
Turner Construction
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science Degree Candidate - Civil Engineering
Texas Tech University
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