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Jensen Norris

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Dynamic Construction Manager with extensive experience at New Urban Development, adept at managing multimillion-dollar projects. Proven track record in budget management and contract negotiation, ensuring successful project delivery. Skilled in effective communication and problem-solving, leading teams to exceed client expectations while maintaining cost efficiency.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Manager

New Urban Development
04.2023 - Current

Build-to-suit development for clients such as Chick-Fil-A, Dutch Bros, and Roam - projects ranging from $4MM up to $23MM

  • Managed all facets of construction, up to seven different projects at one time.
  • Proforma work, budget approval, and cost management.
  • Contractor facilitation, bid-analysis, and contract negotiation
  • Facilitation of project meetings
  • Change order review and management
  • Construction invoice review and approval
  • Coordination with Finance Manager on investor quarterly updates and projections

Assistant Preconstruction Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie
04.2022 - 04.2023

Collaborated with different roles on the Brasfield & Gorrie team, clients, and subcontractors to estimate new projects from conceptual design through construction drawings.

  • Worked on various different preconstruction efforts under a Lead Preconstruction Manager. Projects ranging from a $250MM two tower high-rise apartment building in Atlanta, $300MM movie studio south of the city, and a large exhibit expansion to the Georgia Aquarium.
  • During the later end of tenure in Preconstruction, worked as a Lead Estimator on a $20MM Cafe Renovation to the Georgia Aquarium. Collaborated with Operations Manager, Division Manager, and Project Team to successfully deliver a budget that has since been executed on. Additionally, assisted the team in the pricing meeting with the client to review scope and project approval.

Assistant Project Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie
08.2020 - 04.2022

Notable Project: GSU Convocation Center

  • The Convocation Center is a 135,000sf facility for Georgia State University that will be utilized primarily as a basketball arena, but also has functionality for graduations, concerts, classrooms, and as an e-sports venue.
  • Assisted the full life-cycle of the project from final pricing & buyout through construction completion.
  • Lead-manager for various trade partners
  • Schedule management, trade procurement, contractor accounting, logistics, and day-to-day coordination.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Building Construction

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
08-2020

Skills

  • Project management
  • Construction management
  • Problem-solving
  • Contract negotiation
  • Change order management
  • Budget management
  • Effective communication
  • Cost projections
  • Project team management
  • Negotiation

Timeline

Construction Manager

New Urban Development
04.2023 - Current

Assistant Preconstruction Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie
04.2022 - 04.2023

Assistant Project Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie
08.2020 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Building Construction

Auburn University
Jensen Norris